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Benji Jones

Benji Jones

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Benji Jones

    Down to Earth
    Groceries are expensive, but without these furry predators they could get even pricierGroceries are expensive, but without these furry predators they could get even pricier
    Down to Earth

    Two key numbers from a new study reveal how wild animals help farmers manage pests.

    By Benji Jones
    Down to Earth
    To save these iconic sea creatures in Florida, scientists are throwing them a sex partyTo save these iconic sea creatures in Florida, scientists are throwing them a sex party
    Down to Earth

    Queen conchs in the Florida Keys are struggling to mate. Scientists are going to help them hook up.

    By Benji Jones
    Climate
    This chart of ocean temperatures should really scare youThis chart of ocean temperatures should really scare you
    Climate

    The Atlantic Ocean is unusually warm right now. Here’s why scientists say that’s “deeply troubling.”

    By Benji Jones
    Future Perfect
    Is oat milk unhealthy? That’s the wrong question.Is oat milk unhealthy? That’s the wrong question.
    Future Perfect

    The unhelpful, distracting debate about whether oat milk is bad for you totally misses the point.

    By Benji Jones
    Down to Earth
    Scientists strapped cameras to a bunch of polar bears. The footage is breathtaking — and alarming.Scientists strapped cameras to a bunch of polar bears. The footage is breathtaking — and alarming.
    Down to Earth

    As the Arctic warms, these iconic bears are spending more time on land. New videos reveal why that’s a problem.

    By Benji Jones
    Down to Earth
    Beware: A cheese crisis loomsBeware: A cheese crisis looms
    Down to Earth

    Gird your curds! Say a prayer for Camembert! A collapse in microbe diversity puts these French cheeses at risk.

    By Benji Jones
    The Earth is getting greener. Hurray?
    Down to Earth

    Humans are literally changing the color of the planet. Scientists are worried.

    By Benji Jones
    Down to Earth
    Is this a newborn great white shark? Big if true.Is this a newborn great white shark? Big if true.
    Down to Earth

    Scientists have never seen a newborn great white shark ... until (maybe) now.

    By Benji Jones
    Down to Earth
    Bats have a unique superpower. Climate change is turning it into a liability.Bats have a unique superpower. Climate change is turning it into a liability.
    Down to Earth

    It’s good news for bat-haters and bad news for everyone else.

    By Benji Jones and Kimberly Mas
    Hawaii’s out-of-control, totally bizarre fight over stray cats
    Down to Earth

    Stray cats harm wildlife. Should we kill them?

    By Benji Jones