Turning Outdoor Enthusiasts into Community Scientists
The founder of Adventure Scientists explains how community science is the ultimate civic engagement
Turning Outdoor Enthusiasts into Community Scientists
The founder of Adventure Scientists explains how community science is the ultimate civic engagement
What Happens to the Open Internet without Net Neutrality?
A U.S. federal court struck down the FCC’s enforcement of net neutrality. What does that mean for Internet users?
A Mixed Bag for Private Spaceflight, a New Spider Species and the Health Risks of Alcohol
We discuss a big week for commercial spaceflight, a red dye ban and a scary spider species in this news roundup.
The Ways We Express Pain Point to Universality in Language
Linguists think that the words that we use to express pain might tell us something about our shared biology and the commonality of language.
Mishandled Response to the Bird Flu Leaves U.S. Vulnerable to Outbreak
The U.S. government lost control of the bird flu because of a sluggish response and deference to industry.
A Death from Bird Flu, a Cosmic Kiss and Wildfires in L.A.
In this week’s news rundown, norovirus cases are up, a bird flu death is reported and Los Angeles has experienced devastating fires.
Largest Camera in the World Will Look for Planet Nine
Pluto was unseated as the ninth planet in our solar system. Will we find a real Planet Nine?
Nature Affects Our Hormones and Changes Our Microbiome
Nature can affect our nervous system and diversify our microbiome—and you don’t need to go on a hike to reap the benefits.
The Climate, Health and Tech Stories We’re Following in 2025
We’re closing out the year with a roundup of the science stories that stood out to our editors in 2024.
Conservation Efforts Are Bringing Pandas, Wolves and Panthers Back from the Brink
There are so many species facing extinction—but today we’re telling stories about the animals making a comeback and the conservationists working hard to help.
Today’s Conservationists Are Inspired by Homeland and Heritage
Modern conservationists are finding new ways to protect wildlife.
Audio and Imagery, Interpreted by AI, Are Improving Conservation Studies
Conservationists have access to massive amounts of data on wildlife—and machine learning is helping them make meaning out of them.