Was Carl Linnaeus Bad at Drawing?
Linnaeus has often been thought of as a poor artist, but visualization was a core element of his analytical tool set.
Acacia: A Legacy of Artistry and Extraction
The thorny Acacia tree produces gum arabic, a versatile substance that’s been driving global trade for centuries.
How Did Eastern North America Form?
With many collisions and much crumpling of rock, down the ages. The story holds lessons for how the edges of continents are built and change over time.
Toxic? But It Has a Leaf on the Label!
Is it possible to produce common household products that are sustainable and safe?
The Fungi in the Carbon Jigsaw
Out of sight, below the soil’s surface, fungi play a vital role in the existence and health of our forests, woodlands, jungles, and prairies.
Robert FitzRoy and the Laws of Storms
When FitzRoy distributed barometers to local fishing communities, he empowered individual sailors to use their own judgment about the weather forecast.
The Reptilian Renaissance
Think reptiles like crocodiles and caimans are slow learners? It’s probably because you’re human.