Environment
A Warming Arctic May Be Changing Polar Bears’ DNA
Polar bears in a warmer region of Greenland have shown some surprising genetic changes that may help them adapt
How Many Insects Fill the Air on a Typical Summer Day in the US?
NOAA weather radar stations help track the ups and downs of insect abundance
How to Really Convince People to Prepare for Climate Disasters
The most effective messaging hits home
Potential Deep-Sea Mining Site Harbors Scores of New Species
Troves of invertebrates inhabit the sediments of the Clarion-Clipperton Zone
A Rare “Fairy Lantern” Finally Comes to Light
Researchers discovered this tiny, mysterious plant species in Malaysia—now, they want to make sure it survives
The Last Word with Wendy Schmidt
The co-founder of Schmidt Sciences on curiosity, discovery, and wonder
What’s Your City’s Hoofprint?
A new study measures the impact meat eating has on the planet, one city at a time
Moss Might Survive Nearly Two Decades in Space
These plants showed “extraordinary durability” and may pave the way for extraterrestrial agriculture
The Rise of the Ancient Bogs
It was driven by the wind, and could tell us about the future of the climate
Some Bacteria Have Evolved the Ability to Degrade Plastic
But can this make a dent in Earth’s plastic crisis?
