Smokey Can’t Save Us: Wildfires Are Out of Control
New research shows how rapidly fire dangers are rising in the American West. The results could help governments plan ahead for the flames.
In Battle Against Climate Change, Cities Are Left All Alone
Cities must play a critical role in shifting the world to a fossil fuel-free future. So why won't anybody help them?
How Can We Protect Open Ocean That Does Not Yet Exist?
As global warming melts ice and ushers in a wave of commercial activity in the Arctic, scientists are thinking about how to protect environments of the future.
Pollution’s Racial Divides
When it comes to the injustice of air pollution, the divide between blacks and whites is greater than the gap between the rich and the poor.
Hunger and Low Blood Sugar Can Spur Domestic Quarrels
In an experiment, scientists found a correlation between low blood glucose and higher levels of spousal frustration.
Bringing a Therapy Dog Into a Children’s Hospital Might Be a Terrible Idea
Despite the popularity of animal therapy in American pediatric hospitals, a new research review reveals that there's little support for its health benefits.
Is Air Pollution a Risk Factor for Suicide?
A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that breathing bad air can heighten the probability of suicide. The latest evidence comes from pollution-plagued Salt Lake County.
Will Climate Change Mean Terrible Food?
Carbon dioxide fertilizes plants, but it can also make crops less nutritious. A new discovery could help farmers develop new strains to feed the world even as carbon dioxide levels rise.
This Part of Your Brain Makes You Fall for Casino Tricks
Scientists may have figured out which part of the brain makes us think we can win roulette. It's part of the same knot of neurons linked to love and hunger.
Are You Financing Seafood Crime?
As some of the world's top seafood consumers, Americans funnel billions of dollars a year to a shady network of exploitative fish launderers.