From “experimental archaeology” to the mysterious appeal of exploration, the wide-ranging subjects detailed in these titles captivated Smithsonian magazine’s science contributors this year Joe Spring, ...

With 60 in-depth profiles of wild swimming spots, this book showcases stunning photography and personal accounts of swimming in nature. It’s an inspiring guide for those seeking the joy of outdoor ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Thankfully, we can still turn to our bookshelves — and podcasts — to ground us. We tapped science doyenne Alie ...