Technology
Feeling Climate Dread? You’re Not Alone
It’s called eco-anxiety, a completely natural response to a world gone haywire. And it’s way more prevalent than you think, especially...
The Grid Isn’t Ready for the Renewable Revolution
The massive deployment of wind and solar will turn you, the humble homeowner, into a critical actor in the operation of the US power...
Astronomers Get Ready to Probe Europa’s Hidden Ocean for...
Jupiter’s most enigmatic moon, one of a few ocean worlds in the solar system, will be the target of upcoming missions by NASA and...
Actions You Can Take to Tackle Climate Change
These apps and resources can help you manage your eco-anxiety—and take steps to tread more lightly on the planet.
Alcohol Is the Breast Cancer Risk No One Wants to Talk...
As companies roll out the pink beer in October to raise awareness of the disease, one group is urging young women to think twice.
20 Years After the Anthrax Attacks, We’re Still Unprepared
The first fatal bioterror attack in the US killed five people and caused a national panic—and we’re still short of funding and tech...
A Mathematician Answers a 150-Year-Old Chess Problem
The n-queens problem is about finding how many different ways queens can be placed on a chessboard so that none attack each other.
In New Zealand, People (and Moths) Rediscover Dark Skies
A massive South Island stargazing reserve is a respite from light pollution for many species, including our own.
Vaccinating Kids, Advances in Treatments, and More News
Catch up on the most important updates from this week.
As SpaceX's Starlink Ramps Up, So Could Light Pollution
The constellation of internet-providing satellites is growing. Now the company and its rivals must avoid creating brighter night skies...