Mind-Reading, New Dino, and Enslaved Women’s Resistance
Well-researched stories from The New Yorker, Black Perspectives, and other great publications that bridge the gap between news and scholarship.
Slumber Parties and Folklore
Slumber party rituals are indeed alive and well, and being passed down to the next generation in person and online.
The Quiet eDNA Revolution Transforming Conservation
The aquatic monitoring tool has powerful potential.
The True Costs of Invasive Species
The time between species arrival and the onset of management is critical to determining the ultimate cost of an invasive species.
The Flint Sit-Down Strike, From the Inside
Americans in "The Great Resignation" and "Strikevember" are the heirs of the 1936-1937 sit-down strike by auto workers in Flint, Michigan.
What is Old Growth, and Why It Matters
Old growth forests are often famed for their beauty, cultural and historical significance. But there's more to old growth than just the age of the trees.
Ecological Surprises From Fires Down Under
The recent Australian 2019-2020 bushfires were devastating for people and fauna. Long term, they may not hurt wildlife and ecosystems as much as expected.
Why Do We Fall for Scams?
People want to believe that the person they trust with their money, or their hearts, is telling the truth. The con artist relies on that.
Food…in…Space!
A brief history of astronaut food, from nutrition cubes to space salads.
How an Incan Nobleman Contested Spanish History
Felipe Guaman Poma de Ayala left behind a one-of-a-kind object that undermines the crónicas de Indias.