As US gas prices climb, politicians are looking at ways to lower them. An economist breaks down what does − and doesn’t…
A case involving the potential dangers of glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weed killer sold as Roundup, could affect…
The rapid expansion of critical mineral extraction is trading away human and ecological well-being for technological breakthroughs.…
The UAE and Saudi Arabia have long been at odds over oil policy. The latest move is also likely to further their broader…
Don’t blame the weatherman. A meteorologist explains where your local weather forecasts really come from, and how storm…
The southeastern US has been in drought for months. With the wind and unusually low humidity, it’s facing perfect conditions…
Days of intense rain and snowmelt overwhelmed old dams and breached roads, forcing evacuations. Nearly half the counties…
Males aren’t the only angry birds defending their territory. A clever test finds which songbirds step up to fight off…
Radiation risk can be measured, understood and controlled in ways that keep people safe, including from contaminated foods.
After years of collapse, seagrass in Florida’s Mosquito Lagoon rebounded unexpectedly following 2022 hurricanes, offering…
Two engineers explain how data center design, construction and operation can help the facilities support their communities.
The tree mix matters. Near Chesapeake Bay, scientists have been experimenting with mini-forests for over a decade. The surprising…
The new playing fields are rolling out in stadiums from Mexico to Canada. Creating the perfect pitch in very different climates…
Who gets all that cash, and what do they do with it?
Through fossilized tooth enamel, scientists are reconstructing the diets and landscapes that existed millions of years ago.…
The largest sewage spill in US history wasn’t the first, and it won’t be the last.
As sea levels rise, increasing amounts of salt water are leaking into freshwater supplies worldwide.
People who are trying to fish – or manage the ecosystems – in darker waters may need to adapt to different water conditions.
Households once confident they could afford energy costs are at risk of falling behind on their bills and are making hard…
Computer models of the storm hitting different areas show how much damage is possible, yet flood maps still focus on where…