Environment
- Environment
An ocean view’s downside
Population growth in coastal areas could threaten shoreline ecosystems.
- Environment
Improving the Camel
Scientists are breeding camels that are stronger, faster, and able to go longer on less water.
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- Environment
Nanosponges soak up pollutants
Tiny, specially designed particles draw pollutants out of contaminated soil.
- Environment
A vulture’s hidden enemy
Vultures may be getting a deadly dose of medicine from the carcasses they feed upon.
- Environment
Sounds and silence
Protecting nature's sounds and just taking the time to listen can enrich our lives.
- Tech
Electronic paper turns a page
Changeable ink and battery-powered paper may make textbooks lighter and bring video newspapers into daily use.
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- Environment
Will climate change depose monarchs?
If Mexico gets too wet, migrating monarch butterflies could lose their winter refuges.
- Environment
Plastic meals for seals
Pieces of discarded plastic can end up in the stomachs of seals.
- Environment
Watching for wldfires in Yellowstone
Forest fires can cause considerable damage, yet entire ecosystems may depend on them for survival.
- Environment
Swimming with sharks and stingrays
Marine reserves not only protect sharks, fish, and other sea creatures but also allow people to interact with them.
