science-environment

The Sun appears red today depends on local atmospheric conditions rather than a single global change. When the Sun is low on the horizon at sunrise or sunset, its light passes t...

As of 2026, the cicada virus—referring to a suite of known viruses that naturally infect periodical cicadas—remains an active subject of research rather than a direct public...

Naegleria fowleri, often called the brain eating amoeba, is a warm freshwater amoeba found in lakes, rivers, and hot springs worldwide, including North Carolina waters such as L...

Understanding who started California wildfires and why they begin matters for prevention, insurance, community planning, and personal safety. Wildfires in California ignite when...

Beach bacteria levels indicate the presence and concentration of certain microbes used as indicators of possible contamination from sewage, animal waste, or other sources. Healt...

Honey bees face multiple, overlapping stressors rather than a single cause of decline. The main verified drivers are pests and diseases, especially the Varroa mite and viruses i...

This guide summarizes how raptor population forecasts are generated, how many raptors have been predicted across well known models, and which predictions have aligned with obser...

The phrase "pictures of seal singer" usually refers to viral or research photos of a harbor or grey seal producing vocalizations that resemble singing. These images or videos of...

Following the 2019–2020 Australian bushfire crisis, multiple scientific studies and government reports estimated that roughly 2–3 billion native animals were affected across...

In 2025, conservation authorities formally confirmed the extinction of several species across taxa and regions. Notable losses include the Christmas Island pipistrelle, last see...