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Timmy Broderick • February 17, 2023
A local New York City nonprofit is working to make the region a shellfish haven after decades of declining oyster populations
Madison Goldberg • February 10, 2023
Scientists say the "ghost dams" scattered throughout the country's waterways pose ecological risks
Hannah Loss • August 22, 2022
Immune systems of rhesus macaques aged two years after Hurricane Maria, suggesting humans could also age more quickly after natural disasters
Niranjana Rajalakshmi • April 8, 2022
Road expansion in West Africa is threatening the critically endangered western chimpanzee population
Hannah Loss • March 8, 2022
Eco-theater offers an outlet for creative expression and scientific communication
Kharishar Kahfi • March 3, 2022
One’s perception of being heard by others might be as important as their speech motor system, a study suggests
Emily Harris • February 22, 2022
The draw of group exercise might be rooted in unique changes in the brain that occur during team flow
Allison Parshall • February 17, 2022
These master musicians use the fundamental principles of sound to sculpt their overtone harmonies
Maiya Focht • February 15, 2022
The mass-produced and over-consumed cycle of fast fashion has taken a serious environmental toll on the planet. But there are ways to fight back
Daniel Leonard • February 10, 2022
The universe is probably heading towards a “Big Freeze.” Here’s what that means, and why it’s way too early to worry
Delaney Dryfoos • February 8, 2022
Poop preserved in ancient salt mines show evidence of surprising dietary habits and the shift to the modern gut microbiome
Tatum McConnell • February 3, 2022
People across New York City care for tens of thousands of feral cats while also working to reduce their population
Deborah Balthazar • January 27, 2022
Educators are taking advantage of Minecraft’s popularity to engage and teach students about modern farming and its impact on the environment
Ethan Freedman • April 8, 2021
New York City’s East River was once a bustling wildlife habitat. Could yesterday’s ecosystem return to today's metropolis?
Jackie Appel • February 26, 2021
To exoplanet scientists, oddball planets are much more than just a strange sight on a cosmic sightseeing tour