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The Female Scientist Who Discovered the Basics of Climate Science—and Was Forgotten By History
Celebrate Eunice Foote’s 200th birthday by learning how she predicted the effect of greenhouse gases before the man who gets the credit.
Arizonans Are Helping a Desert Warbler Expand Its Housing Options
A DIY nest box program run by Tucson Audubon provides new living quarters for Lucy's Warblers. The key, though, is to land the perfect shape.
After Five Years, the Sagebrush Songbird Survey Ends on a High Note
Almost 300 community scientists collected valuable data about the health of this hallowed habitat and its residents.
Birds Are Living Proof That ‘Forever Chemicals’ Pollute Our Water Supplies
Decades of studies show avian eggs and tissues are chock-full of widely used PFAS. Now officials are finally taking action for public health.
Seabird Experts Turn to Algorithms to Help Keep Fishing Boats in Line
A new machine-learning system for tracking vessel activity could provide relief for albatrosses in harm's way.
These Knit Birds Are Helping to Move the Needle on Conservation
Nicky Fijalkowska's quirky odes to wildlife now inspire others to protect it.
How to Keep Your Hummingbird Feeder Free from Pests
A few small steps can protect your nectar from bears and insects.
Scientists Race to Uncover the Secrets of Madagascar’s Treasure-Filled Forests
The rediscovery of a long-lost duck spurred the creation of two protected areas in the country. Now researchers are scouring these spots for other endemic species before it's too late.
Red-bellied Woodpecker Photo: Simon Tan