Ancient Stargazers Saw Betelgeuse Shine a Different Color

Epidemiology

Dog That Caught Monkeypox Highlights Risk to Pets and Wild Animals

A greyhound in Paris was infected with monkeypox from its owner, underscoring the possibility of a viral reservoir in animals

Amy Macneill and The Conversation US

Climate Change

Drastic Cuts to Colorado River Water Use Show Depth of West’s Drought

Cuts to states’ use of Colorado River water are needed to prevent levels in Lake Mead and Lake Powell from dropping below a critical point

Brett Walton and Circle of Blue

Astronomy

Watch JWST Scientists Discuss the Space Telescope’s Stunning Debut

Scientific American co-presents a discussion about the past, present and future of the James Webb Space Telescope

Fionna M. D. Samuels

Space Exploration

NASA’s Giant SLS Rocket Rolls to Launchpad for Artemis 1 Moon Mission

The Space Launch System rocket could lift off on its voyage to lunar orbit as early as late August

Elizabeth Howell and SPACE.com

Public Health

Monkeypox Is a Sexually Transmitted Infection, and Knowing That Can Help Protect People

In the U.S., Black and Latino men who have sex with men are most vulnerable to monkeypox

Steven W. Thrasher | Opinion