Yes, Smoking Will Probably Kill You
An independent Australian study adds even more evidence of smoking's deadly consequences.
Where Climate Change and Shellfish Meet
A new report identifies regions where the shellfish industry is likely to get hit hardest by ocean acidification—and some ways to fight the future.
Managing the Growing Risk of Human-Made Earthquakes
A variety of oil and natural gas activities cause earthquakes, and mitigating the risks will require new tools and new openness from industry.
Noise in the National Parks
Researchers discuss how human-generated noise affects the natural world—and us.
Your Digital Photos Aren’t Built to Last
Preserving digital content—and the Internet—for future generations will be a technical, political, and legal challenge.
University Assault Audits Don’t Tell the Full Story
A new study shows that sexual assaults reported under the Clery Act decline after government audits, suggesting drastic underreporting.
The Worst Droughts in a Thousand Years Are Still to Come
Computer models combined with 1,000 years of climate data indicate that greenhouse gases will bring severe droughts to the Southwest and Central Plains by the end of the century.
Think Alcohol’s Good for You? Not So Fast, Researchers Say
It turns out the benefits of light to moderate drinking might have been exaggerated.
The Success of Antidepressants Depends on Serotonin Reserves
A new study finds that mice genetically modified to have less brain serotonin aren't as resilient to stress.
Searching for Signs That a Fire Is About Blow Up
Researchers detect "critical slowing down" as fires explode in the lab.