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The Surprising Problem-Solving Power of Forest Floor Decomposers
Who says you need an actual brain to be smart? Researchers add advanced problem-solving to the slime mold's bag of clev…
Signs of Spring: Nature's Awakening and Wildlife Returns in March
The vernal equinox, a chorus of returning frogs, and the first wildflowers pushing through last year's leaves are a few…
Vanishing Wildflower Once Thought Extinct Reappears in a Forgotten Meadow
The rediscovery sheds light on these elusive native blooms and could inspire efforts to protect their vanishing meadow…
How Wildlife Endures the Deep Freeze of February
A rare owl irruption lights up the cold, and frozen marshlands continue to reveal surprising signs of life.
Heritage Breed Chickens Offer a Humane Alternative to Industrial Poultry Culling
Traditional dual-purpose breeds produce both eggs and meat, eliminating the need to destroy billions of unwanted male c…
Artificial Light Is Erasing Nocturnal Ecosystems at an Alarming Pace
A new analysis shows we are losing the darkness that countless creatures depend on far more quickly than we knew.
Deep Underground, the Earth Forges Diamonds and Crystals Over Millions of Years
Is it nature's alchemy or just patience on a geological timescale?
Nature's Own Packaging: How Plants and Insects Coat and Protect Themselves
Waxy cuticles, resinous sap, and chitin armor do the job without a scrap of plastic.