We don't fully know why birds are especially vocal first thing in the morning Paid Members Public
Researchers don’t really know why birds sing a lot first thing in the morning. But they have theories. One theory is that birds sing in the early morning because it’s too dark for birds to be out looking for food. Another theory is that birds like to warm
Residents of Cambodia restoring lost mangrove Paid Members Public
The Trapeang Sangke Ecotourism Community in Cambodia is trying to restore mangrove forests that are being lost due to human activities like urbanization, infrastructure development and aquaculture.
Crop pests and diseases increasing due to climate change Paid Members Public
Rising global temperatures and changing weather patterns are creating the conditions for pests and diseases to thrive in places they weren’t even found in. Scientists have identified at least 15 such species of insects and pathogens whose range has expanded due to climate change.
Crop pests and diseases increasing due to climate change Paid Members Public
Rising global temperatures and changing weather patterns are creating the conditions for pests and diseases to thrive in places they weren’t even found in. Scientists have identified at least 15 such species of insects and pathogens whose range has expanded due to climate change.
Scientists just made some unexpected discoveries about this 'bone collector' caterpillar from Hawaii Paid Members Public
The ‘bone collector’ caterpillar from Hawai’i moves around in a silk case, which it decorates with the body parts of dead insects. Researchers from Rubinoff lab at the University of Hawaii wrote about their findings in the journal Science.
Dragon’s Blood Tree struggling to survive amid climate change Paid Members Public
The Dragon’s Blood Tree, endemic to Socotra - an island near Yemen is facing threats due to climate change, over harvesting and overgrazing, leading to a decline in its population. Locals of Yemen are trying to save the trees by bringing up the saplings in nurseries before planting them
How this South American rodent ended up in Italy Paid Members Public
When you think about how invasive species are introduced, the fashion industry might not be your first guess. But in the story of the nutria — it was. Learn about how this South American rodent travelled the world in our latest video.
Fall armyworms decimate crops in the Philippines Paid Members Public
The Philippines has been struggling with the fall armyworm infestation - that destroys corn, rice, wheat and sugarcane crops - since 2019. This invasive pest is native to the Americas but is rapidly spreading across other continents like Africa, Asia and the Pacific countries. Scientists believe that warmer temperature and
