The Gnawing Question of Saltwater Beavers
Scientists have long overlooked beavers in the intertidal zone. Now they’re counting on the freshwater rodents to restore Washington’s coastal ecosystems.
Jan 29, 2019 | 3,000 words, about 15 minutes
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Deer Wars: The Forest Awakens
On Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, culling deer is an act of cultural and ecological restoration.
Jan 22, 2019 | 3,800 words, about 19 minutes
Genetically Modified Tomatoes Give Fish a Futuristic Hue
Researchers developed a tomato rich in pigment to give farmed fish a healthy pink glow.
Jul 3, 2018 | 800 words, about 4 minutes
Coastal Oakscapes
A story in pictures about an iconic and culturally important ecosystem in evolution.
Apr 24, 2018 | 950 words, 21 photos
The Local-Carb Diet
Dedicated Pacific Northwest plant lovers nurture an indigenous food with ancient roots.
Apr 17, 2018 | 4,100 words, about 21 minutes
The Long, Knotty, World-Spanning Story of String
String is far more important than the wheel in the pantheon of inventions.
Mar 6, 2018 | 2,500 words, about 13 minutes
Death by Killer Algae
When 343 sei whales died from a harmful algal bloom in Chilean Patagonia, they opened a window into the effect changing climate is having on marine mammals, our oceans, and us.
Nov 21, 2017 | 4,000 words, about 20 minutes
The Foragin’ of Species
An unprecedented three-week scavenger hunt sets a baseline for marine biodiversity.
Aug 21, 2017 | 1,500 words, about 7 minutes