Huddling around a campfire and eating gooey marshmallows and warm chocolate sandwiched between two graham crackers may feel like primeval traditions. But every part of the process is a product of the Industrial Revolution.
As the West Antarctic Ice Sheet melts, the land beneath rebounds – at a faster rate than thought.
As I tell my students, the U.S. press system has its faults, but they probably won’t have to worry about being threatened, jailed or killed for doing their jobs.
As I tell my students, the U.S. press system has its faults, but they probably won’t have to worry about being threatened, jailed or killed for doing their jobs.
Does counting really get you a good estimate for how far away the lightning is? Is this one of those old wives’ tales, or is it actually based on science?
As satellite images become more ubiquitous, we should reflect on where they come from, how they are created, and the purpose for their use.
Many people in rural southern Africa live without any potable water at all. And many are at serious risk because of global climate change.
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.
From the start, President Donald Trump’s administration has made dismantling regulations, especially for the oil, gas and coal industries, a top priority.