Mexico just got slapped with rare sanctions for its failure to protect wildlife. Here’s why.
The unusually harsh punishment will block the country from selling its regulated wildlife abroad as exotic pets or souvenirs.
What’s in melatonin—and is it giving you nightmares?
The dosing in these popular over-the-counter sleep supplements can vary wildly from what’s printed on the label, which can ...
Why we still don’t fully understand the tornado-climate change relationship
Unlike heat waves and floods, research on climate change and tornadoes is still in its infancy. Natural disasters like heat ...
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The odd phenomenon of moth-eating bears—and the dangers they face
“I hear ravens up ahead,” says Steven Gnam, a photographer and mountaineer. It’s high noon in Glacier National Park and we’re nearing the end of a 5,000-foot climb up a peak draped in mist ...
Climate change’s hidden threat: grief and trauma
As natural disasters grow worse and more frequent, fear about what the future holds is increasingly entering the therapy room ...
Paganism is on the rise—here’s where to discover its traditions
TikTok—specifically #witchtok—is fueling interest in this spiritual movement. Here’s how to immerse yourself in full moon ...
Weight-shaming frequently backfires. Why do doctors and families do it?
Experts say it can lead to everything from depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and other mental-health effects to poor ...
Is tap water safe to drink? Here’s what you really need to know.
Experts weigh in on the chemicals that can be found in drinking water, how it’s regulated, and what you can do if you’re ...
Rare 'blonde' penguin spotted in Antarctica. See the photo.
To protect one of Earth’s largest Adélie penguin colonies, the area requires special permission to visit. Some estimates have ...
Why are these orcas killing sharks and removing their livers?
When sevengill shark carcasses with pectoral tears and missing livers began washing up on the South African coast, questions ...
How a brutal POW camp became an idyllic island paradise
In Singapore, a new trail and national monument explore Sentosa Island’s past as a pirate haven and military complex—well ...
Will Nigeria’s booming population lead it to prosperity or poverty?
Africa’s most populous nation could have nearly 400 million people squeezed into a country one-tenth the size of the United ...