Environmental Protection
Opening a ‘Pandora’s Box’: China reverses its stance on rhinos
China will allow the traditional use of rhino products despite a lack of scientific evidence for medicinal benefits.
A budding DIY project to help stressed coral reefs
Makeshift traffic cone-like structures can make a world of difference in stressed marine ecosystems.
WWF: we’re wiping out life on Earth by living beyond our means
The collapse of global wildlife populations worldwide is a warning sign that nature is dying.
When science is not enough, could arts save the planet?
The arts may help scientists learn to understand the complexity of the surrounding world through better intuition.
Bacteria could help in the cleanup of oil spills
Some marine microorganisms can degrade chemical components of oil by using them as a source of energy.
Apes are smarter than you may think
Orangutans, it turns out, can tell truths from lies.