Amazon canopy bridges enable 15,000 wildlife crossings without a single roadkill
Rope bridges constructed above roads in the Amazon allow wildlife to cross without descending to ground level, resulting in 15,000 documented crossings with no recorded roadkill incidents. Eight bridges were installed to help primates and other canopy-dwelling animals navigate across roads that fragment their forest habitat.
Single Fossil Shows a Pterosaur Eaten by an Ichthyosaur Eaten by a Pliosaur: ‘A 3-Way Chompfest’
A single fossil preserves three consecutive predator-prey events: a pterosaur consumed by an ichthyosaur, which was then eaten by a pliosaur. Scientists completed their seven-year study of this rare Cretaceous-era assemblage showing the marine food chain's apex predators.
Malaysia implements total e-waste import ban to curb toxic trade
Malaysia enacted a total ban on electronic waste imports in April 2026 to stop illegal smuggling of hazardous electrical scrap. The regulation targets black market recycling operations that use falsified paperwork to bring toxic materials into the country.
What We’re Reading: Building a Massive Wildlife Corridor From Fragmented Lands
A massive wildlife corridor is being built to connect fragmented habitats separated by highways and infrastructure. The project addresses both habitat loss and fragmentation by linking previously isolated lands for wildlife movement.
How schools are winning children over to healthier lunches
The government is updating school food standards in England for the first time in over 10 years. Schools are successfully encouraging students to choose healthier lunch options through these revised nutritional requirements.
Nepal’s newest national parks drive tiger recovery, but new concerns arise
Nepal's wild tiger population has grown to 429 individuals, up from 355 four years ago. This represents nearly fourfold growth over sixteen years, though the recovery remains uneven across the country.
16-yo Rookie Lifeguard Leads Heroic Ocean Rescue–With Viral Video of Harrowing Effort
A 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old boy swept away by a giant wave at a California beach during his first summer working as a lifeguard. The rescue was recorded on video and spread widely on social media.
Stranger Gives His Truck to Rock Band to Finish Their Tour, Driving 500 Miles and Back Again (WATCH)
A rock band's van broke down on a rural highway after performing at Rock Fest Wisconsin. A 60-year-old stranger lent them his truck to drive 500 miles to complete their tour.
World’s Oldest Cat Drinks Only Spring Water as She Celebrates 31 Years Old
A tortoiseshell cat named Millie, born in 1995, has reached 31 years old. Her owner attributes her longevity to a diet that includes only spring water.
Mars Rover Discovers Mysterious Field of Honeycomb Textures on Red Planet: ‘Took Our Breath Away’
Curiosity rover discovered honeycomb-shaped polygonal textures covering a landscape in Mars's Valle Grande valley in June. The mission's project scientist described the field of polygons as particularly striking compared to other Martian landscapes previously observed.
Dogs from 5 vastly different countries were found to express their loyalty with the same behavior
Dogs from five different countries displayed identical loyalty behaviors toward their owners despite varying cultural contexts. The study found canines across these nations shared a common bond with their owners expressed through the same actions.
Blowing Bubbles Allows Sperm Whales to Sleep Soundly Beneath the Waves, Reveals Study
Sperm whales blow bubbles while sleeping underwater to prevent themselves from floating to the surface. Researchers believe the whales nap for 10 to 15 minute intervals beneath the waves.
‘Old Ladies’ are free-diving on Cape Cod. They’ve excavated 6,000 pounds of trash.
A group of women on Cape Cod has removed 6,000 pounds of trash from the ocean floor through free-diving. The women say the cleanup work provides them with purpose and community as they age.
Organizations Rally to Reunite Lost Pets with Owners Following Earthquake in Japan
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Japan destroyed homes and killed over 36 people, prompting an organization to amplify digital lost pet notices. The group worked to help reunite separated pets with their owners following the disaster.
Miracle as All 11 Onboard Survive Harrowing Seaplane Crash and Fire in Puget Sound’s Frigid Water
A de Havilland DHC-3 Otter seaplane crashed and caught fire in Puget Sound with 10 passengers and one pilot aboard. All 11 people survived the accident involving the Kenmore Air aircraft.
Climate-Friendly Heat Pumps Are Becoming Dominant Home HVAC System in America
Heat pumps were installed in 46% of new homes built last year in the United States. This adoption rate is only 1% below other traditional HVAC systems like water heaters.
‘They Take Your Brokenness and Put It Together’
A program in Shawnee County jail in Topeka, Kansas reduced intake detention from 72 hours to a shorter period and provided release support where inmates previously received none. The initiative changed the jail intake process and post-release services for incarcerated individuals like Jodi Whitt.
World Ranger Day: Justice for the protectors of the wild
# Summary Rangers died protecting wildlife and natural areas, including Anton Mzimba, who served 25 years as head ranger at Timbavati Private Nature Reserve in South Africa before being killed on July 26, 2022. World Ranger Day on July 31 commemorates rangers killed or injured while working to protect the natural world.
Listening offers a clearer picture of India’s hidden finless porpoises
Acoustic monitoring reveals Indo-Pacific finless porpoises are more abundant in Indian waters than visual surveys indicated, despite their small size and lack of a dorsal fin making them difficult to observe. The research used listening technology to detect these animals in turbid coastal waters where traditional sighting methods fail.
This year, the EU will prohibit the sale of products linked to deforestation. These coffee farmers aren't worried
The European Union will ban products linked to deforestation from entering its market by the end of this year, with coffee among the prohibited commodities. Coffee farmers producing under sustainable practices are not concerned about complying with the new regulation.
The World’s First Giant Anteater Reintroduction Appears to Be Succeeding in Brazil
Giant anteaters were reintroduced to Argentina after disappearing from the region, and the population grew from zero to approximately 200 individuals over 19 years. The reintroduction initiative, launched nearly 20 years ago, represents the world's first attempt at restoring giant anteaters to a landscape where they had vanished.
Scientists left cinderblocks in a barren part of the sea. 3 months later they were ecstatic.
Scientists placed cinderblocks on a barren seafloor to observe coral growth over three months. The blocks successfully attracted and supported coral development in an otherwise lifeless marine area.
Woman’s Viral Video Raises More Than $174K for Disabled Veteran She Spotted Working at Airport
A woman posted a TikTok video of a disabled veteran working at Los Angeles airport, which raised over $174,000 in donations. The viral video enabled the veteran to retire after viewers saw him struggling to perform his job duties.
Global Hunger Falls Below 8% for the First Time Since the Pandemic
Global hunger has fallen below 8 percent of the world population for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, marking three consecutive years of decline. This reduction follows a five-year decrease in malnourishment across continental populations.
Spreading Crushed Rock on Newly-Planted Forests Boosts Carbon Storing and Nutrients
Spreading crushed basalt rock on newly planted forests increases carbon absorption and accelerates tree growth. Scientists from Imperial College London conducted the largest field experiment testing enhanced weathering and soil microbiome enrichment to improve forest development.
The Chains of Generosity Transforming Kidney Donation
A chance encounter in 2020 led Mark Scotch, then 64 years old, to donate a kidney. The donation initiated what became known as a chain of kidney donations among multiple people.
David Johnson, the owl man of Umatilla
Burrowing owls have returned to the Umatilla Chemical Depot in eastern Oregon after badgers disappeared from the area, affecting the small owls that depend on burrows for nesting. David Johnson has worked to restore the habitat by monitoring owl populations and addressing the conditions that allowed badgers to vanish from this former weapons storage site.
Lonely North Carolina 4-year-old brings neighborhood of strangers together with his friendly wave
A 4-year-old boy in North Carolina named Roman Butzlaff waved at his neighbors daily from his yard, eventually connecting with multiple people on his block. His consistent friendly gestures transformed a neighborhood of strangers into a community where residents now serve as adoptive grandparents to him.
Montana Teen Uses Rodeo Lasso to Rescue Drowning Man on Yellowstone River
A 14-year-old boy used a rodeo lasso to rescue a man drowning in the Yellowstone River by catching him around the neck and arm. Jory Thomas was spending the Fourth of July weekend at his grandparents' home when he performed the rescue.