Jan 04 How your brain stops you from taking climate change seriously By Nsikan Akpan ...and how to fix it. Continue reading
Jan 03 Watch 6:54 What China hopes to gain from unprecedented lunar mission China has become the first country to land a probe on the far side of the moon, in territory previously untouched. The move signals China’s intent to broaden space exploration for purposes of both military achievement and scientific discovery. Miles… Continue watching
Dec 21 What to do with all of your holiday trash By Jamie Leventhal Many Americans will toss their mountainous pile of holiday waste into the recycling bin, which can do more harm than good. Here's how to properly dispose of holiday wrappings, decorations and Christmas lights. Continue reading
Dec 20 4 scientific tips to make your holiday cookies burst with flavor By Jamie Leventhal By using some chemistry and physics when baking, you can unlock a completely new range of delicious flavors in your holiday cookies. Continue reading
Dec 18 How to grow the perfect Christmas Tree (it’s harder than you think) By Vicky Stein Shapely evergreens don’t just grow straight out of the ground in top condition. Success in festive tree farming is a moving target. Continue reading
Dec 11 Your gym mats may be breeding antibiotic-resistant germs By Nsikan Akpan It may be time to reconsider the use of some spray sanitizers. Continue reading
Dec 11 The Arctic is experiencing its ‘most unprecedented transition in history.’ Here’s why By Nsikan Akpan 2018 is the second warmest year for the Arctic in a century, plus other takeaways from this year's Arctic Report Card. Continue reading
Dec 10 These 2017 weather disasters were worsened by climate change By Nsikan Akpan Extreme weather in one region often begets weather disasters on a global scale, which is one theme that runs through this year's "Explaining Extreme Events from a Climate Perspective" report. Continue reading
Dec 10 When these frogs move to cities, they change the way they flirt By Vicky Stein As more humans move into concrete jungles, other animals, like túngara frogs, are joining them — and adjusting their behaviors along the way. Continue reading
Dec 06 Why coastal Carolina may never recover from its intensifying hurricanes By Nsikan Akpan Coastal hurricanes are leaving behind toxic algal blooms, a new silent threat to water quality. It is one of three ways that these storms are changing North Carolina for good. Continue reading