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Earth Took 269,000 Years to Recover From This Climate Event

A new study shows Earth’s last big carbon crisis lasted longer than we thought, and what that means for us now

2d ago

Satellite image of a large hurricane swirling over the ocean, with a cartoon illustration of hands checking a wristwatch in the lower left corner — symbolizing urgency in addressing climate change

2d ago

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Southern Winds

Why Aren’t You Trying To Save Pandas? Rethinking the Faces of Conservation

Why conservation needs more than just cute mascots to make a real impact

6d ago

A giant panda eating bamboo in a lush green setting, with an illustrated conservation symbol showing hands holding a tree and landscape overlaid on the right side

6d ago

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Fossils et al.

Did the Fossils Lie? The Dinosaurs Weren’t in Decline Before the Asteroid

A new study challenges decades of assumptions about the dinosaurs’ final days — and why their fossils are so hard to find

May 5

This image is bold and visually striking — perfect for drawing attention to a piece about the asteroid impact that ended the reign of dinosaurs. The juxtaposition of the roaring T. rex with the impending asteroid makes the stakes immediately clear and dramatic. It has a cinematic, almost sci-fi tone that could work well for outreach, educational posts, or teaser content.

May 5

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The New Climate.

Why Planting Baby Corals Isn’t Enough to Save Reefs

A new study finds coral seeding boosts survival in the first year, but long-term success still depends on the neighborhood

May 1

This whimsical image features a vibrant coral reef scene with fish swimming among coral structures — except there’s an unexpected twist: a wooden desk entangled with seaweed and clamped to the reef floor, complete with a lamp, mug, and plant. It playfully evokes the idea of underwater research or the absurdity of trying to bring human workspaces into natural ecosystems, possibly hinting at marine science, ocean conservation, or the tension between development and preservation

May 1

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The Environment

Cod, Eels, and the Quiet Power Beneath Our Feet

New research shows the fish we love to eat are also busy engineers of the seafloor, shaping ecosystems and carbon storage in ways we’ve…

Apr 29

This image shows a vintage-style illustration of a fish, likely a cod or similar bottom-dwelling species, swimming over a sandy seafloor. The background suggests a shallow marine environment. The composition likely represents the ecological concept of bioturbation — the process by which organisms like fish or invertebrates stir up and rework sediments, influencing nutrient cycling and ocean health

Apr 29

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The New Climate.

When Smart Birds Struggle: What Arctic Birds Taught Me About Climate Risk

Why big brains and broad ranges aren’t always enough when the climate starts to shift

Apr 24

When Smart Birds Struggle: What Arctic Birds Taught Me About Climate Risk

Apr 24

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The Environment

When Good Intentions Go Toxic: What Urban Wildflowers Are Hiding from Bees

New research shows that planting wildflowers on vacant city lots without checking the soil could be hurting bees more than helping them

Apr 22

This image shows a bee approaching a white flower, with a superimposed warning sign featuring a skull and crossbones. The visual suggests the danger of toxic chemicals or pesticides present in flowering plants — an issue that poses serious threats to pollinators like bees. It’s a powerful representation of the hidden dangers bees face in agricultural and urban landscapes.

Apr 22

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Fossils et al.

How Crocodiles Escaped Mass Extinction — Twice

And what their survival story can teach us today

Apr 18

A digitally composed image shows a prehistoric reptile — resembling an early crocodilian or basal archosaur — walking across a volcanic landscape. In the background, a volcano erupts dramatically, spewing lava and ash into the sky. The scene illustrates a time when ancient reptiles thrived amid extreme geological activity, hinting at the resilience and evolutionary success of early crocodile relatives.

Apr 18

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The Environment

How Tropical Trees Became Chemists in a Battle for Survival

New research shows that the secrets to biodiversity may lie in the microscopic chemistry of tree leaves

Apr 15

How Tropical Trees Became Chemists in a Battle for Survival

Apr 15

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Fossils et al.

The Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Didn’t Just End Life, It May Have Kickstarted It, Too

New research shows hydrothermal activity at ground zero played a surprising role in post-impact ocean life

Apr 10

A digitally edited satellite map of North and Central America shows a fiery asteroid hurtling toward the Yucatán Peninsula, representing the Chicxulub impact event that led to the mass extinction of the dinosaurs. A cartoon T. rex roars near the impact site, and a trail of dinosaur footprints across the western U.S. hints at prehistoric migration or panic. The image creatively illustrates the dramatic moment that changed Earth’s history foreve

Apr 10

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