In the heart of Brazil's Amazonas state, a grim scene unfolded as hundreds of dolphins were found lifeless along the shores of Lake Tefe. The culprit? A scorching heat wave and severe drought that turned the lake into a virtual hot tub, with temperatures soaring to a staggering 41 degrees Celsius. This alarming discovery was made by a team of researchers, including h...

For over ten years, a strange sickness has been wiping out starfish along the Pacific coast. Now, scientists have finally figured out what's been happening. It turns out, a sneaky bacteria called Vibrio pectenicida is to blame. This bacteria has been causing something called sea star wasting disease. It's not pretty. Healthy starfish usually have nice, straight arms...

Ants are a worldwide disruptor. Longlegged ants are making Taiwan's forests crumble. Scientists feel new hope, with a new type of weapon against them. The problem? Basically, this ant is going on a killing spree, leaving many native species dead. They are like bullies of the forests and beaches. Taiwan's land crabs are on the defensive....

Ever wondered how fires change the nutrients in the soil? This study took a deep dive into how fire ash from different environments, like forests and grasslands, affects key nutrients like phosphorus, calcium, and potassium. Using special tools like X-ray absorption spectroscopy, scientists found out what forms these nutrients took in the ash. They also tested how we...

You might have heard that marine heatwaves can mess things up in our oceans. But did you know they can hit seabirds hard too? Let's talk about Alaska's common murres. After an intense marine heatwave, these birds didn't fare so well. In Alaska, we're talking about a loss of roughly half the common murre population. Before the heatwave, from 2008 to 2014, things were...

Ever stopped to think how our well-being is tied to the planet's health? That's what we call Planetary Health. It’s a simple concept: a healthy Earth means healthy people. But humans have been messing with the planet, and it’s hurting us too. Enter planetary empathy – understanding we’re all in this together, from humans to plants and animals. Now, you might ask, "W...

Imagine if dinosaurs roamed the Earth again. That's what Ben Lamm, co-founder of Colossal, is thinking about. He's teaming up with My Octopus Teacher director James Reed to make a documentary on de-extinction technology. But is it a good idea? In Yellowstone National Park, wolves were reintroduced after 70 years, and the ecosystem thrived. So, why not bring back din...