Why Shipping Shit Is a Good Idea

Ancient cultures knew the value of their excrement. Given the current environmental emergencies, it’s time we resurrect their wisdom.

Nov 16, 2021 | 2,100 words, about 10 minutes

Surrogacy Across Species

Scientists can now borrow the bodies of one fish species to produce another—whether they should, though, is an open question.

Sep 28, 2021 | 2,300 words, about 12 minutes

The Bro Bonds of Sperm Whales

Whether for survival or for friendship, male sperm whales travel the seas with the boys.

Apr 26, 2021 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

Seeing Inside the Newly Discovered Emperor Dumbo Octopus

The discovery of the emperor Dumbo octopus stemmed from the use of nondestructive MRI and CT scans—techniques that could revolutionize taxonomy.

Apr 22, 2021 | 950 words, about 4 minutes

The Plastic Cradles of Life

Trash heaps deep in the ocean have attracted an array of creatures to live—and even spawn—on them. Are these dumps actually biodiversity hotspots?

Apr 15, 2021 | 500 words, about 2 minutes

On the Trail of the Giant Squid

Advances in genetic research are creating new ways to hunt for this most mysterious of creatures.

Dec 7, 2020 | 950 words, about 4 minutes

Fukushima’s Radioactive Wastewater Dilemma

What to do with hundreds of thousands of tonnes of contaminated water?

Nov 26, 2020 | 1,400 words, about 7 minutes

This Mommy Shark Has a Unique Way of Making Babies

Baby shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo.

Oct 21, 2020 | 450 words, about 2 minutes