Sunny Skies for the Fattest Reindeer

“We are deep into the holiday season, and that means a lot of things for a lot of people. To some, it’s a strange reminder of the changing long term weather patterns brought about by climate change. And while the reality of the situation rings out a somber tone, hopefully knowing that some animals have been making the best out of a warming environment will help lift some spirits in time to enjoy the present. And what better way to deliver such nuanced cheer than by telling you about the world’s smallest, fattest reindeer?”

Jon Lee Andrade

Revisiting Aldo Leopold’s Land Ethic

“Leopold wrote the book while working as a professor in the University of Wisconsin’s College of Agriculture between 1933 and 1948. It wasn’t until the blossoming environmental movement of the 1960s, however, that the book truly became a classic. In a time when we seem to be losing track of ethics entirely, perhaps it is time to revisit Aldo Leopold’s classic essays for guidance.”

Meredith Bennett

Rediscovering the Joy of Scientific Research

“Recent reports have found the mental health of graduate students and post-doctoral researchers to be on the decline. In this career, where failure and criticism are far more common than success and praise, it is not shocking that so many of us go through fits of despair, depression, and anxiety.”

Alex Cope