Microbes that flourish in boiling hydrothermal vents, bone-dry desert sediments, and radiation-blasted Antarctic rock are forcing scientists to rethink where life can and cannot exist. These ...

Blind and low vision (BLV) people may soon have access to and more easily understand scientific data in museum exhibits through new “touchable sound” displays. Associate Professor Jessica Roberts and ...

The Western Ghats, an ancient mountain range in India, boasts exceptional biodiversity and a high level of endemism. This ...

Researchers place the modules onto experimental tables in Kāne‘ohe Bay. These field tests allowed them to test how different module designs influence coral settlement and survival in a real reef ...

The relationship between Odonata and vegetation in Amazonia has been studied primarily in streams. In this study, I examined the abundance of adult Odonata in two vegetation types (shrubs and herbs) ...

Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. In a move hailed as a long-overdue conservation victory, Sri Lanka ...

The perception and use of visual information to guide behavior is critical for many animals. Our study establishes how subtle differences in the light environments within tropical forests can drive ...

Winter can be a challenging season for wildlife, but with thoughtful landscaping practices, homeowners can create spaces that nurture birds, insects, and other creatures. By providing food, shelter, ...

New research highlights the plight of lizards due to the widespread loss of trees. The study has revealed that the combined stress of deforestation and climate change will negatively impact up to 84 ...

In Colorado, people flock to the Rocky Mountains when the summer heat gets unbearable. Animals seek shelter too when temperatures become extreme, and forests serve as critical sanctuaries for small ...

An archaeologist takes samples of pollen found in soil to understand the changing vegetation of a site: a companion technique to the authors’ analysis of hazelnut shells. Credit: Nils Forshed ...