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More than a million species are at risk of extinction in the coming decades because of human actions. This week, world leaders are meeting in Colombia to discuss how to preserve biodiversity and prevent habitat loss.

To save nature, world leaders aim to turn words into action at biodiversity summit

The United Nations effort to achieve "harmony" with the natural world kicks off in Colombia this week. Recent reports show there's a lot of work to do to achieve that goal.

A white-browed sparrow weaver inspects a roost under construction, after just receiving some grass brought by another member of its group.

When birds build nests, they're also building a culture

Nest-building isn't just instinct. Birds can learn from others, letting groups within one species develop their own distinctive nest-building traditions.

A TwitchCon attendee tries out a VR product on Sept. 20, 2024 at the San Diego Convention Center.

'We love San Diego': TwitchCon makes 5-year commitment to the city

The streaming platform's convention was in Las Vegas last year, but San Diego has been its favorite home.

Shailaja Paik is one of the 2024 MacArthur '"genius grant" recipients. She is a historian of modern India who writes about caste and gender, shedding light on the unseen lives of women from the Dalit caste — referred to as "untouchables."

This new MacArthur “genius” says she defied caste prejudice thanks to Dad and Mom

Shailaja Paik faced prejudice because of her family's Dalit caste and her gender. As a historian she's written ground-breaking books on India's Dalits and is now a MacArthur 'genius grant' awardee.

This image made from a NASA live stream shows NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore during a press conference from the International Space Station on Friday.

Stranded NASA astronauts say being stuck in space is just part of the job

Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams revealed what life has been like aboard the International Space Station after problems arose with their Starliner spacecraft, which returned home empty last week.

Koalas are among the many species distinct to the Australian continent.

Australia, a biodiversity hotspot, recognizes 750 new species

Australia has added 750 new species of plants, animals, fungi and other organisms to its official list of species living on the continent.

Bear 402 was "the mother of at least eight litters, more than any other bear currently at Brooks River," according to the National Park Service. The bear, seen here fishing with her yearlings in 2019, was killed in a fight with another bear on Monday.

Fat Bear Week delayed after a large bear kills a rival bear

The scene was relayed by a live webcam of bears on Alaska's Brooks River. “This is very difficult to watch and comprehend,” said Naomi Boak of the nonprofit Katmai Conservancy.

Student members of Caminantes for Education create vision boards as the end of the school year approaches at Cal State Long Beach on March 19, 2024.

Hispanic Serving Institutions rely on federal funding to support Latino students. What happens when the money ends?

Once federal grant funding ends many resources and opportunities at Hispanic Serving Institutions continue only through student and faculty efforts. Experts say campuses must maintain programs to better serve Latino students.

Pavel Durov, CEO and co-founder of Telegram, is pictured onstage at TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2015 on Sept. 21, 2015, in San Francisco.

Telegram founder breaks silence, calling charges 'misguided'

The tech billionaire breaks his silence more than a week after being indicted by French authorities. He faces wide-ranging charges including complicity to distribute child abuse images and to traffic drugs.

Actors and writers George Takei, at left, and John Cho are shown in side-by-side headshots.

New UC San Diego initiative features Star Trek stars, new Clarion masterclass and housing during Comic-Con

UCSD's Comic-Con offerings include Star Trek's George Takei and John Cho, a special sci-fi writing masterclass and several campus lodging options.

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