NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINE, AUGUST, 2018 [ENTIRE ISSUE]

by National Geographic Magazine

The Science of Sleep Though slumber may look like an idle state, new science reveals that our brains aren’t less active when we sleep – just differently active. On a good night, we’ll cycle repeatedly through several stages, each with distinct qualities and purpose. Poisoning Africa To stop predators that kill livestock, Kenya’s herders put out toxic bait – and end up poisoning the ecosystem. Butterfly Catchers Winged beauties and up on a black market. Historic Whalers Remains of a Basque galleon shed light on whalers’ life and work. Health Care Crisis Yemen’s war makes it harder and costlier to get medical treatment. Endangered Birds When one-of-a-kind species are on the verge of extinction, what persuades people to save them? Maybe the right images. Are We as Awful as We Act Online? It’s not human nature that sparks mean posts and tweets. But evolution does play a role. Earth-Friendly Transit Transportation systems help cities stem pollution, increase livability. An Image’s Impact They shared a photo to warn of climate threats to wildlife but the message got sidetracked. Coral Reef Loss Rising sea surface temperatures cause coral bleaching and death at landmarks like the Great Barrier Reef.

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Published January 1, 2018