Environment
Geologists Confirm Mantle Plumes Generate Volcanic Hotspots
Scans reveal 28 mantle plumes rising from Earth’s core—the first direct evidence that these columns of heat create hotspots
Stories by Shannon Hall
Space & Physics
Astronomers Indirectly Spot Neutrinos Released Just 1 Second after the Birth of the Universe
The cosmic neutrino background could provide more details about the universe as it once was
Space & Physics
5 Reasons to Thank Your Lucky Constants This Thanksgiving
As you dig into those mashed potatoes, be grateful the universe’s physical constants are so precise that a slight variation in any one would render that drumstick—and even your existence—impossible...
Space & Physics
The Case of the Disappearing Quasars
A dozen quasars in the early universe appear to have shut down in just a few years, baffling astronomers
Technology
Little Fusion, Deep Learning and Other World Changing Ideas [Video]
Video talks (and one audio interview) with the scientists behind four transformative innovations
Climate Change
Exxon Knew about Climate Change almost 40 years ago
A new investigation shows the oil company understood the science before it became a public issue and spent millions to promote misinformation
The Sciences
A Strong Work Ethic Brings Sick Doctors to Work
Two new studies pinpoint why doctors come to work sick and offer solutions for hospitals to implement
Space & Physics
Light from Universe’s First Stars Spotted in Hubble Photos
Astronomers have detected faint light that dates from shortly after the big bang
Environment
VW Scandal Causes Small but Irreversible Environmental Damage
Scientists and engineers remain skeptical of high pollution claims
