Jacques Cousteau on Man’s Divorce From Nature
Jacques Cousteau's 1992 speech at the United Nations warning the consequences of "man's divorce from nature" seems more prescient than ever.
Why Urban Crabs Are More Aggressive
Urban crabs are more aggressive than their rural counterparts because of heavy metal contamination.
Who’s Afraid of Killer Robots?
Two recent DARPA projects have sparked fears about killer robots, machines that can decide whether to engage a target without human oversight.
Does Hunting Have a Place in Wildlife Conservation?
Can hunting be a viable option for wildlife conservation?
Kepler Finds Truly Earth-like World
The Kepler telescope discovers a habitable planet.
Armadillos are Cute, but They Spread Leprosy
A surprising examination of how armadillos spread leprosy.