Tracking Elephant Poachers’ Killing Grounds
At least knowing where the slaughter is happening means officials know where to try to stop it.
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‘Will Tow Icebergs to Market’
Schemes to bring Alaska’s water—frozen and otherwise—south to thirsty California and beyond are more than a century old.
Is Breeding Endangered Species in Captivity the Right Way to Go?
A new study says captive breeding programs often do endangered species more harm than good.
Fact-Checking With Wikipedia
A network of Wikipedia infobox links helps reveal claims' veracity, researchers find.
The Poetry and Politics of Pope Francis’ Climate Encyclical
The pontiff’s style is as radical as his message.
Why Aren’t Ethics and Morality Considered Relevant in Debates Over Wildlife Culls?
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is in the process of killing thousands of cormorants without even considering the ethics.
How Will Future Droughts Affect Legume Crops?
It depends on the species and the stage of the plant’s life cycle.
Climate Change Shortens Growing Seasons
As human populations swell and require more food, climate change will likely create a planet that produces less and less.
No, You Don’t Have Free Speech Online
We treat platforms like they are public utilities. They’re not—but maybe they could be.