Theres 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 worlds most special places? This months cover story takes a look at the vanishing tidepools of California for answers. Youll find a piece about the wonders of gardening after a long winter, and an illustrated feature on the life of a dairy cow.Its 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?At the edge of the ocean, a dazzling ecosystem is changing fastBy Byrd PinkertonThe Democrats Michelle Obama problemBy Christian PazAsk a Book Critic: I want a book that wont stress me out before bedBy Constance GradyComing April 2Im doing good work in my government job. Should I quit anyway?By Sigal SamuelComing April 2By Katherine KelaidisComing April 2Everyone wants to smell like a doughnutBy Kyndall CunninghamComing April 3The life of a dairy cowBy Marina BolotnikovaComing April 3How to live with lifes inevitable risksBy Allie VolpeComing April 3Why are so many people into astrology?By Alex Abad-SantosComing April 4When your garden fails, the magic happensBy Natalie PatilloComing April 4See More: The Highlight