The World’s Strongest Material is Limpet Teeth
The world's strongest material is no longer spider silk, it's limpet teeth.
Sara Plummer Lemmon: Pioneering Botanist
Botany didn’t just intrigue and entertain Sara Plummer Lemmon—it deeply affected her personal life.
Mary Anning and Other Forgotten Female Fossilists
The accomplishments of Mary Anning and other early female fossilists, geologists and natural historians
Searching for a New Species? Look in the Museum
A Doncaster museum found that an old plaster cast of an ichthyosaur was in fact a brand new species.
Horseshoe Crabs: Humans’ Surprising Health Ally
It turns out that Atlantic horseshoe crabs are vital to our health.
Outdoor Recreation Can Impact Wildlife
That hike is low-impact, but not no-impact. Even low-impact outdoor recreation can impact wildlife
The Obama Administration Tackles Seafood Fraud
In December, the Obama administration announced a wide-ranging plan to combat seafood fraud.
Can International Marine Reserves Save The Ocean?
The oceans may be on the verge of biological collapse, can international marine reserves save them?
Subway Bacteria: Commuting with E. coli
Unknown bacteria on the subway share a commute with many of us daily. Should we be concerned?