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

Why hangovers happen (and what to do about them)

Man experiencing hangover holding a glass of water.

GLP-1 medications compared: Benefits and differences

Multiple GLP-1 injection pens.

Inside the fight to save Namibia's wildlife

A South African oryx, also called 'Gemsbok' or 'gemsbuck' walking by a water hole in a desert area in Namib-Naukluft National Park in Namibia.

How long does a chest cold usually last?

A senior man coughing.

Environment

Inside the fight to save Namibia's wildlife

A South African oryx, also called 'Gemsbok' or 'gemsbuck' walking by a water hole in a desert area in Namib-Naukluft National Park in Namibia.

The 'Sick Building' Syndrome: Indoor air quality services and employee productivity

A sick businesswoman blowing her nose at work.

Deer are destroying British Columbia's island ecosystems. Indigenous hunting could be the solution

Broad-leaved Shooting Star wildflowers in a Garry Oak meadow on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

A secret weapon for fighting climate change comes surging back

A red flags mark the area along the shore in upper Newport Bay, California where eelgrass restoration has taken place.

Corn’s clean-energy promise is clashing with its climate footprint

Former US President George W. Bush (R) holding an ear of corn, joined by his friend, Larry Gaitlin (C) while farmer Ken Thompson (L) counts the money handed to him by Bush for a bag of corn, during an impromptu stop of his motorcade at a local farmers market after a campaign rally August 4, 2004 in Davenport, Iowa.

Plants & Animals

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.

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

Flying with whales: Drones are remaking marine mammal research

Aerial view of a tiny white drone hovering in the air above two huge blue whales, one smaller than the other, seen beneath the surface of the ocean. Cetacean scientists around the world are using this type of technology.

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

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.

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.

How telecom networks adapt when disasters strike remote regions

A technical staff setting up a portable satellite asset.

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.

7 tips to survive the holidays when struggling with an eating disorder

A young woman losing interest or appetite at a Christmas dinner table.

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.

How changes in Medicare telehealth coverage limit access to key services for neurodivergent patients

A neurodivergent young woman sitting comfortably on sofa, using digital tablet managing mental health in home environment.

The hidden health crisis: How loneliness is making America sick

A stressed young woman, sitting at a sofa and cuddling a pillow while lost in thought.