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Environment

‘Completely Weird’: How a Mantis Shrimp’s Unique Vision System Is Inspiring Innovation

Mantis shrimp eyes are unlike those observed in any other animal, both mechanically and optically, leading researchers to wonder how they could spur technological advancement.

Paul Tullis

Somali vendors prepare fish for sale at Bosaso beach in Somalia on December 17th, 2016.

Economics

How Data Sharing Is Stopping Illegal Fishing in the Indian Ocean

A collection of East African nations are working together to curb the economically and environmentally harmful practice.

Paul Tullis

Environment

Is Natural Gas Just as Polluting as Coal?

Researchers find that harmful methane leaks into the air at twice the amounts estimated by the EPA.

Paul Tullis

News in Brief

David Onek — Law Enforcement Facilitator

David Onek works to bring together stakeholders in the criminal justice system who often agree — usually without knowing they do.

Paul Tullis

Environment

California’s Delta Water Blues

Can California build the new water system experts say it needs — before an earthquake brings the levees down?

Paul Tullis

News in Brief

The U.N.’s Death Squad Watchdog

With few resources but the force of his title — U.N. special rapporteur on extrajudicial executions — Philip Alston holds governments accountable for the politically motivated killings they commit, or ignore.

Paul Tullis

Paul Tullis

‘Completely Weird’: How a Mantis Shrimp’s Unique Vision System Is Inspiring Innovation

How Data Sharing Is Stopping Illegal Fishing in the Indian Ocean

Is Natural Gas Just as Polluting as Coal?

Do You Know Where Your Medicine Came From?

David Onek — Law Enforcement Facilitator

California’s Delta Water Blues

The U.N.’s Death Squad Watchdog