As climate change accelerates, EU-funded researchers have mobilised to safeguard Europe’s underwater and coastal heritage with innovative methods and cutting-edge technology.
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Could Genetically Engineered Fungus Help Replace Animal Protein?
Microscopic fungi haven’t seemed like a scalable alternative to meat. CRISPR could change that.
Microscopic fungi haven’t seemed like a scalable alternative to meat. CRISPR could change that.
Protecting Pangolins IRL, Not Just on Paper: Interview with Conservationist Kumar Paudel
The IUCN Pangolin Specialist Group is working on a global action plan to conserve the species, with different subgroups working on regional plans.
The IUCN Pangolin Specialist Group is working on a global action plan to conserve the species, with different subgroups working on regional plans.
Urban Wildlife Is All Around Us Though Often Hidden
Urban life for many species is not a choice but a necessity.
Urban life for many species is not a choice but a necessity.
Rivers Are Still People in South East Asia Despite Court Showdown
India’s Ganges River runs nearly 2,500km and its catchment is home to nearly 650 million people.
India’s Ganges River runs nearly 2,500km and its catchment is home to nearly 650 million people.
New Global Study: Dangerous Nighttime Heat Rising in 83% of Global Cities Analyzed, Becoming More Oppressive, and More Frequent
A worldwide analysis reveals rapidly rising nighttime temperatures and urgent risks for human health.
Is dangerous nighttime heat rising faster than expected? Discover how hotter nights are escalating risks worldwide in this new extreme heat study.
Why Do Some Animals Live Longer Than Others?
A new study by scientists reports on how a process known as alternative splicing, often described as “editing” the genetic recipe, may help explain why some mammals live far longer than others.
A new study by scientists reports on how a process known as alternative splicing, often described as “editing” the genetic recipe, may help explain why some mammals live far longer than others.
How Habitable Will Earth Be When We Search for Life Beyond Our Planet?
As we prepare to look for life in other solar systems, we should also look inward at what we’re doing to our home planet.
As we prepare to look for life in other solar systems, we should also look inward at what we’re doing to our home planet.
The U.S. Isn’t Leading at COP30 — but It Is Un-Damming Its Way to Climate Resilience
Dam removals, like the four-dam effort completed last year on the Klamath River, are often celebrated for helping imperiled fish, like salmon.
Dam removals, like the four-dam effort completed last year on the Klamath River, are often celebrated for helping imperiled fish, like salmon.
Nish Kumar Backs Rewilding as Calls for 30% Nature Restoration Grow
Comedian and writer speaks out as Rewilding Britain celebrates decade of “wild hope” and calls for upscaled investment and political support
Comedian and writer speaks out as Rewilding Britain celebrates decade of “wild hope” and calls for upscaled investment and political support
From Mines to Meadows: How Science Is Reviving Europe’s Forgotten Landscapes
EU-funded researchers are transforming former coal-mining sites across Europe into thriving areas that provide lasting environmental and social benefits.
EU-funded researchers are transforming former coal-mining sites across Europe into thriving areas that provide lasting environmental and social benefits.
Trade In Marine Fish for Aquariums Includes Threatened Species, Lacks Oversight: Study
The United States is the main market for “ornamental” marine fish, those that end up as pets in aquariums.
The United States is the main market for “ornamental” marine fish, those that end up as pets in aquariums.
Everyone Hates Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers. So Why Is It So Hard to Ban Them?
Cities and states are trying to ditch America's most hated appliance. They're running into challenges.
Cities and states are trying to ditch America’s most hated appliance. They’re running into challenges.
Student Absences Spiked in California, Test Scores Fell in Florida Amid Surge in US Immigration Enforcement
New studies look at how the 2025 immigration crackdown has affected students in southern California and a large Florida county. Plus, 3 tips for improving news coverage of the topic.
New studies look at how the 2025 immigration crackdown has affected students in southern California and a large Florida county. Plus, 3 tips for improving news coverage of the topic.
In Mexico, World’s Smallest Turtle Faces Big Threats From Trafficking, Habitat Loss
That’s when the problems began. The officials criticized the way the turtles were being kept and complained about missing permits.
That’s when the problems began. The officials criticized the way the turtles were being kept and complained about missing permits.
Dismantling the Endangered Species Act Will Hurt a Lot More Than Just Wildlife
The Trump administration's proposed rollbacks open the door for more drilling, mining, and logging.
The Trump administration’s proposed rollbacks open the door for more drilling, mining, and logging.