The mightiest pollinators, from the tropics to the desert

Around the world, including in Costa Rica, hummingbirds are at risk. Humans can help. By Natalie MacKay/KUNR.
The decline of May Beetles in Costa Rica due to light pollution

The May Beetle and other nocturnal insect species in Costa Rica are in decline. But, all hope is not lost. By Mariel Day/KUNR.
Researchers are still trying to understand microplastics in Lake Tahoe

Plastic pollution threatens human and environmental health – but cleanups and pollution prevention efforts can help. By Malory Shaw/KUNR.
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.
Research Review: How readers judge expertise and credibility online

A new study investigates why some voices online feel more trustworthy than others. By Abdulmalik Adetola Lawal.
Research highlights conservation challenges for Nevada Gila monsters

Gila monsters face escalating conservation challenges in Nevada amid limited habitat protection and pressures from climate change. By Alanna Garcia.
Is climate change and environmental contamination compromising the zebrafish population?

A tiny, thumb-sized zebrafish may offer important clues about how brains control social behavior and how environmental changes could affect animal reproduction. By Alex Mounde.
Q&A: Ella Muncie on AI, Environmental Storytelling, and the Future of Advocacy

A conversation on the promises and pitfalls of using AI for environmental storytelling. By Abdulmalik Adetola Lawal.
Research Review: Artificial Intelligence and New Voices in Environmental Campaigning

Can AI change the way we imagine the future? A research review by Abdulmalik Adetola Lawal.
Video: A Fruitful Burden

In the banana plantations of Costa Rica, endocrine-disrupting chemicals are taking a hidden toll on workers, insects, birds, and the environment. A short documentary by Beatrice Bashibyukyan.