Environment
The Hidden Life of Viruses
The COVID-19 crisis has made the dark energy of evolution visible.
The Man Who Delayed D-Day
The eminent oceanographer Walter Munk reflects on science and war.
Guided by Plant Voices
Plants talk to this ecologist. They tell her how to do better science.
The Ecological Vision That Will Save Us
To avoid the next pandemic, we need a reckoning with our place in nature.
A Voice for the Trees
Shyla Raghav uses her ecology background to advocate for the environment.
The Pandemic Can’t Lock Down Nature
Witnessing wildlife carry on is not just an escape. It’s reassuring.
Billion-Year-Old Algae and Newer Genes Hint at Land Plants’ Origin
An unearthed fossil and genomic discoveries are filling important gaps in scientists’ understanding of how primitive green algae eventually evolved into land vegetation.
The Future of Food Looks Small, Dense, and Very Bushy
Vertical farming could make agriculture more robust and sustainable. To unlock that potential, scientists are redesigning crops for urban life.
These Maps Reveal Earth’s Unspoiled Places
A revolution in archaeology is happening just when we need it most.
What Happens to Google Maps When Tectonic Plates Move?
Earth’s tremors can tweak your GPS coordinates.
