Next time you're watching a sunset on the beach, think about the amazing physics that's bringing you the view.
What gives a sunset its color?
7 easy ways you can tell for yourself that the moon landing really happened
The proof is out there.
Gribble me this: What eats wood and poops clean energy?
This crustacean could help produce biofuels at lower cost and with less energy.
Gifts for that girl who's way cooler than you
For the friend whose life is a Pinterest board
Earth’s cold storage is melting. Here’s what’s oozing out.
Viruses, bacteria, methane, and more.
The holiday season can be deadly for hospital patients
A study says you're more likely to die if you're discharged during festive times.
Passive-aggressive gifts that are also good for the planet
Presents for the people who are, uh, less concerned about the planet than you are.
The 2018 hurricane season was full of extremes. Here's what we expect in 2019.
Both the Atlantic and Pacific areas saw a record number and intensity of storms.
Air pollution is choking solar energy around the world
To capitalize on the sun's rays, countries like China need to part the smog.
Where to find self-driving cars on the road right now
Autonomous cars seem futuristic, but they’re already on the streets.
Why don’t I have to think about breathing?
You inhale so automatically that you might not even realize how you know to do it in the first place.
Your Christmas tree's environmental impact has nothing to do with whether it's real or fake
Don't stress about what kind you buy—stress about what you do about it after the holidays.
Neti pots are actually very safe—if you use them properly
Don’t rely on tap water.
What to give your very good dog this holiday season
The Dracula ant snaps its jaw shut 5,000 times faster than you can blink
It’s a snap, quite literally.
Insects are disappearing from science textbooks—and that should bug you
They make up the biggest bunch of the animal kingdom by far.
The U.S. keeps causing trouble at a crucial climate change summit
Here's everything you need to know about COP24.
Gifts for the person who cooks your dinner
Gifts for your husband, wife, mom, dad, roommate, whatever.
Chinese robots are on a mission to beat NASA to the far side of the moon
It could be the first of many firsts.
Blow flies helped exonerate a woman of murder 17 years after the fact
Or rather, a lack thereof.