There’s so much to be said about — and to be gained from — the magic of nature, especially with spring upon us. So what happens when we lose the natural world’s most special places? This month’s cover story takes a look at the vanishing tidepools of California for answers. You’ll find a piece about the wonders of gardening after a long winter, and an illustrated feature on the life of a dairy cow.


Welcome to the April issue of The Highlight
It’s also a time for some more interior reflection, as we look at how to think about personal risk in a risky world, what it means to quit your government job now, and even the appeal of astrology. Plus, we answer all sorts of questions like: Why do we want to smell like food? And what religious divide helps explain politics in America today?
By Byrd Pinkerton
By Christian Paz
By Constance Grady
By Sigal Samuel
By Katherine Kelaidis
By Kyndall Cunningham
By Marina Bolotnikova
By Allie Volpe
By Alex Abad-Santos
By Natalie Patillo











