Elena Kazamia
How Poop Could Save the Giraffe
Their tiny scats are research and conservation gold
The Dark Matter of Food
Exposing the chemicals that affect our health and behavior
The Trees That Remember the Pyramids
Dendrochronologist Valerie Trouet on what tree rings reveal about climate, fire, and human history
What Makes an Opera Star Stand Out?
A singular quality unifies favorites
Cities Obey the Laws of Living Things
All towns, big and small, are animals
A Living Gown
Iris van Herpen’s new bioluminescent dress made of algae debuts in Paris
The Oldest Rock on Earth
A finding in the Arctic could push the formation of Earth’s crust back by 130 million years
Our Boiling Seas
Scientists are getting better at predicting marine heatwaves. But is it enough to save ecosystems and vulnerable species?
Conspiracy Theorists Can Be Deprogrammed
AI-delivered evidence might be better at changing minds than you are
The Case of the Curious Butterfly
How a newly named species has survived in tiny numbers for 40,000 years