Satellite imagery is revolutionizing the world. But should we always trust what we see?
As satellite images become more ubiquitous, we should reflect on where they come from, how they are created, and the purpose for their use.
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Small, local solutions can crack water crises: a South African case study
Many people in rural southern Africa live without any potable water at all. And many are at serious risk because of global climate change.
Wildfire risks are high again this year – here's what travelers need to know
Anyone visiting the western United States this summer should understand risks associated with wildfires, since once again the risk of fires is high in many areas.
How weakened U.S. fossil fuel regulations threaten environmental justice in Colorado
From the start, President Donald Trump’s administration has made dismantling regulations, especially for the oil, gas and coal industries, a top priority.
Smart windows could combine solar panels and TVs too
The most exciting thing about organic semiconductors is that it’s possible to design molecules that are flexible, lightweight, colored or completely transparent.
From the Middle East to the Kentucky Derby, the mint julep has always been about staying cool
Since the 1930s, the drink – a mix of mint, syrup, bourbon, water and crushed ice – has been the traditional cocktail of the Kentucky Derby.
Could bats guide humans to clean drinking water in places where it's scarce?
Desert life depends on reliable access to water, but water can vary both in quantity and quality. People may be able to locate usable water sources and detect changes in the quality of sources they are already using by observing bats.
Internet openness pits collaborative history against competitive future
The debate about how open the internet should be to free expression – and how much companies should be able to restrict, or charge for, communication speeds – boils down to a conflict between the internet’s collaborative beginnings and its present commercialized form.
How the pretzel went from soft to hard – and other little-known facts about one of the world's favorite snacks
It took advances in manufacturing and tweaks to the recipe to make the pretzel the global snack it is today.
Is Earth's ozone layer still at risk? 5 questions answered
Our understanding of stratospheric ozone depletion has grown steadily since the mid-1970s, and scientists expect that we will continue to add to our knowledge of the ozone layer.