PolicyAugust 26, 2019
The Hidden Figure in Climate Science
John Tyndall is credited with the link between carbon dioxide and climate—but Eunice Newton Foote got there first
Stories by Dawn Starin
Dawn Starin, an anthropologist, has spent decades doing research, mostly in Africa and Asia. Her articles have appeared in publications as varied as Behaviour, Critical Asian Studies, The Ecologist, Gastronomica, The Humanist, Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, The New York Times, and Philosophy Now.
BehaviorJanuary 17, 2019
When Leaders Are Bullies
In primate societies, whether human or nonhuman, a leader who's a bloated, self-serving egotist creates mayhem and confusion
ConservationAugust 8, 2016
Wild Turkeys: Marvel or Menace?
Which one it is depends entirely on your perspective
EnvironmentMarch 8, 2016
California's Wild Turkey Troubles
Some wildlife officials think the turkeys could cause serious damage to the state's ecosystems
FoodMay 16, 2014
Is Reintroducing Acorns into the Human Diet a Nutty Idea?
If harvested sustainably and treated to remove bitter tannins, acorns may once again have a more prominent place in the kitchen