New assessment shows action needed on permafrost and climate change

The spruce budworm is an insect that is native to North America, and it’s actually a small caterpillar feeding on the buds of coniferous trees. Learn about the strategies to study and manage the spruce budworm.

The elm zigzag sawfly, an exotic insect found in Asia and Europe that feeds on elm trees, has never been found in North America… that is until now. On this episode, we talk about how a photo by a nature photographer lead to the discovery of the insect on this side of the pond.

This episode is all about earthquakes. We are joined by seismologist John Cassidy who explains what causes earthquakes, where they are more likely to occur, and he answers the big question: “can we predict them?”