
Cheap, Self-Powered Fire Sensor Could Sound an Early Alarm
A new sensor printed on an ordinary piece of paper can send a wireless alert

Cheap, Self-Powered Fire Sensor Could Sound an Early Alarm
A new sensor printed on an ordinary piece of paper can send a wireless alert

What Ancient Mass Extinctions Tell Us about the Future
Carbon dioxide has done plenty of damage before


Hurricanes and Wildfires Are Compounding COVID-19 Risks
Crowded grocery stores and emergency shelters are potential concerns

Can Redwoods Survive the Devastating California Wildfires?
Members of one of the world’s largest and oldest tree species have likely been damaged. But they are incredibly resilient

A Proposed Storm Surge Barrier Could Protect Texas from Storms like Laura
There are concerns, though, about the time it will take to build the network of sea walls, surge gates and other infrastructure

Storm Surge: The Science behind This Year’s Unusual Hurricane Season
Meteorologist J. Marshall Shepherd explains Hurricane Laura in the Gulf of Mexico and the ingredients for tropical cyclones

Fast-Moving California Wildfires Boosted by Climate Change
Nearly two dozen large blazes have burnt more than 1 million acres of the state

Recipe for a Busy Hurricane Season: Warmer Water, Cleaner Air
The peak of the season just started, but already there have been as many storms as in an entire average season

California Looks to Battle Mega Wildfires with Fire
As flames once again rage across the state, officials embrace a counterintuitive firefighting approach

Warbler Species Fires Up Song Diversity
Hermit warblers in California have developed 35 different song dialects, apparently as a result of wildfires temporarily driving them out of certain areas.

Shelters Stay Empty as Isaias Barrels Up the East Coast
Concerns over COVID-19 have officials urging evacuees to stay with friends and family or at hotels

Why Hurricane Names Are Retired
Deaths or excessive damage put Katrina, Maria, Harvey and other monikers out of circulation