EnvironmentOctober 15, 2015
Wealthy Singapore Resists Tough Domestic Climate Action
The tiny country’s leaders have no urge to restrict the energy and chemicals industry
Society & Policy
HealthOctober 15, 2015
"Health" Supplements Send 23,000 to Emergency Rooms in the U.S Each Year
More than 20 percent of these patients are children under the age of five
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The SciencesOctober 14, 2015
Where Could the First CRISPR Baby Be Born?
A look at the legal landscape suggests where human genome editing might be used in research or reproduction
The SciencesOctober 14, 2015
How to End Sexual Harassment in Astronomy
The case against Geoff Marcy must be a wake-up call to reform our field
EnvironmentOctober 14, 2015
Climate Change Emerges as a Campaign Theme
All the Democratic candidates vowed to curb global warming
EnvironmentOctober 14, 2015
Mexico Challenges Other Nations to Act Boldly against Climate Change
Mexico is trying to lead by example through climate roadblocks
The SciencesOctober 13, 2015
Leading Astronomer Violated Sexual Harassment Policies, Investigation Finds
University of California, Berkeley astronomer Geoff Marcy has apologized for "unwelcomed" interactions with female students
EnvironmentOctober 13, 2015
Ethiopia Aims for a Bright, Green Climate Future
Can Ethiopia enjoy economic growth and remain carbon neutral?
EnvironmentOctober 13, 2015
Carbon Intensity of Global Economy Fell in 2014
Carbon intensity fell 2.7 percent last year but a decline of 6.3 percent a year needed for climate goal
HealthOctober 8, 2015
Zika Disease: Another Reason to Hate Mosquitoes
Experts are concerned that the illness, which is increasingly linked to a disorder that causes paralysis, may become a problem in the U.S.
EnvironmentOctober 8, 2015
Ocean Heat Wave Bleaches World's Coral Reefs
Corals reefs are suffering a severe underwater heat wave this year for the third time on record, including a mysterious warm patch in the Pacific known as "The Blob", scientists said on Thursday.
EnvironmentOctober 8, 2015
Solar Power Lights the Way to a Cleaner Economy in Chile
The South American country is relying on solar to forge a more competitive economy