Through policy we can make capitalism work for the things that we need to survive as people on this fragile planet that we share.
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Plastic? Where to start! It’s now the number one form of ocean debris, and muscled its way up the food chain, starting, of course, with hungry microbes. Recent research confirmed […]
I study animals not to understand humans necessarily although that has become my business, of course.
Liberty-minded Americans wonder when and if their countrymen will say, “enough is enough.”
Many successful networks (biological or non-biological) experience breakpoints—instances in which more growth is impossible. Consider the story of 29 reindeer on St. Matthew Island, a narrow piece of land located […]
The presence of a pre-analysis plan can strongly affect the perception and production of statistical results.
Scientists borrowed the latching ability of the spiny-headed worm to create a microneedle device that is over three times stronger than staples and easier to remove, making it ideal for delicate skin grafts.
Putting children on drugs does nothing to change the conditions that derail their development in the first place.
We don’t think or exist in empty space; we need nourishment from the earth, literally, to live and create.
Certain forms of nitrogen contribute to a host of health and environmental problems. A new tool helps individuals see how their lifestyle choices fit into the larger sustainability picture.
Up until 800 years ago, guilt and innocence in the UK was regularly determined not by judge and jury but through a process known as trial by ordeal: “There were […]
What has already silenced the voices of spring in countless towns in America?
Even low levels of certain drugs found in waterways affect fish behavior. A team of Swedish researchers have created a wastewater treatment that reduces drug residue.
Ramez Naam looks at the power of innovation to overcome natural resource and environmental challenges.
It is impossible to overstate how important this is. On Tuesday, President Obama will lay out a plan for dealing with climate change, and reports indicate it will include regulation […]
Control. Without a sense of control, we feel less safe. With a sense of control – whether we actually have that control or not – we feel safer. A […]
Rebellion is a useful skill and I’ve tried not to get carried away with it.
I just read an alarming piece on what the world will look like, possibly soon, when the efficacy of our current arsenal of antibiotics really starts to fade. There […]
Biologists have begun to discover just what a treasure trove the oceans’ coral reefs are in terms of finding potential cures to some of humanity’s worst diseases, despite threats to the reefs’ existence.
I’ve always been fond of Mother’s Day. During my childhood the holiday was all about champagne cake, frisbee and family picnics among cherry blossoms. These days it’s about raucous family […]
In light of the interrelatedness of all life, we have an obligation to remove silos and broaden biological and biomedical thinking.
While diets high in saturated fats are known to increase cholesterol levels, exactly how cholesterol influences heart disease remains to be fully understood, say scientists.
The twisting path to becoming less dumb has led to many stops.
What was first, the chicken or the map? That question is perhaps as unanswerable as the one featuring hen vs. egg [1]. Not that it matters. Stare long enough at […]
Looking for ways to regrow lost or damaged limbs in humans, scientists are taking cues from the animal world where several species are known to effectively regenerate certain body parts.
In response to my recent post, “The Bright Side of Globalization,” my friend and colleague Jean Houston sent me an excerpt from her book Jump Time entitled, “Wok and Roll in […]
How can a uniquely Shakespearean habit of mind can be applied to our own lives in order to help us think more creatively?
1. Are Intelligent Machines a Threat to ‘Human Exceptionalism’? “Is it time to take seriously the prospect of artificial intelligence emulating human abilities?” Yes, says Ray Kurzweil in his book How to Create a […]
The FDA has released documents stating that salmon genetically modified to grow faster are safe to eat and will not harm the environment. Now the public has 60 days to review the information.
Jules Verne used the failed project as inspiration for his last adventure novel