Could a ‘Mystery Object’ in Our Solar System Tell Us About Alien Life?
A professor of engineering breaks down what the 'Oumuamua projectile could possibly be and the secrets it could hold–but we still have no definite answers.
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Miracle Grass: A Drought Resistant Crop Is Changing Life for Kenya’s Female Farmers
Growing native grasses allows cows to produce milk more efficiently and helps women in Kenya thrive where the men have struggled.
What Doug Jones Needs to Do for Black Voters
Nearly unanimous support from African-American voters gave him a Senate seat—now he needs to fight for the issues that affect them.
Could Geoengineering Lessen the Damage Caused by Climate Change?
As the world fails to reach its emissions goals, some scientists say it's time to look for other solutions to the problem.
How Bidding for Amazon HQ2 Could Affect LGBTQ Rights
Atlanta is pushing to be the home of the tech giant's second headquarters, but Georgia's continued efforts to pass religious freedom laws could impede that plan.
Could Dust Storms From Africa Be Damaging Ecosystems in the Florida Keys?
It appears that dust blown off the Sahara desert may be initiating harmful bacteria growth in coral reefs across the Atlantic.
How Alabama Attempted to Suppress the Black Vote
The state didn't succeed, but voter repression is still a major issue for election reform.
How the Chinese Could Disrupt Global Recycling Markets
Most Western nations send their unwanted scrap materials to China for reuse, but what happens if China stops accepting the waste?
Latent Homophobia Looms Over Blood Donation Waiting Periods
Despite some advances in how the FDA treats donations of blood from gay men, there's a long way to go to equality.
Trump’s Pick for Lead Mining Regulator Once Sabotaged Mining Regulations
Steve Gardner's engineering company was dropped for performing "junk science" to discredit a regulation that it was hired to help prepare.