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Jake Currie

Jake Currie is a writer based in Brooklyn, NY.

The Rapid Evolution of Giant Daisies

They’re the botanical versions of Darwin’s finches

April 30, 2026

How Seals Detox After a Long Deep Dive

Just like us, they need a cooldown after workouts

April 30, 2026

Scorpions Wield Metal-Tipped Weapons

They pack an even more impressive punch than previously thought

April 29, 2026

Our Eyes Originated in a 600-Million-Year-Old Cyclops

There was a time when one eye was better than two

April 28, 2026

Where Brains Process Smell

First “smell map” reveals organization where scientists had predicted chaos

April 28, 2026

The Things That Fuel Our Dreams

“What dreams may come” depends on your personality

April 27, 2026

Why Cooperation Falls Apart Over Time

It’s a question of motivation

April 27, 2026

What Happens When Giants Disappear from Ecosystems?

Big animals leave big holes in the food web

April 27, 2026

Why Volcanoes Sometimes Shoot Out Lightning

Tiny grains produce big charges

April 24, 2026