Zoology
In the Deep Sea, Incredible Animals Abound
It’s a golden age for finding new and mysterious forms of deep-sea life.
The Largest Cells on Earth
Deep in the ocean abyss, xenophyophores are worlds unto themselves.
How “My Octopus Teacher” Defied Convention
Craig Foster reflects on a relationship that changed his connection to the natural world.
The Octopus Teacher’s Student
Craig Foster reflects on a relationship that changed his connection to the natural world.
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?
