2010 January – June

A Better Life With Bionics

The blind can see, a one-armed woman can fold her shirts.

Sublime Scottish Islands

Some call the Hebrides bleak. They're not paying attention.

Asia's Wildlife Trade

Demand for pets and medicines drives illegal trafficking.

Restless Spirits

In modern-day China, the dead still make demands.

Befriending Nemo

Clownfish captivate moviegoers, scientists - and anemones.

The Singapore Solution

The "minister mentor" wields a big carrot and a big stick.

Water is Life

Everyday wonders reflect the primacy of water.

The Big Melt

Glaciers that feed great Asian rivers are shrinking.

Sacred Waters

We are doused, dunked, and dipped - and blessings flow.

The Burden of Thirst

In much of Africa a faucet would offer hope and dignity.

Silent Streams

Freshwater fish are dying. Scientists have a rescue plan.

California's Pipe Dream

Dams, pumps, and canals can't stave off a water crisis.

Parting the Waters

The Middle East could be a model for averting water wars.

The Last Drop

Earth's future rests on better irrigation and shorter showers.