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Thriving Together: Salmon, Berries, and People

The salmonberry plant has nourished and healed Indigenous communities of the Pacific Northwest coast for countless generations, but its significance goes far beyond its value as food.

Apr 27, 2021 | 2,000 words, about 10 minutes

Aerial view of two adult male sperm whales

The Bro Bonds of Sperm Whales

Whether for survival or for friendship, male sperm whales travel the seas with the boys.

Apr 26, 2021 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

British schoolchildren eating fish sticks in 1974

The Unlikely Success of Fish Sticks

From unappetizing “fishbricks” to cultural darlings, the 1950s convenience food has enjoyed a winning streak—no less so than during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 23, 2021 | 1,100 words, about 6 minutes

Seeing Inside the Newly Discovered Emperor Dumbo Octopus

The discovery of the emperor Dumbo octopus stemmed from the use of nondestructive MRI and CT scans—techniques that could revolutionize taxonomy.

Apr 22, 2021 | 950 words, about 4 minutes

The Sunken Dinosaurs of Alberta

A massive graveyard lies at the edge of an ancient sea. What caused so many horned dinosaurs to perish on the coast?

Apr 21, 2021 | 500 words, about 2 minutes

What To Do with Fish When the River Runs Dry

When people come to the aid of stranded fish, are the salvaged truly saved?

Apr 20, 2021 | 5,200 words, about 26 minutes

Alaska’s Coastal Wolves Are Not Picky Eaters

When deer are scarce, wolves switch to a different menu. That information may feed into evaluations of whether they should be listed as endangered.

Apr 19, 2021 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

One Great Shot: When Dinner Will Not Go Gently

A photographer witnesses the struggle between a gull and a freshly hatched sea turtle.

Apr 16, 2021 | 150 words, 1 photo

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