Meet three local civilian scientists who are taking time during the quarantine to record observations about the natural world. 

Warmer ocean temperatures in the tropical Atlantic could fuel stronger storms.

Jake Meyers' video followed an urban farmer in Nairobi, Kenya. The grand prize for his piece is an expedition to Iceland with National Geographic.

Scientists say the Trump administration’s proposed program to cut down trees to gain an upper hand over wildfire and protect the sage-grouse bird may in fact do the opposite: increase the wildfire threat and risk ecosystem “collapse.”

This spring, as we celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Earth Day, many social historians are asking questions about the legacy and efficacy of what was initially known as the “environmental teach-ins.”

Red-billed oxpeckers that feed on rhinos’ ticks alert them to approaching humans, likely helping the poor-sighted animals survive.

The Cultural Walk reminds us that we are newcomers, just the latest arrivals in a long line of people who have found refuge and made a home in the Sonoran Desert. The informational plaques explain that the Hohokam arrived in the 1100s. Yet even they were far from the first to make this valley their home. People have been residing here for almost 4,000 years.

How evidence of the presence of the fishing cat in mangroves of the Godavari delta is fuelling conservation efforts.

Shoppers need to wash their reusable bags more often, even in better times.

What does a Central Valley almond farmer have in common with a San Diego homeowner? The answer is simple: Water. More specifically, the amount of water they need to sustain their respective lifestyles — which is a lot.