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This moss survived in space for 9 months
In an experiment on the outside of the International Space Station, a species of moss survived in space for 9 months. And it could have lasted much longer.
December 12, 2025
New fairy lantern plant discovered at popular Malaysian park
Scientists have discovered an exquisite new species of fairy lantern - called Thismia selangorensis - at a park near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
December 10, 2025
Why humpback whales are coming back
Humpback whales are making a remarkable comeback, thriving in new habitats thanks to conservation efforts and their adaptable feeding habits.
December 8, 2025
Sumatran tiger sightings triple on Indonesian island
Camera traps on the Indonesia island of Sumatra caught 3 times as many endangered Sumatran tigers as before. The Sumatran tiger is thriving in this region.
December 7, 2025
Audubon Christmas Bird Count signup has begun
The Audubon Christmas Bird Count, held each winter, is one of the longest-running community science projects. You can help collect important data about birds.
December 5, 2025
New study of dinosaur tracks suggests it walked with a limp
Scientists analyzed the 150-million-year-old footprints of a long-necked sauropod dinosaur and found it might have been limping.
December 2, 2025
Wisdom, oldest bird, returns with mate to Midway Atoll!
Wisdom, a beloved Laysan Albatross, is the oldest known bird. At 75, she returned (with her mate) to Midway Atoll in November 2025 for another breeding season.
November 30, 2025
Yellowstone earthquakes rattle underground ecosystems
Yellowstone earthquakes are regular occurrences in this geologic hotspot. Scientists have studied how they change life underground.
November 27, 2025
Looking back on the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season was less active than normal in terms of total storms, but more active than average in terms of overall storm energy.
November 27, 2025
Migratory birds rely on Central America’s 5 great forests
Migratory birds rely on 5 Central American forests for wintering. Protecting these habitats is vital to reversing their steep population declines.
November 26, 2025
