280 million year old fossils look like they came from another planet
These are fossils of Jimbacrinus bostocki, an extinct Australian crinoid. Although they resemble alien creatures, they were marine animals related to modern starfish and sea urchins.
Colombian city cooled streets by up to 5°C after planting 880,000 trees
Medellín's Green Corridors project turned streets into lush urban spaces, reducing temperatures by up to 5°C in shaded areas while improving the city's environment
Viral bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow help save their forest home
Their 24/7 livestream inspired supporters to raise $10 million, protecting 63 acres of forest that had been slated for a luxury housing development
The world's wild animals are disappearing faster than many people realize
The Living Planet Index reports an average 73% decline in monitored vertebrate populations since 1970, reflecting widespread population losses rather than species extinctions