The U.S. empire was built on bird dung

In December 1855 and January 1856, a trio of vessels set sail from the United States to Jarvis and Baker islands, coral atolls in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.…

The Right to Be Different

In today’s world, we’re witnessing a troubling rise in the suppression of academic freedom and the right to think differently. What should be healthy debate is, in some places, devolving…

Humans exploit about one-third of wild vertebrate species

The aptly named resplendent quetzal is prized for its plumage. Golden poison frogs are popular creatures in the pet trade. Pangolin meat is considered a delicacy, and their scales are…