Science
Disappearing Arctic Sea Ice Might Spell Doom for Plankton
Scientists recently countered the widely held belief that melting Arctic sea ice would benefit plankton growth.
Environmental Tech
Climate Change May Have Pushed Ancient Humans Into Extinction
New research finds ancient humans may not have been able to survive climate change. What are...
Environmental Tech
How Advanced Technology Is Creating New Solutions for Climate Change
Advanced technology like the MQ-4C Triton, autonomous vehicles and electric-powered planes may offer viable solutions to...
Science
In Human Evolution, Neighbors Were Allies Rather Than Enemies
Throughout human evolution, reward may have outweighed risk when it came to building relationships with nearby...
Environmental Tech
In a Flash: How Bioluminescent Organisms Signal Ocean Acidification
Ocean acidification is rising due to increased CO2 in the atmosphere. This will affect ecosystems beyond...
Environmental Tech
Climate History Exposed by the Crumbling Batagaika Crater
Crumbling walls and melting permafrost reveal thousands of years of climate history in the Batagaika Crater.
Environmental Tech
Monarch Butterfly Migration at Risk From Climate Change
The Monarch butterfly makes a 3,000-mile migration twice each year and is at risk of climate...
Environmental Tech
Protecting Endangered Animals — and Earth's Future
A new book by Michelle Nijhuis covers the history of human efforts to save endangered animals...
Science
Oceans Five With the New Southern Ocean
Reclassification of global ocean space means the new Southern Ocean encircling Antarctica now makes five oceans...
Environmental Tech
Extreme Citizen Science Underway in the Arctic
Two Norwegian women, Hilde Fålun Strøm and Sunniva Sorby, are taking citizen science to new heights.
Pioneers
Gen Z Brings a New Generation of Young Scientists to Work
A new generation of young scientists is bringing fresh perspectives to work. Here's an early look...
Science
Engineering Apples: The Impact of Genetically Modified Food
GMO apples are just the tip of the iceberg: genetically modified food has become an essential...
Science
You Weigh Less in Quebec: A Weird Case of Low Gravity
Where on Earth is gravity missing, and why do you weigh less in Quebec? Satellite imaging...
Environmental Tech
Peak Trash: The Summit of Mount Everest
Each year, hundreds of climbers crowd the slopes, hoping to make it to the summit of...