Dec 23 The food science behind what makes leftovers tasty (or not) By Bella Isaacs-Thomas Here’s some science you can keep in mind when you’re finishing off the leftovers in your fridge, plus a few tips for safer cooking and eating. Continue reading
Dec 22 Scientists discover the secret power that makes glass frogs transparent By Christina Larson, Associated Press Using light and ultrasound imaging technology, researchers have discovered how some frogs found in South and Central America have the rare ability to turn on and off their nearly transparent appearance. Continue reading
Dec 22 Watch 7:34 Discovery of 2-million-year-old DNA in Greenland reveals new details about ancient life By William Brangham, Dorothy Hastings Scientists working in Greenland identified the oldest samples of DNA ever found on earth. By analyzing the two-million year old genetic material, they’ve revealed how northern Greenland was once a wildly different environment than the cold, polar region it is… Continue watching
Dec 21 An arctic blast could snowball into a bomb cyclone. Here’s what that means By Maddie Burakoff, Associated Press An arctic blast is bringing extreme cold, heavy snow and high winds to much of the U.S. this week. Continue reading
Dec 21 Here’s why the winter solstice is significant in cultures across the world By Molly Jackson, The Conversation The dead of winter, when the longest night of the year takes place, has traditionally been celebrated as a time of renewal and reverence. Continue reading
Dec 20 UN biodiversity pact is historic, but past deals have fallen short By Michael Casey, Christina Larson, Associated Press A day after a historic biodiversity agreement was reached, countries now face pressure to deliver on the promises. Continue reading
Dec 20 Archaeologists excavate ‘Jesus’s midwife’ tomb in Israel By Associated Press The Israeli antiquities authority says archaeologists are excavating an ancient tomb traditionally associated with Jesus's midwife in the hills southwest of Jerusalem. Continue reading
Dec 20 Pilot races to photograph melting glaciers as climate clock ticks By Nat Castañeda, Associated Press Glaciers aren’t static. In a world that’s getting warmer, they’re getting smaller. Continue reading
Dec 19 Watch 6:54 How effective will UN biodiversity agreement be in saving species at risk? By William Brangham A historic agreement was reached Monday at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference in Canada that aims to increase protections for the world’s lands and oceans. It comes as the planet continues to experience a staggering decline in biodiversity driven in… Continue watching
Dec 19 United Nations conference reaches historic biodiversity agreement By Michael Casey, Associated Press Negotiators reached a historic deal at a U.N. biodiversity conference early Monday that would represent the most significant effort to protect the world's lands and oceans and provide critical financing to save biodiversity in the developing world. Continue reading