Climatology

The fusion of architecture and ecology allows termites to control the climate of their structures without burning a single fossil fuel.

• By Salmaan Craig

Maybe, maybe not, but a new study argues climatologists—and policymakers—need to start taking geophysics into account.

• By Nathan Collins

Benjamin Cook looks at ancient trees to forecast future droughts. His latest findings are not good news for the West.

• By Alisa Opar