

The Eco-Evolution of Famed Naturalist David Attenborough
In celebration of his 99th birthday, broadcaster, naturalist, and international treasure Sir David Attenborough released a new film, Ocean, on Hulu.

Mal Cole
Jun 21


From Genetics to the Environment—Risk Factors for Autism
When 89-year-old retired banker Donald Triplett died quietly at his home in Forest, Missouri, in 2023, his passing made headlines for one fact alone: He was the first person ever diagnosed with autism.

Gordon Cairns
Jun 21


Spiritual Groups Nurture Sacred Bonds with Nature
How the ‘Spirituality in Nature’ Movement Fosters Eco Stewardship

Julie Peterson
Jun 21


Silence After the Roar: Humanity's Lonely Planet
The conservation world went quiet on May 29 when Valmik Thapar—India’s "Tiger Warrior"—took his last breath. For 50 years, his raspy voice had thundered through bureaucratic halls, fighting for Bengal tigers when only 1,411 remained. There are 3,167 today.

Dhanada K. Mishra
Jun 19


AI—Transformative Technology with an Outsized Footprint
Artificial intelligence (AI) is taking the world by storm—and is causing a storm of controversy over its gargantuan electricity appetite and its insatiable thirst for fresh water to cool the heat its generation produces. Moreover, observers are alarmed by the pressure AI production is putting on aging grid infrastructure and the increased carbon emissions it can entail.

Rick Laezman
Jun 19





