February 2026 issue

Go into a seahorse utopia—and discover if science can build a better beer.

Revealing the hidden kingdom of seahorses

On a Bahamian island, in a landlocked lagoon, the planet’s densest collection of seahorses is offering scientists new insights into the secret lives of one of the world’s most mysterious fish.

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Why is country music booming in Brazil?

Why is country music booming in Brazil?
Why is country music booming in Brazil?

Inside the sacred wolf hunts of western Mongolia

Inside the sacred wolf hunts of western Mongolia
Inside the sacred wolf hunts of western Mongolia

The mission to keep the borderlands wild

The mission to keep the borderlands wild
The mission to keep the borderlands wild

Can the basilica that inspired Notre Dame return to glory?

Can the basilica that inspired Notre Dame return to glory?
Can the basilica that inspired Notre Dame return to glory?

Searching for life across the planet’s frigid frontiers

Searching for life across the planet’s frigid frontiers
Searching for life across the planet’s frigid frontiers

Is the grumpy-faced Texas horned lizard cute enough to survive?

Is the grumpy-faced Texas horned lizard cute enough to survive?
Is the grumpy-faced Texas horned lizard cute enough to survive?

These sunken ceramics ushered in a new era for archaeology

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