There’s a Hole in the Bottom of the Sea? Actually, There Are Thousands
Mysterious divots in Germany’s seafloor might have an unexpectedly cute cause.
Mar 22, 2024 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
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The Eider Keepers
An age-old tradition in Norway illuminates the bonds between wild ducks, wild places, and the people who care for both.
Mar 21, 2024 | 3,700 words, about 19 minutes
Ancient Greece’s Biggest Port Is Older Than We Thought
New archaeological discoveries add 500 years to the history of this storied harbor.
Mar 13, 2024 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
Anchovy Sex Is a Force of Nature
It’s not the size of the fish that counts, it’s the motion of the ocean.
Feb 7, 2024 | 750 words, about 3 minutes
On Mallorca, Gull Dinner Features Spanish Olives
Yellow-legged gulls play a long-overlooked role in a Mediterranean archipelago: they carry olives far and wide.
Jan 24, 2024 | 700 words, about 3 minutes
How to Spot Your Penguin Partner
African penguins tell each other apart by the dot patterns on their chests.
Jan 18, 2024 | Seven-panel comic
Canada’s Limits on Sea Lice in Salmon Farms Don’t Measure Up
A new study ranks Canada behind three other countries in responding to parasite outbreaks.
Dec 7, 2023 | 1,200 words, about 6 minutes
Fighting for Wildlife in a Time of War
As conflict rages around them, Ukrainian conservationists persevere in restoring the Danube Delta, one of Europe’s most prized ecosystems.
Dec 5, 2023 | 2,200 words, about 11 minutes