Environment
Mystery Solved: Warming Superpollutant Tracked to China
Chinese firms violated international law by using a banned, potent greenhouse gas in insulation manufacturing
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Biology
What Are the Biological Consequences of Homelessness?
Understanding why living on the street seems to cause rapid aging could help homeless people—and governments
Policy
Science on the Hill: Solving the Plastic Waste Problem
On June 6, a panel of experts convened by Scientific American and Nature Research—part of Springer Nature—will talk about the issue and possible solutions in Washington, D.C...
Policy
Anthropocene Now: Influential Panel Votes to Recognize Earth’s New Epoch
The atomic age would mark the start of the current geologic time unit, if proposal receives final approval
Policy
How to Reverse the Assault on Science
We should stop being so embarrassed by uncertainty and embrace it as a strength rather than a weakness of scientific reasoning
Environment
Turn Methane into CO2 to Reduce Warming, Experts Propose
Converting methane into a less potent greenhouse gas would need to be done along with overall emissions reductions
Policy
Why Do Some Green Activists Eat Meat?
Saying you care about the environment a bit is hollow if you’re not ready to change your diet
How Wild Should We Let the Solar System Be?
Experts argue that more than 85 percent of the solar system should be left untouched so that we can sustainably move off-world
Policy
Kavli and Nobel Laureates Tackle Science’s Big Questions
Highlights from an hour-long panel of Kavli and Nobel prizewinners at the National Academy of Sciences
Environment
Levees Won’t Save Louisiana from a Climate “Existential Crisis”
A stark new report lays out the ways the state will need to adapt, beyond traditional engineering approaches
Policy
The Ethical Quandary in Health Care Reform
Freedom of choice is an American value—but people without resources don’t have much of a choice
Policy
Climate Change Poses a Threat to Cultural Heritage
When people are forced to uproot in the face of catastrophe, they risk losing a link with their past
Policy
A Question of Control
Clinical-trial participants and their carers are gaining influence over how experiments are run. As they take to social media, that could make things messy for the science
Energy
Exxon and Energy Department Team Up on Biofuels, Plastics Research
The oil and gas giant aims to help the National Renewable Energy Laboratory scale up cleaner forms of energy
Climate Change
Kid Climate Educators Open Adult Eyes
A study finds that kids, especially daughters, are effective at teaching their parents about climate issues.
Car Company's Carbon-Neutral Pledge Meets with Mixed Reviews
Daimler AG’s announcement drew praise, as well as criticism it is not ambitious enough
Policy
The Concept of “Race” Is a Lie
Even the Ancient Greeks knew it
Policy
Understanding through Time: Early Life, Climate and Vaccines
For fun, my husband and I have always followed the traditional themes for gifts marking significant wedding anniversaries, starting with paper, when he gave me a (still treasured) subscription to the New York Times ...
Policy
Should Scientists Keep Their Private Debates Private?
No—the give-and-take that happens behind the scenes is an essential part of the scientific process
Policy
We Must Defend Science in the Face of Political Attacks
To make that happen, a powerful and diverse coalition must arise
