Climate Change Is Shifting the Planet’s Most Basic Properties
Humans have managed to slow the Earth’s spin and shift its axis.
The Last Thing Bees Need Right Now
Air pollution is distorting the insects’ sense of smell and memory.
Shade Will Make or Break American Cities
Trees are nice and all, but they’re not enough.
The Seine River Passed Its Test
Its water quality is still quite murky.
California’s Fire Luck Just Ran Out
The Park Fire is already one of the 10 largest recorded in the state’s history.
About Every 500 Years, a Major Quake Body-Slams Middle America
Experts can’t explain why, and big cities aren’t ready for another.
We Might Get Thrilling News About Aliens … in 2040
The search for extraterrestrial life starts with an interesting-looking rock. Bringing it back to Earth is the hard part.
The Global Temperature Just Went Bump
We’re just sticking a toe into the climatic realm of the previous interglacial period, not living in it—yet.
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?
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