Scientists are working to protect invaluable living collections during coronavirus lockdowns

During World War II, a devoted group of botanists guarded the world’s oldest collection of plants…

Caring for community to beat coronavirus echoes Indigenous ideas of a good life

The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us our own well-being is intimately connected to other people and…

If we can put a man on the moon, we can save the Great Barrier Reef

Scientists recently confirmed the Great Barrier Reef suffered another serious bleaching event last summer—the third in…

Week in images: 20-24 April 2020

Week in images: 20-24 April 2020 Discover our week through the lens Click…

Buried under colonial concrete, Botany Bay has even been robbed of its botany

The HMS Endeavour’s week-long stay on the shores of Kamay in 1770 yielded so many botanical…

Pandemic forces Arctic expedition to take 3-week break

Organizers of a year-long international Arctic science expedition say they have found a way to keep…

Non-invasive imaging technique could reduce need for repeat cancer surgeries

A team of University of Alberta engineers is refining a new imaging technique that could reduce…

What COVID-19 can teach us about sustainability

The coronavirus strain that causes COVID-19 has infected over two million people in more than 160…

How to target a microbial needle within a community haystack

A team led by researchers at the Max Planck Institute (MPI) for Marine Microbiology has developed,…

Long-term efficacy of managed wildfires in restoration efforts

Land managers are increasingly interested in using lightning-ignited wildfires as a tool to restore forests and…