January 2022 Issue
2021: The year in pictures
2021: The year in pictures
46 photographs from an unforgettable yearExploreSee more of 2021’s best photography, along with the most amazing discoveries of the year and the year’s biggest environmental wins.
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Animals
- Siberian tigers are being hunted at night for their body partsSiberian tigers are being hunted at night for their body parts
- The endangered axolotl has found fame—is that enough to save it?The endangered axolotl has found fame—is that enough to save it?
- Giraffe populations are rising, giving new hope to scientistsGiraffe populations are rising, giving new hope to scientists
- Rescues of rare Philippine eagles soar during the pandemicRescues of rare Philippine eagles soar during the pandemic
- In Indonesia, orangutan killings often go unpunishedIn Indonesia, orangutan killings often go unpunished
- Biologist who coined ‘biological diversity’ dies at 80Biologist who coined ‘biological diversity’ dies at 80
- Tiger King zoo owner now banned from exhibiting animalsTiger King zoo owner now banned from exhibiting animals
- These ghostly sea creatures make snow glow in the ArcticThese ghostly sea creatures make snow glow in the Arctic
Environment
- The Maldives is being swallowed by the sea. Can it adapt?The Maldives is being swallowed by the sea. Can it adapt?
- A circle of life in the Okavango Basin, Video Story
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- A rising tide is drowning Indonesian villages—and their deadA rising tide is drowning Indonesian villages—and their dead
- An imported tree fuels Patagonia’s terrifying summer firesAn imported tree fuels Patagonia’s terrifying summer fires
- Understand how Hong Kong’s coral communities have declined
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Understand how Hong Kong’s coral communities have declined - A national 'climate corps'? California is leading the wayA national 'climate corps'? California is leading the way
- How small changes to our diet can benefit the planetHow small changes to our diet can benefit the planet
- Could crushed rocks absorb enough carbon to curb global warming?Could crushed rocks absorb enough carbon to curb global warming?
History & Culture
- The Doomsday Clock is now 75—and it's still tickingThe Doomsday Clock is now 75—and it's still ticking
- How MLK’s multifaceted view on human rights still inspiresHow MLK’s multifaceted view on human rights still inspires
- Walking the Earth for 9 years plays tricks on your mindWalking the Earth for 9 years plays tricks on your mind
- Did hallucinogenic booze fuel politics in ancient Peru?Did hallucinogenic booze fuel politics in ancient Peru?
- Plessy v. Ferguson aimed to end segregation—but codified it insteadPlessy v. Ferguson aimed to end segregation—but codified it instead
- The Lighthouse of Alexandria shone for more than a thousand yearsThe Lighthouse of Alexandria shone for more than a thousand years
- 3,600-year-old tsunami 'time capsule' discovered in Aegean3,600-year-old tsunami 'time capsule' discovered in Aegean
- The pandemic delivered a surprise to Nordic countries: a baby boomThe pandemic delivered a surprise to Nordic countries: a baby boom
Science
- Is a universal coronavirus vaccine on the horizon?Is a universal coronavirus vaccine on the horizon?
- A new beetle species found in Triassic feces, and more breakthroughsA new beetle species found in Triassic feces, and more breakthroughs
- Could viruses cause Alzheimer's? COVID-19 studies offer clues.Could viruses cause Alzheimer's? COVID-19 studies offer clues.
- Follow the journey to K2’s summit in the deadliest seasonFollow the journey to K2’s summit in the deadliest season
- How an all-Nepali team made mountaineering historyHow an all-Nepali team made mountaineering history
- Giant 'sea monster' fossil is one of the largest of its kindGiant 'sea monster' fossil is one of the largest of its kind
- NASA's most powerful space telescope finishes risky unfoldingNASA's most powerful space telescope finishes risky unfolding
- See spectacular fossils from a prehistoric rainforestSee spectacular fossils from a prehistoric rainforest
Travel
- Should you buy carbon offsets for your air travel?Should you buy carbon offsets for your air travel?
- How cruise lines are adapting to COVID-19 in the age of OmicronHow cruise lines are adapting to COVID-19 in the age of Omicron
- Digital mapmaking innovations are revolutionizing travelDigital mapmaking innovations are revolutionizing travel
- It’s summer in Antarctica. Here’s how to explore responsibly.It’s summer in Antarctica. Here’s how to explore responsibly.
- These vintage photos show the timeless allure of travelThese vintage photos show the timeless allure of travel
- Discover unparalleled experiences in Seoul where you least expect
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- The controversy behind this Silk Road city’s ancient wondersThe controversy behind this Silk Road city’s ancient wonders
