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

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

Holy Mackerel, Where’d You Go?

A beloved fish with a rich history has become hard to find—will it rise again?

Jan 18, 2022 | 3,100 words, about 16 minutes

Taking Down a Turtle Trafficker

When a package begins to move on its own in Canadian airport customs, it leads authorities to an international smuggling network.

Dec 28, 2021 | 3,500 words, about 18 minutes

Scientists Are Running Out of Salmon to Study

With west coast salmon populations withering, these researchers are heading for the Great Lakes.

Dec 1, 2021 | 750 words, about 3 minutes

Extending the Reach of eDNA

A small trial shows that partnering with commercial vessels could offer an easier and cheaper way to collect samples for environmental DNA analysis.

Oct 28, 2021 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

Scooping Plastic Out of the Ocean Is a Losing Game

Open ocean cleanups won’t solve the marine plastics crisis. To really make a difference, here’s what we should do instead.

Sep 21, 2021 | 2,900 words, about 15 minutes

For Artificial Coral Reefs, Time Is Not Enough

Researchers hoped that, given long enough, artificial coral reefs would grow to match natural reefs. But an examination of a 200-year-old artificial coral reef shows that’s not necessarily the case.

Aug 4, 2021 | 600 words, about 3 minutes