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islands

One Island's Effort to Count Every Species, and Make Every Species Count

Scientists, residents, and visitors have banded together for a massive biodiversity survey of British Columbia's Galiano Island.
Marina Wang August 1, 2022
forests

To Resurrect Jordan's Lost Forests, Plant a Seed in Hearts and Minds

Environmentalists see small reforestation pilot sites around the capital of Amman as a first step to a greener future.
Jason Ruffin April 7, 2022
science

The Surprising Science of Measuring Snowfall

When a winter storm wallops a region, an army of volunteers springs into action—but exact totals can be tricky.
Bill Syrett January 27, 2022
science

Can Citizen Scientists Prevent Another Pacific Newt Massacre?

Cars are annihilating the tiny amphibians.
Shoshi Parks January 11, 2022
photography

Discovering the Unexpected Wonder of Mumbai's Coastal Wildlife

Photographer Sarang Naik is reintroducing his hometown to its rich biodiversity, from glowing corals to dazzling sea slugs.
Gemma Tarlach January 10, 2022
science

Scientists Want Your Help Stalking Billions of Cicadas

The Brood X bonanza is almost here, and ecologists will have a lot of work—and bugs—on their hands.
Jessica Leigh Hester April 22, 2021
insects

L.A.'s Insects Are Hairy, Iridescent, and Crazy Photogenic

The creatures are ready for their close-ups—in the name of getting a better handle on biodiversity in the bustling city.
Jessica Leigh Hester June 30, 2020
science

Scientists Need Your Sourdough to Solve a Microbial Mystery

For North Carolina researchers, every starter is more data.
Hannah Thomasy June 1, 2020
shipwrecks

Michigan Archaeologists Want Your Help Scouting for Shipwrecks

Look, document, but please don't touch.
Jessica Leigh Hester May 21, 2020
science

'Extinct' Apple Varieties Are Actually Everywhere

10 were discovered over just the last few months.
Matthew Taub April 17, 2020
insects

A Field Guide to the Miniature Menagerie Inside Your Own Home

There's no social distance between you and your face mites.
Jessica Leigh Hester April 14, 2020
spring

This Is a Great Time to Busy Yourself With Bees

You can invite them over by planting some native plants on your deck or fire escape.
Jessica Leigh Hester April 2, 2020
science

How to Help Scientists Without Leaving Home

Gaze out the window or at your computer, in the name of data.
Jessica Leigh Hester March 25, 2020