The pandemic stilled human activity. What did this ‘anthropause’ mean for wildlife?

Source: Science Magazine

Scientists are enjoying a surprising benefit of the reduction in human activity in 2020.

750 million genetically engineered mosquitoes approved for release in Florida Keys

Source: CNN

The debate about the best way to control a persistent disease vector is about to get real.

‘Promiscuous treatment of nature’ will lead to more pandemics – scientists

Source: The Guardian

What does cutting down trees have to do with global pandemics like the coronavirus? Click this link to find out.

Animal Cam Education

Source: Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Institute

Did you know you can tap into the webcams at The Smithsonian National Zoo? See how animals—large and small—typically spend their days. 

Mount Everest: South Route

Source: Mammut

Explore Mount Everest like a pro climber. See everything from the base camp to the summit thanks to innovative 360° camera equipment.

Dogs could help us win the fight against COVID-19

Source: Kinder

Dogs can already sniff out various diseases and infections, and researchers think that this skill can successfully aid in the early diagnosis of COVID-19.

Why we’re rocketing men into space — even in the middle of a pandemic

Source: New York Times

Read about our ongoing space exploration in the midst of a pandemic and why it matters.

How Animals Shaped Our Modern World

Source: Popular Mechanics

Nature is important to humans in some very practical ways. Read about some of the technological advances the animal world has given us.

A new way to “grow” islands and coastlines

Source: TED

Watch: What if we could harness the power generated by waves to restore eroding shorelines? Designer Skylar Tibbits and his team are testing the theory.

Extreme photo of the week

Source: National Geographic

Explore some of National Geographic’s highlighted adventure photos.