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

From Berth to Death

Flu kills. It kills even more when new technology changes everything.

Nov 19, 2019 | 4,200 words, about 21 minutes

Lugworm Blood, Coming Soon to a Pharmacy Near You

After years of research and clinical trials, French start-up Hemarina is almost ready to start selling worm blood for organ transplants.

Jan 31, 2019 | 800 words, about 4 minutes

Synthetic Crab Blood Is Good for the Birds

How the decision to stop harvesting horseshoe crab blood could help a whole ecosystem.

May 24, 2018 | 700 words, about 3 minutes

Auditing the Blue Blood Bank

Horseshoe crabs have been saving our species—are we endangering theirs?

Jun 20, 2017 | 6 min 30 sec

How To Fix a Jellyfish Sting

Pack tweezers and vinegar in your beach bag—and forget what you’ve heard about the pee cure.

May 10, 2017 | 400 words, about 2 minutes

Florida’s White Ibises May Be Spreading Disease

The increasingly urban birds are carrying salmonella.

Dec 14, 2016 | 550 words, about 2 minutes

The Unexpected Discovery of Anaphylaxis

How the sting of the Portuguese man-of-war led to one of the most significant medical advances rooted in oceanographic work.

Oct 31, 2016 | 700 words, about 3 minutes