Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Author: Molly Bergen
02/10/2022
Preventing spillover of viruses from animals to humans would only cost 5% of the losses they cause, claims report
An investment of €18 billion a year would prevent 1.5 million deaths worldwide, according to a study that highlights the importance of hiring more veterinarians as ‘watchmen’ for new pathogens.
02/11/2022
Engineers are building bridges with recycled wind turbine blades
Repurposing the blades could help solve a major waste challenge.
02/07/2022
In Their Legal Victory over Shell, South Africa’s Indigenous Communities Continue to Assert Their Power
South Africa’s High Court sided with Indigenous communities citing, in part, their deep cultural connection to the ocean.
01/13/2022
Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) Creates Largest 3D Map of the Cosmos
DESI has already mapped out more galaxies than all previous 3D surveys combined — and it’s just getting started.
02/14/2022
The engineers battling to stop global warming ruining roads
Australia's floods of 2010-11 spread devastation and damage across Queensland, with 33 people losing their lives and causing billions in losses across the state.
02/07/2022
The search for lost slave ships led this diver on an extraordinary journey
Explorer Tara Roberts took up diving to learn about the human side of a tragic era. She wound up connecting with her family’s inspiring past.
02/09/2022
Maybe there’s room for wildife and renewables on a crowded planet
As the countries rush to build more solar and wind power, conservationists worry it could crowd out wildlife. A new forecast suggests there's room for both in many places.
02/01/2022
Huge genetic database includes over 9000 species of flowering plants
Public library of DNA sequences will allow botanists to track the complex evolutionary history of flowering plants in unprecedented detail.
02/11/2022
FDA authorizes new Covid antibody drug to fight omicron variant
U.S. health regulators on Friday authorized a new antibody drug that targets the omicron variant, a key step in restocking the nation’s arsenal against the latest version of Covid-19.
02/04/2022
China’s Winter Olympics are carbon-neutral — how?
Researchers commend Beijing for mitigating a wide range of emissions, but say that future games should wean themselves off carbon offsets.
02/07/2022
States Move to Protect Hospital Patients from Heavy Medical Debt
Laws passed in at least 10 states require financial assistance for low-income patients or limit aggressive debt-collection practices.
02/07/2022