Genetics

The ocean’s circulatory system may not be doing as poorly as previously thought. A vital ocean artery known as the […]

Fiddling with the dimmer switch might help some indoor farmers curb one of their biggest challenges: soaring electricity costs. Growing

Heat-related deaths in the United States are on the rise. But how bad will it be 20, 30 or 40

A perfect storm of climate, geologic and geographic conditions have combined to make Hurricane Helene one of the most devastating

This video was supported by funding from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. TRANSCRIPT David Johnson: So, in 2014, we were

Long dry periods can cause a deadly fungal disease. While California’s droughts can temporarily hold back cases of valley fever—a

This video was supported by funding from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. TRANSCRIPT Maria Temming: In 2021, a historic heat

Extreme Climate Survey Scientific news is collecting questions from readers about how to navigate our planet’s changing climate. What do

One of the richest biodiversity hotspots in the world is Peru’s Madre de Dios, a region of the Amazon located

Dust pollution is known to contribute to asthma and heart and lung disease. But dust blowing from the Great Salt