A Rare Greenhouse Gas Comes from—Termite Pesticide?
As much as 85 percent of U.S. emissions of sulfuryl fluoride—a rare greenhouse gas and common pesticide used to treat termites—comes from California
As much as 85 percent of U.S. emissions of sulfuryl fluoride—a rare greenhouse gas and common pesticide used to treat termites—comes from California
An earthquake scientist discusses what we know about Taiwan’s magnitude 7. quake so far and what may happen next
Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, announced she had cancer last month. Many cancer patients undergo surgery, chemotherapy and other treatments in combination
A marine scientist discusses the problem of plastic pollution and her hopes for an international treaty to tackle it
Eclipses bring the future—or at least a tiny sliver of it—into sharp focus
Ancient Egyptian mummies reveal what diseases afflicted people in the great civilization, as well as the protective role the Nile could play
It is imperative that we protect science education from “intelligent design” and other alternative “theories”
Inspiration, creativity, discovery—all of these things start from a place of not knowing, and these researchers know how to navigate those uncertainties.​
Eclipses can affect animals, and biologists are preparing to see what happens during totality on April 8.
A team of researchers has an ambitious plan to capture the 2024 total solar eclipse like never before.