
ConocoPhillips Is the Leakiest Gas Company
Efforts to curb waste are growing but have a long way to go

ConocoPhillips Is the Leakiest Gas Company
Efforts to curb waste are growing but have a long way to go

What Is the Big Secret Surrounding Stingray Surveillance?
State and local law enforcement agencies across the U.S. are setting up fake cell towers to gather mobile data, but few will admit it


Alaska Surface Glacier Melting Means More Glug Glug Glug
The vast majority of ice loss in Alaska glaciers comes from those that sit completely on land—which contributes meltwater to sea level rise. Julia Rosen reports

Energy-Efficiency Efforts May Not Pay Off
Weatherization and other energy-efficiency efforts may not be worth the cost, according to a new study

LEGO Adds More Women in Science to Its Lineup
The toy company has taken significant steps to address consumer interest in the addition of more female characters in STEM fields

Restore Research to Preserve the American Dream
Norman Augustine, former CEO of Lockheed Martin and former undersecretary of the Army talks about the report he co-chaired for the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, "Restoring the Foundation: The Vital Role of Research in Preserving the American Dream"

To Increase Disaster Aid, Do Not Mention Global Warming
A new study suggests that mentioning climate change causes contrarians to withhold charitable giving

Why the Charleston 9 are on my heart and mind
Reflecting on the tragic and traumatic massacre of Cynthia Hurd, Rev. Clementa Pinckney, Rev. Sharonda Coleman-Singleton, Tywanza Sanders, Ethel Lance, Depayne Middleton-Doctor, Susie Jackson, and Rev. Daniel Simmons Sr. at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina.

The Richest Reef: Where Have All the Predators Gone?
In the most biologically diverse marine ecosystem on the planet, fishing has wiped out apex predators like barracuda, grouper and sharks

Meteorite Thefts Pose a Problem in Ancient Impact Field
The largest meteorite in the Americas, along with some 30 related craters, is located on farmland in Argentina, but the specimens are being illegally taken

Irrationality Continues to Plague the Justice System [Excerpt]
Modern science can challenge the long-held belief that the judicial system is fair and impartial

Migratory Birds: What a Long-Range Trip It's Been
Ornithologist Eduardo Inigo-Elias, senior research associate with the conservation science program at the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, talks about the challenges of studying migratory birds and how improved relations between the U.S. and Cuba will help his field