Gemma Tarlach
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Our Favorite Science Stories of 2022
From engineering VR terror to tracking tipsy monkeys, we love watching researchers at work. → Read More
Aurora Hunters Capture the Wonder of the Northern (and Southern) Lights
A curated collection of images shows why this natural phenomenon has fascinated and inspired humans for millennia. → Read More
This Year, We Met People Rekindling Climate Hope With Perseverance and Innovation
From a 'happiness farmer' to dauntless vets, we look back at some of our favorite climate stories of 2022. → Read More
Krampus Is the Christmas Icon We Need—And Maybe the One We Deserve
At Milwaukee’s Krampusnacht, we go in search of the essence of Santa’s unholy enforcer. → Read More
Iowa’s Ancient Apex Predator Was the ‘T. rex’ of Its Day
The monstrous menace known as Whatcheeria hints that our distant ancestors may have been more like us than we thought. → Read More
From Space, Mont Saint-Michel Stars in a Wild Impressionist Painting
During the winter months, the iconic French site casts a perfect shadow on a bay full of history—and quicksand. → Read More
These Tiny Jewels Come From One of Alaska's Most Unusual Beaches
This microscopic treasure was collected from a remote site near the Arctic Circle. → Read More
How Water, Wind, and Chance Sculpted an Icy Work of Art
Lake stars, ice rings, and other natural phenomena brought magic to a small Slovenian lake. → Read More
Real Zombies and Body Snatchers Live Among Us
A creepy form of parasitism is one of evolution's favorite strategies, and scientists are starting to figure out how it works. → Read More
Catalonia's Human Tower Tradition Starts With a Strong Base
Castell-building has been a tradition in the Spanish region for centuries. → Read More
This Nearly Lost Ancient Grain Tradition Could Be the Future of Farming
A past global staple you've never heard of, maslins are poised for a comeback. → Read More
A ‘Weird’ Ancient Marine Reptile Surfaces Thanks to the ‘Bone Biddies’
The unique plesiosaur defies the fossil rulebook—just ask the “paleogrannies” who prepared it for study. → Read More
Brooks River Archaeological District
One of Alaska's most significant ancient sites, spanning millennia and cultures, is right under the feet of some famously fat bears. → Read More
Inside America's Premier Black Rodeo, A Celebration of Cowboy Culture
A photographer captures perseverance and pride over a decade of the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo. → Read More
The Intriguing Life, Death, and Afterlife of an Indiana Mastodon
Scientists have pieced together a detailed biography—including a search for love and a violent end. → Read More
The Curious Case of the Arctic Desert Island That's Not Actually an Island
No one is sure how this geological oddity got there. → Read More
Why a Wayward Coati’s Selfie on a Brazilian Airbase Surprised Scientists
The adorable appearance highlights an unexpected ally in conservation. → Read More
Are the Great Lakes Really Inland Seas?
Well, yes. And no. Actually, it depends on where you stand, in more ways than one. → Read More
This Bird's Mating Dance Is Full of Stomp and Pomp
The great argus uses its unusual wing feathers to maximum, eye-catching effect. → Read More
The Wild and Wonderful Whorls of Brash Ice
Wandering currents and spring thaws make sea ice in East Greenland look like curls of smoke. → Read More