Migratory birds, including the great egret and the black-crowned night heron, embark on a significant journey each spring. Their destination? The unoccupied islands along New York City’s coastline and specific mainland areas. These locations provide ideal conditions for these birds to reproduce and forage for food. The New York City Bird Alliance has been keeping […]

Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights Bioengineering, the application of principles of biology and the tools of engineering to create usable, tangible, economically viable products, has emerged as a promising field in the fight against climate change. This interdisciplinary science offers innovative solutions that could mitigate the adverse effects of global warming and help build […]

Florida has recently taken steps to direct textbook publishers to exclude specific terminology from their educational materials in order to maintain their market access in the state. Terms such as “critical race theory,” “social-emotional learning,” and “diversity, equity and inclusion” are among those being targeted for exclusion. This move by Florida follows a similar pattern […]

Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights Forest Pathogens.  Forest pathogens are microscopic agents, including fungi, bacteria, and viruses, that cause diseases in trees and other forest plants. These pathogens have always been a part of forest ecosystems, playing roles in natural cycles of growth and decay. However, their impact can be devastating when they infect […]