John R. Platt
Brazilian Cows Are Killing Endangered Birds—But ‘Bird-Safe’ Beef Could Help
An initiative in Brazil is marketing beef that’s raised in a manner that’s safe for the country’s grassland birds.
What Happened When I Pushed Myself to Interview More Women
If journalists don’t ask the right questions of the right people, they’re missing at least half of the story.
The Hidden 1,458 Potential Extinctions That Could Upend Our Food Supply
The world is full of cows and chickens, but many breeds are being ignored and lost, along with their important genes.
How Do You Save an Elephant’s Tusk? Ask a Materials Engineer
Bulwagi, a 35-year-old male African elephant that lives at Birmingham Zoo, came pretty close to losing his tusk after a deep crack appeared in the ivory. But advanced composites saved the day.
A Gigapixel Camera Turned This Island into an Albatross 'Truman Show'
A camera system used in baseball stadiums is helping to study Australia’s rare shy albatross and help them adapt to climate change and other threats.
The Sneeze That Could Wipe Out Hawaii’s Seals
Scientists are preparing for an outbreak that could cause an apocalypse for a critically endangered species.
