Fruit-Tree Guilds: How to Build a Productive Plant Community Without Crowding Your Tree
Companion planting can support a fruit tree, but spacing and plant choice matter more than a one-size-fits-all guild.
Why Saguaros and Sacred Sites Are Central to the Border-Wall Debate
A viral border-wall speech reflects a real conflict over Indigenous sacred sites, saguaros and desert habitat.
Haiti, Zambia and Peru: What a Viral Seed-Sovereignty Story Leaves Out
Haiti, Zambia and Peru made real seed-policy choices, but a viral video flattens their context.
EU Pesticide Omnibus Proposal: What the Viral Warning Gets Right—and Overstates
A proposed EU omnibus package has raised pesticide-regulation concerns. Here is why the legal detail matters.
Bengal Cat Import Bid Called ‘Sheer Lunacy’ as Feral Cats Already Kill 1.5 Billion Native Animals Yearly
An application to allow Bengal cats back into Australia has sparked strong opposition from environmental groups who warn these hybrid animals could worsen the country’s already severe feral cat problem. The Department
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Asian Hornets Reach North-West England with Record 86 UK Nests Found
The discovery of an Asian hornet nest in Runcorn, Cheshire marks the first time these invasive insects have been found in north-west England, raising alarm among beekeepers and conservation experts. A member
Bee Population Rescue: Oxford’s Engineered Yeast Sterols Help Colonies Multiply 15x Amid 55.6% Loss Crisis
In a promising development for struggling honeybee populations, University of Oxford researchers have created an engineered yeast supplement that dramatically boosts colony reproduction in controlled trials. The supplement, described in an August
Rahul Somvanshi
46 Fungi May Become Natural Weapon Against Invasive Buckthorn
University of Minnesota researchers have identified 120 different fungi species growing on dying buckthorn trees, with 46 showing promise as potential natural controls for this highly invasive plant that plagues Midwest and
Amazon’s Varied Response to Threats Challenges Single Tipping Point Theory
The Amazon rainforest may be more resilient than previously thought, according to new research from Yale School of Environment. Scientists found no evidence of a single, basin-wide tipping point that would trigger
Federal Judge Ends APHIS ‘Spray First’ Approach: Orders 17-State Pesticide Program Overhaul
A federal judge in Oregon has ordered the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to fundamentally change how it manages grasshoppers and Mormon crickets on public lands. The August 22, 2025
Govind Tekale
T. Rex Had Bone-Crushing Skull Design While Other Giant Dinosaurs Evolved for Slashing Prey, Study Finds
Scientists have discovered that Tyrannosaurus rex was truly exceptional among giant meat-eating dinosaurs – not just for its size, but for its bone-crushing bite force. A new study led by Dr. Andre
MAHA Commission Drops Pesticide Controls After Chemical Industry Pressure, 1 Billion Pounds Still Used Yearly
The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission has significantly scaled back its planned actions on pesticides, according to the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD). Their recent press release claims the commission’s draft
2.6 Million-Year-Old Teeth Reveal New Human Ancestor in Ethiopia
Scientists have discovered 13 fossil teeth in northeastern Ethiopia that reveal a previously unknown human ancestor. The teeth, dating back approximately 2.6 to 2.8 million years ago, show that a new species
Arctic Reindeer Facing 80% Population Loss by 2100: North America Most at Risk, Study Warns
Wild reindeer and caribou populations could shrink by up to 80% in parts of the Arctic by 2100, with North American herds facing the greatest risk, according to new research published in