Environment
The Ocean Apocalypse Is Upon Us, Maybe
What we know—and don’t know—about a crucial climate tipping point.
The Invasive Species
When it comes to tinkering with nature, our résumé is a list of breathtaking mistakes.
How Much Carbon Can a Tree Really Store?
A new study says climate change is messing with the math.
The Unseen Deep-Sea Legacy of Whaling
It’s not just whales who were decimated, but the creatures who live where they fall.
African Glaciers Will Vanish In Our Lifetimes
The loss of ice on Kilimanjaro and other peaks will upend ecosystems and livelihoods.
The Boy Who Was King of Vanilla
His brilliant method of pollination is now used by all vanilla growers.
The Tiny Ant and the Mighty Lion
How one insect is reshaping the ecosystem of the African savannah.
So Much Depends Upon Antarctica
The magnificence of the continent that’s changing our world.
What Plants Hear
They sense the buzzing sounds of pollinators, the vibrations of the wind.
The Northern Lights Make Music
The aurora sizzles with sound, and we can hear it on Earth.
Tropical Forests in Big Trouble
Over a third of all species of trees on the planet may face extinction.
