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The planet is our beat.
Dream Big on Climate
In a new TED talk, Al Gore explains why he’s optimistic about climate change.
Forget Bigfoot. We’ve Got El Jefe.
One of the world’s largest cats prowls the American Southwest—and almost no one knows it’s there.
Making Waves
Coastal flooding is on the rise. Here’s where we’ve given it a major boost.
Whales With a Dam Problem
Orcas in the Pacific Northwest are struggling to boost their numbers. Could dams have something to do with it?
The Virus Hunter
Scientists aren’t certain why Zika has become a pandemic, but humans probably played a part.
Handle With Care
This artist’s handmade porcelain reefs are almost as fragile as the real thing.