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Jan 18 2026ENVIRONMENT

The Hidden Heroes of Longwood Gardens: A Science Story

Longwood Gardens is not just a pretty place. Behind the beautiful plants, there's a lot of science at work. This science helps protect plants that are in danger of disappearing forever. Longwood Gardens is like a big, safe home for these plants. They grow them, study them, and even keep seeds in a s

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Jan 15 2026ENVIRONMENT

The Hidden Heroes of Our Planet: Fungi and the Fight for Their Survival

Dr. Toby Kiers, a leading evolutionary biologist, has been awarded the prestigious Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement. This honor is often called the "Nobel Prize for the Environment. " At the same time, her non-profit organization, SPUN, is launching a new project called "Underground Advocat

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Jan 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

Wind Farms: More Than Just Clean Energy

China's push for green energy is making waves, both on land and in the sea. Wind farms, those giant spinning structures, are doing more than just generating electricity. They're giving marine life a helping hand. In 2025, renewable energy became the world's top electricity source, and China led the

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Jan 05 2026SCIENCE

Birdwatching in Baja: A Scientist's Quest to Connect Kids with Nature

Gerardo Marrón, a passionate ornithologist from La Paz, is on a mission to explore and protect the diverse bird species of Baja California Sur. His journey began with a simple curiosity about ants in his backyard, which eventually led him to the world of birds. Marrón's work is not just about studyi

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Dec 30 2025ENVIRONMENT

A Tiny Fish Makes a Big Comeback in Bolivia

In a surprising turn of events, a fish species thought to be gone forever has been spotted in a small pond in Bolivia. This fish, known as Moema claudiae, hadn't been seen by scientists in over 20 years. Its home, a seasonal wetland, was destroyed to make way for farms. But against all odds, a small

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Dec 04 2025ENVIRONMENT

Devil Firefish: The Silent Invader of the Eastern Mediterranean

The Eastern Mediterranean Sea is facing a stealthy invader. The devil firefish, also known as Pterois miles, is causing quite a stir. This fish is not from around here. It's an alien species that's been causing trouble. It's growing fast and reproducing like crazy. This is a big deal because it's me

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Dec 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Companies Can Help Nature: A Look at Three Ways to Measure Biodiversity

Businesses can play a big role in protecting nature. They can help stop biodiversity loss. This is part of a bigger goal to make the world a better place for nature. One way to do this is by following the mitigation hierarchy. This means avoiding and reducing harm to nature. If harm can't be avoided

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Nov 25 2025ENVIRONMENT

Merging Minds: How Science and Indigenous Knowledge Can Work Together

Science and indigenous knowledge have been around for ages. Science uses experiments and data to understand the world. Indigenous wisdom, on the other hand, comes from living closely with nature and seeing everything as connected. Rosa Vásquez Espinoza is a scientist with indigenous roots. She is d

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Nov 15 2025ENVIRONMENT

Owls in Peril: A Costly Government Plan Sparks Controversy

A heated debate is unfolding between government agencies and lawmakers over a plan to cull 450, 000 barred owls. The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) proposed this strategy to protect the endangered Northern and California spotted owls. Critics question the plan's effectiveness and ethics, ar

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Nov 11 2025ENVIRONMENT

Cities and Nature: Small Steps for Big Change

Nature is in trouble. Everywhere, from plants to big animals, many types of life are disappearing. People are a big reason why this is happening. We cut down forests, pollute the air, and change the climate. But cities and buildings can help fix this. Think about bees and bugs. They need places to

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