An ancient forest in Ecuador is the last stand for a tiny hummingbird facing extinction Posted February 21, 2026 Deep in the Ecuadorian Andes, an ancient forest stands as a final sanctuary against the encroachment of human activity. This is the Yanacocha Reserve, the last re…
Could underwater tsunamis beneath Antarctica’s glaciers be speeding up ice melt Posted February 18, 2026 A major international research mission, led by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS), is underway to investigate a newly discovered phenomenon: powerful underwater tsunamis triggered…
Jellyfish sleep similar to humans despite having no brain, study finds Posted February 11, 2026 Sleep is usually associated with complex animals with brains and nervous systems. But new research suggests it may be far older and far more basic than previously thought. Scie…
2025 was one of three hottest years on record, scientists say Posted January 29, 2026 Climate change, worsened by human behavior, made 2025 one of the three hottest years on record, scientists said. It was also the first time that the three-year te…
Endangered species convention proposing new rules for growing global trade in exotic pets Posted January 18, 2026 A growing exotic pet trade has conservationists calling for stronger regulations to protect the reptiles, birds, and other animals in the wild that are increasing…
Researchers slightly lower study’s estimate of drop in global income due to climate change Posted January 8, 2026 The authors of a study that examined climate change's potential effect on the global economy said that data errors led them to slightly overstate an expected drop…
Renowned astronomers push to protect Chile’s cherished night sky from an industrial project Posted January 4, 2026 Chile's Atacama Desert is one of the darkest spots on Earth, a crown jewel for astronomers who flock to study the origins of the universe in this inhospitable des…
The most climate-friendly groceries might not be in the supermarket Posted December 29, 2025 The pollution from food is sneaky. Because the apple sitting on your kitchen counter isn't really causing any harm. But chances are good that you didn't pick it from a tree in you…
How trading wild turkeys for other animals became a conservation success story Posted December 26, 2025 No one wants a weasel on their Thanksgiving table, but swapping turkeys for other animals was once surprisingly common. Trading turkeys–for wildlife management, not dinner–was …
EVs produce lower emissions than petrol cars after two years, say scientists Posted December 10, 2025 Producing and manufacturing electric vehicles (EVs) and their batteries uses a lot of energy, leading many to be skeptical about the environmental benefits of switching to electri…