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In the pre-dawn hours of Surabaya, Indonesia’s “City of Heroes,” Akhyari Hananto begins each day with a ritual that blends devotion and data. After morning prayers, he dives into Google Analytics to decode the night’s digital storytelling patterns—tracking which environmental…
In an innovative approach to wildlife conservation, South African researchers are giving rhinos an unusual defense mechanism against poachers: radioactive horns. The Rhisotope Project involves carefully injecting small amounts of radioactive isotopes directly into the horns of living rhinoceros, creating…
What started as a personal crisis of conscience has transformed into one of the most innovative approaches to environmental research. Gregg Treinish, an experienced wilderness explorer, found himself questioning the purpose of his solo expeditions across remote landscapes. “I was…
A remarkable wildlife discovery in Nepal has scientists both celebrating and concerned about the elusive Asian golden cat. A single photograph captured by camera traps in Nepal’s Jajarkot district has extended the species’ known range westward by nearly 400 kilometers…
Scientists have captured remarkable footage of an elusive bigfin squid gliding through the deep waters of the Cook Islands, marking only the second dozen or so recorded sightings of this mysterious creature. The ghostly white squid, with its distinctive orchid-shaped…
A groundbreaking study reveals that Vietnam’s current network of protected areas covers only 6% of the land where the country’s diverse bat populations live, leaving these crucial mammals vulnerable to mounting environmental threats. Vietnam hosts nearly one-third of all bat…
A prominent environmental activist in Thailand is facing a defamation lawsuit from one of the country’s largest food corporations over allegations linking the company to a devastating invasive fish outbreak. Witoon Lianchamroon, secretary-general of the BIOTHAI Foundation, appeared in court…
Scientists have discovered six new species of tube-nosed bats in the Philippines, adding to the remarkable biodiversity of the island nation’s endangered forests. Named for their distinctive protruding nostrils, these tiny insect-eating mammals weigh just 4-14 grams—roughly the weight of…
Underwater photographer Rich Collins has spent years diving into the dark waters off Florida’s coast after sunset, capturing extraordinary images of marine life that rarely sees daylight. His nighttime “blackwater photography” expeditions have revealed a fascinating secret: young fish forming…
Norway has proposed nearly doubling the catch limit for krill in Antarctic waters during a high-stakes conservation summit, sparking fresh tensions over protecting one of Earth’s most vital marine ecosystems. The proposal was presented at the Commission for the Conservation…
