Environment

The Sunscreen That Saves Reefs: Singapore Scientists Turn Tea Pollen into Ocean-Friendly UV Shield

The Sunscreen That Saves Reefs: Singapore Scientists Turn Tea Pollen into Ocean-Friendly UV Shield

Each year, up to 14,000 tons of UV chemicals from our skin wash into the ocean. Scientists in Singapore may have found the solution — a reef-safe sunscreen made from...

The Sunscreen That Saves Reefs: Singapore Scientists Turn Tea Pollen into Ocean-Friendly UV Shield

Each year, up to 14,000 tons of UV chemicals from our skin wash into the ocean. Scientists in Singapore may have found the solution — a reef-safe sunscreen made from...

Two people on a boat adjusting a fishing net fitted with a glowing green light device during daylight.

A Simple Sun-Powered Glow Is Stopping Sea Turtles From Dying in Fishing Nets

Sea turtles don’t see fishing nets in the dark — until it’s too late. But researchers and fishers found a simple fix. Solar-powered LED lights attached to nets make the...

A Simple Sun-Powered Glow Is Stopping Sea Turtles From Dying in Fishing Nets

Sea turtles don’t see fishing nets in the dark — until it’s too late. But researchers and fishers found a simple fix. Solar-powered LED lights attached to nets make the...

A beaver rests near the edge of murky green water, its wet fur visible beside algae-covered surfaces.

Heroic Wildlife Rescue in Austin Saves Trapped Beaver at Water Facility

The coordinated rescue of a trapped beaver highlights the importance of wildlife protection and community involvement in Austin.

Heroic Wildlife Rescue in Austin Saves Trapped Beaver at Water Facility

The coordinated rescue of a trapped beaver highlights the importance of wildlife protection and community involvement in Austin.

A vibrant coral reef underwater with layered corals, sponges, and small fish swimming through clear blue water.

Scientists Reveal How Coral Reefs Secretly Control the Daily Lives of Tiny Ocean Microbes

Coral reefs don’t just shelter fish — they schedule life in the ocean.

Scientists Reveal How Coral Reefs Secretly Control the Daily Lives of Tiny Ocean Microbes

Coral reefs don’t just shelter fish — they schedule life in the ocean.

A tropical beach lined with palm trees is covered by a long stretch of brown sargassum seaweed piled along the shoreline.

Giant Sargassum Blooms Are Choking Coasts and Changing the Ocean

A seaweed once known for supporting ocean life is now overwhelming coastlines around the world.

Giant Sargassum Blooms Are Choking Coasts and Changing the Ocean

A seaweed once known for supporting ocean life is now overwhelming coastlines around the world.

A split image shows a whale swimming at sea alongside seabirds standing on whale remains by the water.

The Island Games Face a Dark Reckoning in the Faroe Islands

The Faroe Islands are set to host the 2027 Island Games, welcoming athletes from around the world. But beneath the celebration lies a reality many cannot ignore.

The Island Games Face a Dark Reckoning in the Faroe Islands

The Faroe Islands are set to host the 2027 Island Games, welcoming athletes from around the world. But beneath the celebration lies a reality many cannot ignore.