Science on Repeat, Peat, Peat
Scientists and Knowledge Keepers, industries and communities are all seeking answers—and finding even more questions—buried in carbon-rich wetlands.
Natural Mummies Hold Memories of Life and Land
All around the world, extreme conditions have kept ancient human remains shockingly well preserved.
Wildfires Burned in Antarctica 90 Million Years Ago
A new study finds evidence for the southernmost wildfires currently known, which may have facilitated a transition from temperate rainforest to peatland in Antarctica.
Restored Peatlands Could Become Carbon Sinks Within Decades
That’s much faster than what most scientists thought.
For the Birds: Solar Panels over Peatlands May Increase Avian Biodiversity
A new study finds an unusual mix of bird species thriving in a German solar park built on degraded peatland.