Technology
Where Did Plants Come From? This Ancient Algae Offers Clues
A tiny seaweed fossil from a billion years ago may help scientists understand how the first plants came ashore and evolved for life...
Business as Usual Is On Hold—Even at the EPA
The Trump administration is adding environmental protection regulations to the list of temporary cancelations due to the pandemic.
Space Photos of the Week: Rovers Taking Selfies—for Science
Instead of likes, these snapshots provide teams with vital information about how spacecraft are faring on interplanetary surfaces.
The Pandemic Has Led to a Huge, Global Drop in Air Pollution
Reductions in traffic and industry have lowered nitrogen dioxide levels—offering an accidental glimpse into what a low-carbon future...
An ER Doctor Describes What It's Like to Treat Covid-19
The novel coronavirus is hitting emergency rooms in the US—hard. Cedric Dark, a physician at the Baylor College of Medicine, recounts...
SpaceX Competitor OneWeb Is Reportedly Bankrupt
The company planned to put 650 internet satellites into orbit. But it only managed to launch 74 before its coffers ran dry, according...
The Race to Keep Health Care Workers Protected from Covid-19
As doctors and nurses address the pandemic, they are facing an unprecedented global crisis, a lack of resources, and a fight to save...
Coronavirus Conspiracy Theories Are a Public Health Hazard
It's time to debunk the worst—and most dangerous—Covid-19 misinformation.
Why Stress-Baking and Cleaning Make You Less Anxious
You're not the only one who finds \#quarantinebaking so soothing. Turns out, it has a lot to do with the neuroscience of mindful meditation.
France's Virus Train Moves Patients to Less Hard-Hit Areas
The national railroad system converted a TGV high-speed train to move 20 Covid-19 patients from Strasbourg to calmer hospitals in...
