Rebecca Lawton’s Contributions:
Starring Sea Monsters
Sci-fi flicks from the 1950s and ’60s responded to the threat of nuclear war with villains from the sea.
Jun 9, 2017 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
The 12 Days of Christmas Island
For the holiday season we bring you a gift—the history of an extraordinary place.
Dec 25, 2015 | 2,200 words, about 11 minutes
Consistently Lovely: the Exceptional Field Notes of Martin H. Moynihan
From gulls to squids to monkeys, a Panama-based biologist melds art and science in his highly detailed field books.
Oct 23, 2015 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
Getting the Drift
Messages in bottles are not just good fun; they’re also good science.
Aug 14, 2015 | 950 words, about 4 minutes