A Very Lonely Caterpillar, Possibly the Last of Its Kind, Has Died
2026-05-24
The Sacramento Mountains checkerspot butterfly hasn’t been seen in the wild since 2022. The caterpillar was the last individual in human care.Continue Reading
Scientists say house cats could help unlock new cancer treatments for humans
2026-05-24
Scientists have cracked open the “black box” of feline cancer in a landmark study that genetically analyzed nearly 500 cat tumors from around the world. The research uncovered striking similarities between cancers in cats, dogs, and humans — including shared cancer-driving genes tied to aggressive breast cancers., Read MoreContinue Reading
Malnourished Gray Whales of the Eastern North Pacific Are in ‘Serious Trouble’
2026-05-24
The population has plummeted over the past seven years as climate change triggers mass starvation in warming Arctic waters. By Blaine Harden SEATTLE—Exceptionally skinny gray whales—enfeebled by starvation and mangled by blunt-force trauma—are washing up this spring along the coast of Washington state in numbers that alarm marine-mammal scientists.Continue Reading
Over a billion fear losing land and homes within five years
2026-05-23
Despite global progress in strengthening land tenure and governance, more than a billion people worldwide – nearly one in four adults – fear they could lose the rights to some or all of their land and housing within the next five years. Continue Reading
From family farm to climate tech: How one Kenyan woman is helping farmers outsmart drought
2026-05-23
“Giving up is not an option – so many people depend on you,” the words of Maryanne Gichanga, a participant in a UN supported initiative, which aims to help farmers in Kenya find solutions to alleviate the pressures of climate change on agricultural production. Continue Reading
As Communities Warn of Health Risks, New York Will Weaken Its Landmark Climate Law
2026-05-23
Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced revisions to the state’s greenhouse gas emissions targets that will push off its 2030 deadline. Organizers believe residents are already suffering. By Lauren Dalban As part of ongoing budget negotiations, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing to delay emissions-reduction targets established in the state’sContinue Reading
The power of “and” in energy and climate entrepreneurship
2026-05-23
A supportive ecosystem is a cornerstone in entrepreneurship, according to Georgina Campbell Flatter, the CEO of Greentown Labs. “If we really want to be driving the most transformational technologies to scale at a speed in which we need them to happen for our planet, we need to be thinking aboutContinue Reading
Scientists discover the perfect temperature to keep mangoes fresh much longer
2026-05-23
Scientists found that storing mangoes at 54°F dramatically slows ripening and keeps the fruit fresh far longer than typical tropical temperatures. The cooler conditions helped mangoes stay firm, retain moisture, and preserve important antioxidants while reducing cellular damage. Researchers also uncovered the internal defense systems that switch on during coldContinue Reading
Some experts say they’ve never seen bees swarm so early — and that’s concerning
2026-05-23
A warm winter and dry spring could be making bees more vulnerable.Continue Reading
Summer electric bills sizzle as the cost of cooling climbs
2026-05-23
The temperature is climbing, and so are people’s utility bills. Rising electricity prices and hotter-than-usual weather could make it especially costly to stay cool this summer. (Image credit: Brandon Bell)Continue Reading
Six Months After Oil Spilled Into California Tributary, Families Worry the Cleanup Was Never Finished
2026-05-23
People in Ventura County are also concerned that an early estimate—which noted that about 420 gallons of crude oil was accidentally released into a waterway last fall—is inaccurate. Local and federal officials are investigating. By Steven Rodas SANTA PAULA, Calif.—As he slowly pulled his beige van into the driveway followingContinue Reading
AI/ML STIG Lecture Series, 1 June 2026
2026-05-23
Cosmic Origins … Cosmic Origins Community AI/ML STIG Lecture Series, 1… About Community Executive Committee Science Groups Conferences Cosmic Pathfinders Early Career Workshop Opportunities Missions Studies News & Events Resources AI/ML STIG Lecture Series Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Science and Technology Interest Group (AI/ML STIG) Module 9: AgenticContinue Reading
UN weather agency warns of record ‘climate imbalance’ as planetary warming accelerates
2026-05-23
All-time high greenhouse gas concentrations in Earth’s atmosphere continue to drive heat records on land and sea, with long-lasting consequences for humanity, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned on Monday.Continue Reading