The Environmental Downside of Biofuel Crops
A new survey reveals that biofuel crops have expanded onto millions of acres of new land, with serious consequences for the environment.
Give It a Rest, Fogerty
Enough with studies blaming the moon for our behavior, one University of California-Los Angeles astronomer pleads.
Bee-Harming Pesticides Are More Common Than Anyone Thought
Neonicotinoids, toxic to bees and other insects, are spreading to farms through direct seed treatments—a factor that's gone unmeasured until now.
Deployment Not Necessarily Behind Military Suicides
A military study finds the length of service and dishonorable discharges have a much larger influence on suicide risk than being sent to war.
Clues That the Immune System Is Behind Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Researchers find reduced levels of immune signalers in spinal fluid of CFS patients, confirming earlier results.
How to See Disaster Coming
Researchers analyze mathematics of rapid change in complex systems and find room for improvement—and hints at mitigation.
The Bees and the Manganese
Even at levels considered safe for humans, excess manganese from steel manufacturing could interfere with honey bee foraging, and, ultimately, our food supply.
How the News Covers Climate Change, and Why It Matters
Scientists review news coverage of three IPCC reports, revealing common media narratives—and an unfocused media strategy on the part of the IPCC.
Needed: Clean Water, Toilets, and Soap in Hospitals
A new report highlights low- and middle-income countries' need for basic hospital infrastructure and supplies.
We Don’t Always Remember Public Tragedy Very Accurately
A decade-long study shows that our vivid memories of where, when, and how we found out about September 11th may often be wrong.