On the Trail of the Giant Squid

Advances in genetic research are creating new ways to hunt for this most mysterious of creatures.

Dec 7, 2020 | 950 words, about 4 minutes

Owl Limpets Struggle to Keep a Grip

Warmer weather may be making it harder for the gastropods to hold onto the shore—and easier for birds to pluck them off.

Oct 5, 2020 | 450 words, about 2 minutes

These Crabs Are Unexpectedly Chatty

Paddle crabs communicate by making at least three sounds.

Jan 24, 2020 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

The Secret of This Puffin’s Big Beak

The tufted puffin’s big, beautiful, orange beak bucks the trend.

Jan 16, 2020 | 400 words, about 2 minutes

The Secret to Making a Fish Swole

Fish on an exercise regimen go faster, higher, stronger.

Dec 9, 2019 | 750 words, about 3 minutes

The Fight Over a Shitty Rock

A tiny, uninhabitable islet in the North Atlantic has become an unlikely battleground in the fight for fishing rights.

Oct 29, 2019 | 2,200 words, about 11 minutes