Microplastics are Reducing Photosynthesis — That’s a ProblemMicroplastics are inhibiting photosynthesis, according to a new study, with potentially dire consequences for food supplies and global…Mar 28Mar 28
Solar and Wind Power Surpass Coal in the U.S. for the First TimeIn a rare win for the environment, solar and wind generated more power than coal in the United States during 2024.Mar 18Mar 18
California Considering a Climate Superfund LawCalifornia is considering a Climate Superfund law to shift the cost of supercharged natural disasters away from state residents and to…Feb 27Feb 27
Odds of Asteroid Impact Keep ClimbingA 1 in 38 chance doesn’t sound huge until you learn it’s the odds of a city-destroying asteroid impact.Feb 19Feb 19
Behold Quipu! Largest Known ThingStretching 1.3 billion light-years across space, the Quipu Superstructure is the largest known structure in the universe.Feb 17Feb 17
The Trouble with TariffsSince the 2024 election, tariffs have been a hot topic. Trump repeatedly threatened to use them and, now that he’s in office, he’s made…Feb 3Feb 3
Our Latest Sci-Fi Apocalypse: Mirror LifeA group of 38 scientists are calling attention to our latest sci-fi apocalypse: Mirror life.Jan 26Jan 26
Antarctica Is Turning Green and That’s Not GoodAntarctica is growing greener, faster -because of warming- placing it at risk for even more greening and also more warming.Jan 10Jan 10
“Brain Rot”: 2024’s Word of the Year“Brain rot” is Oxford Dictionary’s Word of the Year for 2024 and the term may be more appropriate than you realize.Jan 1Jan 1
