Losing What We Have Not Found
The silent decline of caterpillars in Costa Rica. A StoryMap and documentary by Julia Donovan, Malory Shaw, Mariel Day, and Paige Newman.
Walking Through the Rainforest, Episode 1: The White-Collared Peccary
Venture into the rainforest at La Selva Research Station in Sarapiquí, Costa Rica! The first episode of this kid-friendly animal mini-docuseries features the White-Collared Peccary, a pig-like creature with a peculiar smell. By Guadalupe Alvarez, Kathleen Leslie and Josue Ponce.
New Life in a Burn Scar
Scientists use novel planting techniques to restore pine seedlings after a fire. By Katherine Johnson.
Desert tortoise immune systems change with the seasons, researcher finds
New research from Colorado State University explores how tortoise immune systems respond to seasonal shifts in temperature. By Zoie Alstad.
Scientists look to the past in order to understand the future of butterfly migration
The painted lady butterfly is famous for its irregular “irruptions”—sudden, unusually large migrations. A scientist from San Diego State University is investigating what drives this phenomenon. By Katherine Johnson.
Elongated allergy seasons raise health concerns
A new report from Climate Central shows Reno’s frost-free growing season has lengthened, leading to a longer allergy season. By Malory Shaw/KUNR.
Nevada educators learn how ancient trees record climate history at NV STEAM conference
Scientists and an artist used Nevada’s ancient bristlecone pines to illustrate climate history and environmental change during a plenary session at the annual NV STEAM Conference hosted Saturday, March 7, at the Nevada Museum of Art. By Alex Mounde.
Recent snow survey reveals subpar snowpack
A new report from Climate Central shows Reno’s winters are warming. By Malory Shaw/KUNR.
New wildlife documentary spotlights Colorado River’s beauty, crisis, and need for action
The film, The American Southwest, traces the Colorado River’s path from its headwaters in the Rocky Mountains to the Gulf of California in Mexico. By Alanna Garcia.
Extremely warm winter days on the rise, new report finds
A new report from Climate Central shows Reno’s winters are warming. By Malory Shaw/KUNR.