The plot thickens

February 01, 2024 by Felix Poon

What’s the greenest way to die: casket, cremation, or compost?

Blue is the loneliest color

January 25, 2024 by Taylor Quimby

Roses are red, violets are… red-absorbing? We tackle your questions on the illusory essence of nature’s most elusive color.

Not everyone is wild about wild horses

January 18, 2024 by Taylor Quimby

What happens when a symbol of the American West is also a nuisance?

Pigeons are weird

January 11, 2024 by Guest User

Thought these frequently frowned-upon birds were boring, metropolitan pests? Think again.

The Oatly Chronicles

January 04, 2024 by Guest User

In 1994, the world’s first oat milk company was born in Sweden. Three decades later, Oatly is on a high-stakes mission to defeat the dairy industry.

Dragons, trolls, and pine trees

December 28, 2023 by Justine Paradis

How game designers created the 'natural world' of Skyrim

Baby it’s GREAT outside: 12 more tips for embracing winter

December 20, 2023 by Felix Poon

The weather outside is frightful, but don’t let that stop you from having a wonderful winter.

Is 'Yellowstone' ruining Montana?

December 14, 2023 by Nate Hegyi

‘Yellowstone’ is one of the most popular television shows in the country. What does it get right – and wrong – about the people and landscapes of the American West?

Dear ChatGPT: Are you a climate solution? Or climate problem?

December 07, 2023 by Taylor Quimby

AI is a powerful tool for climate science. It’s also a dangerous distraction.

How does the National Weather Service work?

November 30, 2023 by Guest User

A brief history of the national agency tasked with predicting the future