EnvironmentJune 30, 2015
Pink Salmon Struggle as Freshwater Becomes Acidic
Carbon emissions that cause ocean acidification are affecting freshwater species too
Ecology
EnvironmentJune 26, 2015
The Richest Reef: To Collect or Not to Collect?
Scientific divers aren’t looking to simply fill their collecting bags—they’re seeking scientific value, data that furthers their understanding of a place or process.
The Young American Scientists Issue—Read Now
EnvironmentJune 26, 2015
California's Drought Is Part of a Much Bigger Water Crisis
The problems are as much structural and systemic as they are natural
EnvironmentJune 25, 2015
Three Ways the World's Power Mix Is About to Change
Solar and wind rush in to replace fossil fuels
EnvironmentJune 25, 2015
Alabama Coal-Fired Power Plants Shifts from Megawatts to Megabytes
Google is paying for the clean energy makeover
EnvironmentJune 24, 2015
African Lion Populations Drop 42 Percent in Past 21 Years
Lions have now disappeared from as many as 16 African nations
The SciencesJune 23, 2015
Restore Research to Preserve the American Dream
Norman Augustine, former CEO of Lockheed Martin and former undersecretary of the Army talks about the report he co-chaired for the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, "Restoring the Foundation: The Vital Role of Research in Preserving the American Dream"
EnvironmentJune 23, 2015
Global Warming Could Undo 50 Years of Health Gains
A new report suggests cutting pollution would save lives
EnvironmentJune 19, 2015
New Rules Would Cut Pollution from Buses, Big Rigs
New EPA regulations for heavy duty vehicles could reduce fuel consumption by 24 percent
EnvironmentJune 19, 2015
How Fast Will Rising Temperatures Shrink CO2 Storage?
Soils, forests, oceans may lose their ability to soak up excess carbon dioxide
EnvironmentJune 19, 2015
The Richest Reef: Where Have All the Predators Gone?
In the most biologically diverse marine ecosystem on the planet, fishing has wiped out apex predators like barracuda, grouper and sharks
The SciencesJune 18, 2015
Migratory Birds: What a Long-Range Trip It's Been
Ornithologist Eduardo Inigo-Elias, senior research associate with the conservation science program at the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, talks about the challenges of studying migratory birds and how improved relations between the U.S. and Cuba will help his field