You Can Drink Champagne in Space—Yes, Really
Champagne maker Mumm is testing a piston-activated bottle on zero-G flights.
Trump’s New Power Plan Comes With a Deadly Price
The Environmental Protection Agency says the new plan will result in more air pollution deaths.
If Germany Can’t Quit Coal, Can Anyone Else?
Germany's last black-coal mine will close next month. But that doesn't mean the country has weaned itself off the emissions-spewing stuff.
European Ruling Could Slow Africa’s Push for Crispr Crops
Court says crops using new gene-editing tools should be regulated just like older GMOs.
Some Scientists Work With China, but NASA Won’t
NASA's ban on scientific contacts doesn't apply to all academics.
The Future of Former EPA Chief Scott Pruitt’s Anti-Science Legacy
Pruitt's replacement might be more effective at gutting environmental protection than Pruitt himself.
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Plagued by Delays, Rising Costs
The project will come in at least an extra 18 months behind schedule and $800 million over budget.
Protect My Head? Soccer Pros Shrug and Carry On
New tests find that certain headbands cut risk of head injuries, but officials are reluctant to mandate their use.
Can PJs and Sound Sleep Lead to a World Cup Victory?
Under Armour equipped a Swiss star with ceramic bedsheets and sleep monitors to boost his performance.
The Race to Send Robots to Mine the Ocean Floor
As worldwide development rises for electric vehicle batteries and wind turbines, the demand for metals from the bottom of the sea has spiked.