The End of the Idea of Island: On the Extinction of True Isolation

The End of the Idea of Island: On the Extinction of True Isolation

Jill Stoner Ponders the Disappearance of Innocent and Isolated Systems

By Jill Stoner | September 27, 2021

We Owe Our Entire Existence to a Bunch of Long-Necked Mouth-Breathers

We Owe Our Entire Existence to a Bunch of Long-Necked Mouth-Breathers

Elsa Panciroli Looks Deep Into the Fossil Gap

By Elsa Panciroli | September 27, 2021

Bathsheba Demuth on the Changing Landscapes of the Arctic Circle

Bathsheba Demuth on the Changing Landscapes of the Arctic Circle

This Week from the Emergence Magazine Podcast

By Emergence Magazine | September 27, 2021

Ancient Pathways Between Species Are Disappearing—Fast

Ancient Pathways Between Species Are Disappearing—Fast

Paul Hawken on Why Ecosystems Rely on Migration

By Paul Hawken | September 24, 2021

Giulio Boccaletti on How Water Shapes Society

Giulio Boccaletti on How Water Shapes Society

In Conversation with Andrew Keen on Keen On

By Keen On | September 15, 2021

Mary Roach on Finding What’s Weird and Wild in Science Stories

Mary Roach on Finding What’s Weird and Wild in Science Stories

Also, How to Know When You’re Writing a Book

By Corinne Segal | September 14, 2021

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Water, Water Everywhere: Readings on Life’s Essential Ingredient

By Giulio Boccaletti | September 14, 2021

Finding Purpose in the Desolation of Antarctica

By Jemma Wadham | September 9, 2021

Amanita Muscaria, the Real Life Mushroom We Know From Disney Movies

By Aliya Whiteley | September 9, 2021

Following the Paths of the Wild-Walking Women of the Past, from Nan Shepherd to Georgia O’Keeffe

Following the Paths of the Wild-Walking Women of the Past, from Nan Shepherd to Georgia O’Keeffe

Annabel Abbs on the Literature and Legacy of Women Hikers

By Annabel Abbs | September 9, 2021

This geologist-turned-pastry chef is living as an actual hobbit in the Italian countryside.

This geologist-turned-pastry chef is living as an actual hobbit in the Italian countryside.

By Walker Caplan | September 7, 2021

<em>My Garden World</em> by Monty Don, Read by the Author

My Garden World by Monty Don, Read by the Author

Get Into the Garden with Monty Don

By Behind the Mic | September 2, 2021

The Gathering Storm of Climate Change: On the Sickening Loss of the Land and the Optimism of the Youth Movement

The Gathering Storm of Climate Change: On the Sickening Loss of the Land and the Optimism of the Youth Movement

Niall Williams and Christine Breen Consider the Collective Failure to Address a Dire Man-Made Problem

By Niall Williams and Christine Breen | August 31, 2021

“Kill Every Buffalo You Can!” On the Cruelties of Colonial Power

“Kill Every Buffalo You Can!” On the Cruelties of Colonial Power

Rupa Marya and Raj Patel Trace the History Settler Consciousness

By Rupa Marya and Raj Patel | August 30, 2021

The 18 Most Memorable Trees in Literature

The 18 Most Memorable Trees in Literature

Arthur Sze, Lia Purpura, and More Writers Choose Their Favorites

By Christopher Cox | August 23, 2021

What Will Happen to the Snow Leopard of the Himalayas?

What Will Happen to the Snow Leopard of the Himalayas?

William deBuys on a Species Fighting to Survive

By William deBuys | August 19, 2021

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