
Why the Southern U.S. Is Prone to December Tornadoes
The ingredients that come together to produce such storms make nighttime tornadoes more common in the region
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Why the Southern U.S. Is Prone to December Tornadoes
The ingredients that come together to produce such storms make nighttime tornadoes more common in the region

Deadly Indonesia Eruption Was Triggered by Heavy Rains
External influences on volcanoes can make predicting unrest more difficult

How Scientists Can Update COVID Vaccines against Omicron
A microbiologist explains how Pfizer and Moderna would rapidly adjust mRNA vaccines

The Psychological Differences between Those Who Love and Loathe Black Friday Shopping
Some people are more “task-oriented,” while others focus more on making social connections

‘Constructive Arguing’ Can Help Keep the Peace at Your Thanksgiving Table
People with different perspectives don’t have to butt heads

Why Frozen Turkeys Explode When Deep-Fried
When water and boiling oil mix, the result can be volatile

Watch These 5 Key Issues in 2022 to See if COP26 Climate Promises Are Kept
Increasing financial commitments and strengthening emissions reduction targets are crucial steps

Dispatch from the Glasgow Climate Summit as Talks Intensify
A former U.N. official on the ground breaks down where negotiations are at in the second week of talks

Why Vaccine Doses Differ for Kids and Adults
An immunologist explains how the immune system changes as people mature

Dog and Cat ‘Moms’ and ‘Dads’ Really Are Parenting Their Pets
Evolutionary science suggests that humans nurture their pets like they do human children

A Quick Guide to Climate Change Jargon (ahead of COP26)
What experts mean by “mitigation,” “carbon neutral” and six other key terms

Four Key Issues to Watch at the Upcoming Climate Summit
World leaders will soon be arriving in Glasgow to hammer out details on limiting the worst impacts of climate change

Facebook Whistleblower Testified That Company’s Algorithms Are Dangerous: Here’s Why
Frances Haugen confirmed the negative effects caused by attempts to maximize engagement

Earth Could Be Alien to Humans by 2500
Unless greenhouse gas emissions drop significantly, warming by 2500 will make the Amazon barren, Iowa tropical and India too hot to live in

Even Mild Cases of COVID May Leave a Mark on the Brain
The new findings, although preliminary, are raising concerns about the potential long-term effects of COVID-19

Unvaccinated Workers Say They’d Rather Quit Than Get a Shot, but Data Suggest Otherwise
The actual number who resign rather than get the vaccine is much smaller than the survey data suggest

Hurricane Ida: How Climate Change Is Influencing Storms
Rising temperatures are increasing the hurricane risks to New Orleans and other coastal area

Tropical Storm Henri Could Bring Dangerous Storm Surge
The moon, wind direction, atmospheric pressure and seafloor shape all help determine how high a surge will be

What is Pegasus? How Surveillance Spyware Invades Phones
A cybersecurity expert explains the NSO Group’s stealthy software

Wild Pigs Release as Much Carbon Emissions as 1 Million Cars
The invasive animals uproot soil, exposing it to microbes that release greenhouse gases

Should Your Child Get the COVID Vaccine?
A pediatric infectious disease expert answers questions about whether the vaccine is safe and why children need it

Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Suspension—What This Means For You
An infectious disease doctor answers questions about the CDC’s and FDA’s decision to pause the vaccine’s use over a possible link with blood clots

Chocolate’s Secret Ingredient Is Fermenting Microbes
Underneath the shiny wrapper, a chocolate bunny is a fermented food

A Global Computer Chip Shortage Shows Danger of U.S. Production Trends
A small and shrinking number of the world’s computer chips are made in the U.S.