Historical Art Paints a Picture of Past Shark Abundance

Researchers comb through art and literature to illuminate the ancient ecology of the Mediterranean Sea.

May 22nd, 2018 | 1,500 words, about 8 minutes

Row, Row, Row Your Coat

In Victorian England, re-engineered rain cloaks, umbrellas, and walking sticks floated adventurers down the Thames and, eventually, into the Arctic.

May 15th, 2018 | 1,400 words, about 7 minutes

Cannibal Lizard Snags a Mouthful

Researchers spotted one Aegean wall lizard eating another for the first time.

May 10th, 2018 | 550 words, about 2 minutes

When Mountains Fall into the Sea

As glaciers melt, unstable slopes are being exposed and are on the precipice of collapse.

May 1st, 2018 | 2,800 words, about 14 minutes

For a Healthy Beach, Leave the Seaweed Alone

Beaches with thick mats of seaweed support more diverse ecosystems.

April 4th, 2018 | 350 words, a quick read

The Tip of the Trash Heap

Across England, unused landfills are bleeding trash into the sea.

March 19th, 2018 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

Arctic Birds Carry Signs of an “Atlantifying” Ocean

Regime change comes to Arctic Ocean food webs as temperatures rise and waters respond.

March 12th, 2018 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

Why Scientists Should Do It in the Dark

Sample zooplankton, that is.

March 5th, 2018 | 500 words, about 2 minutes