Nature’s Operating Instructions By Katie O'Reilly November 2, 2016 What happens when seven biomimicry teams compete for $100,000 to revolutionize the planet’s food systems? In this story: agriculture, science
Wildlife Spectacle By Sofia Jeremias October 16, 2016 A seasoned zoologist offers a unique take on North American wildlife In this story: animals, science, books
Whooping Crane Migration Changes Course By Jason Daley October 8, 2016 After 15 years of using crane costumes and ultralight aircraft, researchers are taking a more naturalistic approach to restoring crane populations in the eastern United States In this story: birds, animals, science
Need for Seeds By Katie O'Reilly October 6, 2016 Cary Fowler, the visionary behind the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, talks about his new book—and why biodiversity is a key component of world peace In this story: science, agriculture
How Amateur Scientists Are Unlocking the Secrets of California’s Redwood Forests By Mary Ellen Hannibal October 3, 2016 An excerpt from the new book Citizen Scientist In this story: science, forests
How Bats Survive in An Increasingly Noisy World By Jason Daley September 27, 2016 New research shows some bats can switch to echolocation in noisy environments In this story: animals, science
Mental Health Benefits of Going Green By Katie O'Reilly September 20, 2016 In this story: health, lifestyle, science
Contemplating De-Extinction By Jason Daley September 2, 2016 Some scientists think the era of reviving and returning extinct species to the wild is closing in fast. But which animals should come back? In this story: animals, science
Elephant Populations Decline by 30 Percent By Joe Spring September 1, 2016 A new survey by the Great Elephant Census shows a dramatic drop in savanna elephant numbers in Africa In this story: animals, science