Jan 20 Scientists give Rick Perry mixed grades on his confirmation hearing By Nsikan Akpan Perry vowed to protect scientists at the Department of Energy, but shrugged on the central tenet of climate change policy. Continue reading
Jan 19 Watch 2:45 Why we need to ask questions now about our high-tech future By PBS News Hour Your phone probably knows more about the intimate details of your life than your lover, says futurist Amy Webb. And you better get used to it -- we'll be spending the rest of our lifetimes in a world shaped by… Continue watching
Jan 19 EPA pick is unclear about toxic lead levels. So are scientists By Rebecca Robbins, STAT Democrats slammed Scott Pruitt for saying he didn't know the science on toxic lead levels for kids, but in fact there's a robust scientific debate on that. Continue reading
Jan 18 Watch 5:21 News Wrap: Global temperatures hit record high in 2016 By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, data from NASA, NOAA and others show that 2016 was the hottest year since records have been kept, making it the third record-breaking year in a row. Also, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, nominee to… Continue watching
Jan 18 Watch 9:15 Is alluring but elusive fusion energy possible in our lifetime? By PBS News Hour Limitless power with virtually no greenhouse gases or radioactive waste. If that sounds too good to be true, that's because it is. For decades, researchers have looked for ways to control, confine and sustain fusion as an energy source. But… Continue watching
Jan 18 New pipeline clashes call on Standing Rock playbook By Mark Scialla Groups inspired by the Standing Rock movement are protesting the Trans-Pecos Pipeline in Texas, while similar clashes sprout across the country. Continue reading
Jan 18 2016 was the hottest year on record, NASA and NOAA confirm By Jessica Yarvin In 2016, Earth experienced its warmest in recorded history, and the planet reached record high temperatures for the third consecutive year. Continue reading
Jan 18 Planning to cheer or jeer at inauguration? Here’s how to care for your voice By Nsikan Akpan When the dust settles this weekend, after inauguration celebrations and protests alike, many may complain of hoarse voices, but why?… Continue reading
Jan 17 Meet the endangered plant named after rockstar Jimi Hendrix By John R. Platt, Scientific American The entire Hendrix’s liveforever species could be wiped out by a single tractor. Continue reading
Jan 17 A third of asthma patients may not have asthma, study finds By Kristin Hugo A new study suggests many adult asthma patients are misdiagnosed or improperly managed, which leads to unnecessary drug treatments. Continue reading