By altering the definition of the word "harm" as used by the Endangered Species Act, the Trump administration may limit how wildlife is protected in the United States. Environmental groups are suing.
Inspired by diving birds, roboticists built the lightweight machines to move from water to air. The design may one day lead to robots that can monitor and sample the coastal ocean.
A new study from Valdosta State University is looking at what the invasive Joro spider eats and if it's competing with Georgia’s native spiders for the insects they rely on.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources predicts the state's highest loggerhead nest count in about 40 years, more than 4,000 nests by the end of August.
Communities around the U.S. are putting on epic fireworks shows for America's 250th birthday — but that spells trouble for dogs and cats. Here's a guide to help the animals in your life.
Mona Khalil died Friday after an Israeli airstrike hit her beachside home two weeks ago. She's credited with creating a conservation movement in southern Lebanon to protect sea turtle nesting grounds.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has updated its protected species list for the first time since 2006, adding nearly 90 species that face challenges to survival. At least eight species — a snail, a wildflower, three fish, a butterfly, firefly and a bat — are among those found in Middle Georgia proposed for new or updated protections.
On the June 5 edition: The State Election Board makes a recommendation at odds with the secretary of state's office; Spelman College gets a new president; and volunteers plan to clean up downtown Atlanta tomorrow to help the city put its best foot forward ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
Beyond their soft glow, fireflies play an important role in the environment, though they now face growing threats from habitat loss and increasing light pollution.
