Hurricane-Like Winds and Heavy Rain Expected to Hit Pacific Northwest
Hurricane-like winds and heavy rain are expected to pummel much of the Pacific Northwest coast over the next few days. The National Weather Service on …
See What Winter Will Be Like Where You Live
Winter is coming—and the question of whether you’re in for a snowy season or a sunny one will largely be decided by where you live. …
Unseen Apollo, The Experience of Going to the Moon
The Apollo program was a triumph of image control, especially when it came to the photographs. Thousands of shots were taken during the 11 Apollo …
Science Finally Discovered Why Flamingos Stand on 1 Leg
Flamingos are known for their one-legged perch, but researchers think they’ve finally figured out how and why they do it. The balancing act requires less …
Renewable Energy Continues to Beat Fossil Fuels
Clean energy grew at a record pace as the United States added 22GW of capacity — the equivalent of 11 Hoover Dams — to the …
Why So Many People Believe Conspiracy Theories
William of Occam would have hated conspiracy theories. A 14th-century philosopher and Franciscan friar, William is celebrated for developing the “law of parsimony,” better known …
Donald Trump’s Transition Team Says Controversial Climate Questionnaire Wasn’t Authorized
Donald Trump’s transition team said on Wednesday that a controversial questionnaire sent to the Department of Energy asking for the names of staffers working on …
Nearly 15% of Earth’s Land Is Now Protected — but That’s Not Enough
Nearly 15% of land on earth is now protected, though some key areas needed to preserve biodiversity have been left out, according to a new …
The Editors of a Major Scientific Publication Are Urging Readers to Attend the March for Science
The scientific journal Nature has endorsed the March for Science, scheduled to take place on April 22 in support of the importance of science in …
2016 Was the Hottest Year Ever. It’s the Third Year in a Row of Record-High Heat
For the third year in a row, the Earth saw a new record set for the warmest year. In a new report, the National Oceanic …