Oct 3, 2019 | Referee, Science & Technology
Often thought of as the king of the ocean, shark populations are on the decline the world over, while their habitats have been affected by human contact. Mitchell Fuller talks to Riley Elliot about sharks, their decline, and the role they play as apex predators in our...
Jun 5, 2019 | Science & Technology
Why are the numbers of insects in fast decline? What does it mean for our food supply and our long term survival? Scientists say climate change is not the only reason. Maria Armoudian speaks with Andrew Dopheide about the current plight of our insect population....
May 20, 2019 | Science & Technology
By Wendy Nelson The recently released Global Assessment from the United Nationsโ Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services is a wake-up call to all of us. The report presents overwhelming evidence of deteriorating conditions in...
Nov 1, 2018 | Science & Technology
With bird colony collapses and crop failures occurring more frequently, what is happening to life on Earth, and how can we address the changes for long-term sustainability? Maria Armoudian speaks with Josh Tewksbury, Curtis Deutsch, and Steven R. Beissinger. Josh...
Aug 23, 2018 | Science & Technology
Is humanity the most damaging predator on Earth? Many experts say yes and that its predatory practices are disrupting evolution. Maria Armoudian speaks with three researchers who have looked at this issue: Chris Darimont, Tom Reimchen, and Heather Bryan. Chris...
May 2, 2018 | Science & Technology
Professor Simon Thrush from the Institute of Marine Science at the University of Auckland talks about his big question, โhow do we restore marine ecosystems?โ Thrush’s current research interests focus on the ecology of coastal ecosystems, how they respond to...
Feb 20, 2018 | Science & Technology
With climate change upon us, the Earth is changing the way it functions. What exactly is occurring and where are we headed? Some scientists are saying the world is changing more rapidly than we first expected, ecosystems are shifting and some species are dying out....
Sep 12, 2017 | Science & Technology
What are tipping points and what do they mean for our planet and our ecosystems on land and in the water? What causes these sudden changes, and how can society be better prepared for such events? Maria Armoudian discusses the phenomenon that is tipping points with...