It’s 10 PM. Do You Know Where Your Cat Is? In Iceland, traditionally a land of cat lovers, bans and curfews are redefining the human relationship with domestic cats.
Surviving the Race to Alaska This motor-free ocean race—with vessels ranging from paddleboards to pedal-assist sailboats—is less about how fast you can go and more about whether you get there at all.
How the Shipping Industry Sails through Legal Loopholes A murky world of shell companies, flags of convenience, and end-of-life flags allows companies to dodge accountability and dispose of ships cheaply.
The Queen Conch’s Gambit The first and only queen conch hatchery and nursery run by local fishers is poised for duplication across the Caribbean—but even if conch farming can help ease overfishing, can it survive in warming, storm-lashed seas?
Featured It’s 10 PM. Do You Know Where Your Cat Is? In Iceland, traditionally a land of cat lovers, bans and curfews are redefining the human relationship with domestic cats.
In Graphic Detail: Most Common Throat-Piercing Fish Bones Researchers in Japan figure out which fish species cause fish eaters the most problems. May 20, 2022 | 400 words, about 2 minutes
Africa’s Sinking Coastal Heritage Dozens of important cultural, social, and ecological sites are already at risk from climate hazards. May 19, 2022 | 750 words, about 3 minutes
Humpback Mothers Are Being Squeezed from Both Sides Humpbacks prefer to keep their calves in shallow water, but increasing boat traffic is pushing them out to sea. May 18, 2022 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
It’s 10 PM. Do You Know Where Your Cat Is? In Iceland, traditionally a land of cat lovers, bans and curfews are redefining the human relationship with domestic cats. May 17, 2022 | 3,900 words, about 19 minutes
Reanalyzing Seaweed Ecosystems’ Role as Carbon Sinks Researchers argue carbon offset hopefuls have jumped the gun in touting seaweed’s carbon-sucking potential. May 16, 2022 | 750 words, about 3 minutes
One Great Shot: Head-Bashing Iguanas A biologist vacationing in the Galapagos Islands captures a bloody turf war. May 13, 2022 | 200 words, 1 photo
The Swan Song of the Hawaiian Po‘ouli In the end, the devotion of scientists and determined conservation efforts couldn’t save this rare honeycreeper. May 12, 2022 | 900 words, about 4 minutes
In Brazil, Politicians Push to Privatize Beaches A new bill that would open a huge chunk of Brazil’s coast to tourism development could have far-reaching consequences. May 11, 2022 | 600 words, about 3 minutes