Why Do People Make Music?
Music baffled Charles Darwin. Mankind’s ability to produce and enjoy melodies, he wrote in 1874, “must be ranked amongst the…
Baobab Trees Had a Strange Evolutionary Journey
New research shows the “upside-down trees” originated in Madagascar and then caught a ride on ocean currents to reach mainland…
Meet the Marine Biologist Who Works for a Hotel Chain
Carbon neutrality, zero waste and serving seafood solely from responsible suppliers: Many boutique eco-tourism destinations — particularly those catering to…
Fossil Catches Starfish Cousin in the Act of Cloning Itself
The brittle star specimen suggests that the sea creatures have been splitting themselves in two to reproduce for more than…
Summer 2023 Was the Northern Hemisphere’s Hottest in 2,000 Years, Study Finds
Scientists used tree rings to compare last year’s extreme heat with temperatures over the past two millenniums.The summer of 2023…
Alarmed by Climate Change, Astronomers Train Their Sights on Earth
A growing number of researchers in the field are using their expertise to fight the climate crisis.On the morning of…
New Rules to Overhaul Electric Grids Could Boost Wind and Solar Power
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved the biggest changes in more than a decade to the way U.S. power lines…
Alameda Officials Stop Cloud Brightening Study Aimed at Cooling Planet
Researchers had been testing a sprayer that could one day be used to push a salty mist skyward, cooling the…
Solar Storm Disrupts Some Farmers’ GPS Systems
The storm interfered with navigational systems used in tractors and other farming equipment, leaving some farmers temporarily unable to plant…
How to View the Northern Lights on Sunday Night
The best weather conditions for viewing the colorful light display will be in much of the West while New England…