Last Call at the Disaster Department
Trump has signaled an end date for FEMA.
Science
A New View Into the Universe
At the summit of Cerro Pachón, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory has started its work.
Inside the Creepy, Surprisingly Routine Business of Animal Cloning
“Really and truly, a horse can be alive forever. Forever and ever.”
The ‘Profound’ Experience of Seeing a New Color
The ecstasy of “olo”
Hospitals Can’t Go On Like This
Twenty-two percent of American hospitals don’t have enough workers right now.
The Weekly Planet: What Donald Trump Taught the Electric-Car Industry
Tesla, Uber, and utilities are consolidating their power in Washington.
Cancel Thanksgiving
This is a moment for creativity.
SpaceX’s Riskiest Business
Launching astronauts into space means being responsible for their safety.
The Alaska Tsunami That Can’t Be Stopped
Melting ice has left one small town on the brink of disaster.
The Dolphin Myth That Refuses to Die
Brazil’s pink river dolphins have long gotten blamed for all sorts of heinous crimes.
Sexual Attraction Is the Oldest Story on Earth
When one cell drifts by another cell, pheromones fly.
The Worst Day of the Pandemic Since May
COVID-19 hospitalizations are now at an all-time high.
Europa’s Mysterious Glow
Strange things could happen when radiation meets the icy surface of one of Jupiter’s moons.
The Weekly Planet: 5 Ways to Think About Biden and Climate Change
He could have the best chance to fight carbon pollution of any American leader in a decade.