Smithsonian March 2013
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CONTENTS
Lost Tribes
Of The Amazon – Often described as “uncontacted” isolated Indian groups living
deep in a South American forest resist the ways of the modern world—at least
for now. By Joshua Hammer
Mean Girls –
A scientist studying female elephants—usually portrayed as cooperative—makes a
surprising observation about their behavior. By Caitlin O’Connell-Rodewell
The Beauty
Of Life – In the new aesthetic movement of biodesign, artists use nature to
create everything from glow-in-the-dark rabbits to large-scale petri dish
portraits. By Megan Gambino
No Egrets –
A century ago, two Boston socialites helped put a stop to the plume trade and
enact landmark conservation legislation to protect America’s birds. William
Souder
The Roots Of
A Naturalist – After studying chimpanzees for decades, the celebrated scientist
turns her penetrating gaze on another life-form, one that has fascinated her since
childhood. By Jane Goodall
Light
Fantastic – Why do so many undersea creatures glow in the dark? A pioneering
scientist dives deep to explore the dazzling world of bioluminescence. By
Abigail Tucker
Contributors
From the
Editor
From the
Castle
Discussion
Phenomenon –
This month our theme is light—from the striking Dom Pedro Aquamarine, to the 50th
birthday of the lava lamp, to new research showing that women and men perceive
colors differently
First Blood –
Bernard Bailyn illuminates a largely forgotten—and savage—period in American
history
“The Deep” –
A new poem by Billy Collins
Smithsonian –
What’s new around the Mall
Fast Forward
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