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
01/25/2022
How you can get free N95 masks from the US government
You’ll soon be able to get free N95 respirator masks from your local pharmacy or community health center.
01/20/2022
These simple green lights could save sharks and turtles from fishing nets
Illuminated nets reduce bycatch while keeping profits up.
01/26/2022
The case for co-locating offshore wind parks and nature reserves
Wind parks could benefit the natural world—in ways beyond the generation of zero-carbon energy.
01/26/2022
The small cities and towns booming from remote work
The new world of remote jobs has small towns and cities exploding with growth as workers explore alternatives to big metropolitan areas.
01/25/2022
New Research Hints at 4 Factors That May Increase Chances of Long Covid
If further study confirms the findings, they could lead to ways to prevent and treat the complex condition.
01/26/2022
Ghostly monkey and slug snake among 224 new species found in Mekong region
A monkey with ghostly white circles around its eyes is among 224 new species listed in the World Wildlife Fund’s latest update on the greater Mekong region.
01/22/2022
To Bargain With Their Landlords, Renters Form Tenant Unions
Housing groups take a page from the labor movement in push for building improvements, eviction delays
01/23/2022
What will it take to shrink the carbon footprint of health care
A small but growing group of researchers and physicians are working to quantify the environmental impact of healthcare—and to reduce that impact without compromising patient care.
01/24/2022
Why doesn’t every big box store have rooftop solar?
Superstore roofs span billions of square feet. Covering them in solar panels could power nearly 8 million homes.
01/21/2022
In the World’s Fastest Drummer, Scientists See a Bionics Breakthrough
The same A.I. technology that runs Jason Barnes’ prosthetic arm can teach people how to read Braille or play the piano in a matter of hours.
01/21/2022
Why scientists are racing to develop more COVID antivirals
The first crop of antivirals against SARS-CoV-2 is promising. But new drugs will be needed to counter the looming threat of resistance.
01/24/2022