Rivers in the desert West live on a knife's edge. Drought, overuse, and decades of human alteration have pushed many tributaries of the Colorado River Basin toward collapse, stranding fish and leaving banks vulnerable to wildfire. In 2019, a team of Utah researchers tried something simple: let beavers do the restoration work. The Idea Behind the Experiment The Utah State … [Read more...] about Beavers were brought to the desert to save a dying river. 6 years later, here are the results.
Nor’easter Uncovers What May Be More of a 19th-Century Shipwreck on Nantucket
A powerful nor'easter battering the East Coast has stripped sand from Nantucket's south shore and exposed wooden timbers that may belong to a schooner lost more than 140 years ago. A Spotted Fragment Jason Graziadei, editor-in-chief of the Nantucket Current, noticed the weathered wood on the island's south shore on Saturday and posted a video of it online. He believes the … [Read more...] about Nor’easter Uncovers What May Be More of a 19th-Century Shipwreck on Nantucket
The Viral Trend of Dogs Getting Their Own Maternity Photoshoots
Maternity photoshoots aren't just for expecting human mothers anymore. Over the past decade, a growing number of pet owners have given their pregnant dogs the same glamorous treatment — flower crowns, soft backdrops, and carefully posed portraits — and the results keep going viral. Where the Trend Took Off One of the earliest breakout cases was Lilica, a Pinscher mix in … [Read more...] about The Viral Trend of Dogs Getting Their Own Maternity Photoshoots
The Seahorse Photo That Captured a Silent Farewell — And Won Photography’s Top Ocean Prize
A black-and-white photograph of an adult seahorse surrounded by two barely-visible juveniles has been named the overall winner of the Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026 competition, presented by Oceanographic magazine and Blancpain. A Farewell That May Not Be One French photographer Julien Anton captured the image in the shallow, seaweed-filled waters around Moorea, … [Read more...] about The Seahorse Photo That Captured a Silent Farewell — And Won Photography’s Top Ocean Prize
Blood-Soaked California Poachers Arrested After Cops Make Horrifying Discovery
Three suspects covered in blood were arrested at Angeles National Park in Los Angeles County after wildlife officers discovered headless deer carcasses stuffed inside trash bags. A Tip Leads to a Night Patrol The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) said the arrests followed a tip from a member of the public. Officers conducted targeted night patrols in the … [Read more...] about Blood-Soaked California Poachers Arrested After Cops Make Horrifying Discovery