Mar 20 The Southwest smashing heat records in March 'is what climate change looks like' By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press It's more than just another extreme weather blip. It’s the latest next-level weather wildness that is occurring ever more frequently as Earth’s warming builds. Continue reading
Mar 17 WATCH: Dr. Jay Bhattacharya testifies at NIH oversight hearing before House panel By Molly Finnegan National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya testified Tuesday in an oversight hearing before the House Appropriations Committee. Continue reading
Mar 16 Is spring really, finally here? What to know about the vernal equinox By Associated Press It's far from clear if the weather is planning to cooperate, but spring arrives — technically, at least — Friday. Continue reading
Mar 16 Oldest known recording of a whale song could unlock mysteries of the ocean By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press Researchers say the discovery of the oldest known recordings of whale sounds could open up a new understanding of how the huge animals communicate. Continue reading
Mar 14 Construction finishes on a major Massachusetts offshore wind farm, the first during Trump's time in office By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press Offshore construction was completed Friday night on Vineyard Wind with the installation of the final blades, Craig Gilvarg, a spokesperson for the project, said Saturday. Continue reading
Mar 14 What are peptides, and are they safe? Here's what to know By Grace Abels, PolitiFact Lots of people are talking about peptides. But what are they? Here’s a quick primer on the health trend and what we know about peptides’ safety. Continue reading
Mar 13 The promise of obesity drugs and their potential risks By William Brangham Once a relatively obscure class of drugs used for people with diabetes, GLP-1s have now shown an impressive ability to treat obesity, which affects over 100 million Americans. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the great promise of the drugs and… Continue reading
Mar 13 Watch The promise of obesity drugs and their potential risks By William Brangham, Madison Staten, Satvi Sunkara, Juliet Fuisz, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert Once a relatively obscure class of drugs used for people with diabetes, GLP-1s have now shown an impressive ability to treat obesity, which affects over 100 million Americans. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the great promise of the drugs and… Continue reading
Mar 12 Should drivers turn to EVs as the war spikes gas prices? Here's what to know By Alexa St. John, Tammy Webber, Associated Press Drivers of gas-powered vehicles are much more vulnerable to fluctuating prices that result from global conflict than those who charge their cars. Continue reading
Mar 11 Why did U.S. bombings cause 'acid rain' to fall in Iran? An atmospheric scientist explains By Gabriel da Silva, The Conversation Reports are emerging of black rain falling over parts of Iran in the hours after U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on oil depots on the weekend, with some outlets describing it as “acid rain.”… Continue reading