The ‘Small Self’ Effect
Being awe-inspired is good for you—and easy, if you know where to look.
Science
The Cost of Killing Tiny Fish
Recreational anglers want a strong supply of Atlantic striped bass. They say that means protecting the tiny menhaden too.
A ‘Distinctly Human’ Trait That Might Actually Be Universal
Disgust is surprisingly common across nature.
Fighting Climate Change Was Costly. Now It’s Profitable.
Just how far can this climate momentum take us?
Earthquakes Are Unlike Any Other Environmental Disaster
Hurricanes and volcanic eruptions can be predicted. But earthquakes always come as ambushes.
The Real Obstacle to Nuclear Power
It’s not environmentalists—it’s the nuclear-power industry itself.
The Most Mysterious Part of the Moon Isn’t Where You Think
Forget the far side and consider the lunar poles.
A Fisherman Died in 1952. Could Climate Change Be to Blame?
A study suggests that human-caused warming has been claiming lives for decades.
The Chinese Balloon and the Disappointing Reality of UFOs
Most strange sights in the sky have a very terrestrial explanation.
The Good News About Vaccine Hesitancy
America can’t shake the feeling that vaccination rates are about to plummet. The facts say otherwise.