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science, nature, biodiversity, Australia, starfish, coral, Great Barrier Reef

These Hungry Starfish Are Spiraling Out of Control in Australia

tech, online security, ransomware, FBI, site seized

Site Catering to Online Criminals Seized by FBI

science, climate crisis, North Pole, Arctic amplification, polar vortex, storms

Yes, Climate Change Can Supercharge a Winter Storm. Here’s How

science, mathematician Gladys West, GPS pioneer, hidden figure, dead at 95

Gladys West, Mathematician Whose Work Paved Way For GPS, Dies At 95

limate crisis, global warming, science, near-record heat, 2025 record

Another Near-Record Hot Year Is ‘Warning Shot’ From Shifting Climate

astronomy, space exploration, James Webb Space Telescope, nebula, new images

Webb Telescope Reveals Planetary Nebula With Phenomenal Clarity

science, biodiversity, ecological destruction, Galapagos Islands, flagship bird, brujo flycatcher

Scientists Ramp Up Project to Reverse Ecological Destruction on Galápagos Island

climate crisis, global warming, renewable energy, Virginia, offshore wind turbines, stop work order paused

Federal Court Allows Dominion Energy to Continue Virginia Offshore Wind Project

science, oceans, biodiversity, global UN treaty, marine protected areas

UN Biodiversity Treaty To Protect 30% of Oceans by 2030 Now in Force

Heavy California rains, drought

California Is Drought-Free for First Time in 25 Years

U.S. politics, voting, party affiliation, young people, independents 45%

Young Americans Are Increasingly Rejecting Democratic and Republican Parties

science, nature, neurology, gifted dogs, word comprehension, labels, learning study

‘Gifted’ Dogs Learn Words Just Like One-Year-Olds, Study Finds

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