Environment

Birdsong Mapping Reveals Decades of Forest Change in New Hampshire

SMGN September 10, 2025

Long-term research in the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest For over fifty years, scientists have tracked songbirds in the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest in New Hampshire to study how their territories reflect changes in the ecosystem. The project began in 1969 with a 25-acre research plot established to monitor breeding birds

Protecting Olive Ridley Turtles in India: Conservation Efforts on the Coast

SMGN September 9, 2025

Safeguarding nests along Maharashtra’s shoreline On the beaches of Guhagar, south of Mumbai, an annual natural event highlights the delicate balance between wildlife and conservation. Thousands of olive ridley sea turtles, a species classified as vulnerable, return to the coastline each year to lay their eggs in nests dug into

Iceberg A23a Nears the End of Its Journey After Nearly Four Decades

SMGN September 5, 2025

An extraordinary path with a natural conclusion A23a, known as the world’s largest and oldest iceberg, is reaching the final stage of its existence. It calved from the Filchner-Ronne ice shelf in Antarctica in 1986 and has been closely observed by scientists ever since. Its journey has been unusual, as

Proposal to roll back forest road restrictions sparks debate

SMGN September 3, 2025

Plan aims to revise rule protecting millions of acres The U.S. government has announced plans to reconsider the 2001 Roadless Rule, which protects nearly 60 million acres of national forests from road construction. The proposal would allow more roads in these areas, with officials arguing that it could enhance wildfire

Scientists Criticize Errors in the U.S. Department of Energy’s New Climate Report

SMGN September 2, 2025

A group of over 85 scientists has issued a joint rebuttal to the recent climate change report published by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), pointing out multiple errors and misrepresentations of climate science. Allegations of Bias in the Report’s Creation The report has emerged amid growing controversy. Weeks earlier,

U.S. Administration Cancels Offshore Wind Port Funding

SMGN September 1, 2025

Federal funding of $679 million withdrawn The Trump administration announced the cancellation of $679 million in federal grants that had been allocated to port projects. These projects supported the offshore wind industry. The decision affects 12 projects across multiple states, from California to Virginia, initially funded under the previous administration.

Rural Public Media Stations Face Uncertainty Over Emergency Alert Funding

SMGN August 29, 2025

Delays and budget cuts threaten critical projects Public media stations in rural areas of the United States are facing major challenges in securing funding for emergency alert systems, tools that are often vital during natural disasters when other forms of communication collapse. In many communities, local radio remains the only

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts again with lava fountains

SMGN August 26, 2025

The summit crater records its 31st eruption since December Scientists monitor activity while visitors witness the spectacle Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, located on the Big Island, erupted again on Friday, sending lava fountains up to 100 feet (30 meters) into the air. This marks the 31st eruption since December, reinforcing its

Hurricane Erin causes flooding in Outer Banks while moving away from East Coast

SMGN August 22, 2025

Impact on North Carolina Hurricane Erin, a Category 2 storm, is moving northeast after brushing past North Carolina, where it triggered flooding, road closures, and storm surge in the Outer Banks.According to the National Hurricane Center, Erin sustained winds of 100 mph and was located about 420 miles northeast of

Chimpanzees Learn Communication Patterns Primarily from Their Mothers

SMGN August 20, 2025

Insights into the origins of human language The origins of human language remain an open question, as fossils cannot capture gestures or sounds. However, recent research offers new clues by observing one of our closest relatives: chimpanzees. A study conducted by biologists has found that young chimpanzees acquire vocal and

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Expert Tips to Navigate Flight Delays and Cancellations During Crisis

SMGN November 6, 2025

Widespread flight delays and cancellations are impacting major airports nationwide as the government shutdown, now the longest in history, continues to drag on. Air traffic controller shortages have caused issues at numerous airports for more than a month, creating ripple effects across the entire travel network. In response to the

Trump says government shutdown pressures Republicans and suggests ending the filibuster

SMGN November 6, 2025

Former president reflects on election results after record-long shutdown During a meeting with Republican senators, former President Donald Trump said the prolonged federal government shutdown negatively affected recent election results for his party. Trump stated that pollsters identified the shutdown as a major factor influencing voter sentiment against Republicans. “If

U.S. Government Revises SNAP Benefit Cuts, but Millions Still Face Major Reductions

SMGN November 6, 2025

USDA Adjusts Reduction Formula Amid Ongoing Legal and Technical Challenges The U.S. government has revised its plan for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), announcing a smaller reduction in monthly food benefits. According to updated guidance from the Department of Agriculture (USDA), maximum allotments will now be cut by 35%