One of the World’s Rarest Animals May Be on the Verge of Extinction in Iran
The rare Asiatic cheetah, already severely endangered, may be in greater danger of extinction than ever before, as conservationists say only two females of the …
The Moon May Once Have Been Many Moons
The moon might be the most misleading object in the sky. It’s brilliant, it’s beautiful, it’s silently serene. But if anything actually defines the moon, …
How Trump Could Slow Climate Change Projects Around the World
Much of the fallout from President Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement has centered on the symbolism of losing the world’s largest economy and second …
The Cheap(er) Private Jet
Private-jet ownership has long been the domain of the ultrawealthy, with costs running into the tens of millions of dollars even before the crew and …
Eclipses Are Happening All the Time. You Just Need to Know Where to Look
Look up at the sky, right now (or at least if “right now” is nighttime) and gaze around for a few seconds. Done? OK. You’ve …
A Congressional Watchdog Is Warning Washington to Prepare for Costly Climate Change
Click:handmade dog figurine The U.S. federal government should adopt a strategy to manage climate change risks, as their cost to the government may rise as …
Scientists Warn of ‘Eleventh Hour’ for Many Primate Species
Nearly two-thirds of primate species face the threat of extinction largely as a result of human actions that kill animals directly and destroy habitats, according …
A Cosmic Cat and Lobster Say Hello
Stellar nebula are a little like clouds: where you may see the shape of a bunny, I might see a dragon; your sailing ship might …
Why Does Cracking Your Knuckles Make So Much Noise? Science Finally Has an Answer
There aren’t any awards to be won for solving science’s minor mysteries—why yawning is contagious, why puppies make us melt—but that doesn’t mean we don’t …
The Dakota Access Pipeline Fight Is the Future of Environmental Activism
The movement to stop the Dakota Access Pipeline continues to draw growing support from across the country even as the chances of its success dwindle …