Oceans
The Mystery of Milky Seas Is Finally Being Solved
Scientists are uncovering more about an eerie phenomenon that has bewildered seafarers for centuries
Stories by Michelle Nijhuis
Oceans
Eerie Photo Proves the Existence of Milky Seas—A First
A night photograph taken from a sailboat near the island of Java validates a satellite image of a giant, glowing “milky sea”
Conservation
To Conserve More Species, Act while Their Numbers Are High
On Remembrance Day for Lost Species, mourn what’s lost, but also be grateful for the species we still have
Conservation
What Protecting 30 Percent of the Planet Really Means
To succeed, supporters of an ambitious new conservation target must press national governments to recognize the land rights of Indigenous people
Evolution
Conservationists Use Triage to Determine Which Species to Save and Not
Like battlefield medics, conservationists are being forced to explicitly apply triage to determine which creatures to save and which to let go
Environment
Bamboo Boom: Is This Material for You?
It's not just for tiki torches anymore, but does this wood substitute really make for greener floors, clothing and other products?
