Where Camels Take to the Sea

In Gujarat, India, a special breed of camel is not constrained by land—but cannot escape the many forces of change.

Sep 22, 2020 | 6,900 words, about 35 minutes

Scientists Use Seaweeds to Travel Back in Time

A new study highlights the treasure trove of data trapped in seaweeds over a century old.

Sep 15, 2020 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes

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

Plastics Are Messing with Fish Physiology

A systematic review exposes the dangers of tiny plastics and the hidden bias at the heart of plastic research.

Sep 2, 2020 | 550 words, about 2 minutes

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

What COVID-19 Means for Coastal Cleanups

The pandemic is adding an asterisk to a 30-year data set on plastic pollution.

Aug 31, 2020 | 800 words, about 4 minutes

Show Me the Money Fish

Aquaculture innovation is driven by a desire for profit, sustainability, and a delicious meal. Can the right marine fish satisfy all three?

Aug 24, 2020 | 5,500 words, about 27 minutes

Taking the Fish Out of Fish Feed

Feeding wild fish to farmed fish is threatening marine ecosystems. Researchers and entrepreneurs believe they’ve found solutions.

Aug 24, 2020 | 4,000 words, about 20 minutes