The Most Dazzling Eclipse in the Universe
Anyone who watches the moon glide over the sun on April 8 will be witnessing the planetary version of a lightning strike.
The Clock Is Running Out on Migratory Birds
Climate change is creating a mismatch between these travelers and their food supply.
Everything You Know About Killer Whales Is Wrong
The predators might not be a single species, but three—or more.
The CDC Is Squandering the Breakthrough RSV Vaccine
New RSV shots could make winter much safer for infants, but experts think current guidelines may be too strict.
Too Few Americans Are Eating a Remarkable Fruit
Breadfruit is a staple in tropical places—and climate change is pushing its range north.
Daniel Kahneman Wanted You to Realize How Wrong You Are
The late psychologist gave the world an extraordinary gift: admitting his mistakes.
A Drug Half as Good as Ozempic for One-30th the Price
New obesity drugs are remarkable. But few people realize how useful the old ones can be.
Most of This Island Disappeared in Just a Decade
There were once 500 homes on Nyangai Island. Now, as sea levels rise, there are fewer than 100.
America’s Climate Boomtowns Are Waiting
Rising temperatures could push millions of people north.
Don’t Miss This Eclipse
The United States won’t see totality like this again until 2045.
Joe Biden and Donald Trump Have Thoughts About Your Next Car
Get ready for the EV election.
A Glowing Petunia Could Radicalize Your View of Plants
A bioluminescent petunia could help people recognize plants for the complex creatures they are.
Extreme Heat Toasted the Caribbean’s Corals
Six months later, the bleached corals are still recovering.
Scientists Are Moving Forests North
Assisted migration could be the only way for some trees to escape the heat.
Crows Are the New Pigeons
They’re flocking to cities for the same reasons people do.
How Long Should a Species Stay on Life Support?
Decades into their recovery program, black-footed ferrets still don’t have a clear-cut path to leaving the endangered-species list.
The Most Powerful Rocket in History Had a Good Morning
SpaceX’s latest Starship mission flew farther than before—and tested technology that could elevate humankind’s spacefaring status.
The Return of Measles
Cases are creeping up in America, and not because of politics.
Fruit Chaos Is Coming
Climate change is threatening to turn sublime summer stone fruits disgusting, or rob us of their pleasures entirely.
Do Animals Have Fun?
Scientists want an evolutionary explanation for animal play. But maybe the answer is simply: It brings them joy.