Ever heard about farmed salmon? Where do you think the salmon that you put on the dining table come from? Is it from the river,...
Archive for category: The Species
Bamboo, Eco-Friendly Superhero for Climate Change
In this world where we are fighting the horror of climate change, an unexpected hero emerges from the natural world: bamboo. This unassuming, yet remarkably...
Dung Beetles, The Unsung Heroes of the Environment
Imagine living in a world where you can’t get rid of pesky flies, the air smells like rotten poop, and the land is just barren....
Feeding Cats Insects? Feeding Dogs Plants? Possible Ways to Make Pets More Environmentally Friendly
No matter what shapes, colors, and kinds, I think most people would agree with me that pets brighten up our lives. For some types of...
Study Reveals That in the Future, There Might Be Significant Waves of Invasive Species
Alien species that are destructive and wiping out the native ones have been a persistent problem in many parts of the world. Are we to...
Yes! One of Europe’s Critically Endangered Birds Is Coming Back
In 1991, conservation biologist Jaime Ramos was doing his fieldwork for his doctoral studies to understand the mysterious Azores bullfinch. There, something captivated him. There...
The Story of Redonda Island’s Remarkable Rebirth
One volcanic island in Caribbean Sea, Redonda, used to be a dusty and rusty place. According to a World Economic Forum article, it even resembled...
Zika & Dengue Transmission Expected to Rise with Climate Change
Climate change is causing mosquitoes that carry diseases like dengue, Zika, and chikungunya to move into new areas. These mosquitoes, particularly the Aedes aegypti variety,...
Ensuring the Survival of Giant Sequoias and Other Centuries-Old Trees: The Challenges to Save Them
Back in 2015, an incident we now call the Rough Fire happened due to a lightning strike. The fire torched over 150,000 acres of forest...
Thanks to Science, There Will Be Biodegradable Plastics Made From… Flies?
We know that some insects can bring more perks. Yet sometimes, we can’t help but wince or shudder when we see them. Maybe this one’s...