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Harnessing the power of story may help us survive and thrive on a climate-altered planet.
By: Katherine Dolan
Wilde the oscar fish spent 12 agonizing years in a tiny, toxic tank at a car dealership—a cruel fate shared by countless tropical fish sold as “decorations.”
By: Cameron Edwards
Biological age may really just be a number.
Humanity’s evolution into a super predator has reshaped ecosystems and instilled a primal fear in much of the animal kingdom.
The United States today faces inherent challenges that have weakened the republic, making lessons from the Roman Republic even more necessary to avoid greater political instability.
By: John P. Ruehl
Scientists are limited, often failing to see what’s in front of their eyes, but that’s no surprise—they’re only human.
Preserving biodiversity is among the most urgent issues of our time, and it needs to be addressed regionally to succeed.
By: Jimmy Videle
Animal whisperer Sy Montgomery argues that we share greater similarities than differences with our fellow animals, and that fact should make us reexamine our relationships with them.
By: Leslie Crawford and Sy Montgomery
Responding to a population seeking practical knowledge and tools, the death literacy movement is filling a much-needed void by offering clarity, comfort, and confidence.
By: Caren Martineau and Sarah Parker Ward
Untreated windows can be deadly for wild birds—hummingbirds are particularly at risk.
By: Jim Cubie
