Lush Prairies Could Really Be ‘Green Deserts’
Climate change is stripping plants of their nutrients. That could be a disaster for the animals who feed on them.
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Climate Change Could Remake Tides
As sea levels rise, once-dramatic tides might mellow. What does that mean for tidal power?
Elon Musk’s Explosive Day
First SpaceX blew up a rocket. Then Musk blew up Twitter’s verification system.
Meet the World’s Most Hard-Core Nappers
Elephant seals survive on only two hours of sleep. Why can’t we?
Do Not Allow Even One Fruit Fly Into Your Kitchen Compost
Collecting food scraps in your kitchen can invite insect invaders. But there are plenty of ways to outsmart them.
Why Does Contact Say So Much About God?
Carl Sagan’s novel is an unexpected lesson in faith.
Animals Are Migrating to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
The oceanic soup of plastic fragments is becoming a new kind of ecosystem.
We’re in Denial About Our Dogs
Pets love beaches—and wreak havoc on their wildlife.
The Mirror Test Is Broken
Either fish are self-aware or scientists need to rethink how they study animal cognition.
Medicine Has a Rat Problem
It’s stranger than you think.