ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION

Jun 09 2026ENVIRONMENT

How the Chesapeake Bay warns and guides us

The Chesapeake Bay isn't just a big body of water on Maryland's side—it's a living classroom telling us about the planet's health. For centuries, people here built their lives around its tides, from watermen who knew when fish would run to families who relied on its bounty. But now, the bay is sendi

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Jun 07 2026SCIENCE

Healthy City Scapes: How Nature and Buildings Affect Our Brain

The study looks at how different city views change the brain and mood of college students. Researchers gathered data from 42 healthy undergrads, split evenly by gender and around age 21. During the test, participants watched pictures of nine types of places that mix city and nature. While t

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Dec 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

A Big Win for Nature: Salmon Come Back to Alameda Creek

After a long time, salmon are back in Alameda Creek. This is a big deal because it hasn't happened in 70 years. The creek is in a place called Sunol, and the salmon had to swim up a tall wall to get there. This shows that the environment is getting better. Salmon and steelhead trout are like nature

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