Jul 11 Our new geological epoch is defined by human activity. This Canadian lake maps its start By Alejandro Cearreta, The Conversation Crawford Lake in Ontario contains the record that best identifies the beginning of the Anthropocene, the geologic epoch characterized by the global impact of human activity. Continue reading
Jul 06 Watch 7:19 Conservationists fight to save Northern Atlantic right whales from extinction By Miles O'Brien, Will Toubman It's estimated there are fewer than 350 North Atlantic right whales remaining. They are dying faster than they can produce and it's largely due to human causes. With so few left, experts are closely monitoring for new offspring and working… Continue watching
Jul 06 There's a reason Champagne bubbles rise in neat straight lines By Bella Isaacs-Thomas Bubble dynamics are important in plenty of industrial applications. But learning about them is also a good excuse to appreciate the tiny lab in your drinking glass. Continue reading
Jul 01 Ticks can use static electricity to land on you and your pets, study finds By Maddie Burakoff, Associated Press Hungry ticks have some slick tricks. They can zoom through the air using static electricity to latch onto people, pets and other animals, new research shows. Continue reading
Jul 01 Watch 7:31 Why rising interactions between bats and humans pose major global health risks By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery The search for the origin of COVID-19 has highlighted the risks of viruses transmitted by certain species of bats. In the wild, they can incubate and spread diseases to other animals and humans. Dr. Neil Vora, a physician with Conservation… Continue watching
Jun 29 Watch 5:41 Gravitational wave discovery leads to greater understanding of the fabric of our universe By Geoff Bennett, Miles O'Brien, Shoshana Dubnow Albert Einstein theorized that as heavy objects move through space and time, they create ripple effects in the fabric of our universe. Now an international team of scientists have detected new evidence of that. Researchers found new signs of gravitational… Continue watching
Jun 28 Climate change can turn major snow into extreme rain over mountains. Here's why that's a problem By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press More of the heavy precipitation that in previous years would have fallen as snow is now coming down as rain at higher elevations. That's likely to be a big issue for long-term water storage in the American West. Continue reading
Jun 08 How did the ocean form? 4 things to know about its past and present By Bella Isaacs-Thomas The ocean has undergone a lot of change, just as it continues to evolve today. Here are some facts you may not have known about this vast, shimmering source of life. Continue reading
May 22 Watch 5:11 What the Colorado River water use agreement will mean for western states By William Brangham, Dorothy Hastings The Biden administration reached a landmark deal with several western states to stave off an immediate crisis with the Colorado River and the communities that are dependent on it. Under the agreement, California, Arizona and Nevada will take less water… Continue watching
May 16 How is climate change affecting farming? Send us your questions By Dan Cooney PBS NewsHour is hosting a live discussion called “Tipping Point: Agriculture on the Brink.” We want to hear from you as part of the event. Continue reading