Environment

What is an earthquake swarm? California's tremors explained

Sunlight could solve drinking water's biggest problem in 30 minutes

A massive change is coming to the Himalayas

Biodiversity loss could be making us sick – here’s why

Is humanity doomed because we can’t plan for the long-term?

Chemists solve a 150-year-old mystery; create the brightest material ever

Why a "smaller than expected" dead zone isn't good news

The 6 best weather radios

Ammonium nitrate: Beirut explosions underscore the need for better regulations

You can see American air pollution inequality from space

The secret life of ancient trees

How chimpanzees helped African rainforests recover from collapse

Satellite images reveal unexpected colonies of a beloved animal

In a world-first, Australian university builds its own solar farm to offset 100% of its electricity use

New lead recycling solution could make solar panels better than ever

While we fixate on coronavirus, Earth is facing a catastrophe

Flight-shaming: The campaign that made Swedes give up flying for good

We found the perfect spot on Earth to see if anti-pollution laws actually work

5 of natures most metal plants

An interview with Jane Goodall

A solution to pollution is actually a problem, PFAS study reveals

Ancient microbes in the "deadest" part of Earth redefine boundaries of life

Longevity study reveals why ancient trees can stave off death

What we found in Chiquihuite Cave may rewrite human history.

The climate won’t warm as much as we feared – but it will warm more than we hoped

How could Earth’s plastic pollution problem look by 2040? Here's what we predict.

Are the Earth’s magnetic poles about to swap places? Strange anomaly gives reassuring clue

Does hot weather slow Covid-19? Here's what we saw.

Wooden skyscrapers could transform construction

Exercise counteracts a dangerous effect of air pollution

Science explains how Wakanda really got all that vibranium

Nickel: everything you need to know about Elon Musk's new favorite mineral

How mosquitos got their taste for human blood — study

7 years strong, Latino Conservation Week spotlights overlooked nature stewards

Melting permafrost linked to impending environmental disaster — study

How mapping soundscapes could revolutionize forest conservation

Which species will win and lose in a warmer climate? It depends where they evolved

Air pollution exposure linked to higher COVID-19 cases and deaths – new study

An effective climate change solution may lie beneath our feet

Largest-ever CO2 emissions study uncovers an upside to carbon pricing

5 must-read novels on the environment and climate crisis

Affluence is killing the planet

One diet can cut the risk of death by over 10% — study

The Arctic is on fire. Here are 5 reasons to be concerned.

In the deep sea, scientists discover one of the blackest materials ever known

Landmark report predicts “profound” shifts in fertility by 2100

Arctic wildfires: 5 reasons why “alarm bells should be ringing"

When CO2 levels were last this high, the world was a very different place

This lockdown vacation activity is the therapy your brain needs

Curious Kids: what does the Sun’s core look like?