La Niña Lives! — And That’s Bad News
There's a good chance the weather-disrupting phenomenon will persist for a rare third year, possibly exacerbating already severe drought in the U.S. West. ...read more
Month: May 2022
Citizen Science Month 2022: Turning Curiosity Into Impact Around the Country
This year's month-long celebration of Citizen Science featured Ben Franklin, oil spill mapping and more! ...read more
Do Cats Have Dreams?
Scientists say cats experience similar dream cycles to humans. ...read more
How does your dog understand you?
Research shows dogs can process both information and emotion behind our commands, and even some non-verbal cues. ...read more
What We Know About the Monkeypox Outbreak in Europe
A sudden surge in viral cases across Europe, as well as North America, has raised flags for infectious disease researchers. Countries and the WHO are coordinating to investigate. ...read more
Your Navigation Skills Depend on Where You Grew Up
New research shows that growing up in a city compared to a rural area impacts your navigational skills. ...read more
How Humans Perceived Lightning Throughout Time
Lightning is well-documented in both theology and history, leaving humans in awe of its strike. ...read more
The Race Against Radon
Scientists are working to map out the risks of the permafrost thaw, which could expose millions of people to the invisible cancer-causing gas. ...read more
Breast Milk Alternatives Aren’t a Modern Invention
Few mothers from a 19th-century dairy farming village in the Netherlands breastfed their children. In a new study, researchers aimed to find out why. ...read more
Study Probes How to Change Societal Behavior for the Better
With climate change in mind, researchers from many disciplines propose a model for implementing beneficial policy changes within a large group of different individuals and communities. ...read more