Malaria Parasites Come of Sexual Age in Bone Marrow
The discovery could help doctors block transmission of the disease.
The Rise of the Nuisance Flood
Minor floods are afflicting parts of Maryland nearly 10 times more often than was the case in the 1960s.
America’s Streams Are Awash With Pesticides Banned in Europe
You may have never heard of clothianidin, but it's probably in your local river.
NASA Could Build Entire Spacecrafts in Space Using 3-D Printers
This year NASA will experiment with 3-D printing small objects in space. That could mark the beginning of a gravity-free manufacturing revolution.
The West’s Groundwater Is Being Sucked Dry
Scientists were stunned to discover just how much groundwater has been lost from beneath the Colorado River over the past 10 years.
How Wildlife Declines Are Leading to Slavery and Terrorism
As wildlife numbers dwindle, wildlife crimes are rising—and that's fueling a raft of heinous crimes committed against humans.
Modern Technology Still Doesn’t Protect Americans From Deadly Landslides
No landslide monitoring or warning systems are being used to protect vulnerable communities.
The Link Between Carbs, Gut Microbes, and Colon Cancer
Reduced carb intake among mice protected them from colon cancer.
The New Weapon Against Disease-Spreading Insects Is Big Data
Computer models that pinpoint the likely locations of mosquitoes and tsetse flies are helping officials target vector control efforts.