This Chemical Turned Water Pink in a Canadian Town. But We Actually Need It
Water turned pink in a small Canadian town this week after a faulty valve allowed the disinfectant potassium permanganate to seep into the water supply. …
Here’s Where You Can Still Buy Real Solar Eclipse Glasses
Anyone who waited just a little too long to buy their eclipse glasses is now likely finding that many places are sold out. But don’t …
Dozens of Scientific Journals Offered Her a Job. But She Didn’t Exist
If you received a resumé and cover letter from an Anna O. Fraud, you might sense something fishy. If you got one from an Anna …
Why Men Shouldn’t Listen to Rock Music While Playing Board Games
Men may want to think twice before listening to ACDC, Led Zeppelin or Aerosmith while playing board games, as rock music may distract them and …
France Is Expanding Driving Restrictions to Fight Pollution
Officials extended driving restrictions in Paris on Thursday and will expand them to Lyon by the end of the week as the worst air pollution …
Last Month Was Hottest September on Record, NASA Says
Last month was the hottest September ever recorded, paving the way for 2016 to be the hottest year since record-keeping began, NASA scientists said this …
Extreme Heat Waves Will Change How We Live. We’re Not Ready
Extreme heat struck across the Southwest U.S. this week, sending temperatures in Phoenix soaring to near 120°F and grounding airplanes that were unable to operate …
Watch the Air and Space Museum’s Apollo 8 Anniversary Celebration Live
The National Air and Space Museum is celebrating the 50th anniversary of NASA’s Apollo 8 lunar mission with an event Tuesday, Dec. 11 at the …
How John Glenn Became an Astronaut, as Told in 1962
Astronaut John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth and the third in space, died Thursday. A former U.S. Senator from Ohio, he was …
The Climate Change Problem No One Talks About: Anxiety and Depression
Climate change doesn’t just affect people.’s physical health by exacerbating problems like asthma — it can also cause mental health issues like anxiety and depression, …