Free Bird
The Raptor Free Flight Program at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum allows guests to see birds of prey in a spectacular fashion.
Lessons From Lockdown: How COVID Changed Our Relationship To Nature
Soon after the COVID lockdowns, news stories emerged about wild animals roaming city streets. This period has provided useful data about animal behavior.
A colossal squid is filmed in its natural habitat for the first time
Colossal squid are known to be elusive and likely avoid the bright and loud research equipment used underwater.
Environmental group says government shared plan for border barrier in critical wildlife passage
They say the area is the last unwalled major biodiversity hotspot in the border region.
Fondomonte asks that AZ AG's lawsuit be dropped in court filing
The Saudi-backed alfalfa farm's answer to a civil complaint seeks an end to the suit and legal fees.
Blending science and spirit: Navajo PhD student studies black bears with cultural reverence
University of Arizona PhD student Deandra Jones researches black bears in the Navajo Nation, combining traditional knowledge and science to guide respectful coexistence.
AZ Game and Fish Commission to hear petition that aims to ban dog packs used for hunting
Wildlife advocates say hounding endangers rare species.
NOAA contracts are being reviewed one by one, throwing the agency into chaos
"Lots of stuff will break," a NOAA staffer said. "It's just a matter of time."
Poetry in Parks – U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón Visits Tucson
In December of 2024 the 24th U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón visited Tucson, Arizona to dedicate a picnic table as part of her Poetry in Parks initiative.
Going the distance!
Meet Bruce Gungle, an ultramarathon runner, bicyclist and mountain climber; hear from University of Arizona triathlete Laura Holanszky; and Michael McKisson on what it's like to bike almost every street in Tucson.
Desert Plants – Brittlebush
Brittlebush is a tough desert shrub that provides visual appeal and attracts pollinators while being drought-tolerant and relatively easy to grow.
UCLA Study: Wastewater reuse could offset Colorado River water crisis
Arizona and Nevada lead in wastewater recycling but other states lag far behind, researchers find.
As honeybees die off again, some bee enthusiasts want to give mason bees a chance
Mason bees are among the 4,000 types of bees native to the U.S., they are known to be shy and rarely sting.
A biotech company says it has bred three pups with traits of the extinct dire wolf
Colossal Biosciences says it used novel gene-editing technology to alter gray wolf DNA.
The unique genetic change that turned horses into athletic powerhouses
Horses are exceptional athletes, able to push their large bodies farther and faster than many other animals.
