Science and Exploration

Ecology

2 articles

A vibrant coral reef with a stark contrast between healthy, colorful corals and a section showing severe white bleaching, illustrating the impact of heat stress.
Earth & Environment

How Can We Predict Coral Bleaching Events for Conservation?

From January 1, 2023, to March 30, 2025, bleaching-level heat stress impacted 84% of the world's reefs, according to icriforum .

Dr. Elena Ortiz·June 7, 2026
Aerial view of a large wildfire burning across the landscape of Santa Rosa Island, with smoke plumes rising against a backdrop of the ocean.
Space & Astronomy

Santa Rosa Island wildfire scorches 30% of island, California's largest this year.

Over 30% of Santa Rosa Island, a vital part of Channel Islands National Park, has been scorched by California's largest wildfire of the year.

Sofia Petrova·May 20, 2026