BiochemistryOctober 1, 2021
High-Flying Sensor Detects Living Things from Far Above
A new detector could keep tabs on life on Earth—and maybe beyond
Advances
PsychologySeptember 21, 2021
Making Eye Contact Signals a New Turn in a Conversation
Neuroscientists have uncovered an intriguing subtlety in how we communicate—that is, when we’re not on Zoom
May Issue: Your Heart in Flames. Read Now!
ConservationAugust 9, 2021
Indigenous Amazon Communities Fight Deforestation with New Early-Alert Tool
A pilot program reveals that deforestation declined when Peruvian Indigenous communities use an early-alert-system app to detect forest loss
Natural DisastersAugust 3, 2021
See Ominous Supercell Storm Clouds as They Barrel across the U.S.
These storms can unleash hail, lighting and—most notoriously—tornadoes
Natural DisastersJuly 20, 2021
Today’s Wildfires Are Taking Us into Uncharted Territory
Data on 2,000 years of Rocky Mountain forest fires shows skyrocketing damage
EngineeringJuly 19, 2021
Concrete Buildings Could Be Turned into Rechargeable Batteries
But for now, a square meter of the building material holds roughly the energy of two AA batteries
BiologyDecember 1, 2017
Smoke Taint: Wildfires Pose a Growing Threat to Winegrowers
Wildfires can contaminate grapes and ruin the beverage's flavor