As synthetic prayer flags and scarves pollute the Himalayan region, a team of scholars and activists work to spread sustainable…
Strange FutureA Nigerian eco-activist and poet wonders what future lies ahead in the face of climate change impacts and resistance to…
Ancient Pollen Is Hiding in a Surprising PlaceA paleoecologist explains what pollen in fossilized mammal urine can reveal about past ecosystems and environmental change. This article was…
Past and Present Approaches to the Management of Red DeerAn archaeologist weighs the pros and cons driving debates around the rising population of Scotland’s renowned animal and explains what…
Aného’s Disappearing CoastHow do people adapt when the ground beneath their feet starts to wash away? All over the world, coastal communities…
My Search for the Origins of ClothingAn archaeologist uses climate data and tailoring tools to trace the invention and evolution of apparel in the world’s colder…
The Human Roots of Japan’s Cherry BlossomsMost cherry blossom trees planted in Japan today are the iconic pale-pink somei-yoshino variety—but its reign may be coming to…
Lessons from Human CulturesIn the fifth season of the SAPIENS podcast, listeners will hear a range of human stories: from the origins of…
Reconsidering Fragility in Museums—and the WorldFollowing climate protests at art museums, a conservator considers museums’ role in the unsustainable exploitation of nature and cultural heritage.…
What If Neanderthals Had Outlived Homo Sapiens?An anthropologist considers how different the world might be if Neanderthals—and hence, their ways of navigating relationships with the environment…
