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Monarch butterfly populations are declining, with western numbers at a record low, prompting conservation actions.

Modern life makes us tired, right? But research from societies in Africa and South America suggests people in the ancient ...

Modern life makes us tired, right? But research from societies in Africa and South America suggests people in the ancient ...

Homeowners can support insect populations by creating pollinator habitats in their yards, even small changes like planting a tree can help.

Sea-level rise is threatening San Francisco’s shores. In February, the city began vegetating the sand dunes as part of its ...

“The Proposal Project,” funded by the Graduate School, aims to: 1) strengthen grant-writing skills of graduate students through training and practice; and 2) increase the number of externally-funded ...

Dozens of people across Washington state who worked at national parks and forests have lost their jobs in recent weeks, as ...

A resourceful and sensitive housing project in Brisbane provides accommodation for Indigenous women, children and Elders, and ...

America’s butterflies are disappearing because of insecticides, climate change and habitat loss, with the number of the winged beauties down 22% since 2000, a new study finds.

Butterfly Pavilion’s new exhibit highlights the cultural connections between humans and their invertebrate neighbors.

Many Delaware groups, including conservation organizations, state agencies and Sen. Stephanie Hansen, D-Middletown, are ...