Expert Opinions
Insects may feel pain, evidence shows
We surveyed more than 300 scientific studies and found evidence that at least some insects feel pain.
Community wildlife conservation isn’t always a win-win solution
The reality of community-based wildlife conservation is sometimes less straightforward, as the experience of Kenya shows.
What if the dinos had not gone extinct?
Imagine the asteroid had missed, and dinosaurs survived. Picture highly evolved raptors planting their flag on the moon.
Why the purple tomato’s success is a win for GM foods
There are many good reasons why modifying an organism’s genetics may be better for us.
Four ways climate change and population growth combine to threaten public health
"I have encountered many public health threats, but none so intransigent and pervasive as climate change."
These air-conditioner alternatives are cheaper – and better for the planet
Should increasingly brutal summer heat – and uncomfortably warm autumns – compel people to install air-conditoners?