Sniffer dogs can detect wildlife trafficking via shipping container air samples

• Adelaide University researchers have shown that pairing sniffer dogs with a simple air-sampling device could dramatically improve the detection of illegally trafficked wildlife h

Science · February 23, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 125 words

These shy, scaly anteaters are the most trafficked mammals in the world

• Pangolins, the shy, scaly anteaters, are the world’s most trafficked mammals. • They are hunted for their unique scales, prized in traditional medicine and fashion. • Illegal tra

Science · February 21, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 172 words
Cryptocurrency Flows to Suspected Human Trafficking Services Surge 85% Year-over-Year

Cryptocurrency Flows to Suspected Human Trafficking Services Surge 85% Year-over-Year

• TL;DR - Cryptocurrency flows to suspected human trafficking services, largely based in Southeast Asia, grew 85% in 2025, reaching a scale of hundreds of millions across identifie