February 2022 Issue
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Which cultural sites should be preserved—and how?
As we go behind the scenes of the herculean effort to restore Notre Dame Cathedral, we also confront thorny questions about cultural heritage sites.
Old-fashioned images evoke the complicated history of Black military service
Old-fashioned images evoke the complicated history of Black military service
For Black Americans, the military can offer opportunities and the chance to serve—but a legacy of inequality remains.Explore
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Animals
- Mexico slapped with sanctions for failure to protect wildlifeMexico slapped with sanctions for failure to protect wildlife
- Rare 'blonde' penguin spotted in Antarctica. See the photo.Rare 'blonde' penguin spotted in Antarctica. See the photo.
- Why are these orcas killing sharks and removing their livers?Why are these orcas killing sharks and removing their livers?
- How sharks equipped with cameras solved an aquatic mysteryHow sharks equipped with cameras solved an aquatic mystery
- This jellyfish can sting at 5 million g—the fastest on EarthThis jellyfish can sting at 5 million g—the fastest on Earth
- The true story behind ‘Cocaine Bear’ is no laughing matterThe true story behind ‘Cocaine Bear’ is no laughing matter
- Watch this clever heron throw shade—literally, Video StoryWatch this clever heron throw shade—literally
- This plant could save lives—and everyone wants to cash inThis plant could save lives—and everyone wants to cash in
- The 'extreme cruelty' around the global trade in frog legsThe 'extreme cruelty' around the global trade in frog legs
Environment
- Is the edge of a desert the right place to plant a forest?Is the edge of a desert the right place to plant a forest?
- Cliff art reveals the majesty of the Amazon’s aquatic realmCliff art reveals the majesty of the Amazon’s aquatic realm
- Is tap water safe to drink? Here’s what you need to know.Is tap water safe to drink? Here’s what you need to know.
- A giant mass of seaweed threatens beach season in the U.S.A giant mass of seaweed threatens beach season in the U.S.
- Arctic ice is getting thinner— and sea life is sufferingArctic ice is getting thinner— and sea life is suffering
- Migration and movement in the Anthropocene, Video Story
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Migration and movement in the Anthropocene
History & Culture
- These mysterious ancient shipwrecks were found far from seaThese mysterious ancient shipwrecks were found far from sea
- The Ides of March—a day of murder that forever changed historyThe Ides of March—a day of murder that forever changed history
- While Napoleon conquered nations, his sister conquered heartsWhile Napoleon conquered nations, his sister conquered hearts
- Meet the women who risked everything to be the first to flyMeet the women who risked everything to be the first to fly
- These pirates went east—and stole the biggest booty everThese pirates went east—and stole the biggest booty ever
- China’s beloved drunken poet died centuries ago—or did he?China’s beloved drunken poet died centuries ago—or did he?
- Who were the Neanderthals—and why did they go extinct?Who were the Neanderthals—and why did they go extinct?
- A man’s world? Not according to biology or history.A man’s world? Not according to biology or history.
Science
- Why do some love to exercise? It might be their microbiome.Why do some love to exercise? It might be their microbiome.
- Weight-shaming backfires—why do people keep doing it?Weight-shaming backfires—why do people keep doing it?
- Delay death with tech? These innovations are promising.Delay death with tech? These innovations are promising.
- Are you a ‘lark’ or an ‘owl’? Your body clock holds the answer.Are you a ‘lark’ or an ‘owl’? Your body clock holds the answer.
- Why are so many young adults getting colon cancer?Why are so many young adults getting colon cancer?
- Venus is volcanically alive, stunning new find showsVenus is volcanically alive, stunning new find shows
- What is pi—and why is there an entire day devoted to it?What is pi—and why is there an entire day devoted to it?
- Can positive thinking prolong your life? Science says yesCan positive thinking prolong your life? Science says yes
- Endometriosis is common, painful—and routinely misdiagnosedEndometriosis is common, painful—and routinely misdiagnosed
Travel
- Untangling the new national park reservation systemUntangling the new national park reservation system
- How a brutal POW camp became an idyllic island paradiseHow a brutal POW camp became an idyllic island paradise
- Paganism is on the rise—here’s where to discover its traditionsPaganism is on the rise—here’s where to discover its traditions
- A journey of the senses through Abu Dhabi, Video Story
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- Every year the spirit of the American West is awakened in Nevada
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Every year the spirit of the American West is awakened in Nevada - See the heavens the way ancient Britons did at this dark sky parkSee the heavens the way ancient Britons did at this dark sky park
- Chile’s new national park protects a superbloom of rare flowersChile’s new national park protects a superbloom of rare flowers