Tree may have a Pulse
Scientists are conducting studies on trees to determine how water moves through trees. Many believe trees passively draw water into their system as leaves become thirsty. New research shows trees […]
July 2025
Food Web Collapse
Climate change is causing insects to decline in the rain forest. German scientists estimate a 75% insect decline in German nature preserves. Scientists estimate 4 million insects remain unrecorded. The
Insect Population Plummeting
Extinction of 40% of the world’s insect population over the next few decades in inching closer. Habitat loss, pollution, and biologic factors continue to contribute to insect’s demise. Remediation technologies,
State by State Actions to Protect Pollinators
States are key actors in decisions affecting pollinators. Pollinators are the keystone species for the planet’s survival. Pollinators continue to experience a decline. Pollinators are responsible for one of every
New Rhino Calf Hopeful sign for the Black Rhino Calf Species
World Wildlife Fund conservationists were delighted to discover a new black rhino calf among a recently relocated black rhino group. Black Rhino Range Expansion Project (BRREP) has been diligently working
Teenager wins Science Award Removing Plastics from Ocean
Fionn Ferreira, an 18 year-old Irish teenager won Google’s Science Fair by developing a methodology to remove microplastics from the ocean. He tested ferrofluid to see if the microplastic would
Blue Orchard Bees
Blue Orchard Bees are native bees and more efficient pollinators than honey bees. There are 140 species of Osmia bees. They are skilled at pollinating fruit trees-apples, pears, plums, and
Trees with Email Addresses
The City of Melbourne assigned email addresses to trees so the public can report problems. Instead the trees are receiving love letters from the public. https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2015/07/when-you-give-a-tree-an-email-address/398210/