WeatherOctober 17, 2017
Why (Ex-)Hurricane Ophelia Took a Wrong Turn toward Ireland and Britain—and Carried All That Dust
What set it apart from other Atlantic hurricanes was its direct route to Europe
Weather
ChemistryOctober 14, 2017
Smoke from Deadly California Wildfires Could Damage Wine Crops
Chemicals from these blazes can give the libation an ashy flavor
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EnvironmentOctober 13, 2017
NASA Satellite Reveals Source of El Niño–Fueled Carbon Dioxide Spike
The OCO 2 mission serendipitously coincided with one of the strongest El Niños on record
Climate ChangeOctober 13, 2017
Here's What We Know about Wildfires and Climate Change
Scientists think that global warming may already be influencing fire seasons
Public HealthOctober 11, 2017
Hurricane Damage in Puerto Rico May Fuel Drug Shortages
The head of the U.S. FDA says 14 medicines are only made there
BiologyOctober 7, 2017
Researchers Rally to Save Monkeys on Hurricane-Ravaged Island
Known as “Monkey Island,” Cayo Santiago is considered a research treasure
Climate ChangeOctober 2, 2017
Longer Springs Might Hurt Bees, Not Help Them
New research reveals how climate change and bee declines could be linked
Climate ChangeSeptember 28, 2017
Puerto Ricans Could Be Newest U.S. Climate Refugees
Hurricane Maria will trigger profound demographic changes for Puerto Rico
Public HealthSeptember 28, 2017
Beyond Bleach: Mold Is a Long-Term Problem after Flood and Disasters
The fungus can grow, undetected, in just a couple days
WeatherSeptember 27, 2017
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma Send Scientists Searching for Data
Even before getting their own lives settled, teams collect information on storm behavior and their effects on the ecosystem
PolicySeptember 24, 2017
Chasing the Flame: Does Media Coverage of Wildfires Probe Deeply Enough?
News stories often focus on the immediate cause of the blaze
WeatherSeptember 20, 2017
World Faces Sharp Rise in Tropical Storm Damage Risk
Storms could inflict much larger losses as coastal communities grow rapidly