New York City, Underwater
Climate change is transforming the Big Apple. How long will it be until America’s largest city is all but wiped off the map?
What Does a Tree See?
A hundred-year-old red oak in a Massachusetts forest told a writer and a team of scientists secrets about change over time.
Scientists Find Clues to the Mysteries of an Ocean Reef
Beyond the tropical waters of the island nation of Palau lies the Ngaraard Pinnacle, a much rarer kind of reef than its colorful coral cousin.
Climate Change and the Criminal Justice System
Climate change will affect prison infrastructure, the kinds of crimes committed, and defense arguments made in court, according to one legal scholar.
Plant of the Month: The Pawpaw
The pawpaw is finding champions again after colonizers' dismissal, increasing globalization and economic needs.
How the “Organic” Label Leaves Small Farmers Out
The USDA's requirements for organic labeling make it easier for large agri-business than the smaller farmers you'd think of as "organic."
Evading Abortion Bans with Mutual Aid
One scholar chronicles how communities have banded together to help each other with abortion care even when it’s against the law.
How Wind Energy Could Affect Marine Ecosystems
As giant turbines pop up offshore, changes to underwater habitat and sediment will come, too.
The Hidden History of Biology Textbooks
American biology textbooks supposedly became less scientific after the Scopes trial. One scholar argues that this isn't the whole story.
The Surprisingly Egalitarian Love Lives of Dart-Inseminating Garden Snails
Mating snails shoot each other with sperm barbs—but very nicely.