Paving paradise: Dismantling the US Roadless Rule threatens to disrupt wildlife, water and peace in the last quiet places in America

Small forest fragments can protect more birds when the surrounding landscape is more helpful

A new study shows that it is possible to increase the number of bird species in a forest fragment without increasing its size.

Georgia is losing farmland fast. Is a state conservation fund enough to save it?

Claims of Dartmoor pony cull reignite row over how to save Britain’s moorlands

Semi-wild ponies are valuable for habitat restoration, yet policy changes may threaten their survival.

Desperate for shade on your walk? There’s (almost) an app for that.

Searching for ancient secrets with modern mummy hunters

Scientists at the world’s only mummy research institute are combing crypts and caverns for ancient remains—and using new tools to gather fresh insight about how our ancestors once lived.

Scientists brew energy-efficient espresso. It is made without heat and 75% less energy.

A newly-developed method applies ultrasonic sound waves to turn room temperature water and coffee grounds into a quality espresso shot. Taste-testers couldn’t tell it apart from a conventional brew.