Stories by Wendy Williams

Wendy Williams is a journalist and equestrian based in Mashpee, Mass. She has written for the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and Audubon, among other publications. The Horse is her sixth book. Credit: Nick Higgins

Biology

The Secret Lives of Horses

Long-term observations of wild equines reveal a host of unexpected behaviors

June 2, 2017 — Wendy Williams

Evolution

The Epic History of the Horse

Science journalist and equestrian Wendy Williams talks about her new book The Horse: The Epic History of Our Noble Companion

December 10, 2015 — Steve Mirsky and Wendy Williams

Biology

The Secret Lives of Horses

Long-term observations of wild equines reveal a host of unexpected behaviors

September 23, 2015 — Wendy Williams

Environment

When Blade Meets Bat

Unexpected bat kills threaten future wind farms

February 2, 2004 — Wendy Williams

Environment

Blowing Out to Sea

Offshore wind farms may finally reach the U.S.

March 24, 2002 — Wendy Williams

Environment

Sound Judgments

Will a Powerful New Navy Sonar Harm Whales?

October 16, 2001 — Wendy Williams

Environment

Toxins on the Firing Range

Over military protests, the EPA orders cleanups of unexploded ordnance

June 20, 2000 — Wendy Williams

Environment

PIRATE FEAR

Controversy heats up about chlorfenapyr, a.k.a. Pirate--a pesticide some claim is the next DDT

October 20, 1999 — Wendy Williams

Environment

TURTLE TRAGEDY

Demand in Asia may be wiping out turtle populations worldwide

June 19, 1999 — Wendy Williams