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This tropical plant builds isolated ‘apartments’ to prevent battles among the aggressive ant tenants it relies on for survival
Squamellaria plants grow special structures to host the ants they symbiotically rely on for nutrients. Distinct compartments help different ant colonies live peacefully side by side.
Guillaume Chomicki, Durham University and Susanne S. Renner, Washington University in St. Louis, The Conversation
5 days ago
Wildfire smoke can make your outdoor workout hazardous to your health – an exercise scientist explains how to gauge the risk
Factors like your health status and how hard you exercise can help gauge the risk of wildfire smoke exposure.
John C. Quindry, University of Montana, The Conversation
5 days ago
Former Navy SEALs are diving to save the ocean
Reasons to be Cheerful reports on Force Blue, where veterans use their skills for marine conservation, healing both ocean and themselves.
Michaela Haas for Reasons to be Cheerful
5 days ago
Invasive carp threaten the Great Lakes − and reveal a surprising twist in national politics
Democratic governors and President Donald Trump agree to fight an invasion of non-native fish that has spread up the Mississippi River and threatens the Great Lakes.
Mike Shriberg, University of Michigan, The Conversation
Wednesday, July 2
The Rapala Guide to Making This Summer’s Family Fishing Trip the Best One Yet
(BPT) - When you love fishing, taking your loved ones out on the water might just be one of life's greatest joys. There's simply nothing better than spending uninterrupted time together, telling …
Tuesday, July 1

Doctors told a dad his daughter would never walk on her own. He built a way to get her on the trails.

The Salt Lake Tribune shares a story about a cart, built by a Utah father whose daughter could no longer walk, that is redefining outdoor accessibility for families around the world.
Clarissa Casper for The Salt Lake Tribune
Monday, May 12
Beyond the beach: 7 exciting experiences in the Mexican Caribbean
(BPT) - The Mexican Caribbean is known for its crystal-clear waters and white sand beaches, and there are even more experiences within its 12 regions that are just as memorable as its shores. If …
Monday, June 30
Checking in on New England fisheries 25 Years after ‘The Perfect Storm’ hit movie theaters
Fishing was once more open to all off New England. After devastating fishery collapses, stricter rules helped fish stocks recover, but they also changed the face of fishing and the lives of fishermen.
Stephanie Otts, University of Mississippi, The Conversation
Wednesday, June 25

(BPT) - Bursting with energy, creativity and character, the Richmond Region is where history meets innovation, and culture collides with thrill. Whether you're into timeless art or adrenaline-pumping …
Tuesday, June 24
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Conservationists have to search rough terrain and thousands of automated photographs to find the elusive cats. Artificial intelligence can help them work more accurately and more efficiently.
Eve Bohnett, University of Florida, The Conversation
Friday, June 20
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Changes to forests, and how close people and their livestock live to them, have changed tick habitats and the risks humans face of Lyme disease and other illnesses.
Sean Lawrence, West Virginia University, The Conversation
Friday, June 20
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A shark expert whose own curiosity about these fascinating fish was sparked by the movie explains some of their unique features. Many discoveries came in the decades after ‘Jaws.’
Gareth J. Fraser, University of Florida, The Conversation
Friday, June 20
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