Zoology
The Mystery of the Missing Sockeye
A disease detective hopes to discover why British Columbia’s wild salmon continue to decline.
Cognitive Scientists Are Going to the Dogs
Unleashing a new breed of research into co-evolution and the aging brain.
In the Partnership of Octopus and Fish, a Marvelous Sign of Resilience
It’s not just physical adaptations that allow creatures to survive the challenges of a warming planet. It’s learning, too.
The Curious Strength of a Sea Sponge’s Glass Skeleton
A glass sponge found deep in the Pacific shows a remarkable ability to withstand compression and bending, on top of the sponge’s other unusual properties.
We Didn’t Evolve for This
A lesson from the animal kingdom on why COVID-19 is so deadly to humans.
Fish in the 21st Century: The Good, the Bad, and the Hopeful
Will our relations with fish ever catch up to our knowledge?
How Sea Turtles Find Their Way
Whether you’re a sea turtle or a ship’s captain, you’ll need two tools—a map and a compass.
These Photos Remind Us Why Conservation Matters
Enjoy the 2020 winners of a natural photography competition.
Lessons for the Return of Great White Sharks
Modern science has largely debunked the idea of sharks as marauding “man eaters.” Can modern culture catch up?
