Conservation
Here’s How to Use Window Films to Actually Protect Birds
Bird-strike-deterrent window films don’t work if they’re placed on the indoor side
Stories by Susan Cosier
Ecology
Oyster Mushroom Venom Kills Roundworms—So the Mushrooms Can Feast
A volatile compound makes nematodes food for oyster mushrooms
Conservation
Saving Coral Reefs with Dental Tech
Dental scanners could help researchers diagnose stressed-out baby corals
Conservation
Drones Sample Rare Specimens from Cliffs and Other Dangerous Places
Flying robots help researchers identify and protect threatened plants and other species in places that are inaccessible to humans
Animals
See Which Countries Have the Most Interconnected Wildlife Preserves
Reducing human threats could unlock important connections between protected animal habitats
Microbiology
Marine Microbe Lures Prey into Custom Slime Traps
These organisms’ private “mucospheres” play an outsize role in the planet’s carbon cycle
Endangered Species
How Countries ‘Import’ and ‘Export’ Extinction Risk around the World
A recent study puts a number to how much our consumption imperils threatened species
Genetics
Desert Plants’ Adaptations Help Them Thrive
Genes found in the flora could help crops and biofuels survive more drastic extremes
Animals
Movie-Making Tech Reveals Elephant Trunk Motions
The pachyderms build simple actions into complex movements
Psychology
Listening to a Story Helps Hospitalized Kids Heal
Story time reduced pain and stress
Pollution
Plant Absorbs Toxic RDX Contamination
Modified switchgrass can sop up weapons chemicals on military ranges
Environment
Narwhal Tusks Point to Changing Arctic Conditions
Pollutants have increased, and prey has changed, as the water warms, a chemical analysis of tusks shows
Conservation
Ecologists Saved Bald Eagles with Helicopter Parenting
One of the country’s largest captive-breeding programs for the once endangered species has helped it recover in California
Environment
Wildfire Recovery Aided with Planting Model
A new tool can help land managers focus their efforts to restore forests
Biology
DNA Finds Pollutants in Green-Glowing Water Test
Bacteria inspire a new pollution-monitoring setup
Technology
Lidar Advances Show Mosquito Rush Hours
New research shows how a laser-based system can help detect mosquito movements
Pollution
Strongest Evidence Yet Shows Air Pollution Kills
The finding comes as the Trump administration has been rolling back clean air regulations
Conservation
How to Dramatically Curb Extinction
A new model suggests a way to save half of tropical species
Chemistry
New Process Could Provide More Sustainable Plastic Production
A common component of plastics could come from existing carbon sources
Behavior
More Immigrants, Bigger Smiles and Frowns
People are more likely to wear their emotions on their sleeves in countries with a strong history of immigration
