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World-famous evolutionary biologist and entomologist E.O. Wilson died on Sunday, leaving behind a legacy as exceptional and wide-ranging as was his intellect and curiosity. An eye injury as a child permanently damaged his distance vision, limiting him to the examination of little things, and ultimately leading him to focus on ants, which became his lifelong …
New York’s urban marshes are suffering from mineral deficiency.
Spring is arriving early to North American wildlife refuges because of climate change.
Marshes could help cool off increasingly hot summer conditions.
30 years of satellite data confirms that the Arctic is greening.
National Parks may harbor smog along with their forests and wildlife.
New research shows that salamanders are more adaptable to warming temperatures than was thought.
Orangutans may be more resilient to human disturbance than once thought.
Many mammals avoid humans by seeking the cover of night.
Pollution could be short-circuiting a mutualistic relationship between trees and fungi.
A new report details the impacts of foods and how they're produced.
Scientists are using the science of computer vision to document climate change in the Rocky Mountains.
The mantis shrimp’s ability to see circular polarized light inspires an underwater GPS system.
Technology for turning plastic trash into energy could keep the garbage out of the ocean.
Tiny fibers from our washing machines could harm marine life.
Blind cavefish have a genetic mutation that gives them high blood sugar, yet they suffer no ill effects.
Researchers use sonar to locate lost fishing gear that harms sealife.
Wildfires are making it harder for water treatment facilities to meet drinking water standards.
Scientists tally up the burden of plastic trash on U.S. coastlines.
Reef fish make better decisions when smaller fish keep them clean.
Structures in shark skin could inspire improved aerodynamics in drones and wind turbines.
HUMANS AND ANIMALS - Encore Edition - The origins of ancient house cats in China. Crows that hold grudges. And, how global warming is creating a new breed of Arctic explorers - of the avian variety. Also: the lengths squirrels will go to to hide their nuts.
As Americans spend more time at home, overall energy use is dropping.
