Summer of Fire

Fire is an important part of nature. Knowing when and how to fight forest fires can be difficult. The New York Times Retro Report video series takes a look at the Yellowstone fire of 1988 and US fire policy. Even if you grew up in fire country and understand why it's vital to let some fires burn, this video is worth ten minutes of your time.

The Moon in the Nautilus Shell

The chamber nautilus and its fossils that go back 500 million years tell us about the history of connection between Earth and moon.

Ecologist Dan Botkin explains the natural phenomenon after which he named his new book, The Moon in the Nautilus Shell: Discordant Harmonies Reconsidered, and reminds us that we are deeply connected to nature.