Science Aug 08 Will geoengineering to cool the planet harm crops? Solar geoengineering would ease heat stress, but also block vital sunlight for plants, according to a new study published Wednesday.
Science Jun 01 Analysis: How much carbon will Trump’s climate policies add to the atmosphere? A detailed analysis shows how much more carbon dioxide each of Trump’s climate policy changes would send into the atmosphere.
Science Feb 09 How the House science committee may try to weaken the EPA House Committee on Science, Space and Technology will likely push reforms that many fear will meddle with the scientific process.
Science Jan 02 Q&A: Why some extreme weather events can now be blamed on climate change An old adage said weather events couldn't be tied to climate change, but improvements in computing and statistics now say otherwise.
Science May 11 Dunes on Mars resemble Starfleet logos The resemblance is uncanny, but no, these aren't Starfleet logos emblazoned on planet Vulcan. Perhaps fittingly, though, this nasa Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter image shows a section of an active dune field on Mars. Strong winds blowing in a single direction…
Science May 08 The ants who make rafts out of their buoyant babies to escape floods When a flood arrives, some ant species evacuate their nest and self-assemble into rafts made out of their offspring to float to dry ground.