Conservation
Trees Have the Potential to Live Indefinitely
Trees die as a result of severe damage, but some have overcome storms, droughts, fires, and more to survive for thousands of years
Stories by Robin Lloyd
Climate Change
How Hurricane Ida Got So Big So Fast
An eddy in the Gulf of Mexico and some heavy vapor played key roles
Engineering
Miami Building Collapse Could Profoundly Change Engineering
To pin down causes of the structure's failure, investigators will probably gather its original design drawings, test its remains and run simulations of how well it could withstand forces...
Public Health
Coronavirus News Roundup: June 5 to June 18
Pandemic highlights for the past two weeks
Public Health
Coronavirus News Roundup: May 22–June 4
Pandemic highlights for the past two weeks
Public Health
See People’s Emotions as They Get Their COVID Vaccinations
At a mass vaccination site in New Jersey, people got a shot of hope
Public Health
Coronavirus News Roundup: May 8–May 21
Pandemic highlights for the past two weeks
Public Health
Coronavirus News Roundup: May 1–May 7
Pandemic highlights for the week
Public Health
Coronavirus News Roundup: April 24–April 30
Pandemic highlights for the week
Public Health
People of Color Breathe More Unhealthy Air from Nearly All Polluting Sources
A trend of disproportionate exposure to deadly air pollution among Asian, Hispanic and Black people persists in most cases regardless of the emission source, a study finds
Public Health
Coronavirus News Roundup: April 17–April 23
Pandemic highlights for the week
Public Health
Coronavirus News Roundup: April 10–April 16
Pandemic highlights for the week
Climate Change
Climate Risks Bill Could Spark Shift to Truly Green Economy
The legislation could incentivize greener investments by requiring companies to report the risks that climate poses to their business
Public Health
Coronavirus News Roundup: April 3–April 9
Pandemic highlights for the week
Public Health
Coronavirus News Roundup: March 27–April 2
Pandemic highlights for the week
Public Health
Coronavirus News Roundup: March 20–March 26
Pandemic highlights for the week
Policy
In a Pipe Repair Worker’s Death, Questions of Safety Still Swirl
A wrongful-death suit tied to cured-in-place piping is resolved, but critics say studies justify more oversight
Public Health
Coronavirus News Roundup: March 13–March 19
Pandemic highlights for the week
Public Health
Coronavirus News Roundup: March 6–March 12
Pandemic highlights for the week
Public Health
Coronavirus News Roundup: February 27–March 5
Pandemic highlights for the week
