Researchers have found evidence of animals sailing across the oceans on accidental rafts of vegetation, fallen trees, and soil. It’s likely the animals weren’t planning to take a trip. Natural events ...

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The Department of the Interior seeks to remove the lesser prairie chicken’s endangered species designation. What would that mean?

On-screen and in hospitals, fake body parts are getting more and more realistic. That helps medical students practice for ...

How well do we understand the long-term health risks to firefighters? Plus, researchers across the country are breeding ...

Scientists at the Missouri Botanical Garden are preserving diverse plant species. And, how micronutrients could help address world hunger.

Pests are ravaging keystone species like ash, elm, and beech. But researchers are breeding the survivors into more resilient ...

Leigh Greenwood is the director of the Forest Pest and Pathogen Program at the Nature Conservancy in Missoula, Montana. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through ...

Dr. Sara Jahnke is a leading expert in firefighter health research, dedicated to turning scientific findings into practical solutions for firefighters and emergency responders. With a background in ...

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