/https://tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com/filer_public/32/35/32358e9e-86b9-4df3-84c8-b248df5cd6a5/gettyimages-155790644_web.jpg "How Roads Have Transformed the Natural World | Science")
Ben Goldfarb Author of Crossings When alien archaeologists exhume the rubble of human civilization, they may conclude that our raison d’être was building roads. Some 40 million miles of roadways encircle the Earth, from the continent-spanning Pan-American Highway to the hundred thousand miles of illegal logging routes that filigree the Amazon. Our planet is burdened …
At first glance, our skin may look boring to you. But if you take a closer look, every cell carries within them a hidden world of microbes that orchestrate intricate networks on their surface. These tiny organisms might not be visible to the naked eye, but they play a pivotal role in maintaining the health …
Running along the beach in the early morning before the heat of the summer day sets in, one usually settles into a cadence that allows their mind drift off as their feet hit the sand. You might spot a fellow runner, a couple walking their dog, or seabirds fighting over a fresh catch. You don’t …
Amongst the colorful Australian coral reefs, a remarkable story of survival has unfolded as sharks and rays demonstrate a resilient spirit. Earlier in 2023, research that examined nearly 400 coral reefs worldwide discovered a chilling pattern: the once-thriving shark populations that graced these bustling waters were disappearing. The collective effort of around 150 researchers found …
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Carlyn Kranking, Assistant Editor for Science and Innovation, discusses how female birds are often overlooked in photography and conservation efforts. While male birds with their vibrant colors and patterns typically steal the spotlight, the more muted females tend to blend into the background. The Galbatross Project, a group dedicated to female bird conservation, recognized this …
Land Art Generator Houston is set to unveil a remarkable piece of public art that has been hailed as “the world’s largest sundial” while also serving as a solar power generator for the community. The magnificent Arco del Tiempo (Arch of Time), designed by Berlin-based artist and architect Riccardo Mariano, will be installed in Houston’s …
Topline Tonight, Americans in parts of the Northern U.S. may have the opportunity to witness the magical display of the northern lights. This comes after last week’s predictions of the aurora borealis failed to materialize for more than a dozen states. Northern lights over Frederick Sound in Southeast Alaska, USA. (Photo by Wolfgang … [+] …
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Victoria Sayo Turner, a Mass Media Fellow at AAAS, explores the fascinating world of orcas, also known as “killer whales.” While recent incidents involving orcas attacking sailing yachts have made headlines, our relationship with these predators goes back centuries. Orcas are not actually whales, but the largest members of the dolphin family. They have both …
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In May 2021, two young sea turtle biologists, Brittany Clemans and Lindsey Bull, were exploring Tern Island, a remote landmass located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. During their expedition, they stumbled upon a Hawaiian green sea turtle that had become trapped in a hole in a metal wall. The turtle had lodged herself …
Tulshi Laxmi Suwal Founder, Small Mammals Conservation and Research Foundation (SMCRF) Kathmandu, … [+] Nepal Tulshi Laxmi Suwal A Nepalese conservationist is conducting research on the impact of forest fires on pangolins, a scaly mammal species. Her work is inspiring a new generation of researchers to appreciate these animals. Nepal is home to two out …