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
Scientific Field/Discipline: Medicine
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Thriving Together: Salmon, Berries, and People
The salmonberry plant has nourished and healed Indigenous communities of the Pacific Northwest coast for countless generations, but its significance goes far beyond its value as food.
Apr 27, 2021 | 2,000 words, about 10 minutes
From Berth to Death
Flu kills. It kills even more when new technology changes everything.
Nov 19, 2019 | 4,200 words, about 21 minutes
Lugworm Blood, Coming Soon to a Pharmacy Near You
After years of research and clinical trials, French start-up Hemarina is almost ready to start selling worm blood for organ transplants.
Jan 31, 2019 | 800 words, about 4 minutes
Synthetic Crab Blood Is Good for the Birds
How the decision to stop harvesting horseshoe crab blood could help a whole ecosystem.
May 24, 2018 | 700 words, about 3 minutes
Auditing the Blue Blood Bank
Horseshoe crabs have been saving our species—are we endangering theirs?
Jun 20, 2017 | 6 min 30 sec
How To Fix a Jellyfish Sting
Pack tweezers and vinegar in your beach bag—and forget what you’ve heard about the pee cure.
May 10, 2017 | 400 words, about 2 minutes
Florida’s White Ibises May Be Spreading Disease
The increasingly urban birds are carrying salmonella.
Dec 14, 2016 | 550 words, about 2 minutes