How Gardens Promise the Renewal of Life—and Its End

In “Spring Rain: A Life Lived in Gardens,” Marc Hamer wonders what he leaves behind him.

The Myth of the Alpha Wolf

The model of aggression and dominance has infected human society. But new research shows how wrong we got it.

“How I Became a Vet,” by Rivka Galchen

“The suicide dogs, like most of us, were not what they seemed.”

The Threat and the Allure of the Chinese Balloons

Even balloons launched for scientific reasons have always carried political ballast.

What the Green Comet Tells Us About the Past—and the Future

Comets are inspiring marvels in the night sky. They may also hold the secrets of habitable planets.