ecology
A New Art Museum Stands on a Former Plantation in the Congo
By constructing an art center in one of the most disenfranchised parts of the world, activists want to ensure that the intellectual and financial benefits of art accumulate there, instead of places like New York and Berlin.
Forget the Dot Com Era, It’s Time for Dot Eco
The '.eco' top-level domain is here, and its creators say they will funnel proceeds to environmental projects.
Is the 'World's Most Sustainable Modern Town' Actually Bad for the Environment?
On a new episode of 'JUNGLETOWN,' one intern fears that building a village in the Panamanian jungle might actually be harming environment.
An Ecologist Became a Drone Engineer to Save Our Food Supply
Greg Crutsinger develops drone technology to help farmers struggling to grow produce in a world affected by climate change.
Riverkeeper Marty Baum Is Out to Stop Florida's Algae Apocalypse
This resident of the Sunshine State is fighting an uphill battle against the governor, Congress, and public apathy, to save the lagoon he calls home.
Why Do Birds Have Such Crazy Beaks?
A citizen science project measured over 2,000 bird beaks to help figure out why they’re so crazy looking.
Trump’s Mexican Border Wall Would Be an Ecological Disaster
What we build on the border impacts more than just humans.
Ecologists Offer New Explanation for Mysterious Namibian Fairy Circles
Footprints of the gods, not so much, but the grassland phenomenon is still pretty cool.
The Stuff You Buy Is Destroying Animals Around the World
Maps show where in the world the stuff purchased in the US may be threatening local animals and plants. The rationale is that if you know where in the supply chain you’re doing the most damage, you can take steps to alleviate it.
Cats Didn’t Exist In Australia Until Recently, But Now Cover 99.8 Percent of It
The cute-faced felines are some of the most efficient killers on Earth, and they’re imperiling Australia’s unique fauna.
Scientists Realized a Species of Bird Is Really Thirteen Different Species
The distinction helped researchers recognize that some of the species are threatened.
#ReignTheSwamp: Scientists Defend Swamps Against Trump
The #DrainTheSwamp hashtag has inspired a new online movement to reclaim the real swamp's good image.