Life’s Small-Molecule Problem
What if the signature of living things is the lack of a simple signature?
Opinion
The Earth Is on Fire
It’s immoral to saddle today’s young people with an inheritance of environmental catastrophe
When Whales Stop Calling
Seismic surveys looking for oil and gas deposits are interfering with cetacean communication, likely stressing the marine mammals
How to Revolutionize Biodiversity Conservation in the U.S.
A little-known provision in the 2020 Democratic Party platform could make a huge difference if it is enacted
Can CBD Cure What Ails You?
Proponents say yes, but scientific studies on the effectiveness of this chemical derived from cannabis are a mixed bag
The Science of America’s Dueling Political Narratives
Elections aren’t won on the basis of policies; they’re won on the basis of the stories each side tells about itself and its values
COVID in the White House Should Be America’s Wake-Up Call
This pandemic is far from over, and we aren’t doing enough to stop it
Coronavirus News Roundup: September 26–October 2
Here are pandemic highlights for the week
Scientists Must Rise in Defense of Democracy
Now is the moment to act so that we never have to experience an authoritarian version of the U.S.
The Moss That Lives under a Rock
If you lived in a desert, you’d probably want to live under a rock, too
