Feb 5th, 2010 · New research dispels the notion that migrating insects are simply at the mercy of the wind. Researchers have found that the moths can actually select wind currents and often end up traveling faster than many migrating birds.
Jan 31st, 2010 · The U.S. government issued temporary protected status to Haitians who arrived before the earthquake hit earlier this month. The West African nation of Senegal has offered land to Haitian refugees. Host Liane Hansen speaks with Nicole Lee, president of TransAfrica Forum, about Haiti's refugee migration.
Jan 25th, 2010 · During the Neolithic period, farming technology swept north into Europe over a period of several thousand years. A new study suggests that this development was due to migrating farmers and their appeal to hunter-gatherer women.
Jan 22nd, 2010 · Experts say there are only 350 whooping cranes left in the world. Operation Migration, a nonprofit organization, has been using ultralight aircraft to train the birds to migrate south for the winter. They have succeeded in boosting the species' numbers in recent years.
Jan 15th, 2010 · Arctic-nesting shorebirds have some of the longest migrations in the world, traveling from the southern parts of Africa and South America. A new study reveals that they may go the distance for good reason: to avoid nest-raiding predators.
Dec 4th, 2009 · Reporting in Current Biology, researchers write of a warbler that has quickly evolved an unorthodox migration path to England to take advantage of backyard bird feeders. Study author Martin Schaefer explains how the clever migrants could become a distinct warbler species.
Nov 20th, 2009 · Two Asian carp species that could devastate the Great Lakes ecosystem may be a few miles from Lake Michigan. To halt their migration, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built an underwater electric fence on a canal 20 miles south of the lake. But tests conducted by David Lodge at Notre Dame indicate that they have gotten close to the lake despite the barrier.
Oct 31st, 2009 · It's polar bear season in the town of Churchill, Manitoba. Officials usually warn kids to stay inside after dark in case a migrating bear comes too close to town. But on Halloween night, the town bands together in a polar bear patrol to keep the streets safe for trick-or-treaters.