Salal’s Worrisome Die-Off

This ubiquitous shrub of the Pacific Northwest is dying—and the impact could be catastrophic.

Aug 1, 2019 | 1,300 words, about 7 minutes

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