Science Dec 11 Your gym mats may be breeding antibiotic-resistant germs It may be time to reconsider the use of some spray sanitizers.
Science Dec 11 The Arctic is experiencing its ‘most unprecedented transition in history.’ Here’s why 2018 is the second warmest year for the Arctic in a century, plus other takeaways from this year's Arctic Report Card.
Science Dec 10 These 2017 weather disasters were worsened by climate change Extreme weather in one region often begets weather disasters on a global scale, which is one theme that runs through this year's "Explaining Extreme Events from a Climate Perspective" report.
Science Dec 06 Why coastal Carolina may never recover from its intensifying hurricanes Coastal hurricanes are leaving behind toxic algal blooms, a new silent threat to water quality. It is one of three ways that these storms are changing North Carolina for good.
Science Dec 03 WATCH: NASA’s Osiris-Rex reaches Bennu, in mission to bring home asteroid dust Part pioneer and part dirt collector, Osiris-Rex will spend the next year or so looking for a spot to capture pieces of the asteroid before heading back to Earth.
Science Nov 21 After hurricanes, why is it so hard to test for waterborne diseases? Researchers are developing“disease drones” and other tools to better control bacteria outbreaks in the future.
Science Nov 20 Thanks to this lab, we can better protect our homes from fire California's recent spate of wildfires has caused devastating death and destruction. Can scientific experimentation help us minimize the scope of fire disasters? Scientists at the National Fire Research Laboratory in Gaithersburg, Maryland, are studying how materials burn and combust, in…
Science Nov 12 Why ‘mega wildfires’ are happening in November What everyone needs to know about why these fires are spreading so quickly so late in the year, and how to protect your homes and businesses from them.
Nation Nov 08 ‘Camp Fire’ in California still growing, kills 5 people On Friday, officials announced that five bodies were recovered from vehicles in Paradise, California, a town overcome and destroyed by the fire. The fire, as of now, has swelled to 70,000 acres.
Politics Nov 06 Which states were hit by voting problems on Election Day? Here’s a look at some of the reported voting problems that have frustrated voters today.