Noise pollution is a major threat to many different kinds of animals, study finds
We know noise pollution is bad for humans, increasing our risk of health problems like stress, heart disease and tinnitus, plus cognitive impairment in kids. We also know it harms many other animals, like songbirds, dolphins and whales. According to…
Mysterious comet debris may spark 'unicorn meteor storm'
If the idea of shooting stars too innumerable to count sounds like a brilliant experience worth staying up for, losing a bit of shut-eye on the evening of Nov. 21 may just be worth the price of admission. Renowned meteor…
Use Big Dipper to find star Capella
You’ve heard of the “pointer” stars of the Big Dipper? They point to the North Star. You can also use them to find the star Capella, aka the Goat Star.
Why not bring a shelter dog home for the holidays?
As your family gathers together for the holidays this season, do you have space for one more? Some animal shelters are hoping that people will open their homes for a week or two to give homeless dogs a temporary break…
Black-throated finch wins 2019 Australian bird of the year
The black-throated finch has been voted “bird of the year” in Australia for 2019, helping draw attention to the species’ decline as human activities increasingly threaten its habitat. The finch’s victory was reportedly driven by support from conservationists, who connected…
Yellowstone’s migrating bison manipulate springtime green-up
In effect, the bison graze with such intensity that they turn back the clock on forage green-up, hitting reset on springtime.
My winter morning and evening skin care routine
To be human is to want quick, easy fixes to what we perceive as our physical flaws. But great skin, like a toned physique or healthy hair, doesn’t happen by using one magical product for a couple days — it…
My winter morning and evening skin care routine
To be human is to want quick, easy fixes to what we perceive as our physical flaws. But great skin, like a toned physique or healthy hair, doesn’t happen by using one magical product for a couple days — it…
After Protests, NH Hotel Group Cancels ‘Alternative Climate Conference’
UPDATE: EIKE informs they managed to find an appropriate place in Munich, on time and that all the reservations, as well as dates, remain valid. Unfortunately, for safety reasons, they have to keep the location secret. Free speech in Germany! (But…
Americans say bye-bye to Bei Bei the panda
Giant panda Bei Bei eats bamboo at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo (Photo: JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images) Goodbye, Bei Bei! The giant panda Americans watched grow over the past four years has left the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute in…
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