AI explained: Why the world needs to act now
2026-07-31
Artificial intelligence (AI) is moving faster than governments can keep up.Continue Reading
Building energy security through more sustainable batteries
2026-07-31
For Hugh Smith, the challenge of building an energy-secure future isn’t about creating the world’s “best” battery. It’s about designing the right battery for the right job. As a fifth-year PhD candidate in MIT’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Smith studies sodium-ion batteries, an emerging alternative to the lithium-ionContinue Reading
Was Your Trip to Europe Affected by Heat or Wildfires? Tell Us About It.
2026-07-31
Have you had to cancel, reschedule or replan a trip to France, Spain or elsewhere because of raging fires or stifling heat? If so, we want to hear from you.Continue Reading
Earth’s Warming Primed France and Spain to Burn, Scientists Find
2026-07-31
The likelihood of hot, dry weather that helps wildfires spread has increased sharply in Europe in recent decades, according to a new report.Continue Reading
Mammals moving between the Americas stopped over in Mexico
2026-07-31
Ancient mammals may have had an easier time moving across the Isthmus of Panama from north to south thanks to Mexico’s climate., Read MoreContinue Reading
Sharks can hear you swimming from 100 feet away. That’s not necessarily a bad thing
2026-07-30
A first-of-its-kind study looks at how sharks react to the sounds of surfing, swimming and kayaking — and whether certain beach activities attract their attention more than others.Continue Reading
The clock is ticking for New Mexico to cut Rio Grande water use
2026-07-30
For now, the state is counting on voluntary cuts among vegetable and pecan farmers. But that might not be enough. The post The clock is ticking for New Mexico to cut Rio Grande water use appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
APOD: 2026 July 31 – NGC 4372 and the Dark Doodad
2026-07-30
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 July 31 – NGC… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written byContinue Reading
Destructive Fires Char Western Europe
2026-07-30
Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory Destructive Fires Char Western… Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions Natural Events Oceans Remote Sensing Technology Snow & Ice Water More Content Collections Global Maps World of Change ArticlesContinue Reading
Scientists found evolution repeating itself in the Galápagos Islands
2026-07-30
More than 150 years after Darwin’s finches helped reshape biology, Galápagos plants are exposing another evolutionary surprise. Giant daisies repeatedly developed similar heat-tolerant leaf shapes, but each lineage used a different combination of genes. Researchers also found major genetic differences among isolated populations, suggesting new species may be forming rightContinue Reading
How urban design leads to better wellness
2026-07-30
A new big-data analysis of the U.S. pinpoints how urban design aids the health of city residents — especially when cities provide walking opportunities, greenery, and mixed-use streets with a blend of commercial and residential activity. The study examines tens of thousands of urban census-bureau tracts in the U.S., seeingContinue Reading
A plan to preserve wetlands without stopping development
2026-07-30
Balancing economic growth and environmental protection is not easy. Consider wetlands, which provide flood protection, aid water quality, and are linchpins of larger ecosystems. How can we best preserve wetlands while enhancing economic activity? According to a new study, one solution involves supplanting traditional conservation mandates, which require replacing affectedContinue Reading
