The endangerment finding allows the EPA to regulate greenhouse gases—the primary cause of climate change—under the Clean Air Act. If the finding is repealed, Charlotte’s annual air pollution could increase by as much as 940 tons. By Lisa Sorg There was a time when the air pollution in Charlotte, NorthContinue Reading
NASA/JPL-Caltech/Space Science Institute Dramatic plumes, both large and small, spray water ice out from many locations along the famed tiger stripes near the south pole of Saturn’s moon Enceladus in this image released on Feb. 23, 2010. A study published in October 2025 analyzed data from NASA’s Cassini mission andContinue Reading
Long-polluted waterways near Chicago are part of a system of natural and manmade barriers keeping invasive crustaceans at bay, a recent study suggests. By K.R. Callaway Through the murky waters of the Illinois River, scud have been moving steadily toward Lake Michigan. Scientists suggest the tiny crustaceans, an invasive speciesContinue Reading
Long-term inhalation of toxic air appears to dull the protective power of regular workouts, according to a massive global study spanning more than a decade and over a million adults. While exercise still helps people live longer, its benefits shrink dramatically in regions with heavy fine particle pollution—especially above keyContinue Reading
Fluvanna County planners will vote in January to assess whether a proposal by Tenaska fits its comprehensive plan. By Charles Paullin FORK UNION, Va.–The Fluvanna County Planning Commission again has delayed a vote on a proposed natural gas plant in Virginia that would bolster the PJM Interconnection regional grid.Continue Reading
As batteries have gotten cheaper and more powerful, they have enabled the electrification of everything from vehicles to lawn equipment, power tools, and scooters. But electrifying homes has been a slower process. That’s because switching from gas appliances often requires ripping out drywall, running new wires, and upgrading the electrical box.Continue Reading
Indigenous fire practices are slowly regaining wider acceptance in California, but the dream of burning freely based on the needs of the land is still a long way off.Continue Reading
Human development and climate-driven sea level rise are accelerating global beach erosion and undermining the natural processes that sustain coastal ecosystems. Studies reveal that urban activity on the sand harms biodiversity in every connected zone, magnifying worldwide erosion risks., Read MoreContinue Reading
The proposed project promises hydro-powered data and cutting-edge cooling technology, yet questions remain about its true environmental footprint and local impact as it borders indigenous land and a national wildlife refuge. By Ryan Krugman Once a Cold War outpost near Maine’s northern border, the former Loring Air Force Base couldContinue Reading
The newly-expanded Expedition 73 crew. In the front row (from left) are the newest crew members Chris Williams from NASA and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev. In the back are, NASA astronaut Mike Fincke, Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey Ryzhikov, NASA astronauts Jonny Kim and Zena Cardman, Roscosmos cosmonaut AlexeyContinue Reading
Nov. 27, 2025: International Space Station Configuration. Seven spaceships are parked at the space station including the SpaceX Dragon cargo craft, the SpaceX Crew-11 Dragon spacecraft, JAXA’s HTV-X1 cargo craft, the Soyuz MS-27 crew ship, and the Progress 92 and 93 resupply ships. Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus cargo craft was temporarilyContinue Reading
1 min read NASA is Grateful for Citizen Scientists Dear NASA Volunteers, This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for you! In just the last few months, you’ve: Discovered thousands of eclipsing binary stars, Tracked naked dinoflagellates across the Antarctic, Discovered fifty-one ultracool companions to nearby white dwarfs. Mapped the height of forestContinue Reading
The Soyuz rocket launches to the International Space Station with Expedition 74 crew members: NASA astronaut Chris Williams, and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev, on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. NASA/Bill Ingalls NASA astronaut Chris Williams, accompanied by Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov andContinue Reading