The beepocalypse is on the cover of TIME, but it looks like managed honeybees will still pull through. Wild bees—and wild species in general—won’t be so lucky in a human-dominated planet
EcocentricWildlife
EcocentricWildlife
Behind the Bee’s Knees: The Origins of Nine Bee-Inspired Sayings
These little insects are the buzz of the English language
Hello, My Name Is Dolphin: The Mammal That Never Forgets
Our oceangoing cousins show an astonishing memory for names
EcocentricBusiness
VIDEO: Set Sail for Greener Maritime Cargo Shipping
Shipping by sea is as vital to the global economy as it is destructive to the global environment. But new technologies—and old ones—can help make shipping easier on the planet.
E.T. on a Jovian Moon: A New Thriller Makes the Case
If life is easy to make—and it might be—it could be scarily close to home
EcocentricCities
When It Comes to Disaster Resilience, Washington Is Leaving City Officials Out to Dry
Cities have become the laboratories of democracy and the engines of economic growth. But a disengaged, miserly national government is making it harder for mayors to prepare for the next catastrophe
Meet ‘Schmeat’: Say Hello to the Stem-Cell Hamburger
A long-awaited — if faintly unsettling — food product is unveiled
Happy Birthday Curiosity! A Year on Mars — and Counting
Twelve months after its white knuckle landing, NASA’s latest Mars rover has done some impressive work
EcocentricNuclear
Amid Economic and Safety Concerns, Nuclear Advocates Pin Their Hopes on New Designs
Nuclear power may be good for the climate, but the industry faces major challenges as it looks to expand. Advanced reactor designs — if they can become a reality — could make the difference
As Temperatures Rise, Empires Fall: Heat and Human Behavior
People really do behave worse in hot weather—and whole nations do too