lawns
A Stately English Lawn Is Going Wild In the Name of Biodiversity
"If there are ways to manage our landscapes that can make them more exciting for all the insects and mammals, then why not do it?”
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sold
Sold: Isaac Newton’s Notes About the Bubonic Plague
His scribbles—which mention the curative power of toad vomit—sold for $81,000.
judaism
The Bright Blue Graves of Safed Cemetery
Kabbalah mystics lie beneath.
disappearing world
Inside Ethiopia's Endangered Wild-Coffee Forests
The demise of Arabica's birthplace would be a catastrophe for the industry.
mayan
Found: The Oldest and Largest Maya Structure in Mexico
If it weren't for aerial surveys and lidar imaging, Aguada Fénix might never have claimed the superlative crown.
empire
To Work Out Like an Aztec, Play Hard Ball or Invest in Sneakers
Turns out there’s a lot of running involved in running an empire.
bread
7 Ways the World Transforms Leftover Bread Into Delicious Dishes and Drinks
Highlights from a long history of turning crumbs into puddings, soups, and brews.
animal cams
The Library-Themed Livestream Where Birds Stretch Their Wings
A little "library" that's literally for the birds.
falconry
These French Falconers Are a Family Act
Their diverse, globetrotting work is equal parts science and spectacle.
secret lives of museums
How D.C.’s Museums Plan to Preserve the New Era of Protest
The effort to document Black Lives Matter and more—in real time.
diplomacy
Rutherford B. Hayes Is More Famous in Paraguay Than in the U.S.
The 19th U.S. President lends his name to a city, region, school, and annual festival.
coronavirus
These 7 Local Food Boxes Offer a Taste of Travel
Get New Orleans pralines, Jersey Shore sea salt, and other iconic treats delivered to your door.
coronavirus
The Utilitarian Pleasures of Playing Board Games By Yourself
It's a movement made for the moment.
drones
Scientists Tracked Truly Enormous Tuna From Way Up in the Air
Drones helped researchers keep up with fish that are longer than a person and as fast as a car.
pandemic
These Farmers Are Delivering Veggies From a Fleet of Adult Ice-Cream Trucks
During the pandemic, arugula is just as exciting as a Choco Taco.
anthropocene
How a 'Flying Photographer' Sees the World From Above
The perspective made George Steinmetz an “accidental environmentalist.”
nazis
Three Headstones in American Military Cemeteries Bear Swastikas
But not for much longer.
food shortage innovation
6 Comfort Foods Born of Historic Times of Discomfort
When the going got tough, the tough left recipes.
