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Bethany Brookshire

Bethany Brookshire is an award-winning science journalist who writes on human-animal conflict, ecology, environmental science, and neuroscience. She hosts the podcast Science for the People, and her work has appeared in _Science News, Science News for Students, The Washington Post, Slate, The Guardian, The Atlantic and other outlets.

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Bears in the 'Burbs? Why More People Are Having Close Encounters.

Blame climate change, habitat destruction and ... birdseed?

May 7, 2025
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This Summer, You May See More Yellow Jackets Than Ever. Word to the Wise: Keep Your Distance.

Tiny as they are, these black-and-yellow insects can build giant super-nests and will sting repeatedly if provoked. Now, warmer winters may mean more of them.

Jun 18, 2022