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Two years ago, energy companies scrambled for offshore wind contracts. At a recent auction, the demand was significantly lower. Plus,... more
Great news for the nearly-extinct monarch butterflies, which will pass through the area as they migrate back to Mexico. Also,... more
In “The Insect Epiphany,” an entomologist explores the history of insects in art, food, engineering, and more.
Abortions later in pregnancy are the most stigmatized, leading to misinformation and a hesitancy to talk openly about why people... more
Outdated and poorly maintained sewage and stormwater systems have led to chronic sewage backups in communities across the country.
Some paleontologists argue the ancient footprints found in South Korea show flight may have evolved in multiple dinosaur lineages. And,... more
Philosopher Susana Monsó unpacks the latest research into how animals like possums, chimps, and ants interpret death.
New research sheds light on changes in gray and white matter during this transformational event.
Metaphors can help us understand complicated scientific concepts. But they can also have a downside. And, a pair of musicians... more
Scientists suspect that beneath Europa’s icy crust is a giant ocean of liquid water. They launched a spacecraft to investigate.
Two giant pandas on loan from China have arrived at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. Also, originally from Central Asia, Kernza... more
We kick off a series on health misinformation leading up to the election. Plus, tell us what health information you’d... more
Several astronomy projects are mapping vast areas of space, searching for traces of tiny quantum fluctuations in the early universe.
Scientists are looking to recruit 10,000 people over age 95 to study how their genes may contribute to longer, healthier... more
Although the kinds of risks vary by location, there is no place that’s immune to the damaging effects of climate... more
Hurricane Milton caused a major storm surge, but also a reverse one. And, Lake Michigan's surface temperature has been above... more
With the presidential election a month away, researchers explain the psychology behind holding, changing, and acting on political opinions.
A recent study concluded that people who are highly resilient to stress have specific biological signatures in their gut microbiomes.
One lab’s approach to transcranial magnetic stimulation has sent many patients with hard-to-treat depression into remission.
In his book “Is Earth Exceptional?,” Mario Livio tackles a question that has captured imaginations for centuries: Are we alone... more
The storm flooded mines in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, which supply the tech industry with some of the purest quartz... more
This summer, the Bureau of Land Management approved seven herbicides to fight invasive plants in the West. Also, when scientists... more
Emergency departments often handle incidents of self-inflicted injury. Equipping them better could save lives.
Emissions from anesthesia are one of the largest sources of greenhouse gases from hospitals. This anesthesiologist wants to change that.... more
Climate activists Bill McKibben and Akaya Windwood say it isn’t fair to leave the climate crisis for younger generations to... more
The company is betting big on nuclear energy to meet increasing power needs of data centers and new technologies like... more
In his new book, Dr. Francis Collins explores how the pandemic increased skepticism of the scientific process and what to... more
Generative AI is boosting production of fake scientific papers. How are journal publishers adjusting to this new reality?
May we interest you in a smog-infused cookie? The Center for Genomic Gastronomy is making foods that capture environmental crises.
In his latest advisory, US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy adds parents’ wellbeing to his agenda of improving the nation’s mental... more
This summer, the Bureau of Land Management approved seven herbicides to fight invasive plants in the West. Also, when scientists analyzed the... more