Experts say the effects of global warming are playing a greater role in where people decide to move
Astronomers Spot a ‘Super-Mars’ Exoplanet around Barnard’s Star
Claims of worlds orbiting Barnard’s star have been made before. But an advanced instrument could provide the breakthrough that finally confirms the star hosts a planetary system
Hurricane Helene Made Me a Climate Change Refugee
A climate advocate learns firsthand on the price of climate change in our lives, and calls for voters to head off future disasters
How the 2024 Election Will Shape the Future of AI
Both U.S. presidential candidates voice support for innovation in AI, but Kamala Harris has been more outspoken about its risks to individuals
How Dark Is the Night Sky?
The night sky isn’t perfectly dark—instead it glows faintly, and the source isn’t exactly local
Today’s Mathematicians Seek Modern Solutions to Complex Problems
Today’s mathematicians grapple with higher-order mathematical questions and real-world applications.
In Floods like Hurricane Helene’s, Toxic Chemicals Are a Silent and Growing Threat
People living near industrial facilities often have few details about the chemicals inside, which poses major risks when floods occur
Harris’ Focus on Maternal Health Care Gains Support Among Black Women
Polls show an increased number of Black women voters back Kamala Harris. Her emphasis on maternal mortality, reproductive rights and gun control may be contributing
Hurricane Helene Survivors Face a Second Disaster—Insurance Woes
Only 2 percent of households in parts of Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina that were flooded by Hurricane Helene can get insurance payments
Where Did All the Thalidomide Pills Distributed in the U.S. Go?
FDA medical examiner Frances Oldham Kelsey saved American lives by refusing to approve thalidomide. But millions of pills had been sent to doctors in the U.S. for so-called clinical trials