Why do mountaintops stay snowy, even though they’re closer to the Sun?
The answer has to do with the air we breathe and that bright white snowpack, as an atmospheric scientist in Colorado explains.
Rubio’s Promise to “Unleash Chiang” Won’t Land Well in China
The secretary of state's odd reference to regime change in China likely damaged prospects for nuclear arms talks.
Persian Gulf desalination plants could become military targets in regional war
Key sources of drinking water have been targets in past conflicts. And Iranian strikes have already hit close to some.
Abandoned Pennsylvania mines and waste-heat recycling could make the state’s massive new data centers far more sustainable
In Pennsylvania, new data centers could require enough electricity to power 11 million homes.
Silicone wristbands can help scientists track people’s exposure to pollutants like ‘forever chemicals’
From wearable samplers to passive environmental monitoring, new research is changing how scientists observe chemical exposure – without invasive sampling.
Audubon Florida Needs Your Eyes and Ears: Look for Sea and Shorebirds on Bay-area Rooftops
It’s the most wonderful time of the year— shorebird nesting season! Did you know that not all shorebirds nest on the seashore? Some shorebirds use gravel rooftops as an alternative nesting...
Audubon Florida Needs Your Eyes and Ears: Look for Sea and Shorebirds on Bay-area Rooftops
It’s the most wonderful time of the year— shorebird nesting season! Did you know that not all shorebirds nest on the seashore? Some shorebirds use gravel rooftops as an alternative nesting...
Audubon Florida Needs Your Eyes and Ears: Look for Sea and Shorebirds on Local Rooftops
It’s the most wonderful time of the year— shorebird nesting season! Did you know that not all shorebirds nest on the seashore? Some shorebirds use gravel rooftops as an alternative nesting...
Venezuela’s fragile environment faces rising risks as US pushes for oil and critical minerals and illegal gold mining spreads
The Orinoco Basin is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. It’s also rich in oil, gold and critical minerals crucial to modern technology.
The 125th Christmas Bird Count in Minnesota
The 125th annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count was successfully run in 90 circles across Minnesota in the winter of 2024/2025, down one from last year’s record of 91 circles. While the count two...
The 125th Christmas Bird Count in Minnesota
The 125th annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count was successfully run in 90 circles across Minnesota in the winter of 2024/2025, down one from last year’s record of 91 circles. While the count two...
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Aids with Merlin Bird Sound Recognition
Teaching a computer to identify bird sounds is a lot like teaching a human a new language: it takes a lot of listening. Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Merlin Bird ID app is a free mobile app that...