Jane Goodall, the renowned and beloved primatologist and conservationist, passed away at age 91, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, scientific discovery, and environmental advocacy. Her pioneering work with chimpanzees in Tanzania revealed the emotional depth and...
Europe is bracing for a new phase of energy turmoil, the most severe since the COVID‑19 pandemic and Russia’s ongoing assault on Ukraine. On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel carried out coordinated, wide‑ranging strikes on Iran, sharply escalating the...
Currently, the U.S. federal government has shifted its stance on scientific investment, reducing support and enforcement for research and development, particularly in biological health and environmental fields. While this creates a major challenge, it also presents an...
The Fix Our Forests Act, while ostensibly aimed at improving forest health, has drawn criticism for potentially prioritizing logging interests over genuine ecological restoration. Critics argue that the Act, by streamlining environmental reviews and expediting logging...
First up on the podcast, Meagan Cantwell produced a segment with Contributing Correspondent Kai Kupferschmidt on the fight against deepfakes. Kupferschmidt talks with Hany Farid, professor at the University of California, Berkeley, about the never-ending battle against fake imagery and why Farid is not giving up. Next on the show, building a tough, bio-compatible capsule […]
First up on the podcast, along Brazil’s Juruá River, local residents have been working with scientists to manage a giant fish called the arapaima—affecting the land, the people, and the economy. Contributing Correspondent Warren Cornwall joins host Sarah Crespi to talk about this collaborative effort. Next on the show, how moonlight affects nocturnal animals. Carlos […]
First up on the podcast, Online News Editor David Grimm shares a batch of fun stories with podcast host Sarah Crespi—from spider hearts racing when traffic gets loud to a disease-preventing house. Staff Writer Adrian Cho hops in to help discuss the possibility of black holes without singularities at their center. Next on the show, […]
A decade ago, a rush of illicit gold mining brought hunger and disease to the Yanomami people of the Brazilian Amazon. New research finds a clear link between illegal mining and the spread of malaria.Read more on E360 →
The winners of the 2026 Environmental Photography Award capture both the lush beauty of the natural world and the heavy imprint left by humanity.Read more on E360 →
Facing a months-long U.S. blockade, Cuba announced Wednesday that the country had run out of diesel and fuel oil. Its unsteady power grid is running on domestically produced crude oil, natural gas, and a growing supply of renewable electricity.Read more on E360 →