This week's Short Wave news roundup covers harvesting drinking water from fog, what elephant seals reveal about fish populations in the deep ocean, and why there's always room for dessert.

Biologists who monitor wildlife year-round at San Francisco's remote Farallon Islands will be leaving their posts for the ...

Ever wondered what makes the elephant seal so extraordinary? From their massive size to their deep-sea diving abilities, these giants are a marvel of nature. Discover the insane biology behind their ...

The Trump Administration has fired about 1,000 new park service employees- which means your next trip to a national park like ...

Scientists have a different idea of the twilight zone. To them, it’s an area of the open ocean where most fish live – depths of 650 to 3,200 feet.

A university professor with ties to Montegut won a Grammy for a jazz piece.

A new study suggests that elephant seals can serve as “smart sensors” for monitoring fish populations in the ocean’s twilight ...

If you’re a backyard chicken owner (and even if you’re not), you’ve likely heard about Avian Influenza (AI). Commonly ...

Elephant seals have seen a population rebound and are returning in droves to Drake's Beach in California. The gathering of ...

An unusual medieval gold seal with a gemstone engraved with an elephant carrying a castle on its back has been added to a ...

A new study by marine biologists reports that seals can essentially act as 'smart sensors' for monitoring fish populations in the ocean's eerily dim 'twilight zone.' ...

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