Nature

The Explainer These 8-legged critters can cause serious harm

By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated 6 August 25

Speed Read A bacteria related to cholera has been found responsible for the deaths of more than 5 billion sea stars

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 5 August 25

Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 30 July 25

In The Spotlight In his new film 'Ocean', TV's best-known naturalist delivers his strongest message yet

By Abby Wilson Published 8 May 25

Speed Read Hawaiian scientists discover a carnivorous caterpillar that decorates its shell with the body parts of dead insects

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 25 April 25

The Week Recommends Celebrate warmer weather by dining alfresco

By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published 14 April 25

In the Spotlight A particular algae is known to make animals more aggressive

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 7 April 25

Under The Radar The animals roam more than 5,700 hectares of public forest, reducing the volume of combustible vegetation in the landscape

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 3 April 25

Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 14 March 25

The Week Recommends Explore mountains and mesas, without the crowds

By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published 4 March 25

Under the Radar Wild tiger numbers have tripled in a decade but conservation success comes with rise in human fatalities

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 19 January 25

The Explainer Aspirin comes from willow bark. Heroin is made from poppy buds. And more!

By Therese O'Neill Last updated 13 November 24