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Climate Change and Extinction: What the Facts Really Say

January 22, 2026

Climate change has been a hot topic for years, with many people saying it's causing animals and plants to die out at an alarming rate. But a new report from the UK Royal Society shakes things up. It says that extinction rates haven't gone up much in the last 200 years. In fact, for bugs and plants,

environment

Tech and Nature: Who Really Benefits?

January 21, 2026

Technology is often seen as a magic wand that creates wealth. But what if it's more like a straw, a siphon, and a sieve? These tools help us take resources from nature, concentrate them, and filter out what we don't need. But is this really making us richer, or just depleting the planet? For a long

business

Why Cutting Down Trees Hits Your Pocket

January 21, 2026

Forests are more than just trees. They are the backbone of many industries, especially agriculture. When forests disappear, so do the benefits they provide, like clean water and healthy soil. This is not just an environmental issue; it is a business problem. Take coffee, for example. In Brazil, cut

environment

Mosquitoes' Changing Diet: Humans as the New Target

January 20, 2026

The Atlantic Forest in Brazil is shrinking fast. Farming and building have taken over most of it. This is bad news for animals and plants. But it's also changing the behavior of mosquitoes. Scientists did a study. They caught 1, 714 mosquitoes. These were from 52 different types. They found that ma

opinion

Our Ocean, Our Say: Time to Speak Up on Offshore Drilling

January 19, 2026

The ocean is not just a government property. It belongs to all of us. The current administration might want to open up over 85% of the outer continental shelf for oil and gas drilling. But before they do, we have a chance to say something about it. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is giving us

science

Ladybugs to the Rescue: A Natural Way to Fight Pine Tree Pests

January 19, 2026

In the forests and parks of Mediterranean Europe, a tiny invader is causing big problems. The tortoise scale insect, known as Toumeyella parvicornis, is spreading quickly among stone pine trees. This pest has already made its way into three European countries, and experts are worried about its poten

technology

Hearing the Unseen: How Footsteps Can Boost Security

January 18, 2026

In today's unpredictable world, keeping an eye on important areas like borders, military bases, and key facilities is more crucial than ever. But traditional cameras have their limits. They can't see through obstacles, and they need a lot of power. That's where sound comes in. Researchers have been

environment

The Eaton Fire: Who's Really to Blame?

January 17, 2026

The Eaton Fire, which tore through Southern California in January 2025, left a trail of destruction. It took 19 lives and destroyed over 9, 400 homes and buildings. Southern California Edison (SCE), a major utility company, has admitted that one of its high-voltage transmission lines might have spar

environment

Lone Elephant's Nighttime Terror in Jharkhand

January 13, 2026

In the eastern part of India, a single-tusked elephant has been causing chaos. Over the past few weeks, it has killed 22 people in Jharkhand. The elephant has been moving around at night, attacking villages in the West Singhbhum district. The first attack happened on January 1st in Bandijhari villag

environment

Protecting Pine Needles: A Step Towards Preserving Nature

January 13, 2026

The Science Museum of Minnesota is considering a big move to protect the land around the Pine Needles cabin. This cabin, located by the St. Croix River, could soon be part of a conservation easement. This means most of the 27-acre property would be off-limits to development, keeping it natural and o