High Mountains, Ancient Shells, and the Wonder of Deep Time
Learning to appreciate the big picture.
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How We Solved the Hole in the Ozone
A scientist’s first-hand account shows the world can tackle a global environmental crisis.
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The Collapse Is Coming. Will Humanity Adapt?
An evolutionary biologist and a science fiction writer walk into a bar … and mull over survival.
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The Case for Scientific Transculturalism
Life will stand a better chance against climate change if we mix big- and small-picture thinking. -
Do Our Oceans Feel the Tug of Mars?
Ancient currents seemed to move in concert with a 2.4 million-year dance between the Red Planet and Earth. -
Let’s Get Granular
Scientists have long puzzled over the behavior of mixed particles in rivers and landslides. New clues could be groundbreaking. -
When Calamity Comes at a Crawl
Climate change may exacerbate the quiet catastrophe of slow-moving landslides. -
Tools of the Wild: Unveiling the Crafty Side of Nature
It’s time to rethink what tools reveal about animal intelligence and evolution.
