Sea plastics are causing embryos to "go wrong" and die
When exposed to high concentrations of plastic, none of the marine species' embryos remained viable.
Citizen scientists discover "tiny, beautiful and completely unknown" beetle
"There is a whole world still to be discovered," researcher Iva Njunjić said of the undiscovered insect species in the rainforest.
Better Planet
"Concerning" disappearance of natural snow at ski resorts by century's end
The Rocky Mountains may see a 23 percent decline in annual snow cover days by 2100 compared to historical baselines, in a high emissions scenario.
Snake bites researcher, leading to discovery of five new viper species
"The need to protect eyelash vipers is critical, since unlike other snakes, they cannot survive without adequate canopy cover," said expert Alejandro Arteaga.
Baby monkeys are dying because of palm oil plantations
In a decade-long study in Malaysia, researchers discovered that 57 percent of macaques born between 2014 and 2023 died before they were even a year old.
"Golden year" of hedgehog discovery ends with five very special new species
The discoveries were made based on specimens housed in the Smithsonian's collection for decades.
Scientists find 1,000 different species in their suburban home, backyard
The researchers identified 436 moth and butterfly species, 56 different spiders, eight types of reptile and 56 birds, as well as numerous plants and fungi.
Scientists warn American "promotion of hunting" is ruining the environment
A new study has found that Americans are keen to prioritize rewilding key species rather than hunting.
Sustainability
Razan Al Mubarak thinks a key climate solution is in front of us—nature
The head of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature says nature-based solutions must be a bigger part of climate strategy.
Pregnant shark spotted in the wild sporting "big and round" belly
The female, which was five months pregnant, was cautious toward the divers who observed it.
Better Planet
Earth may now be outside the "safe operating space" for humans
Six of the nine "planetary boundaries" that regulate the stability of our planet have already been crossed, scientists have warned.
Warming oceans may be having an unexpected effect on fish
Researchers have found that fish around the world are getting smaller, and smaller fish are increasing in abundance.
Forest Conservation Projects Must Be Community-Led
We strongly advocate for more women and young people in REDD+ decision-making.
Diver explores the hidden depths of WWII shipwreck off the Florida coast
"It's always very exciting to dive this wreck because you just never know what you're going to see," diver and photographer Paul Dabill told Newsweek.
America's feral hog problem is about to get even worse
Wild boars have mated with domestic pigs to create a rapidly reproducing pig hybrid that may cause the population of feral pigs to soar.
Ghostly "scissor hands" cave creature caught feasting on frog
It is unusual to see these two animals in the same place, but recent storms in Kentucky have thrust them together, said Mammoth Cave National Park.
Extraordinary footage shows rare whale grave at bottom of Antarctic Ocean
"It's most likely that we caught a very lucky snapshot glimpse of a whale fall site no one had ever seen before, or will again," one scientist told Newsweek.
Possums filmed feasting on dead kangaroos
"Brushtail possums can be fussy eaters, especially when sharing their food," James Vandersteen, a researcher at the University of Sydney, told Newsweek.
Russia draining reservoir to leave over 1M people without water: Ukraine
The alleged sabotage could also cause heavy damage to the surrounding biodiversity, according to a Ukrainian official.
If We Want to Save the Planet, We Have to Save the Elephants
Business leaders talked a good game about protecting the environment at the Davos summit but biodiversity, like the plight of endangered elephants, was ignored.
Shocking images show plummeting water levels at Oregon lake
Lake Abert has dried up so much that the water's salinity levels are too high for native brine shrimp, a major food source for migratory birds.
'A spiraling loop of feedbacks': Worst-case scenario for Amazon rainforest
New research has found 38 percent of the remaining Amazon has been degraded by human actions, including forest fires, logging, and extreme drought.
Pollen extracted from flower encased in amber 40 million years ago
The ancient specimen is the largest known amber-preserved flower fossil to date.
"Sinister" funds aim to curb population growth to save animals: Republican
On Tuesday, Republican Representative Dan Bishop took to social media to sound the alarm about the omnibus package.
Ghost shark and stripy creature new to science discovered in ocean depths
The new species was found in one of the most remote, and deepest, marine environments in Australia.
Megalodon and great white shark graveyard discovered at bottom of ocean
Over 750 fossilized shark teeth were found almost 18,000 feet below the ocean surface.
There could be something big living deep beneath the Antarctic ice
The barren landscape of Antarctica is concealing hidden ecosystems, which might give us clues about life on other planets.
From Devil's Breath: "A harbinger of the future we are heading towards"
"The extreme fire in our film may have affected one region of Portugal, however its root causes are tied to the climate crisis which is impacting all of us on this planet," director Orlando Von Einsiedel told Newsweek.
Ancient footprints could be key to bringing auroch back from extinction
Footprints of the extinct wild super-cow reveal the secrets of this long-lost animal's past.
Lithium "white gold rush" in Nevada could desecrate native land
Lithium mining is incredibly destructive to the land and can result in soil erosion, sinkhole formation, and contamination of groundwater and surface water.