February 2010
Pompadours in the Palms
A rare bird’s elaborate mating habits help a tropical tree disperse its seeds.
December 2009-January 2010
Confessions of a Gall Hunter
Insects induce plants to grow nurseries for their larvae.
November 2009
Slippery Business
Scientists race to understand the reproductive biology of freshwater eels.
October 2009
Nature’s Avant-Garde
An interview with the directors of Microcosmos, C. Nuridsany and M. Pérennou
September 2009
Bodies in Sync
Contagious laughter, yawns, and moods offer insight into empathy’s origins.
July-August 2009
Our National Parks
A review of Ken Burns's six-episode PBS series, The National Parks: America's Best Idea
June 2009
Talon Hunt
Updated by modern-day economics and science, the “sport of kings” retains its ancient fascination.
May 2009
Rational Fear
As human populations expand and lions’ prey dwindles, the poorest people—and hungriest lions—pay the price.
Recent Stories
Recent Interview
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Hear author Xiaoming Wang interviewed by Vittorio Maestro, Editor in Chief of Natural History. (MP3, 17 minutes) |
