Hill of Beans
For author Julia Alvarez and her husband, starting an organic coffee plantation was a wake-up call
For Hire: Master Brewer
A few rounds with beermaker Will Meyers
Memory Blocks
Artist Gunter Demnig builds a Holocaust memorial one stone at a time
Animal Insight
Recent studies illustrate which traits humans and apes have in common—and which they don't
Signs of Life
Astrophysicist Lisa Kaltenegger analyzes light from distant stars for evidence we're not alone
Mystery at Sea
How mercury gets into tuna and other fish in the ocean has scientists searching from the coast to the floor
Ocean-Friendly Eating
A sea life lover's guide to seafood
Deep Trouble
Coral reefs are clearly struggling. The only debate for marine scientists is whether the harm is being done on a local or global scale
Going "Bycatch Neutral"
Can fisheries eliminate their debts to nature?
Fishy Business
The problems with fishery management are mounting—and time may be running out
Seeking Friendlier Skies
Can radar networks eliminate airplane turbulence?
Richard Lerner
The Tufts University developmental scientist challenges the myth of the troubled adolescent in his new book, "The Good Teen"
Life Beyond Earth
An ocean on Mars. An Earth-like planet light years away. The evidence is mounting, but are astronomers ready to say we're not alone?
Walk This Way
Humans' two-legged gait evolved to save energy, new research says
Life Unplugged
Bundle up your power cords—wireless energy transfer is here
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