Science

Real Estate

Undeterred by climate change, US homeowners are moving to climate-vulnerable areas

County Map of wildfire risk based on FEMA National Risk Index

65% of men misunderstand low testosterone—3 myths debunked

A young man consults with a physician.

AI and social media: AI-driven content's impact on the marketplace

The OpenAI website displaying 'Sora 2 is here'.

Does holiday drinking age you faster? Longevity experts weigh in

Christmas mulled red wine with spices and oranges on a wooden rustic table with evergreen decor and pine cones in the background.

Does drinking salt water before bed improve sleep quality?

A spoon of Himalayan salt held above a glass of drinking water, highlighting its potential health benefits.

Environment

Talking to a door-to-door solar sales rep? Beware of these red flags.

Michael Reimann, installer with Lumina Solar, carries a large panel and his face is not visible while installs solar panels on the roof of a home in Kensington, MD on July 3, 2025.

The climate solution sitting in America’s trash

A pile of banana peels in the trash during a marathon in a city.

The world turns to energy pragmatism on the path to a new climate consensus

Smoke coming out of a heat and power plant chimney, blending with a lavender morning sky.

America’s hardest water: The 10 US cities with the highest water hardness

An aerial view of a modern suburban residential neighborhood situated in a mountainous desert area.

The advent of the ‘abundance’ movement

A tower crane owned by Torre Cranes in operation in downtown San Antonio, Texas.

Plants & Animals

Plants & Animals

Rotten tricks: How hot and stinky plants woo pollinators

A collage of thermogenic plants, clockwise from top left: sago palm (Cycas revoluta); Eastern skunk cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus), elephant-foot yam (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius), Yulan magnolia (Magnolia denudata), calico-flower (Aristolochia littoralis), American lotus (Nelumbo lutea), titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum), dragon arum (Dracunculus vulgaris), Florida anise (Illicium floridanum), Rhizanthes lowii, dead-horse arum (Helicodiceros muscivorus).

Plants & Animals

How farmers can help rescue water-loving birds

A flock of sandhill cranes in Louisiana.

Plants & Animals

Got invasive plants? Call a herd of goats

Two goats in a herd smiling happily eating invasive plants in a wide land.

Plants & Animals

Fish are thriving in the river Seine

A view of one of the bridges over the river Seine in Paris, France.

Plants & Animals

How to use hydrocarbon gases for cannabis extraction

Macro detail of dropper with CBD oil, cannabis live resin extraction isolated on white background.

Space

How a mysterious particle could explain the universe’s missing antimatter

Concept 3D illustration for Elementary particle core of rotating sub atomic quantum matter with orbiting neutrinos.

Space

5 of the rarest astronomical events—and when you'll next see them

The head of Halley's Comet as photographed by Dr George Willis Ritchey.

Space

25 of the best places to see the solar eclipse across the US

The beginning of a solar eclipse as seen through very light cloud cover.

Space

23 astronomical events to look out for in 2023

A view of a Perseid meteor shower in a purple sky with pine trees in the foreground.

Space

33 groundbreaking NASA missions in photographs

Webb NIRCam composite image from two filters – F212N (orange) and F335M (cyan) – of Jupiter system.

Weather

Staying connected when it matters most: Technology’s role in disaster preparedness

A T-Mobile SatCOLT or Satellite Cells on Light Truck parked on an American Red Cross lot.

Mobile home residents face increased risks from severe weather

Aerial view of mobile home park in the Arizona desert.

Could a Pigouvian tax help solve climate change?

Silhouette of a coal-fired power plant spewing smoke into the air in Daqi, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China.

Costs of extreme weather: How to stay powered and protected year-round

Toppled trees on a road in Tallahassee, Florida after multiple tornadoes and winds.

Your home has a 1 in 4 chance of being at severe risk from extreme weather

A damaged house is seen near the Guadalupe River in Hunt, Texas, on July 8, 2025, following severe flash flooding over the July 4 holiday weekend.

Meat has a distinct taste, texture and aroma — a biochemist explains how plant-based alternatives mimic the real thing

Pan grilled, plant-based vegan meat steak with herbs.

Postpartum depression: Better remedies, and now a predictive blood test

A tired mother sleeping with her newborn on her chest.

Can a sneaker brand help counter Amazon deforestation?

Hand touching the scars of a rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis) near the Anajas riverbank in the Amazonia region, Marajo, near Anajas city, Para state, Brazil.

The QR code strategy for BFCM conversions

A woman scanning a clothing item's QR code on her phone.

When pediatric anxiety meets parental burnout: The hidden mental health crisis

A young boy holding a teddy bear outdoors.

92 useful and surprising things you can pay for with your HSA in 2026

A person looking at products in the aisles of a retail drugstore.

Before you buy: 5 key questions about OTC hearing aids

A group of senior people talking to each other at the dinner table.

Depression in retirement: Why it happens and what to do

An elderly man sitting in a dim living room and watching TV.

How telecom networks adapt when disasters strike remote regions

A technical staff setting up a portable satellite asset.

A new parent's guide to keeping baby warm in winter

A baby in winter clothes sleeping in a green stroller outdoors.