Can a Brain Implant Treat Addiction?
Some experts tout deep brain stimulation as a lifeline for people struggling with opioid use. Others question the hype
How Shade Coffee Aids Conservation
When managed in the right way, the farms that provide our morning brew can be a refuge for plant and animal biodiversity
Can Animals Evolve Fast Enough to Keep Up With Climate Change?
Some may be able to, while others may not
Why Descendants of Holocaust Survivors Are Replicating Auschwitz Tattoos
Those who choose to put the numbers on their bodies hope the act will spark conversation about the Holocaust and pay tribute to loved ones who survived
Could Sinking Tons of Seaweed to the Ocean Floor Help Combat Climate Change?
Submerged seaweed can store carbon at the bottom of the sea, but how effective the strategy will be remains unclear
Forty Years Ago, the Mac Triggered a Revolution in User Experience
When it was introduced in 1984, Apple's Macintosh didn't have any striking technological breakthroughs, but it did make it easier for people to operate a computer
Humpbacks Have Rebounded in This Spot Decimated by Whaling
South Georgia Island’s Cumberland Bay has seen a resurgence of the marine mammals
Surfers Play a Crucial Role in Ocean Rescue
During their lifetimes, surfers rescue an average of three people in trouble, according to a new study
What Newly Digitized Records Reveal About the Tuskegee Syphilis Study
The archival trove chronicles the extreme measures administrators took to ensure Black sharecroppers did not receive treatment for the venereal disease
Why Central American Volcanoes Are Ideal for Studying Earth's Evolution
The volcanic arc extending from Mexico to Costa Rica expels a variety of magma types that make for a geological paradise
Why the Language We Use to Describe Japanese American Incarceration During World War II Matters
A descendant of concentration camp survivors argues that using the right vocabulary can help clarify the stakes when confronting wartime trauma
Inside New Zealand’s Quest to Save Its Rotund, Flightless Parrots
Researchers are slowly restoring the endangered kākāpō using DNA sequencing, GPS tracking and tailored diets
The Surprising Possibilities of See-Through Wood
Stronger than plastic and tougher than glass, the resin-filled material is being exploited for smartphone screens, insulated windows and more
How Seabirds Can Help Us Predict the Size of Fish Stocks
The scientists who study terns, puffins and other birds are trying to get fisheries managers to heed their warnings
During Covid-19 Lockdowns, Fish Flourished in This Park
In the absence of tourists, the animals increased within Mexico’s Cabo Pulmo National Park
Here's What We Know About Neanderthals So Far
Today, thanks to new artifacts and technologies, findings about our closest relatives are coming thick and fast
The Formerly Enslaved Black Bordello Queen Who Built a Notorious Business Empire
In 19th-century St. Louis, Madam Priscilla Henry earned a life-changing fortune—and scores of enemies vying for her crown
Bluefin Tuna Get Busy Off North Carolina
The extremely valuable fish likely spawn in a patch of the Atlantic Ocean called the Slope Sea
An Inside Look at the Effort to Curb Deadly Snakebites in India
With around 58,000 human deaths from snakebites each year in the country, a lot more must be done to save lives
How Citizen Scientists Rescued Crucial World War II Weather Data
Newly declassified documents from the Pacific theater have been digitized and could improve climate models
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