189 years after import, possums damage half of trees in rare New Zealand forest

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Australia’s Green Triangle forests grew; wetlands now face falling water levels

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11-year-old inventor builds $38 moss filter that removes up to 95% of lead

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Deer Learn To Ignore Deterrents: Human shouts scare best; habituation soon blunts effect

Research indicates that loud human noises and bright lights were effective in driving deer and elk away from crops, while predator sounds and dog barks didn’t have the same effect. Over a period of six weeks, these animals became accustomed to the deterrents, especially those near human activity. Researchers recommend diversifying stimuli and introducing consequences to keep these animals from adapting.

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In the 1850s, pigs brought to Santa Cruz Island became feral

Feral pigs were eradicated from Santa Cruz Island, facilitating a resurgence in fox populations. With bald eagles no longer in the area, golden eagles preyed on the island's foxes. In response, conservationists captured the golden eagles and reintroduced the native bald eagles. A captive breeding initiative safeguarded the remaining island foxes from predators, resulting in a successful revival of the island's native wildlife and ecosystem.

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School project revives lost kelp forest with help from 15,000 students and 250 divers

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In 2019, scientists shook earthworms and found waves oscillating at half the driving frequency

Scientists observed earthworms developing body waves at half driving frequency. Their flexible, water-filled bodies and elastic skin supported these unusual oscillations. This phenomenon resembled waves found in vibrating liquid drops and phantom models. Researchers believe this could help probe biological processes like nerve impulse propagation. The findings suggest nonlinear wave excitation has potential beyond earthworm studies.

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In 1870, Goats were left on a Seychelles Island; by 1920, they were forcibly eradicated

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Crayfish invaded Crater Lake 100+ years ago; newt now vanishing from 95% shore

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Wisconsin restored old farmland into prairie and rare bumblebees began returning

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Scientists turn human poop into concrete that gets 42% stronger

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Meet Vivian Liu, the 17-year-old who turned origami into a kindness movement across 50 nations

Vivian Liu has turned origami into a powerful global movement for kindness. Thousands of passionate young volunteers are making beautiful paper art to support those facing hardships. With more than 300 chapters in 50 countries, Origami For Good empowers youth with leadership skills and environmental consciousness, proving that even the smallest handcrafted items can create a profound and positive impact across the globe.

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Fruit flies in space: How a 1947 experiment helped NASA study immunity

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Underwater sensors capture porpoises’ rare distress calls off Cornwall

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Sea otters returned to a California estuary; eelgrass expanded 600%, marsh-edge erosion slowed 69%

Sea otters returned to California’s Elkhorn Slough in 1984 when pollution had severely affected its ecosystem. Their recovery triggered changes across the food web, helping eelgrass beds expand by 600%. A later study found marsh-edge erosion slowed by an average of 69%, as otters reduced populations of root-eating crabs.

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Mexico restored 1 million hectares; plant survival nearly doubled to 64%

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Klamath River salmon reclaim 88% of historic range after dams are removed

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Antarctica gained 695 billion tons in 2021-23 as tropical warmth drove heavy snowfall

Between 2021 and 2023, Antarctica experienced a notable gain in ice mass, primarily driven by exceptional snowfall in East Antarctica. This unusual occurrence, influenced by warmer tropical ocean temperatures, caused atmospheric disturbances that transported moisture southward. Although this gain temporarily countered ongoing ice loss in other regions, it does not signify a change in Antarctica's long-term trend of declining ice mass.

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AI predicts fusion plasma instability 200 ms early, stops it in time

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Wolves moved to an island to rebuild its ecosystem; researchers found out whether it worked

Wolves that have been reintroduced to Isle Royale National Park are successfully forming a self-sustaining population. Over the span of five years, researchers noted significant increases in both growth and reproduction rates among these relocated wolves. With more than eighty percent likelihood of enduring survival, the restored wolf community demonstrates promise.

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