Despite reports that President Trump is "sidelining" his offshore drilling plan, vigilance remains essential. Until expanding offshore drilling is completely off the table, efforts to

Despite reports that President Trump is "sidelining" his offshore drilling plan, vigilance remains essential. Until expanding offshore drilling is completely off the table, efforts to #ProtectOurCoast will continue.

On May 25, 2019, thousands demonstrated this commitment by gathering at beaches nationwide for "Hands Across the Sand," protesting dirty and dangerous offshore drilling: https://bit.ly/2KjJBVM.

The springtail, often considered a pest, holds a key to billions in revenue for the fashion, automotive, and semiconductor industries. Its unique body design allows it to naturally repel water and

The springtail, often considered a pest, holds a key to billions in revenue for the fashion, automotive, and semiconductor industries. Its unique body design allows it to naturally repel water and oil, a property with vast industrial potential.

Beth Rattner, director of the Biomimicry Institute, explains that biomimicry—the imitation of nature's models and systems—offers solutions to some of our biggest human-caused problems. The springtail exemplifies how observing and replicating natural designs can address complex challenges.

On May 14th, nearly a million comments were delivered to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, opposing a plan to strip federal protection from most wolves in the lower 48 states. This initial

On May 14th, nearly a million comments were delivered to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, opposing a plan to strip federal protection from most wolves in the lower 48 states. This initial action marks the beginning of our ongoing fight.

Join us to save America's wolves. Tell the administration you oppose this deadly plan and help protect these vital animals. Act now: https://biodiv.us/2HwVvIT

John Holdren, a Harvard professor of environmental science and policy, believes that addressing climate change is a solvable challenge.

However, he suggests the Green New Deal might

John Holdren, a Harvard professor of environmental science and policy, believes that addressing climate change is a solvable challenge.

However, he suggests the Green New Deal might overcomplicate these efforts if it simultaneously pursues ambitious goals such as universal jobs, education, and healthcare.

Nii Gaani Aki Inini – Leading Earth Man (Dave Courchene), Spiritual Advisor for the Indigenous Leadership Initiative, delivered a message titled "Connecting to the Spirit of Mother Earth." This

Nii Gaani Aki Inini – Leading Earth Man (Dave Courchene), Spiritual Advisor for the Indigenous Leadership Initiative, delivered a message titled "Connecting to the Spirit of Mother Earth." This address was presented to the National Indigenous Guardians Network in Ottawa on May 23-24, 2018.

For further details on this important message and the work of the Indigenous Leadership Initiative, please visit www.ilinationhood.ca.

May your days be merry and bright, just like these comb jellies!

These marine creatures produce a fantastic light show in the ocean. They achieve this through a combination of diffracting

May your days be merry and bright, just like these comb jellies!

These marine creatures produce a fantastic light show in the ocean. They achieve this through a combination of diffracting light via cilia movement and bioluminescence.

It's a truly dazzling display. ( Ryan M. Bolton)

Sea turtles face severe threats, with all six species in U.S. waters listed as endangered or threatened. Thousands are killed annually by fishing gear, while marine debris, oil pollution, habitat

Sea turtles face severe threats, with all six species in U.S. waters listed as endangered or threatened. Thousands are killed annually by fishing gear, while marine debris, oil pollution, habitat loss, and climate change further jeopardize their survival.

Your donation empowers Oceana's campaigns to reduce bycatch, protect critical habitats, stop new offshore drilling, and fight plastic pollution, directly addressing these urgent issues.

Make a difference today. Give the gift that gives back by making a symbolic adoption: https://bit.ly/2zXijyA

A dead sperm whale washed ashore in eastern Indonesia, its stomach containing 13 pounds of plastic. This included 115 drinking cups, 25 plastic bags, plastic bottles, two flip-flops, and over

A dead sperm whale washed ashore in eastern Indonesia, its stomach containing 13 pounds of plastic. This included 115 drinking cups, 25 plastic bags, plastic bottles, two flip-flops, and over 1,000 pieces of string.

Though the exact cause of death is unknown, observers suggest the whale's plight highlights the urgent global plastic pollution problem.

Subscribe to National Geographic for more stories: NatGeoSubscribe. Read the full article: Sperm Whale Found Dead With 13 Pounds of Plastic. Watch the video: Dead Whale Found With 13 Pounds of Plastic in Stomach.

While predictive algorithms aid shopping or entertainment, Dr. Hany Farid questions their place in the courthouse. The Dartmouth professor investigates the inherent dangers and potential biases of

While predictive algorithms aid shopping or entertainment, Dr. Hany Farid questions their place in the courthouse. The Dartmouth professor investigates the inherent dangers and potential biases of these recommendation engines when applied to the criminal justice system.

Farid, a digital forensics expert, emphasizes the critical need to balance an open internet with reining in online abuses, a complex task vital for healthy online communities. He is Chair of Computer Science at Dartmouth and a Senior Adviser to the Counter Extremism Project.

This discussion occurred at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.