While the magazine has closed, its living archive endures—open to all and preserving the many ideas, voices, and discoveries that deepen our understanding of what it means to be human.
For over 300 years, socially defined notions of “race” have shaped human lives around the globe—but the category has no biological foundation.
Why Winter Solstice Celebrations PersistOn the shortest, darkest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, people draw strength from traditions that help them celebrate the gradual return of light.
How Long Have We Been in the Anthropocene?A global survey of scientists shines a light on the time depth of human impacts on Earth.
The Science of Human Nature Has a Serious ProblemYou can’t characterize human psychology and behavior if studies overlook 85 percent of people on Earth.
Western Science Is Finally Catching Up to Traditional Ecological KnowledgeTime and again, Western researchers are realizing that Indigenous peoples have long had sophisticated insights and deep wisdom about the world.
Glacial Melting Isn’t Someone Else’s ProblemMany of us will never see a glacier, but we should all take responsibility for trying to halt their disappearance.
Can We “See” Climate Change?Climate change skeptics point to ice and snow to seed doubt about global warming—but visible evidence of the changing climate is all around us.
Why the Famous Folsom Point Isn’t a Smoking GunScientific findings tend to be provisional. That’s a good thing.
The Church of the Solar EclipseEclipse hunters aren’t merely astronomy geeks—they are seekers of awe and wonder.
How the Folsom Point Became an Archaeological IconScientific discoveries usually involve many people working over long periods of time. But they are generally worth the wait.
