Aug 01 2011
What Lives Inside Your Navel?
An in-depth investigation of what lives inside the human belly button uncovers hundreds of organisms.
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Jun 21 2011
Oceans in Distress Foreshadow Mass Extinction
The recent fast global decline of ocean health points to a level of marine die-off similar to the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum.
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May 16 2011
Marine Reserves Pick Up Pace of Ocean Protection
Marine protected areas are good. Big marine reserves are better.
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May 16 2011
Pathways to Ocean Success Stories
Finding success stories in marine conservation isn't always easy, but they are out there.
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May 09 2011
Tiger Cub Video Sparks Calls for Protection
Deforestation is threatening an already limited forest habitat for these critically endangered tigers.
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May 06 2011
Road Trip Through the Amazon Forest
On the lookout for ways to help manage deforestation, NSF-funded Michigan geographers map out an adventure.
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Apr 20 2011
Climate Is Biggest Factor in Sea Turtle Survival
A new study shows that sea temperature measurements one year are the best predictor of sea turtle nesting numbers thirty years later.
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Apr 15 2011
First Signs of Lake Life Having Sex on the Beach
Complicated love on the rocks, sand, and shoreline of ancient lakes made early life interesting.
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Apr 14 2011
Disappearing Desert: Guarded Border Imperils Ecosystem
The border between Egypt and Israel is testing the ability of ancient deserts to survive through tough political times.
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Apr 05 2011
Antarctica Growing Green With Grass
Grasses are taking advantage of the warming Antarctic climate. Are weeds next?
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