Environment
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We Came from Lowly Mud
How Earth’s habitable continents arose—and survived. -
The Case for Scientific Transculturalism
Life will stand a better chance against climate change if we mix big- and small-picture thinking. -
A Buffer Zone for Trees
How frosty pockets in valleys could help protect some trees against climate change. -
How Melting Ice Has Altered Time-Keeping
Climate change could upend how we synchronize global clocks forever. -
Sardines Are Feeling the Squeeze
Climate change and overfishing are decimating sardines in the Philippines. -
A Radical Rescue for Caribbean Reefs
Can transplants help Caribbean corals avert collapse? -
The Part-Time Climate Scientist
A humble steam engineer put humans in the driver’s seat. -
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.
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The Unseen Deep-Sea Legacy of Whaling
It’s not just whales who were decimated, but the creatures who live where they fall.
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African Glaciers Will Vanish In Our Lifetimes
The loss of ice on Kilimanjaro and other peaks will upend ecosystems and livelihoods.
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The Boy Who Was King of Vanilla
His brilliant method of pollination is now used by all vanilla growers.
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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. -
The Landslide Problem
Where natural disasters are getting more deadly. -
There’s Even Plastic in Clouds
Five new places scientists have uncovered plastics.
