Sofia Quaglia
Paradise Lost
A dying glacier harbors mysterious species and ecosystems yet to be understood
These “Junk” Proteins May Fuel Adaptation
And they could help some creatures adjust to changing climates
The Plight of Japan’s Ama Divers
Practiced mostly by women, this fishing tradition is thousands of years old. Can it survive?
Why Is Everything an Orchid?
Orchids were Darwin’s “abominable mystery.” They continue to elude science—and efforts to save them.
Your Brain Is Shaped Like Nobody Else’s
Every brain’s white matter is different—and that might hold the key to better treatments.