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By Laurie David and Heather Reisman Apr 6, 2021

Environment

Modern paper use is wildly unsustainable. Here’s what you can do about it.

Luckily, even as consumers, there's a lot we can do.

By Alexandria Villaseñor Oct 21, 2020

Science

It’s about time adults start rising up against climate change

Everyone, from children to grandparents, should take action.

By Emily Levesque Aug 5, 2020

Space

A night in the life of a professional stargazer

There are fewer exchanges with aliens than you’d expect.

By Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods Jul 21, 2020

Science

Humans owe our evolutionary success to friendship

Cooperation is the key to long-term survival.

By Eric Holthaus Jul 7, 2020

Science

It’s time to grieve the world we’ve lost to climate change—and start to move on

There's no turning back, but there is hope.

By David Quammen Oct 15, 2012

Science

Where will the next pandemic come from?

And how can we stop it?