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Information locked into tree rings in two Amazon species allowed researchers to reconstruct seasonal changes in rainfall.
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Scientists have known for some time now that tropical birds are falling in number. In general, the cause has been attributed to forest degradation and fragmentation. But a 2020 study has shown that the populations of certain bird species living in regions of the Amazon still undisturbed by human activities have also dropped. Scientists from […]
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Before 1988, Brazil had no contingency plans for unexpected encounters with Indigenous peoples living in isolation. If government officials, developers or explorers accidentally stumbled upon a camp, the protocol was to make contact — a move that can upend societies and spread deadly diseases.
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Technology can be a powerful ally in conservation, but it’s not a silver bullet. Too often, tools like drones, GPS apps or satellite imagery are introduced as standalone solutions, disconnected from those who have stewarded these ecosystems for generations. What’s missing isn’t innovation. It’s inclusion. Local and Indigenous communities bring centuries of knowledge, experience and […]
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By Rosanna Ruiz, EdD, Morpho Institute, Board President Unlearning to Learn: How Awe Clears the Way for Deeper Learning What if one of the most powerful tools in education isn’t…
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Morpho is returning to the Amazon with teams of world class educators for a full month of exploration, inquiry, and investigation - all with an eye on bringing it back to the classroom. Want to join us in 2026? Registration opens on October 1st. Scholarships availalbe. Learn more and get on the list: https://morphoinstitute.org/professional-development/
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The Amazon Rainforest, where next year’s COP30 climate summit will be hosted, is reeling from two consecutive years of severe drought, with major rivers at record lows, leading to water shortages and transportation disruptions for local communities.
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George Mason researcher David Luther is leading a project that is using AI models to help identify species and track biodiversity in Brazilian rainforests.
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In a pristine corner of the Amazon, Brazilian and British scientists have spent more than two decades simulating drought to understand how the rainforest might respond to a drier future...
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A recent amendment to Peru’s Forestry and Wildlife Law has sparked intense backlash from environmental groups and Indigenous organizations...
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A new report adds to the already overwhelming case that protected areas and Indigenous territories in the Amazon Rainforest serve as a critical carbon sink. The report, based on satellite data gathered by Earth imaging company Planet and analyzed by the nonprofit organization Amazon Conservation, reinforces the critical role of protected areas and Indigenous territories […]
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Two months after launch, Europe’s Biomass satellite has returned its first images—and they’re already revealing hidden secrets beneath some of the world’s most impenetrable forests. The spacecraft’s advanced radar can peer through dense Amazon canopies to measure the carbon locked inside tree trunks and branches, offering scientists an unprecedented tool for tracking how forests store ... Read more
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Scott Loarie has a challenge for you: go outside and take a picture of a living thing. He introduces the global community of people building a living atlas of the natural world by sharing their nature photos with scientists — and shows how you can join in on the fun.
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If tropical rainforests are the lungs of the Earth, then 2024 was a year of respiratory failure. Fires, fueled by climate extremes and human recklessness, tore through vast stretches of forest at an unprecedented pace. According to satellite data from the University of Maryland and the World Resources Institute, 6.7 million hectares of tropical primary […]
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On the world’s largest river island, a new research project is uncovering a long-overlooked story of biodiversity and evolution.
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The primate species identified in the Sete de Setembro Indigenous Land have symbolic meanings that are deeply associated with the cultural, ecological and mythological elements of the Paiter-Suruí people’s cosmology
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A new point in history has been reached, entomologists say, as climate-led species’ collapse moves up the food chain even in supposedly protected regions free of pesticides
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Use 4Seaons25% discount code and sign up today. Morpho leadership is participating too! Beginning in the Fall and running until the Spring each year, these courses support participants in deepening their understanding of Indigenous knowledge and perspectives while strengthening connections with the local Land and supporting more respectful, reciprocal relationships. https://outdoorlearning.com/4-seasons/
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In this role-playing skit your students will describe the various processes of the water cycle in the Amazon.
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The Amazon is often described as one of the planet’s most effective carbon regulation systems. Yet recent data suggest its ability to absorb carbon is increasingly concentrated in specific places. Between 2013 and 2022, nearly all of the forest’s net carbon uptake came not from the biome as a whole, but from the half of […]
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Imagine standing at the edge of the world’s largest rainforest, the air thick with the scent of wet earth and the symphony of unseen creatures echoing through the trees. The Amazon isn’t just a place on a map—it’s the heart that pumps life into our planet, a green cathedral that holds mysteries we’re only beginning ... Read more The post Conservation vs. Exploitation: Who Has the Right to Decide the Amazon Rainforest’s Future?"
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Scientists have uncovered surprising evidence that the Amazon rainforest can survive prolonged drought conditions, but at a significant cost to its carbon...
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An international team of scientists announced their recent discovery of a colorful new poison frog in a remote place deep in the Amazon rainforest.
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