Dining Dangerously

Whales and dolphins avoid shipping routes, but may be taking risks for food.

Jul 16, 2015 | 800 words, about 4 minutes

In a Pickle

Hawaii has passed emergency protections for sea cucumbers.

Jun 30, 2015 | 450 words, about 2 minutes

Deciding How the Bubble Will Burst

Government-supported beach nourishment programs are inflating a bubble in the coastal housing market.

Jun 23, 2015 | 950 words, about 4 minutes

Fish Fight

In Maine, indigenous tribes have severed ties with the state.

Jun 3, 2015 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

Facing Down a Hurricane

New research explains why so many people ignore evacuation notices.

Jun 2, 2015 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

Reefs De Rigueur

Fish earstones may offer a verdict on the environmental value of oil rig reefs.

May 26, 2015 | 850 words, about 4 minutes

The Scientific Afterlife of Sharks

When four sharks died in Florida, their corpses were split among a dozen research projects.

May 19, 2015 | 700 words, about 3 minutes

Sea Level Rise is Picking Up the Pace

What slowdown? New research says sea level rise is speeding up.

May 11, 2015 | 650 words, about 3 minutes