July 2021 may be the hottest month in recorded history
Data released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows that July 2021 was the hottest...
Leaked report details what must be done to stop climate change
A leaked draft of a report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) shows that the world...
Fine particulate air pollution linked to increased dementia risk
Researchers at the University of Washington have found a relationship between increased levels of fine particle...
Earth Overshoot Day 2021 has arrived. What does it mean for the planet?
While the pandemic had humanity burning up the world’s resources more slowly than usual, the trend...
Extreme weather: Is the climate changing faster than expected?
We’ve been hearing about climate change for decades. But extreme weather events like the devastating...
RHS Hilltop opens its wings to the study of horticulture
The widely respected Royal Horticultural Society is getting a promotion, coming out from the shadows and into the...
Worse poison ivy is yet another effect of climate change
Not only do hikers have to contend with wildfires and out-of-control ticks this year, but now even poison...
Complaint alleges continued 'war on science' at the EPA
Several scientists working with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have raised concerns over disregard for...
Scientists use bacteria to turn plastic waste into vanilla flavoring
Scientists have converted plastic bottles into vanilla flavoring using genetically engineered bacteria. According...
Pandora announces switch to lab-grown diamonds
Jewelry giant Pandora announced it will move away from mined diamonds and instead use sustainably made, lab-grown...
World's smallest reptile discovered in Madagascar
Lizard lovers will swoon over a newly discovered species of tiny chameleon. Brookesia nana dwells in the Madagascar...
Researchers discover new population of endangered blue whale
Researchers have discovered a new population of blue whale, according to a paper recently published in Endangered...
7 easy science experiments for kids at home
Many kids will be spending more time learning from home as the school year ramps up during the COVID-19 pandemic....
Tracking climate data in real time
Climate TRACE, an alliance of climate research groups, is developing a new tracker using artificial intelligence...
This year's ozone hole could be the smallest it has been in 30 years
For decades, scientists have closely observed the ozone layer, which protects Earth from the sun's harmful ultraviolet...
