NASA Should Ditch the Spin
Americans deserve more transparency about Boeing’s space-debut debacle.
USA Swimming Has a Secret Weapon: Linear Algebra
Meet the mathematician helping Olympic athletes improve their performance.
Elephants Are Doing Something Deeply Human
They’re part of a growing list of animals that use namelike calls.
How Risky Is COVID for an 81-Year-Old?
Once again, Joe Biden has COVID-19.
The Search for Alien Life Starts on Earth
But the places that could most help scientists find it are melting away.
The MAGA Plan to End Free Weather Reports
Project 2025 would all but dissolve the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
A Whale-Skeleton Discovery Has Stumped Marine Biologists
Why are there more whale remains off the coast of Los Angeles than in the rest of the world combined?
A Major Climate Threat Could Be Disastrous for Birds
The animals are highly sensitive to particle pollution. How far will they go to avoid wildfires?
Houston Is on a Path to an All-Out Power Crisis
The city’s widespread outage is a preview of how bad things could get this hurricane season.
The Awkward Truth About Extinction
The disappearance of species is destructive, but it’s also one of the most natural, creative forces on Earth.
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.