The Guardian • 2026-02-28

‘Who’d guess they’re the same species?’ What Italy’s wall lizards reveal about genetic diversity and why it matters

Understanding biodiversity within species is key to our understanding of why nature works the way it does, say researchers

The Guardian • 2026-02-27

Seals, shipwrecks and a screaming swallower: Underwater Photographer of the Year 2026 – in pictures

The annual competition draws thousands of entries from across the world and brings together images from below the water’s surface that show the diversity and challenges of subaquatic life

Los Angeles Times • 2026-02-25

Deadly bird flu found in California elephant seals for the first time

Researchers at UC Davis say news they've dreaded since 2023 has come to pass: California's elephant seals have been infected with H5N1 bird flu.

The New York Times • 2026-02-21

Video: Who Is Not Funding This Antarctic Expedition?

Our climate reporter Raymond Zhong describes America’s shifting relationship with polar research amid the threat of rising sea levels.

The New York Times • 2026-02-20

How Antarctica turns your world upside down.

Now back on land in New Zealand, Raymond reflects on the two-month expedition in The World newsletter.

The New York Times • 2026-02-19

How is this research funded?

One your most frequently asked questions, answered.