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Orchids Thrive Among the Dead
Cemeteries are a gravely overlooked habitat for wild orchids in Europe -
Spying the Medusa Slayer’s Meteor Shower
The annual Perseid shower spectacle is back—here’s how to view it and where it comes from -
A Brief History of mRNA Vaccines
When vaccine research funding is cut, people will die -
The Philosophy of Tyranny
What a formative period in Plato’s life tells us about US politics today -
The Data in a Dino’s Smile
Dinosaur teeth are unique windows into Earth’s ancient air -
Paradise Lost
A dying glacier harbors mysterious species and ecosystems yet to be understood -
Our Gut Feeling About Forests
Some of us might be innate biodiversity detectors -
Replacement Windows to the Soul
For millennia, artisans have been trying to capture the mystique of the human eye -
What a Massive Butterfly Count Reveals
A tale of three decades and 4.3 million butterflies -
How to Count Butterflies
6 projects to volunteer for community science to study butterfly populations -
The Magic of Herding
How dogs exploit the indecision of sheep -
Propaganda Doesn’t Have to Be a Dirty Word
Talking with philosopher Nathan Crick about using mass persuasion for good
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A Glittering Cave Holds Ancient Stories
New technology reveals traces of spiritual journeys through the underground world
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Mom on the Menu
Centipede mothers don’t just protect their young—some become their offspring’s first meal
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From Whence Lightning
Researchers may have elucidated the long-mysterious chain of events that gives us bolts from the heavens
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The First Lunar Road Trip
In 1971, NASA made history with the first moon cruise—and the relic remains
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What Poseidon Is Telling Us
Weather is what humans experience over our short lives. Climate is a matter for the gods. -
You Have Never Felt Climate Change Like This
Earth scientist Kate Marvel gets personal about climate science -
Pedestrians Are Walking Faster
How we behave in the urban wilds has changed -
These “Junk” Proteins May Fuel Adaptation
And they could help some creatures adjust to changing climates -
How to Thwart Internet Scams
The workings of our brains render us vulnerable to scamming, but data removal services offer a digital barricade.
