In the Infrastructure Bill, a Recognition: Climate
For the first time, both parties have acknowledged — by their actions, if not their words — that the United States is unprepared for global warming and will need huge amounts of cash to cope.
The Water Crisis in Climate-Vulnerable Bangladesh
In Bangladesh’s coastal districts — including Khulna, Satkhira, and Bagerhat — the effects of climate change have made the water so salty that it can no longer be used for drinking or for other domestic
What if you knew when you were going to die?
A visit to the world’s largest human genome library, maintained by deCODE, a groundbreaking Icelandic corporation that is able to predict the length of a person's lifespan
Levantines and Arabians have different origins, Middle
The Arabians have deeper roots in Africa, while the Levantines’ roots lie in Europe and Anatolia in today’s Turkey. They differ in their amount of Neanderthal DNA as well
Sedimentary Tepees Record Ocean Chemistry
Sedimentary structures from evaporative coastal environments indicate carbonate saturation, offer insight in mid-Mesozoic ocean chemistry and potentially even earlier times.
As Climate Change and Wildfire Threats Persist, California
The drought in Northern California is severe, and the risk of fires remains high. But winemakers are trying to adapt to climate change.
Israel's ultra-Orthodox school year begins tomorrow
The health and education ministries have also still not agreed on a COVID plan for the rest of Israel’s schools, where the school year opens on September 1
Glassy Nodules Pinpoint a Meteorite Impact
Researchers working in Chile’s Atacama Desert have collected thousands of “atacamaites” that suggest a meteorite struck the region roughly 8 million years ago.
Democrats Call Infrastructure Bill a Down Payment on
A bipartisan package includes the largest-ever federal spending for electric vehicle charging stations, public transit and clean water.
Will Climate Change Make Summer Too Hot for the Olympics?
Tokyo has struggled to host during the heat of summer. As average temperatures rise across the globe, more cities will too.
Biden Tightens Vehicle Emissions Standards
A second policy aims to accelerate adoption of electric vehicles-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
F.D.A. Aiming to Speed Vaccine Booster Shot for Immunocompromised
Worried about a vulnerable population as the Delta variant surges, administration officials are taking a new tack.
Wildfires Limit Outdoor Travel and Activity Across
Excessive heat and wildfires could disrupt the booming outdoor travel industry, as travelers now have to take a hotter and longer fire season into account.
Squirrels Use Gymnastics to Navigate Treetop Canopies
Their acrobatic leaping skills could serve as inspiration for new robotics-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Interview: Donald Milton on Aerosol Transmission of
Aerosol expert Donald Milton has been on the front lines of the struggle to understand and communicate how Covid-19 is transmitted. In this Q&A, Milton discusses his early campaign to warn health authorities
Can the Olympics Take the Heat?
Plus: squirrel acrobats, gecko navigators, hair thieves and other natural overachievers in the Friday edition of Science Times.
Informe de cambio climático del IPCC: estas son las
Algunas de las devastadoras consecuencias del calentamiento global ya son inevitables, según un importante informe científico. Pero hay una pequeña oportunidad de evitar que la situación empeore.
The Auroral E-region is a Source for Ionospheric Scintillation
Observations reveal a connection between auroral particle precipitation and scintillation, indicating that the ionospheric E-region is a key source region for phase scintillation at auroral latitudes.
What if you knew when you were going to die?
A visit to the world’s largest human genome library, maintained by deCODE, a groundbreaking Icelandic corporation that is able to predict the length of a person's lifespan
Will Climate Change Make Summer Too Hot for the Olympics?
Tokyo has struggled to host during the heat of summer. As average temperatures rise across the globe, more cities will too.
Israel's ultra-Orthodox school year begins tomorrow
The health and education ministries have also still not agreed on a COVID plan for the rest of Israel’s schools, where the school year opens on September 1
In the Infrastructure Bill, a Recognition: Climate
For the first time, both parties have acknowledged — by their actions, if not their words — that the United States is unprepared for global warming and will need huge amounts of cash to cope.
Interview: Donald Milton on Aerosol Transmission of
Aerosol expert Donald Milton has been on the front lines of the struggle to understand and communicate how Covid-19 is transmitted. In this Q&A, Milton discusses his early campaign to warn health authorities
Informe de cambio climático del IPCC: estas son las
Algunas de las devastadoras consecuencias del calentamiento global ya son inevitables, según un importante informe científico. Pero hay una pequeña oportunidad de evitar que la situación empeore.
Levantines and Arabians have different origins, Middle
The Arabians have deeper roots in Africa, while the Levantines’ roots lie in Europe and Anatolia in today’s Turkey. They differ in their amount of Neanderthal DNA as well
Biden Tightens Vehicle Emissions Standards
A second policy aims to accelerate adoption of electric vehicles-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Sedimentary Tepees Record Ocean Chemistry
Sedimentary structures from evaporative coastal environments indicate carbonate saturation, offer insight in mid-Mesozoic ocean chemistry and potentially even earlier times.
The Auroral E-region is a Source for Ionospheric Scintillation
Observations reveal a connection between auroral particle precipitation and scintillation, indicating that the ionospheric E-region is a key source region for phase scintillation at auroral latitudes.
Glassy Nodules Pinpoint a Meteorite Impact
Researchers working in Chile’s Atacama Desert have collected thousands of “atacamaites” that suggest a meteorite struck the region roughly 8 million years ago.
Squirrels Use Gymnastics to Navigate Treetop Canopies
Their acrobatic leaping skills could serve as inspiration for new robotics-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Democrats Call Infrastructure Bill a Down Payment on
A bipartisan package includes the largest-ever federal spending for electric vehicle charging stations, public transit and clean water.
Can the Olympics Take the Heat?
Plus: squirrel acrobats, gecko navigators, hair thieves and other natural overachievers in the Friday edition of Science Times.
As Climate Change and Wildfire Threats Persist, California
The drought in Northern California is severe, and the risk of fires remains high. But winemakers are trying to adapt to climate change.