Conservation biology
This 2016 photo provided by Tanisha Williams shows her in Cape Town, South Africa. Williams, a botanist at Bucknell University, knows exactly which plants she's looking for. But after being questioned by strangers in public parks, Williams, who is Black, has started carrying her field guides with her. “I've been quizzed by random strangers,” she said. “Now I bring my wildflower books and botanical field guides, trying to look like a scientist. It’s for other people. I wouldn’t otherwise lug these books.” (Beatrix D. Fields/Tanisha Williams via AP)
Black scientists call out racism in the field and counter it

By Christina Larson Sep. 13, 2020 09:03 AM EDT

FILE — In this Sunday, Aug. 16 file photo the Japanese MV Wakashio, a bulk carrier ship that recently ran aground off the southeast coast of Mauritius, can be seen from the coast of Mauritius. The oil spill disaster turned deadly this week when a tugboat leaving the shipwreck collided with a barge and sank, killing at least three sailors, police said Tuesday Sept. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/ Sumeet Mudhoo-L'express Maurice/File)
Japan ship operator to pay $9M over Mauritius oil spill

By Mari Yamaguchi Sep. 11, 2020 09:03 AM EDT