These Tiny Moths Likely Flew to Hawai'i 20 Times. How Did They Do It? Leaf-roller moths colonized the archipelago before evolving into a dizzying array of species By Joe Spring April 13, 2026 In this story: science, insects, Gee Whiz
We Mindlessly Interact With Plants Every Day. Here’s How to Do It Intentionally. Ben Goulet-Scott and Jacob S. Suissa offer 101 ways to rediscover the familiar with “Let’s Botanize!” By McKenna Sweet April 5, 2026 In this story: books, science, Gee Whiz, climate change
These Scientists Just Mapped Scorpion Hot Spots. Here’s Why You Should Care. An international team working in Morocco produced findings that could have implications for public health By Joe Spring March 22, 2026 In this story: science, Gee Whiz, animals, conservation
Drones, Whales, and the Remaking of Mammal Research Aerial technologies give scientists a new view of life at sea By Gennaro Tomma February 22, 2026 In this story: science, oceans, whales, Gee Whiz, technology
Jaguars Have Survived the Test of Time. Can They Persist in a Warming World? Paleontologists are still piecing together the deep origins of the spotted cat Text and photographs by Riley Black February 19, 2026 In this story: science, conservation, Gee Whiz, wild cats
When It Comes to Greening the Desert, Rattlesnakes May Be Prolific Gardeners New research shows that seeds excreted by the venomous reptiles germinate at a higher rate By Joe Spring February 8, 2026 In this story: science, Gee Whiz, animals, gardening, nature
Dog vs. Lanternfly Four-legged friends are working as scent detectives across the United States By Rachel Kester January 19, 2026 In this story: animals, Gee Whiz, insects
When Tiger Sharks Show Up to Hunt Seabirds, Other Sharks Steer Clear Smaller Galapágos and gray reef sharks change their behavior, likely to reduce competition or out of fear Text and photographs by Joe Spring January 6, 2026 In this story: science, oceans, Gee Whiz, marine ecosystems, fish
Zoologists Are Still Working Out Who’s Biting Us Mosquitoes and other bloodsuckers play an important role. It's time we learned their names. By Riley Black January 8, 2026 In this story: insects, science, Gee Whiz
Joy to the Worm In the tropics, a festive creature turns coral reefs into a year-round wonderland By Suki Gear December 25, 2025 In this story: holidays, science, animals, Wonder, Gee Whiz