Environment

4 articles

A diverse coral reef ecosystem with a central sea star, illustrating the concept of a keystone species and its importance to marine biodiversity.

Life Sciences

What Are Keystone Species and Why Do They Matter for Ecosystems?

On Tatoosh Island, a tidal plain witnessed a drastic collapse.

Dr. Elena Ortiz·September 13, 2026

Vibrant, knee-high vegetation growing in the Arctic tundra, a stark visual representation of rapid warming and ecosystem change.

Earth & Environment

Arctic warming sprouts knee-high jungles, threatening ancient ecosystems.

In 2025, sub-Arctic Fennoscandia endured a record three-week heatwave, with temperatures near and within the Arctic Circle soaring past 30°C, a stark warning from the World Meteorological Organization

Dr. Elena Ortiz·September 6, 2026

A person turning their back on a healthy forest, walking towards a modern city, symbolizing environmental amnesia and its impact on conservation.

Earth & Environment

Environmental amnesia is erasing our connection to nature, threatening conservation efforts.

In Abu Dhabi, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) congress is set to vote on a proposal to ban genetically modified wildlife, a decision that could shape the future of biodiversi

Dr. Elena Ortiz·August 15, 2026

Aerial view of a large wildfire burning across the landscape of Santa Rosa Island, with smoke plumes rising against a backdrop of the ocean.

Space & Astronomy

Santa Rosa Island wildfire scorches 30% of island, California's largest this year.

Over 30% of Santa Rosa Island, a vital part of Channel Islands National Park, has been scorched by California's largest wildfire of the year.

Sofia Petrova·May 20, 2026