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John Cannon has spent a decade turning complex environmental science into stories that matter to everyday people. His investigation into a secret carbon credit deal helped expose injustice against Indigenous communities in Malaysian Borneo.
Volunteers across Vermont are teaming up with scientists to create the state's second butterfly atlas, tracking how species have changed over 20 years. Their citizen science work is helping shape future conservation efforts while connecting communities to nature.
The popular Merlin bird identification app is linking its real-time birdsong data with the world's largest citizen science biodiversity database, turning millions of casual birdwatchers into conservation allies. Almost 2 million people in the UK alone used the free app in May to identify birds by sound.
A new research vehicle is powering South Africa's first national leopard survey, giving scientists the tools to protect one of Africa's most elusive big cats. The project brings together conservation groups and local sponsors to gather critical data that will guide leopard protection for decades.
Scientists are calling for more collaborations between artists and researchers to rebuild public confidence in science. The strategy comes as funding cuts threaten research programs worldwide.
A billionaire-backed vessel is revolutionizing marine research by pairing cutting-edge science with Hollywood-level storytelling. OceanXplorer partners with local scientists worldwide to explore the deep sea while sharing discoveries with millions online.
A retired landowner on Bruny Island is proving that science and Indigenous fire practices can work together to protect endangered species. His 134-hectare property is becoming a blueprint for conservation on private land.
Twenty-five years after its creation, America's National Conservation Lands network has grown to 906 protected areas spanning 38 million acres, serving as vital hubs for scientific research. These landscapes are helping scientists understand everything from climate change to Indigenous land management practices.
A major science organization is launching a digital series that shows how Earth science research translates into real solutions for communities worldwide. The series premiews in December 2026 and goes global in January 2027.
Narok County just passed groundbreaking legislation guaranteeing at least 2% of its annual revenue to wildlife conservation, making communities real partners in protecting the Greater Mara Ecosystem. The new law creates a dedicated fund to support local conservancies while compensating families affected by human-wildlife conflict.
Over 900 Calgary students from Grade 5 to 12 are presenting their self-designed science experiments at the city's largest youth science fair this weekend. Two Grade 12 students developed a promising wound infection detector using red cabbage extract after a cooking accident sparked their curiosity.
More than 1,800 travelers became citizen scientists in Antarctica this season, contributing to climate research while raising over €124,000 for global conservation efforts. Sustainable polar tourism just proved it can protect the places it explores.
Pennsylvania students passionate about protecting the planet can now apply for three $1,000 scholarships honoring conservation legends. Applications close May 22 for awards supporting the next generation of environmental leaders.
Three Chinese scientists won major awards for breakthrough research as Hong Kong cements its role as Asia's science hub. The Future Science Prize, China's first privately funded research award, chose the city for its fourth consecutive year.
After nearly a decade of stalled progress, Nepal is handing over its ambitious new mega zoo to the country's leading wildlife conservation organization. The National Trust for Nature Conservation brings 30 years of zoo management experience to turn the long-frozen dream into reality.
Six international partners just pledged $42 million to fuel Africa's ambitious 10-year science and innovation strategy. The funding will help African nations build stronger research systems and solve local challenges through homegrown science.
Dozens of children from low-income families explored virtual reality, immersive ocean displays, and a digital dome theater at Singapore's Science Centre. The free field trip sparked curiosity about marine life and conservation in kids who rarely get these opportunities.
A public health professor is slashing his annual research output from 15 papers to just seven, betting that quality beats quantity in science. His radical move challenges a system where some researchers now pump out more than 60 papers yearly.
David Johnson's childhood encounter with a screech owl sparked five decades of groundbreaking research that changed how we protect these nocturnal hunters. His discoveries continue guiding conservation efforts worldwide.
Eastern Uganda is getting its first wildlife education center, bringing lions, zebras, and conservation learning to communities that have never had easy access before. The new Mbale zoo opens June 12 after a careful animal relocation from Entebbe.
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