Recently created Large-Scale Marine Protected Areas (LSMPAs) like Revillagigedo in Mexico are potentially large enough to protect highly migratory species like tuna, especially bigeye tuna, possibly leading to increases in catch rates for tuna fisheries operating outside their boundaries. The findings were published in Science on Dec. 12, 2024.

A new book takes readers on a guided tour of Maya history as narrated by an anthropologist who has spent more than 35 years salvaging and exploring the remains of ancient Maya cities, farms and sacred spaces. “Maya Wisdom and the Survival of Our Planet,” by Lisa J. Lucero, is also a call for a radical transformation of contemporary society from its careless and wasteful ways to a more sustainable social order modeled on the Maya’s worldview.

As virtual care increasingly continues to play a crucial role in health care, a new study by University of Calgary researchers explores how educators are teaching vital virtual care skills to the next generation of nurses, doctors, and social workers.

A 2022 survey of Palestinians and Israelis identifies a set of peace deals that would be preferable to the status quo for majorities on both sides of the conflict.

Researchers from Tel Aviv University’s School of Zoology studied the behavior and movement of the common spur-winged lapwing and compared the habits of “urban lapwings” to those of their “rural” counterparts. In this latest study — the third in a series — the researchers tracked spur-winged lapwings in the Beit She'an and Harod Valleys, finding that birds living in human settlements exhibited greater mobility than those in nearby fishponds and fields, especially during the nesting season.

Are dogs really the key to better health and a happier life? In this new study, dog owners were invited to describe the biggest benefits and challenges of dog ownership. The commitments and responsibilities of having a dog were found to be both a joy and a burden, highlighting the importance of making a conscious adoption choice.