A menagerie of sea creatures come to life in vintage glass models
A menagerie of sea creatures come to life in vintage glass models
In the 19th century, a father-son team fashioned sea animals from glass to be classroom aids. Today, the fragile pieces are prized by museums.ReadLatest Issues
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Animals
- This odd Colorado River fish faces an uncertain futureThis odd Colorado River fish faces an uncertain future
- Mysterious jaguar deaths now under investigation in BrazilMysterious jaguar deaths now under investigation in Brazil
- USDA accused of ignoring animal welfare violationsUSDA accused of ignoring animal welfare violations
- The Peruvian Amazon's largest wildlife market is back in businessThe Peruvian Amazon's largest wildlife market is back in business
- See the winning images from Wildlife Photographer of the YearSee the winning images from Wildlife Photographer of the Year
- Why the U.S.’s only research chinchilla supplier was shut downWhy the U.S.’s only research chinchilla supplier was shut down
- Parasites are incredibly diverse. Here’s why they matter.Parasites are incredibly diverse. Here’s why they matter.
- Giant clams are being stolen—and carved like ivory. Here's why.Giant clams are being stolen—and carved like ivory. Here's why.
- Tiny worms ‘hear’ without an eardrum, surprising scientistsTiny worms ‘hear’ without an eardrum, surprising scientists
Environment
- This 50-year project is tracking the Cascades' melting glaciersThis 50-year project is tracking the Cascades' melting glaciers
- Weather disaster deaths are lower—will warming undo that trend?Weather disaster deaths are lower—will warming undo that trend?
- Mapping Southern California’s history of oil extraction and spillsMapping Southern California’s history of oil extraction and spills
- How climate models got so accurate they earned a Nobel PrizeHow climate models got so accurate they earned a Nobel Prize
- Exploring an epic Colorado river during record-breaking droughtExploring an epic Colorado river during record-breaking drought
- Why California is still drilling for oil despite ambitious climate goalsWhy California is still drilling for oil despite ambitious climate goals
- Bizarre mangrove forest offers clues to future sea level riseBizarre mangrove forest offers clues to future sea level rise
- World's second biggest rainforest will soon reopen to loggingWorld's second biggest rainforest will soon reopen to logging
- Can the iconic Georgia peach keep growing in a warming South?Can the iconic Georgia peach keep growing in a warming South?
History & Culture
- Residents take on ‘food apartheid’ in Chicago’s South SideResidents take on ‘food apartheid’ in Chicago’s South Side
- The Silos Apocalypse revealed the fears of medieval SpainThe Silos Apocalypse revealed the fears of medieval Spain
- How bodies tell stories centuries after death, Video StoryHow bodies tell stories centuries after death
- Why some celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day—not Columbus DayWhy some celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day—not Columbus Day
- Can archaeologists solve Sweden's 1,500-year-old murder mystery?Can archaeologists solve Sweden's 1,500-year-old murder mystery?
- 'Magic' mirror in Elizabethan court has mystical Aztec origin'Magic' mirror in Elizabethan court has mystical Aztec origin
- Landmark study audits who U.S. monuments honor the mostLandmark study audits who U.S. monuments honor the most
- In the face of challenges, humanity is on the moveIn the face of challenges, humanity is on the move
- Obscure health law being used to expel Haitian migrantsObscure health law being used to expel Haitian migrants
Science
- Why older vaccinated people face higher risks for severe COVID-19Why older vaccinated people face higher risks for severe COVID-19
- How to confront COVID-19's toll on kids’ mental healthHow to confront COVID-19's toll on kids’ mental health
- FDA panel recommends J&J booster dose for people age 18 and olderFDA panel recommends J&J booster dose for people age 18 and older
- NASA mission to unlock mysteries of the solar systemNASA mission to unlock mysteries of the solar system
- Planet circling a burned-out star offers a glimpse at the solar system's fatePlanet circling a burned-out star offers a glimpse at the solar system's fate
- Is a 'twindemic' of flu and COVID-19 about to hit the U.S.?Is a 'twindemic' of flu and COVID-19 about to hit the U.S.?
- COVID-19 linked to new diabetes cases, may cause more severe issuesCOVID-19 linked to new diabetes cases, may cause more severe issues
- Meet Sian Proctor, first Black woman to pilot a spacecraftMeet Sian Proctor, first Black woman to pilot a spacecraft
- Venus has many mysteries. New spacecraft aim to solve them.Venus has many mysteries. New spacecraft aim to solve them.
Travel
- This sacred valley could become the next national monumentThis sacred valley could become the next national monument
- Discover an isolated Alaska island where walrus singDiscover an isolated Alaska island where walrus sing
- Ghost stories scare up new life at these historic hotelsGhost stories scare up new life at these historic hotels
- Discover the sound that could preserve Utah’s archesDiscover the sound that could preserve Utah’s arches
- In Asia, a gilded history is hidden in plain sightIn Asia, a gilded history is hidden in plain sight
- France’s most famous pilgrimage site plans a new tourism futureFrance’s most famous pilgrimage site plans a new tourism future
- Prince Edward Island launches an epic pilgrimage trailPrince Edward Island launches an epic pilgrimage trail
- Inside the Irish ‘hell caves’ where Halloween was bornInside the Irish ‘hell caves’ where Halloween was born
- Hunt for moose bones in the name of science at this national parkHunt for moose bones in the name of science at this national park
