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Weekly Science Dispatch

Does it work when private groups manage national parks in some of the world’s poorest countries?

New research suggests the answer is yes. Logging rates are dramatically lower where governments in Sub-Saharan Africa partner with NGOs to run protected areas. Read More

Planting the wrong trees in the wrong places can diminish their cooling benefits

In the first comprehensive global study of the effect of trees on urban temperature, researchers discovered that in hot, compact cities, narrow species and sparse planting strategies work best Read More

Researchers pave the way for climate-ready crops with potatoes that thrive in heat

First they cracked a problem that slows down plant photosynthesis—then they succeeded in super-charging potato growth by up to 30%. Read More

What’s a unit of nature? And can it be sold in a biodiversity credit market?

Scientists question whether these credits can deliver lasting conservation. Read More

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