2016 July – December

Lost Empire of the Maya

The Snake kings ruled a large and powerful kingdom - and then they lost it.

A Cure in Sight

Medical advances offer an end to blindness for some, yet many still suffer from preventable loss of sight.

Heat Wave

Was the Pacific's deadly warm water just part of a natural cycle or a sign of a bigger change?

{ Special Poster } Pacific Coast, British Columbia

Back in Fashion

Fur is popular again, but humane treatment of the animals remains a challenge.

Losing the Canyon

An attempt to hike the length of the Grand Canyon reveals the commercial interests threatening it.

Proof | Backstage at the Big Top

For Vietnamese circus performers, daily life means focus, hard work, and dedication.

The Putin Generation

Young Russians - like those below, celebrating the school year's end - grew up after the Soviet Union fell and Vladimir Putin came to power. Where will they take their country?

Mind Over Matter

Scientists are discovering how belief - through placebos, rituals, and mystical experiences - can affect the way we heal.

Orangutans At Risk

Researchers are gaining vital insights into the private lives of orangutans, but the elusive red apes face a precarious future.

The Parks of Tomorrow

America's national parks will always be beautiful, but a warming climate forces us to accept that they can't be frozen in time.

Where Dreams Come True

A half-abandoned research station in Tanzania is alive with the hopes and memories of those who worked there.

{ Special Poster } Saving Unique Habitats