A Day in Patagonia

Collecting remains of prehistoric animals in southernmost South America

Ambergris is perfume lab

Floating Gold

The Romance of Ambergris

view counter

Recent Stories

Caves are among the predators’ favorite spots.

The brain doesn't much care whether an experience is real.

Humans will never win a sprint against your average quadruped. But our species is well-adapted for the marathon.

Recent Interview

Xiaoming Wang

Hear author Xiaoming Wang interviewed by Vittorio Maestro, Editor in Chief of Natural History. (MP3, 17 minutes)