An illustration of a Colombian mammoth
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How Mexican scientists uncovered the story of the first mammoths in the Americas

When I saw that a team of Mexican scientists had published the first DNA studies on tropical mammoths in Science, I knew I had to talk to them. The fossils alone are incredible, and their work marks a new era for ancient genomic studies in Mexico. Check out my story for Mexico News Daily below: And if you want to dig even deeper, here is … Continue reading How Mexican scientists uncovered the story of the first mammoths in the Americas

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Mexico’s Wild Reinvention of Sushi Is Spicy, Cheesy, and Totally Delicious (for Serious Eats)

In a new Serious Eats feature, I explore the wild world of Mexico’s take on sushi, reporting from right where it all started: Sinaloa. Check out the story and try one of these monchosidades when you ever have a chance (they’re not just in Mexico!). https://www.seriouseats.com/history-of-sinaloan-sushi-article-11753171 Continue reading Mexico’s Wild Reinvention of Sushi Is Spicy, Cheesy, and Totally Delicious (for Serious Eats)

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Mazatlán’s new aquarium is an impressive work in progress

Mazatlán‘s new aquarium is easy to criticize but I have to admit… I had a great time visiting it. There’s nowhere in the world like Mazatlán for marine and fisheries biology, and the aquarium has hired tons of enthusiastic young scientists as guides. Check out my full review (and pro smartphone photography) at the link. Continue reading Mazatlán’s new aquarium is an impressive work in progress

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A soccer ball in the foreground with the Mexican soccer team practicing at night in the background.
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Mexico in Numbers: Another brush with World Cup glory (for Mexico News Daily)

At the 2022 World Cup, Mexico beat Saudi Arabia in their last game of the group stage, but it wasn’t enough to win the Mexican team a spot in the round of 16. The failure to advance was just one in a decades-long string of so-close-you-can-taste-it losses for El Tri, as the national team is known. Continue reading Mexico in Numbers: Another brush with World Cup glory (for Mexico News Daily)

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Mexico in Numbers: Protecting Mexico’s rich natural heritage (for Mexico News Daily)

Mexico has it all, from the lush Lacondan Jungle of Chiapas to the towering saguaros of the Sonoran desert. That’s part of why Mexico is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world: though it covers only 1.3% of the world’s landmass, it is home to more than 10% of all species on Earth. Continue reading Mexico in Numbers: Protecting Mexico’s rich natural heritage (for Mexico News Daily)

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Bolis de Pay de Limón, for Serious Eats

In steamy Mazatlán, Sinaloa, frozen treats are plentiful and any decent corner store usually has a few bolis in the freezer. The creamy milk- or fruity water-based ice pops, frozen inside neat plastic bags, are a popular on-the-go treat. This recipe for Serious Eats is for one of my favorite bolis de leche, key lime pie. It’s tangy, creamy, and sweet, and tastes just like the classic baked dessert.  Continue reading Bolis de Pay de Limón, for Serious Eats

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