Kristen French
Evolution Led Humans into a Trap
The cultural forces that fueled our success now threaten to end it.
History’s Five Best Body Part Stories
Charles I’s neck bone, Queen Victoria’s armpit, and other fabulously gruesome medical tales.
Our National Parks in the Quiet of the Pandemic
While everybody else seemed to be making sourdough bread, 70-year-old photographer Andy Katz hit the road to capture “America’s greatest idea” in a new light.
When Fire Feeds Fire
This winning image of a match catching fire brings to mind the wildfires engulfing our increasingly flammable world.
How Tourists Are Rescuing the Ancient City of Palmyra
Photographs taken from before terrorists destroyed the site are helping researchers digitally resurrect it.
Where the Wild Bees Are
San Diego is a biodiversity hotspot for bees. Researchers need help documenting them.
The Wisdom of a Brainless Robot
How a soft-bodied machine uses physical intelligence to navigate.
The Case for a 200-Year Space Mission
How a composer is working with NASA scientists to shift our thinking about obsolescence.
New Tarantula Discovered in Unexpected Place
How social media helped a scientist uncover a new, golden-haired species.
Parasites Can Also Be Friends
Scientists are studying them to help protect endangered host species.
Loss of Smell May Be an Early Sign of Brain Diseases
Scientists have learned smell loss can be a diagnostic tool for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.
