Animals Are Avoiding Us
Humans have an image problem. But we might be able to use it for good.
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The Galápagos Got Back Its Giant Tortoises—And a Whole Lot More
The reptiles’ return is reshaping an entire ecosystem.
If You’re Worried About the Climate, Move Your Money
How you consume matters to the planet. How you invest does too.
The Mississippi Is Losing Its Fight With the Ocean
A combination of drought and sea-level rise has sent a wedge of salt water moving up the river.
Hiking Needs New Rules
We need to restrict outdoor recreation to certain places during certain parts of the year for the well-being of wildlife.
How We Find Our Place in the Universe
A collaboration that includes the United States, China, and Russia points us toward a better future.
A Simple Solution for Keeping Microplastics Out of the Water Supply
The future could include lots of plastic-gobbling sponges.
An Unwelcome Discovery in the Colorado River
Climate change has opened the Grand Canyon to the invasive smallmouth bass.
The Smartest Man Who Ever Lived
A novelist transforms the physicist John von Neumann into a scientific demon.
A Crucial Barrier Against Hurricanes Is at Risk
Sand dunes can protect the coastline from the effects of climate change. But they’re vulnerable to intense storms.