Science Sep 22 Day and night get equal billing as fall equinox arrives. Here are 3 things to know By Associated Press
Science Sep 22 The Midwest could offer fall’s most electric foliage for leaf peepers this year Leaf peeping — the act of traveling to witness nature’s annual kaleidoscope — contributes billions of dollars to the economy, especially in New England and New York. But this year, some of the most colorful displays could be in the… By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press
Science Nov 08 October was the 5th straight month to set new heat record in 2023 2023 is now virtually certain to be the hottest year on record, the Copernicus Climate Change service said Wednesday. By Melina Walling, Associated Press
Science Oct 20 Experts give you permission to stop raking your leaves this fall. Here’s why There are ways to put an abundance of leaves to good use if homeowners opt to work with nature rather than against it, advocates say. By Bella Isaacs-Thomas
Science Sep 17 Watch 6:36 How climate change is making fall foliage less colorful Next Saturday, the autumn equinox will mark the beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. For some, though, the real start of fall is when the leaves change color. But scientists say climate change is affecting both the timing and… By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin, Harry Zahn
Oct 15 The science of keeping your jack-o’-lanterns mold free this Halloween By Matt Kasson, The Conversation Don’t let microbes and insects turn your Halloween masterpiece into a horror show before the big night. Continue reading
Sep 22 Today is the first day of fall. Here’s why By Osnat Katz, The Conversation The word “equinox” comes from the Latin words for equal and night. But day and night are not exactly equal length on the equinox. Continue reading
Dec 25 Watch 6:43 Why Karl Ove Knausgaard appreciates the insignificant details of life By PBS News Hour In his new book, Norwegian author Karl Ove Knausgaard steers clear of the introspective prose that defined his best-selling autobiography, “My Struggle.” Through letters and thoughts addressed to his unborn daughter, Knausgaard’s new essay collection “Autumn” explores the banal objects,… Continue watching