Why ‘Exotic Matter’ Matters—and Won the Nobel Prize in Physics
If you’re a topologist having breakfast, you’re going to have a hard time telling the difference between your doughnut and your coffee mug. And that …
These Kids Are Suing the Federal Government to Demand Climate Action. They Just Won an Important Victory
A group of young Americans suing the federal government to demand increased efforts on climate change won a notable battle Thursday, as a federal court …
Global CO2 Concentration Passes Threshold of 400 ppm—And That’s Bad for the Climate
The average level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere across the globe passed 400 parts per million (ppm) last year, a symbolic and worrying milestone …
This Climate Change Measure Has Fossil Fuel Companies and Green Groups Working Together
A rare coalition of energy companies, green groups and trade unions united this month to support a measure before Congress that helps fight greenhouse gas …
Philae Lander Found on Comet 2 Years After It Went Missing
The Philae lander, which went missing in 2014 after making a historic landing on a comet, has been found wedged into a “dark crack” on …
Climate Change Doubled the Size of Forest Fires in Western U.S., Study Says
Man-made climate change has doubled the total area burned by forest fires in the Western U.S. in the past three decades, according to new research. …
Oregon’s Marijuana Industry Sold 11,000 Lbs. of Pot in 3 Months
Oregon‘s pot industry sold nearly 5 million grams — or roughly 11,000 pounds — of marijuana during the first three months of 2016, according to …
Queen Elizabeth Prize Awarded to Inventors Who Revolutionized Digital Imaging
Four engineers responsible for the creation of digital imaging sensors have been honored with the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Prize, a British award that celebrates world-changing …
NASA Reveals New Hints of Life in Space
It was always clear Enceladus was up to something strange. From the moment astronomers began closely observing the small Saturnian moon, they noticed an odd …
Living Near Major Roads Linked to Dementia Risk, Study Says
People who live near a major road are more likely to develop dementia than those who live further away, according to new research. The study, …