A silent crisis slithers through the sunbaked deserts and rugged mountains of the American Southwest—a crisis woven from steel and concrete, stretching across the borderlands. While headlines often focus on human stories, a quieter tragedy unfolds under the blazing sky: the disruption of ancient wildlife corridors by the border fence. Imagine herds of pronghorns separated ...
Imagine waking up one morning to a world where birds no longer sing, forests stand eerily silent, and rivers run devoid of the life they once teemed with. It sounds like the opening of a dystopian novel, but this scenario is closer to reality than most of us care to admit. Every year, Earth Day ...
Imagine wandering through winding paths where the roar of a lion mingles with the trumpeting of an elephant, and the air shimmers with the colors of birds from every corner of the globe. Zoos aren’t just places to see animals—they are living museums, sanctuaries, and scientific hubs boasting astonishing animal diversity. Some zoos are so ...
Have you ever stopped to wonder if humanity is truly capable of reversing the damage we’ve done to our planet? The story of the ozone layer is one of the most astonishing environmental turnarounds in human history. It’s a tale filled with fear, determination, science, and hope—a powerful reminder this Earth Day that when we ...
Imagine a world where the tiniest creatures and the most unlikely animals become the unexpected heroes in the battle against climate change. Every year, Earth Day reminds us that our planet’s fate isn’t only in the hands of world leaders or scientists—it’s also shaped by beavers gnawing on trees, bats darting through twilight skies, and ...
The recent sighting of a gray whale near Nantucket has captivated the scientific community. Once thought extinct in the Atlantic Ocean for over 200 years, this unexpected return raises questions about what factors led to this remarkable event. Climate Change is Opening New Pathways Climate change has dramatically altered the Arctic landscape, including the Northwest ...
The fight against climate change has led scientists to explore some unconventional solutions. One idea that’s making waves is iron fertilization in the ocean, which could help absorb more carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. Researchers are now testing this theory by adding iron to the Pacific Ocean. While the concept isn’t new, the potential ...
As summer nights roll in, many of us look forward to the gentle, mesmerizing glow of fireflies dancing through the evening air. These tiny, luminous creatures have long been a symbol of warm weather and childhood wonder, turning even the most ordinary backyards into magical landscapes. But have you noticed fewer fireflies lighting up the ...
Streetlights are brightening our nights, but they’re dimming the prospects for insects. The increasing levels of artificial light are toughening tree leaves, making them less edible for insects. This seemingly small change disrupts the entire food chain, leading to broader ecological impacts. Understanding this issue is crucial for addressing the unseen consequences of our urban ...
Imagine a single creature, no larger than a housecat, with the power to change rivers, sculpt forests, and create entire ecosystems from scratch. This animal isn’t a mythical beast or a character from a fable—it’s the humble, yet extraordinary, beaver. Armed with nothing more than its teeth and an instinct for engineering, the beaver transforms ...
Leander McCabe Maritz, BA (Law) English & Philosophy
Maria Faith Saligumba
Andrew Alpin
