Scientific Discoveries
Does Climate Change Affect Natural Disasters?
Does climate change affect natural disasters? Data from remote sensing and supercomputer analysis is helping to...
Scientific Discoveries
Greenland Average Temperature Tracking Reveals Worrisome Warming
Greenland average temperature tracking reveals ice sheets are the warmest they've been in 1,000 years. What...
Science
Uncovering the Links Between Climate Change and Human Evolution
Surviving changes in environmental conditions is part of life. But is there a closer tie between...
Science
Global Warming Impacts Migration Patterns
Global warming is impacting the migration patterns of many species that must move seasonally to seek...
Environmental Tech
Macrogrid Could Help Connect US to a Clean Energy Future
A macrogrid of HVDC transmission lines could help the U.S. meet its 2035 decarbonization goals while...
Environmental Tech
Hydrogen Fuel Cells Could Power the Future of Long-Haul Trucking
Falling hydrogen prices and expanding fueling infrastructure promise a clean, cost-competitive future for long-haul trucks powered...
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...
Science
Protecting Endangered Animals — and Earth’s Future
A new book by Michelle Nijhuis covers the history of human efforts to save endangered animals...
Environmental Tech
Energy Storage Technology Helps Renew, Stabilize Electric Grid
Energy storage technology is key to growing renewable energy use, reducing our reliance on fossil fuels...
Frontiers
Cold as Ice: Night Sky Cooling Taps the Temperature in Space
The freezing temperature in space sets the stage for night sky cooling that could help boost...
Science
Live Fast, Fly Hard, Sleep Frosty: The Science of Suspended Animation
Hummingbirds live fast and fly hard, but according to new research they also sleep ... frosty?...
Science
Color Me Concerned: The Green Sky Tornado Theory
Is the green sky tornado theory true? Do skies really turn color before powerful and pulverizing...
Environmental Tech
Amazon Forest Fires: Ecological Impact Demands Innovation
Amazon forest fires represent a significant threat to local species and worldwide climate. How can new...
Environmental Tech
Robotic Bees: Pollination Problem-Solvers or Biotech Buzzkills?
Pollinators in peril: Could robotic bees save flowering plants from the burgeoning bee crisis?