When Project Fellow Sarah Gilman couldn’t get to the Alaskan interior for a reporting project, longtime residents painted the picture for her.
The Reckoning With the River
The Colorado River irrigates communities throughout the American West and northern Mexico. Photojournalist Ted Wood ponders what will happen as it dries up.
Of Penguins and Opossums
Many animal lovers are drawn to the far-flung and exotic, but some of the world’s most fascinating creatures are closer than you think, writes Project Fellow Jason Bittel.
What a 1970s Report on Recidivism Reveals About Modern-Day Misinformation
The story of 20th century sociologist Robert Martinson offers an object lesson on the power, and peril, of science communication, writes Project Fellow Ashley Belanger.
Dogs, the Law, and the Uncertain Science of Smell
KSJ Project Fellow Peter Andrey Smith scrutinized the use of dogs as “sniff” witnesses — and found it was clouded by cultural assumptions and biases.
What the Seed Means to Society
While researching the origin and evolution of corn, Lourdes Medrano discovered a powerful story of dedication and self-sacrifice.