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

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