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This May Be the Scariest Part of the New UN Climate Report
By Justin Worland
Why the Discovery of an Active Volcano on Venus Matters
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The Controversial Technology Dividing Climate Scientists
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EPA To Limit PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' in Drinking Water
PFAS is a toxic group of compounds that are widespread, dangerous to human health, and expensive to remove from water.
By MICHAEL PHILLIS and MATTHEW DALY / AP
March 14, 2023
East Palestine Residents Should Be Skeptical of Cleanup Efforts
Norfolk Southern has hired the Center for Toxicology and Environmental Health to test for toxins in East Palestine, creating conflicts of interest.
By David Michaels
March 14, 2023
Scientists Sound Alarm Over a Growing Trash Problem in Space
Even tiny pieces of junk can pose serious risks to astronauts. Scientists call for a global treaty to eliminate increasing orbiting debris.
By Jeffrey Kluger
March 13, 2023
What to Know About The Asteroid Heading Our Way
NASA says the first of many close encounters with this asteroid will occur on Feb. 14, 2046. Here's why you don't need to worry—yet.
By Jeffrey Kluger
March 10, 2023
Our Changing Relationship With Time Itself
The pandemic created a window for many to re-evaluate their attitudes toward time itself. Now we’ll find out if what we learned will stick
By Lily Rothman
March 7, 2023
Less Than 1% of Earth Has Safe Levels of Air Pollution
Nearly the entire world is breathing harmful levels of PM2.5—tiny particles linked to lung cancer and heart disease.
By Coco Liu / Bloomberg
March 7, 2023
World's Food Consumption May Add 1 Degree of Warming by 2100
A new study found the majority of emissions come from three major sources: meat from animals like cows, sheep, and goats; dairy; and rice.
By DREW COSTLEY / AP
March 6, 2023
Murdaugh and the U.S. Fascination With Murder
Evolution plays a big role in our obsession with gruesome true crime stories like the Alex Murdaugh murder trial.
By Jeffrey Kluger
March 3, 2023
Toilet Paper Is a Huge Source of Harmful 'Forever Chemicals'
A new global study finds harmful PFAS chemicals in toilet paper and sewage.
By Jeffrey Kluger
March 2, 2023
Why We Should Expect Colder Winter Storms in a Warmer World
A warming Arctic weakens the jet stream, unleashing the polar vortex and bringing on even colder winter storms
By Aryn Baker
March 2, 2023
Climate Conspiracies Have Some Truth—Doesn't Make Them Right
The facts are wrong, but the conspiracies put their finger on the weirdness of the current fight against climate change.
By Alejandro de la Garza
March 1, 2023
Scientists Rank The Healthiest Diets for You and the Planet
From vegan to keto, a new study evaluates the climate and health impacts of popular American diets.
By Aryn Baker
March 1, 2023
Extreme Heat is a Health Crisis, Scientists Warn
“The climate is changing, and we are not adapted to be able to deal with it from a health perspective," one expert warned.
By ISABELLA O'MALLEY / AP
February 28, 2023
Billionaires Obsessed With Blocking the Sun
George Soros is interested in using geoengineering to address climate change. He isn't the first billionaire to give support to the idea
By Alejandro de la Garza
February 24, 2023
Webb Spots Six Galaxies That Shouldn't Exist
Webb's latest discovery could drastically change how we think about the beginning of our universe.
By Jeffrey Kluger
February 22, 2023
Why Daydreaming Is So Good For You
On average, we daydream nearly 47% of our waking hours. There's a good reason why, writes Monica C. Parker.
By Monica C. Parker
February 21, 2023
No, You Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Fungi
We must ensure a healthy future with fungi, not fear it, write Giuliana Furci and Merlin Sheldrake.
By Giuliana Furci and Merlin Sheldrake
February 19, 2023
The Chinese Spy Balloon Has Inflated America's Paranoia
Psychologists weigh in.
By Jeffrey Kluger
February 17, 2023
What Ants Can Teach Us About Working Together
"Ants are doing something right, and whatever it is, they are doing it together," write Heather Campbell and Benjamin Blanchard.
By Heather Campbell and Benjamin Blanchard
February 17, 2023
What New 'Doomsday' Thwaites Glacier Research Tells Us
Scientists sent a robot underneath Antarctica's 'Doomsday' glacier. The news isn't good.
By Aryn Baker
February 16, 2023
Plants Are Struggling To Find New Homes To Escape Climate Change
Plants are searching out cooler places to grow in North America. But studies suggest they are struggling to keep up with climate change.
By Ciara Nugent
February 15, 2023
U.S. Response to Fruit Flies is Outdated
The government confiscated a grower's oranges, citing economic catastrophe. It's a sign of its outdated response to pests, scientists say.
By Alana Semuels
February 15, 2023
Not Just Spy Balloons. Here's What Else Is In Our Skies
Experts explain their theories for what is likely behind a seemingly sudden influx of objects flying over the U.S.
By Jeffrey Kluger
February 14, 2023
Whale Experts are Caught in a Wind Power Culture War
Some conspiracy theorists think wildlife groups are covering up whale deaths. But these marine experts are just trying to solve the mystery.
By Alejandro de la Garza
February 13, 2023
How We Know Mars Once Had More Water Than Ever Imagined
The Mars curiosity rover finds evidence of water in a surprising spot.
By Jeffrey Kluger
February 10, 2023
Rocket Building Boom Will Get Astronauts Back on the Moon
Fast-paced construction in NASA facilities promises crewed lunar journeys soon. Here's what to know.
By Jeffrey Kluger
February 10, 2023
Bird Flu Isn’t a Danger to Humans...Yet
Outbreaks of avian flu are decimating poultry farms worldwide, but the virus would need some very specific mutations to pose a significant threat to humans.
By Haley Weiss
February 9, 2023
What To Know About PFAS Chemicals in Menstrual Products
PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," have been detected in tampons, pads, period underwear, and more. Experts worry about health risks.
By Jeffrey Kluger
February 9, 2023
How the Columbia Shuttle Disaster Changed Space Travel
20 years on, here's what we've learned
By Jeffrey Kluger
February 1, 2023
Brazil's Controversial Plan to Sink a 34,000-Ton Ship at Sea
Environmentalists say the Brazilian navy's plan to abandon a massive aircraft carrier is a disaster for marine life.
By Ciara Nugent
January 31, 2023
Funding to Research Agriculture's Climate Impact Lacking
Federal and private funding to support climate research at U.S. land-grant universities doesn't match scale of agriculture's impact.
By Aryn Baker
January 31, 2023
The Story Behind the Green Comet That's About to Fly Past Earth
A comet soaring over the northern hemisphere this week was last seen 50,000 years ago, when mastodons and woolly mammoths roamed the earth.
By Jeffrey Kluger
January 31, 2023
Intel CEO: AI Will Push Us Forward—If We Use It Responsibly
Pat Gelsinger, CEO of Intel, emphasizes that AI is just one more example of the risks that come with innovation.
By Pat Gelsinger
January 26, 2023
How Our Cells Strategize To Keep Us Alive
"Your body has an ingenious three-part strategy to keep you out of the junkyard," writes Dan Levitt.
By Dan Levitt
January 21, 2023
Timing Doesn't Matter For Weight Loss: Study
A new study finds that what time you eat meals doesn't matter for weight loss—what's important is the amount you eat.
By Tara Law
January 20, 2023
How Mexico's Geoengineering Ban Will Impact Make Sunset
Make Sunsets, a startup with a controversial plan to cool the planet, puts its tests on hold after Mexico announces a geoengineering ban.
By Alejandro de la Garza
January 19, 2023
It's Not Just You: The Flu Is Bad This Year
This flu season is no 100-year outbreak. But it’s the most severe flu season since the start of the pandemic.
By Tara Law
January 19, 2023
Webb Reveals New Clues About the Origins of the Universe
What we learned about the birth of stars during the universe's 'cosmic noon' from the James Webb telescope's new dazzling image.
By Jeffrey Kluger
January 12, 2023
What the Potential Ban on Gas Stoves Means If You Have One
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is considering whether to regulate gas stoves due to health concerns from indoor air pollution.
By Nik Popli
January 10, 2023
Why the U.K.’s First Orbital Launch Failure Is a Big Deal
It marks a major setback for both Virgin Orbit and Britain’s aim to be a leading provider of satellite launch services in Western Europe.
By Jeffrey Kluger
January 10, 2023
Major Climate Disasters Cost the U.S. $165 Billion in 2022
Last year was the nation’s third most expensive year for billion-dollar disasters according to NOAA, following 2017 and 2005.
By Zahra Hirji / Bloomberg
January 10, 2023
2022 Was 5th Warmest on Record
Europe heated up faster than anywhere else according to the E.U. Copernicus Programme's annual climate change report.
By Laura Millan Lombrana / Bloomberg
January 10, 2023
10 Ways the World Got Better In 2022
2022 was full of challenges, but it was also a year of milestones toward a better future, scientific breakthroughs, and human progress.
By Tony Morley
December 28, 2022
2022: A Year In Review
Following years of uncertainty—and a global pandemic that has proven to be one of the most challenging events in history—we forged on, prepared to tackle what lay ahead. And as we continued to extract the possible from the impossible, this year taught us, above all, that our voices—no matter how big or small can change the world.
By Jenna Caldwell and Andrew D. Johnson
December 21, 2022
Why Extraterrestrials Haven't Contacted Earth Yet
A new paper argues Earth's bubble of radio signals sent into the universe is still very small, and unlikely to have reached other life forms
By Jeffrey Kluger
December 21, 2022
What the Mars InSight Lander Discovered Over its Lifetime
"My power’s really low... I’ll be signing off here soon,” NASA tweeted from the InSight probe, which landed on Mars four years ago.
By Jeffrey Kluger
December 20, 2022
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