Two recent studies find different factors increasing wildfire risk across California and the Pacific Northwest

Exhibit A is the $350 million we spend on pet costumes. But the problems go much deeper than that

Sámi land defenders say the windmills must be demolished

Exposure to thiamethoxam made queens 26% less likely to lay eggs, and therefore to found a colony.

If we want to avoid the worst ecological catastrophes, we're going to have to begin thinking small. Very small

Our annual explosion fest has an outsized impact on wildlife, causing birds considerable stress

Here's how to "adopt an axolotl" — or buy it dinner and help fix its adorable little house

A new study suggests not only that honey bees can be altruistic, but that it is a maternal genetic trait

Yes, the actor and writer and lecturer sings, too

Understanding walrus-human interactions in the past might shed some light on the “walrus scene”

Mining agencies promise to minimize harm to ocean ecosystems. Scientists say we can’t predict its full extent

It may drive ecologists crazy to talk about a balance in nature. But it's more necessary than ever

Wilson’s papers at the Library of Congress include correspondence with a psychologist known for his racist work