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aerial photo of Smølna looking toward Veiholmen

Claiming Ultima Thule

For centuries, people have debated the location of ultima Thule—a mysterious northern land. Residents of Smøla, Norway, believe they live in that fabled place; other contenders say not so fast.

Sep 8, 2020 | 3,400 words, about 17 minutes

illustration of Lisbon earthquake and tsunami of 1755

The Earthquake That Brought Enlightenment

When disaster struck Lisbon in 1755, one controversial ruler saw a path to modernization.

Sep 1, 2020 | 1,500 words, about 8 minutes

woman photographs Fungie the Dolphin in Dingle, Ireland

The Oddball Dolphin of Dingle

Living solo for decades in an Irish harbor, a dolphin named Fungie has taught us something about solitary cetaceans—maybe they prefer to be alone.

Jul 14, 2020 | 3,800 words, about 19 minutes

Please Do Not Feed the Wildlife

Discarding fish at sea is banned in Iceland. How has that impacted a seabird known to scavenge off the waste?

Jul 10, 2020 | 500 words, about 2 minutes

One Great Shot: Fighting to Mate

These British fish aren’t too polite to duke it out for mating rights.

Jun 12, 2020 | 100 words, 1 photo

This Sea Urchin Just Won’t Die

An urchin that survived two apparent attacks showcases the animal’s astonishing resilience.

May 28, 2020 | 450 words, about 2 minutes

Salvaging Fossils on the Jurassic Coast

Along a famed stretch of English coastline, amateur and professional collectors alike fill their satchels with fossils before the 200-million-year-old treasures are reclaimed by the waves.

May 26, 2020 | 1,700 words, 11 photos

Footprints of Extraction

The Svalbard Archipelago was uninhabited until humans came searching for resources. A historian follows their tracks.

Apr 7, 2020 | 2,500 words, about 13 minutes

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