The Supreme Court limited the ability of people to sue government contractors in state courts.
Two big factors influence the length of the allergy season and how bad people’s allergies will be, and both are expanding.
Understanding why some faults creep rather than sticking and causing massive earthquakes is important for gauging the future…
Small-scale solar panels usable by renters and without rooftop installation can boost renewable energy use and reduce the…
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.