98% of emperor penguin colonies could be extinct by 2100 as ice melts — can Endangered Species Act protection help them?
Emperor penguins thrive on Antarctica’s coastlines in icy conditions any human would find extreme. Yet,...
Janet Yellen confirmed as first female US Treasury secretary – here’s what she can do about climate change
The Senate voted 84-15 to confirm economist Janet Yellen as U.S. Treasury secretary on Jan....
Fences have big effects on land and wildlife around the world that are rarely measured
What is the most common form of human infrastructure in the world? It may well...
A skin-eating fungus from Europe could decimate Appalachia’s salamanders – but researchers are working to prevent an outbreak
The Southern Appalachian mountains are a global biodiversity hot spot for salamanders. Dr. Deb Miller...
Only the richest ancient Athenians paid taxes – and they bragged about it
In ancient Athens, only the very wealthiest people paid direct taxes, and these went to...