Japan’s plan to treat, dilute, and discharge the irradiated water used to cool Fukushima’s nuclear reactors…
Author: Chris Baraniuk
Why Is Europe’s Latest Heat Wave Called Cerberus? It’s Complicated
Cerberus, an unofficial name for the current European heat wave, has gone viral—but some meteorologists find…
The Seaweed Blob Is Heading to a Beach Near You
The 5,000-mile-wide Great Atlantic sargassum belt has started to shrink. But it's very difficult to know…
Bird Populations Are in Meltdown
Humans rely on birds to eat insects, spread seeds, and pollinate plants—but these feathered friends can’t…
Nuclear-Powered Cargo Ships Are Trying to Stage a Comeback
Faced with the difficult task of decarbonizing, some shipping companies are taking another look at a…
The Kakhovka Dam Collapse Is an Ecological Disaster
Water surging from the broken Ukrainian dam is killing animals, destroying habitats, and unleashing pollution. The…
The Filthy Truth About Subway Air
Levels of particulate matter in the world’s metro systems far exceed recommended limits—and the deeper you…
Europe Is Bracing for (Another) Devastating Drought
After unusually low amounts of rain and snow this winter, the continent faces a severe water…
No One Knows If Decades-Old Nukes Would Actually Work
Atomic weapons are highly complex, surprisingly sensitive, and often pretty old. With testing banned, countries have…
Heat Pumps Sell Like Hotcakes on America’s Oil-Rich Frontier
In Alaska, people are flocking to buy electric appliances instead of fuel-guzzling furnaces, as oil prices…