Environmental Protection
Invasive insects are inundating oak savannas in the Pacific Northwest
In the native range there are a handful of galls on a leaf. In the expanded range, there are thousands on a tree.
How satellites revolutionized the way we see and protect the natural world
The first satellite in the Landsat series launched in 1972. Eight others followed, providing the same views so changes could be tracked over time.
Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai eruption may warm the climate
Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai released levels of gases and ash typical of other volcanic eruptions, but this much water vapor has never been seen.
Pacific Island countries are facing more marine heatwaves
The frequency and intensity of marine heatwaves have been on the increase in Fiji and Samoa.
In Southeast Asia, Thailand is alone in boosting its wild tiger population
"We have successfully improved their habitation areas by using the latest technology and the smart patrol system."
Hotter Kalahari desert may stop hornbills breeding within years
High temperatures over a few days or weeks can have negative effects on the birds' foraging and body mass.