California bans wasting water as severe drought continues
December was remarkably wet, but the drought is not done yet.
A drone carrying a defibrillator saved the life of a heart-attack patient
Every minute matters, and a drone can really speed things up.
Giving a dam about the environment: Beavers play key role in long-term ecosystem conservation
The more we look at beavers, the more we see how important they are.
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope fully deploys its massive sunshield
It's a major milestone, but it's still not ready for action just yet.
NASA delays tensioning of James Webb telescope sunshield
We're getting there, it's just taking a bit more time.
France bans plastic wrapping for most fruits and vegetables
There are some exceptions but for in general, all plastic will be gradually phased out.
Coal power generation is set to reach a new record high in 2021
We are really not on track for an energy transition
Researchers find a pristinely preserved dinosaur embryo in China
It was preparing to hatch from its egg, just like a chicken
Protection from the AstraZeneca vaccine drops significantly three months after the second dose
If you are eligible for a booster, you may want to look into getting one as quickly as possible.
FedEx starts going electric — first e-vans start rolling in the US
The delivery company wants to have a zero-emission fleet by 2040.
Himalayan glaciers are melting rapidly, putting billions in danger
Climate change affects us all but not equally.
Moderna booster offers reliable protection against Omicron variant
Third time's the charm.
AI debates its own ethics at Oxford University, concludes the only way to be safe is “no AI at all”
Who better to answer the pros and cons of artificial intelligence than an actual AI?
Ancient poop suggests someone colonized the Faroe Islands before the Vikings
There's always a lot to tell from poop, even the origins of an island
Move aside, Justin Bieber. Bird sounds just dropped you off the chart
The new album featuring sounds of endangered Australian birds ranks 5th in Australia.
Powerful typhoon forces thousands to evacuate in the Philippines
It's the 15th typhoon to hit the country so far this year.
Amazon has a big plastic problem — and it’s getting worse
The company is so big it's having an important impact on the global environment.
“Doomsday glacier” in Antarctica could break up in three years
A floating section that has so far been stable could soon shatter due to climate change.
UN confirms scorching new temperature record in the Arctic
The region is experiencing “cascadic disruptions” due to climate change.
UK faces new surge of COVID-19 infections due to Omicron variant
Rapid transmission rates in London and across the country