National Geographic July 2010

Evolutionary Road

The Middle Awash in Ethiopia is humanity’s hometown.

{ Birth of Bipedalism } Sex might have been a motivation.

A Tale of Donald’s Tower

To woo a mate, male bowerbirds decorate, lavishly.

Pakistan’s Heartland

Pnjab is prosperous, populous – and a Talaban target.

Dazzling Brazilian Dunes

Fish splash in lagoons, goats graze. And it’s no mirage.

The 21st Century Grid

Can we fix the infrastructure that powers our lives?