The science of resilience: What are the ingredients that help people cope? By Jennifer Couzin-FrankelFeb. 27, 2018 A series of Science articles examines ways of coping with natural disasters, war and displacement, and climate change—not to mention resilience tactics in nature
Can Iran and Afghanistan cooperate to bring an oasis back from the dead? By Richard StoneFeb. 21, 2018 Water crisis and rising air pollution in Hamouns region are stoking tensions
The North Atlantic right whale faces extinction By Elizabeth PennisiNov. 7, 2017 Entanglements and ship strikes are taking a grave toll, reversing past population gains
New great ape species found, sparking fears for its survival By Erik StokstadNov. 2, 2017 Tapanuli orangutan, discovered in Sumatran forest, has population of just 800
Endangered U.S. wolf denied new habitat, as critics charge that politics trumped science By Cally CarswellSep. 27, 2017 States are pleased; some biologists are dismayed
Australia to ax support for long-term ecology sites By John PickrellAug. 11, 2017 Threat leaves scientists scrambling to find alternative funding
A fungus is attacking Europe’s most beloved salamander. It could wreak havoc if it gets to North America By Erik StokstadJul. 19, 2017 Researchers are desperately looking for ways to prevent the voracious pathogen from causing extinctions
Controversial pesticides can decimate honey bees, large study finds By Erik StokstadJun. 29, 2017 Neonicotinoids harm domesticated and wild bees, but leave healthier honey bee colonies unaffected