The Latest Breaking News from Amazon

El Niño may peak at the worst time for the Amazon – and it should worry us all

Delay to rainy season in forest already damaged by human-driven heating could trigger powerful ‘Godzilla’ El Niño

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14

Amazon tribe Amondawa does not use weeks, months or years to describe time. Their language links it to events and life stages

The Amondawa tribe structures their daily living around significant events and life phases rather than fixed numbers of weeks or years. Their language features an absence of abstract units of time, showcasing a unique relationship between age and identity rooted in transitional life stages. This inquiry prompts a reevaluation of…

The Times of India · Aug 13

Ancient urban civilisation discovered within the dense Amazon rainforest

The southwest of the Amazon rain forest has long been regarded as a pristine wilderness, undisturbed by large scale human disturbance until recently. But that story has been turned on its head by a recent paper in the journal Nature that has found evidence of a large, advanced civilisation that…

The Times of India · Aug 9

Tired of Ants in Your Hummingbird Feeder? This $9 Tool Keeps Them Out – No Chemicals Required

Ants won't be able to cross these moats, keeping them away from your feeder

Homes & Gardens · Aug 2

Colombia's deforestation rises slightly as Amazon forest loss holds steady

Colombia’s government has reported a slight increase in deforestation in 2025, but it still surpassed its four-year reduction target under President Gustavo Petro

The Independent UK · Aug 1

Cool Down Your Sun-Soaked Fence With These 7 Vines – Their Lush Foliage Could Even Shield Your Home From Summer Heat

From fragrant jasmine to leafy ivy, these vines can shade fences, pergolas and walls, creating cooler, greener spaces during the hottest months of the year

Homes & Gardens · Aug 1

Science news this week: Secret lives of whale sharks revealed, Earth's coldest temperature registered, and Amazonian geoglyphs show clues to lost civilization

August 1, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend

LiveScience · Aug 1

The Amazon looks untouched. Lasers reveal a lost civilization that was once home to 3 million people

Ancient earthwork centers reveal a sprawling Aquiry civilization once thrived. This society supported millions across a vast Amazonian region. Researchers used laser technology to map hidden structures beneath the canopy. The forest itself was engineered by these ancient inhabitants for cultivation. This discovery significantly rewrites the history of the Amazon…

The Economic Times · Aug 1

Lasers reveal hundreds of geoglyphs made by a mysterious civilization in the Amazon rainforest thousands of years ago

A new lidar survey of dense Amazonian rainforest has revealed hundreds of earthworks made by a mysterious civilization two millennia ago.

LiveScience · Jul 29

Scientists uncover a lost Amazon civilization hidden beneath the rainforest using lasers, may have been home to 3 million people

Ancient earthworks discovered using LiDAR technology reveal a large Aquiry civilization. These geometric structures suggest extensive human shaping of the Amazonian landscape. Researchers estimate tens of thousands of these sites may still be hidden. The Aquiry civilization likely supported millions of people at its peak. This discovery challenges previous assumptions…

The Economic Times · Jul 29