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”
The Climate Is Falling Apart. Prepare for the Push Alerts.
In our era of extreme weather, this is how we’ll watch the world change.
Hurricane Beryl Is a Terrifying Omen
This season’s first major storm broke records. How bad will the rest be?
Beech Trees Are Masters of Coordination
Spread across hundreds of miles, they all drop their fruit at the same time.
American Environmentalism Just Got Shoved Into Legal Purgatory
The Supreme Court’s decision to overrule the long-standing Chevron doctrine could be used to undo environmental progress.
California Is 150 Years Overdue for a Massive Earthquake
The quest to predict major earthquakes before they happen
The Deep Connection Between Life and Fire
How wildfire defines the world
India Is Building a Mega-River
It could bring water to parched land—but scientists aren’t sure it’s worth the risk.
America’s Doublethink on Working Through the Heat
Heat can be deadly; no federal rules currently exist to protect workers against that danger.
We Ruined Rain
Water is a cosmic gift. Climate change is turning it into a weapon.
Miami Is Entering a State of Unreality
No amount of adaptation to climate change can fix Miami’s water problems.