The Tragedy of the Woolly Mammoth: Does An Economic Problem Explain Their Extinction?
A wave of new research points to a disturbing cause for the woolly mammoth's extinction. Can we prevent ourselves from repeating the same mistake?
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Of Monkeys, Men, and Protozoans
A recent study finds a link between deforestation and risk of monkey-transmitted malaria.
Ranking—and Improving—Digital Rights
Priya Kumar writes on Internet rights—and what we all must do to further them.
Is It Time for Biologists to Stop Thinking About Race?
While social scientists should continue to study the social meaning of race, the concept has no place in biology, scientists argue.
India’s Next Decade Could Decide the Future of Our Climate
How India builds its energy grid could decide the fate of humanity. Maybe we should help the country out.
Led Astray: When Looking for Lead Contamination, Flint Failed to Test Homes With Lead Pipes
Flint made many mistakes, but its haphazard lead monitoring system was the worst of them.
The Environmental Impact of Long-Haul Trucking
Barring some monumental development that disrupts cargo shipping entirely, we’re stuck with trucking. So how can we minimize the industry’s massive environmental tolls?