Birds are using plastic plants for their nests, and it’s the most Anthropocene thing ever
Man-made materials are slowly taking over the natural world.
Could climate change actually wipe out humanity? Researchers say we need to study this ASAP
We desperately need to understand what the worst climate scenarios are. Focusing only on optimistic scenarios can seriously backfire.
Polio in New York: virus shows in wastewater sampling. Many New Yorkers are still unvaccinated
Polio is becoming a real problem in the US.
Volcano erupts in Iceland — but poses no threat to aviation yet
Iceland has even put a livestream of the volcano, while warning people to stay away from the lava and toxic...
Vikings did reach North America a thousand years ago — and now we know exactly when
A story of stars, trees, bursts, and Vikings.
No magic solution needed: we can switch to renewables now, with the technology we have
The roadmap exists and it can be followed. We can reach 100% renewable energy within a couple of decades.
There’s a contrast fluid shortage — but researchers have ideas on how to tackle it
There's a million and one shortages right now. But this one may have a technical solution.
Feasts and worms around Stonehenge: a story of poop and parasites
Ancient poop can reveal a lot about the habits of ancient people.
Germany’s $9 month-long public transit ticket seems to be working
Cheap public transit is a good way to reduce road congestion. But it's not all rosy.
Could alternative proteins help us save our climate? This consulting giant thinks so
There's untapped climate potential in alternative proteins -- proteins that don't come from meat.
Monkeypox is a global health emergency Are we about to have a new pandemic soon?
It's not the same as COVID-19, but our window of containment on monkeypox is closing rapidly.
Droughts in the 6th century paved the way for Islam to become dominant in the Arabian area
Environmental problems fueled the chaos that destroyed a kingdom -- and cleared a path for a new religion.
Critical Revolutionaries: an insightful dive into the work of five critics who shaped literature — and society
As someone coming from the sciences, the book was surprisingly relatable and easy to comprehend -- and surprisingly humorous.
These photos of adorable Baikal seals above and beneath the water will cleanse the depressing news cycle
It's a beautiful world that's normally hidden from our eyes.
All-time high temperature record broken during unprecedented UK heatwave
If you're wondering, yes -- it's climate change.
Titan penis flower blooms in one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world
It's a sight to behold that happens once a decade or so.
A World Without Soil: a look at the precarious future of our planet’s vital ribbon
It's high time we paid some attention to our planet's soils.
The James Webb Space Telescope images are truly amazing — but astronomers are excited about something else
The highly anticipated flurry of images is everything we hoped for -- and more. But it's the spectra that have...
Abel Laureate Dennis Sullivan wants you to look at math differently — and stay interested
Everything revolves around one or two things: space and numbers.
Can this futuristic, driverless tram revitalize abandoned railways?
Would you travel in one of these?