June 30, 2016

Climate Change – Species at Risk

Australia’s white lemuroid possum may be the world’s first mammal to go extinct via global warming.

June 29, 2016

Bat Diversity – Climate Change

A belly full of bugs or pregnant? The answer could have an impact on the population levels of Malaysian bats.

June 28, 2016

Climate Change – Bower Birds

In the cloudforest of Australia, Bowerbirds build elaborate homes for their mates.

June 27, 2016

Climate Change – Reptile Survey

Leaping lizards! Climate change researchers count reptiles in northeastern Australia.

June 24, 2016

Tundra – Clipping

Science Diarist Ted Schuur is in Alaska’s northern latitudes, using ordinary garden clippers and canning jars to conduct cutting edge climate research.

June 23, 2016

Tundra – Finding a Sample

Climate change is having a significant impact on Alaska’s tundra. And as frozen soils melt, the release of carbon may have a significant impact on our climate.

June 22, 2016

Climate Change – DNA

DNA from reptiles and amphibians can help researchers see how they these animals have adapted to past climate change.

June 21, 2016

Climate Change – Pushed Up the Mountain

In the highlands of Australia, animals trying to escape rising temperatures may soon have no place to go.

June 20, 2016

Climate Change – Extinction

Small changes in climate can have a large impact on the creatures living in Australia’s Carbine Tableland.

June 17, 2016

Climate Change – Complexity

Unraveling an ecosystem to discover the effects of climate change is challenging work for Science Diarist Steve Williams.

June 16, 2016

Climate Change – Cloud Stripping

Could climate change dry out a rain forest?

June 15, 2016

Climate Change – Bird Count

In a cloudforest in northeastern Australia, chirping birds may provide clues about the effects of global warming.

June 14, 2016

Ventana – We’re Still Here

The Ohaloni Rumsin people proudly practice traditions of generations past.

June 13, 2016

Ventana: Dances of Our People

A grandmother’s story inspires a young boy to seek knowledge and share wisdom about his Indian heritage.

June 10, 2016

The Bayaka – Glowing Spirits

Glowing spirits visit the Bayaka’s nighttime ceremonies.

June 9, 2016

Nanotech – Worts Case Scenarios

Could nanoparticles be toxic to humans and the environment?

June 8, 2016

Nanotech – Lycurgus Cup

Did fourth century Rome know about nanotechnology?

June 7, 2016

Nanotech – Staying Small

If they’re going to retain their special properties, nanoparticles have to stay small!

June 6, 2016

Nanotech – Think Thin

Is that a pen in your shirt pocket or the latest smartphone?

June 3, 2016

Sibley – Warblers

The Holy Grail of bird watching is finding and identifying warblers, and the best month to go on this quest is May.

June 2, 2016

Sibley – Drawing Birds

An accomplished avian artist continually refines his craft.

June 1, 2016

The Bayaka – Boyobi

Before embarking on a hunt, the Bayaka must first convene with the spirits of the forest.