Feb 02 What humans can learn from some of nature’s most skilled hibernators By Bella Isaacs-Thomas Here’s how a handful of species approach hibernation each winter and what their annual journeys tell us about what it means to go dormant. Continue reading
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
Dec 09 WATCH: Artemis 1’s Orion spacecraft splashes down after moon flyby By Bella Isaacs-Thomas Sunday is marks the end of Orion's nearly four-week trip around the moon and back. Continue reading
Dec 06 How the James Webb Space Telescope captures stunning images of space By Bella Isaacs-Thomas Here's what makes Webb images so exceptional, plus how this telescope differs compared to its predecessor — the Hubble Space Telescope. Continue reading
Nov 30 The ‘skin of our planet’ is in danger. Here’s how scientists are trying to save it By Christopher Thomas Biological soil crusts are a diverse community of organisms covering some 30 percent of the planet’s drylands. The loss of this top layer — often driven by human activity, as well as by climate change — has far-reaching consequences. Continue reading
Nov 18 3 things NASA is testing for its future moon base camp By Justin Stabley Less than 40 miles from the Grand Canyon, NASA has been testing what daily life on the moon might feel like, including the commute. Continue reading
Nov 04 The last total lunar eclipse through 2025 is on Election Day. Here’s how to watch it By Bella Isaacs-Thomas, Megan McGrew Your last chance to witness a total lunar eclipse for the next few years will occur on Tuesday, Nov. 8, but there’s a slight catch. Continue reading
Oct 21 The science behind the aroma of fall By Bella Isaacs-Thomas, Megan McGrew Your nose knows it’s fall as soon as you step outside. Continue reading
Oct 04 Thousands of California wells dry up amid megadrought By Terry Chea, Associated Press As California's drought deepens, more rural communities are running out of water. Continue reading
Sep 09 NASA to potentially reattempt Artemis 1 launch in late September By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press NASA is replacing leaky seals in its moon rocket at the pad in hopes of launching it on its first test flight by the end of this month. Continue reading