Saving Slovenia’s “Human Fish” Article 12.15.2020 Scientists in this Central European country are leading the charge to understand and protect a charismatic, cave-dwelling salamander—and the subterranean habitats that supply much of the region’s drinking water.
Chennai Ran Out of Water — But That’s Only Half the Story Article 10.30.2020 To reduce flooding and bridge droughts, India’s southern coastal metropolis is using ancient knowledge, community action, and wetlands restoration to harness its monsoon rains.
The Secret Garden Photo Essay 09.11.2019 The crystalline rivers of the Serra da Bodoquena offer a window into Brazil’s freshwater biodiversity. But with deforestation on the rise, that window is becoming cloudier.
Protected by Prawns Video 03.17.2019 Restoring native crustaceans along West Africa’s Senegal River may be a critical step in controlling one of the world’s deadliest tropical diseases.
A Colorful Cleanup Spotlight 08.08.2017 Living off the energy they extract from heavy metals, these bacteria create spectacular natural displays—and leave clean drinking water in their wake.
