What Happened When I Tried Going Zero-Waste
After taking a critical eye to the amount of food she was throwing away, one writer realized things needed to change
Culture
What Plants Can Teach Us About Politics
In his new book, ‘The Nation of Plants,’ botanist Stefano Mancuso suggests that human democracies may have something to learn from the world’s trees and flowers
The Case for Dressing Your Dog in Goofy Outfits
It might seem embarrassing at first, but putting a costume on your dog will likely result in more pets for him and more laughs for you
The Oddball Chef and His Scheme to Serve You Wild Animals
Joshua Skenes ran one of the most expensive restaurants in San Francisco, with industry accolades and three Michelin stars. Still, he felt unfulfilled. Enter a top secret new venture where, if you’re lucky, you can have the best meal of your life for free.
You’ve Probably Never Heard of the World’s Smartest Bird of Prey
In his new book ‘A Most Remarkable Creature,’ indie musician and writer Jonathan Meiburg travels to the bottom of the planet to investigate a very strange bird of prey that puzzled Darwin himself
Everything Our Editors Loved in March
‘The Good Place,’ a UN ambassador’s memoir, and a new true-crime podcast were just some of our favorites this month
How Polar Bears Became Avatars for the Climate Crisis
Kale Williams’s new book, ‘The Loneliest Polar Bear,’ offers readers an adorable polar bear cub—and a roving, clear-eyed exploration of climate change and how the bears captured the public imagination
The 2021 Fly Fishing Film Tour’s Stoke Reel
Immerse yourself in stories about one of Bimini’s best bonefish guides, and meet a cast of Aussies exploring an outpost in French Polynesia
These Beloved Nature Books Were Just Translated into English
These recently translated titles are available in English for the first time
Transgender Kids Need Sports, Too
Proposed laws in more than two dozen states seek to exclude transgender youth from interscholastic sports, depriving them of community and confidence-building skills