In Chile, an Unknown Coastal Chinchilla

Whether a new subspecies, a species, or just a new population, these coastal chinchillas act in ways scientists have never seen before.

May 18, 2023 | 700 words, about 3 minutes

By Fighting the Ozone Hole, We Accidentally Saved Ourselves

With the Montreal Protocol, life on Earth dodged a bullet we didn’t even know was headed our way.

May 17, 2023 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

Do Hungry North Atlantic Right Whales Follow Their Noses?

Whales seem to find food by sniffing for a chemical cue. Scientists are hoping to turn this into an early warning system to help save the imperiled species.

May 4, 2023 | 1,100 words, about 5 minutes

I Dare You to Stop Proliferating Fossil Fuels

The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty helped us not kill each other and all life on Earth. Can we follow the same steps to avoid mutually assured climate destruction?

Apr 18, 2023 | 2,100 words, about 10 minutes

Gone to the Dogs

Man’s best friend is a shorebird’s worst enemy. What will it take to control beach dogs—and, more importantly, their owners?

Apr 4, 2023 | 2,400 words, about 12 minutes

Cruise Ship Invasion

Take a typical Alaska cruise and see the damage in its wake. The evidence is clear: the industry needs an overhaul.

Mar 21, 2023 | 3,100 words, about 16 minutes

To Protect Wildlife from Artificial Light, Look to the Moon

A proposed design for a Danish church looks to automatically adjust the building’s exterior lighting to the abundance of moonlight.

Mar 10, 2023 | 700 words, about 3 minutes

How to Stop Cigarette Butt Litter

In many places around the world, littering is usually accidental, with one glaring exception: cigarette butts. Maybe we need to add a little secret sauce to anti-littering campaigns.

Mar 7, 2023 | 2,500 words, about 12 minutes