We also publish essays, profiles, and commentaries on current events in science. Features run from 1500 to 3500 words and occasionally longer. They are usually accompanied by photographs. Writers may submit photographs but most photography for Natural History is commissioned from professional photographers. Often, a photographer will be commissioned to work directly with a scientist or writer.
Discovery is a regular feature.
It is the exploration of the natural or cultural history of a specific place where a scientist has done long-term research or that a writer has an intimate knowledge of . It is not a travelogue. A Discovery article leads to some special understanding of a place's nature, culture, or the relationship between them. Article proposals may be submitted at any time. Our article schedules are set at lease six months in advance.