Articles for Natural History are written by scientists, scholars, and writers. We run articles on biological sciences, ecology, cultural and physical anthropology, archaeology, earth sciences, and astronomy. What all of our writers have in common is a depth of knowledge and thorough understanding of their subject matter. Scientists may write about their own research findings or report upon new findings in their field. In every case, the highest standards of writing and research apply.
All submissions are subject to review by experts in the field and rigorous fact-checking.
We are not interested in straight conservation or environmental stories. Our interest lies in research on the nature of the species or place that needs saving, or in an exploration of the chemistry or biology of disease or environmental contamination. The most important thing to do before submitting a proposal to Natural History is to look closely at the magazine. We run a range of columns and features. While many are written by staff or regular contributors, we do welcome new submissions.