Jessica Leber

Deputy Editor, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ magazine
About

Jess Leber is deputy editor for ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ magazine. Prior to ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, she was a staff editor and reporter at a variety of publications, including Fast Company, MIT Technology Review, ClimateWire, and Oceans Deeply. 

Articles by Jessica Leber

The McCown's Longspur Is No More, but the Debate Over Bird Names Continues
September 03, 2020 — In response to growing calls, the American Ornithological Society recently renamed the bird the Thick-billed Longspur. That's not enough for critics.
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The Woman Behind ‘Birds of America’
March 24, 2020 — An upcoming book gives voice to Lucy Bakewell ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, whose invisible labor fueled her husband John James ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's famous works.
Books
The Wild Blue Turkey That Blew My Mind
November 26, 2019 — Appreciating the avian diversity that’s there to astound us—if only we look.
Bird Feathers and Colors
Margaret Atwood Insists Birds Matter to Everyone—Whether They Realize It or Not
November 25, 2019 — Birds inspire the acclaimed writer, poet, and conservation advocate—as seen in five avian-themed poems she shares with ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ readers.
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A Simple Technology Could Help Stop Birds From Colliding With Power Lines
July 19, 2019 — It’s not rocket science, but it does build on the avian ability to see UV lights—with strong results.
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The ‘Godfather of Biodiversity’ on Why Two Degrees of Warming Must Be Avoided
May 08, 2019 — Renowned biologist Thomas Lovejoy talks climate change and explains why restoring ecosystems plays a crucial part in curbing rising temperatures.
Conservation
Watch How Hummingbird Hackers Keep Up With Their Quick, Tiny Subjects
March 22, 2019 — More scientists are embracing inventive ways to decode the biology and behavior of a unique bird family.
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