Octopus, Squid And Cuttlefish Populations Booming — Here’s Why
Extreme climate changes and overfishing are creating expansion opportunities for cephalopods.
creativecommons.org
Troubled Waters: Conflict In The South China Sea Explained
An upcoming ruling on island sovereignty disputes by the United Nations will do little to lessen the tension between China and its rivals.
Ryan Burden
New GMO Crop Report Avoids Simple Answers
And that’s the point, members of the study say.
What Is Wrong With America’s Civic Education?
Public schools are taking some of the blame for the incivility of the 2016 presidential campaign. What are they teaching in American classrooms?
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Has Climate Change Really Improved U.S. Weather?
The trends in heat waves, drought and extreme precipitation would all seem to indicate that the weather overall has become more unpleasant.
Hawaii Department of Health
Zika Virus: Aedes Aegypti Mosquitoes Love Biting Humans
An affinity for human blood makes the mosquito that spreads the Zika virus — and dengue fever in Hawaii — an efficient disease carrier.
NOAA
Why Coral Island Hotspots Exist In An Oceanic Desert
AÂ study provides scientists with important insights into how coral reef island systems help populate fisheries and provide coastal protection.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat
What Scalia’s Death Means For Environment And Climate
The late Supreme Court justice had a decidedly negative environmental legacy, which means the potential for progress is considerable.
REUTERS
Zika Virus: Mosquitoes And Travel Patterns Will Determine Its Spread
To understand the risk from Zika, we need to understand the actual and potential geographical distributions of the mosquitoes that spread it.
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Why Are So Many Of Us Struggling To Save For Retirement?
How did we get here, what are the consequences and how can we fix the problem?