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
Scientists discover giant sea predator Tylosaurus rex that terrorized ancient oceans
2026-05-23
A colossal new sea predator named Tylosaurus rex has been identified from fossils found in Texas, revealing a brutal 43-foot-long hunter that ruled ancient oceans 80 million years ago. The discovery not only introduces one of the biggest mosasaurs ever known, but also shakes up long-standing ideas about how theseContinue Reading
Federal Law Requires US Seafood Imports to Not Threaten Marine Mammals. A Lawsuit Is Pushing the Government to Finally Act.
2026-05-23
Bycatch is the biggest threat to whales and dolphins, but many seafood-exporting countries fail to take protective measure. By Georgina Gustin Environmental groups on Thursday sued the United States government to ensure internationally sourced seafood doesn’t threaten whales or dolphins that become entangled or drown due to sometimes lethal fishingContinue Reading
In conservative Utah, some communities are ditching fossil fuel power for clean energy
2026-05-23
In conservative Utah, a coalition of cities and towns shows other communities how to bring new renewable energy to the electric grid in a unique way. (Image credit: Kim Raff for NPR)Continue Reading
Why solid-state batteries keep short-circuiting
2026-05-22
Batteries that use solids as their charge-carrying electrolyte could potentially be a safer and far more energy-dense alternative to lithium-ion batteries. However, these solid-state batteries have been plagued by the formation of metallic cracks called dendrites that cause them to short circuit. The problem has so far prevented such batteriesContinue Reading
MIT scientists discover amino acid that helps the gut heal itself
2026-05-22
MIT scientists have identified cysteine — an amino acid found in foods like meat, dairy, beans, and nuts — as a potent trigger for intestinal repair. In mice, a cysteine-rich diet activated immune cells that released healing signals, helping stem cells rebuild damaged intestinal tissue after radiation exposure. Researchers sayContinue Reading
Guterres urges countries to ‘unleash the renewables revolution’
2026-05-22
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has again urged governments to step up the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy as war and climate risks create unprecedented challenges. Continue Reading
Nature’s last strongholds: Why UNESCO sites are a lifeline for a planet in peril
2026-05-22
In a world where the drumbeat of environmental loss is growing louder, a new landmark report from UNESCO has revealed a rare glimmer of hope. While global wildlife has plummeted by a staggering 73 per cent since the 1970s, life within the UN science and culture agency’s protected territories isContinue Reading
Call for Creatives: NASA Seeks Help Illuminating Mission Storytelling
2026-05-22
Credit: NASA As NASA pushes the boundaries of exploration and innovation for the benefit of humanity, the agency is looking for partners to share mission stories covering Artemis Moon missions, nuclear propulsion, aeronautics, and more. NASA published an Announcement for Proposals on May 21 asking filmmakers, documentarians, songwriters, storytellers, poets,Continue Reading