science

When Young Eagles Ride the Winds

Adult golden eagles migrate through rough weather; younger birds might know better

By Jason Daley April 23, 2017

In this story: wildlife, birds, science

Researchers Set a Rainforest to Bake

Artificially heating a Puerto Rican rainforest gives clues to our future climate

By Sara Novak April 20, 2017

In this story: science, forests, climate change

Monkeys, and Leopards, and Pandas, Oh My!

Disney’s film Born in China reveals snow leopard cubs in the wild—and may help to protect them, too

By Alexandra Malloy April 21, 2017

In this story: endangered species, wildlife, wilderness, science

Farm to Table? Try Window to Table.

Boost the color and flavor of your home with an indoor garden

By Alexandra Malloy April 20, 2017

In this story: gardening, science

Say Hi to the Beavers of the Tundra

Climate change opens up new real estate for the industrious semiaquatic rodents

By Rebecca Heisman April 23, 2017

In this story: wildlife, science, climate change

It’s Time to March for Science

This Saturday’s march will defend the role of science in a democracy

By Jake Hays and Seth B.C. Shonkoff April 19, 2017

In this story: activism, science

The "Big Science" Behind Climate Change

How one researcher uses satellite data to track deforestation

By Katie O'Reilly April 8, 2017

In this story: international climate policy, climate change, science, wildlife

The Giving Tree

Ancient bald cypress trees’ rings are repositories of climate data

By Virginia Holman March 10, 2017

In this story: forests, climate change, science

Empowering Women to Save the Planet, One Expedition at a Time

This initiative sent 76 female scientists to the southernmost continent

By Drew Higgins March 8, 2017

In this story: women, science

Women Are Underrepresented in Science. Can a Coloring Book Help?

Sara MacSorley wants STEM fields to be more inclusive

By Wendy Becktold March 8, 2017

In this story: books, science, art, women

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