Birthing the Blob
With ecosystems increasingly squeezed by anthropogenic warming, even cleaning up pollution can cause problems.
Jul 18, 2024 | 800 words, about 4 minutes
Geographic Region: Southeast Asia
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Rice Farming Gets an AI Upgrade
Agricultural drones are transforming rice farming in the Mekong River delta, cutting down the amount of pesticides and fertilizers that wash into the ocean in the process.
Jun 17, 2024 | 1,000 words, 9 photos
One Great Shot: Psychedelic Sea Stars and Savvy Shrimp
A photographer diving off Indonesia captures a micro moment in macro detail.
Feb 8, 2024 | 250 words, 1 photo
Sponging Up Plastic Pollution
Scientists have developed synthetic sponges capable of extracting microplastics and nanoplastics from contaminated water.
Oct 5, 2023 | 900 words, about 4 minutes
Detective McDavitt and the Curious Case of the Clown Wedgefish
Scientists were writing an obituary for this species when a lawyer turned internet sleuth found evidence of its existence in an unlikely place.
Sep 5, 2023 | 2,500 words, about 13 minutes
The Hidden Victims of the Shadow Fleet
Without their knowledge, seafarers are having their lives put at risk by shady, sanctions-busting oil smugglers.
Aug 17, 2023 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes
In Graphic Detail: Pigs in the City
Wild pigs can swim in search of new territory—and they found it in one of the world’s most populated islands.
May 5, 2023 | 350 words, a quick read
One Great Shot: A Liquid Carpet
Climate change and other changes to coastal environments are forcing Javanese residents to build higher—if they can afford it.
Apr 28, 2023 | 200 words, 1 photo