More Frequent Dust Storms Could Be in Our Future
A combination of climate change and unsustainable agricultural practices could lead to Dust Bowl–like conditions
A combination of climate change and unsustainable agricultural practices could lead to Dust Bowl–like conditions
Flavor is a tricky target, but technology and powerful genetic techniques are making it more feasible to improve the taste of vegetables
Paleontologists have uncovered a miniature world of sea creatures whose tiny guts, eyes and even brains remain visible 462 million years after they perished
Recent rulings on the abortion pill cite the Comstock Act, a 150-year-old law that’s still on the books
A wireless device worn on the face or lip can produce fragrances such as lavender and green tea in a virtual world
Delays and budgetary overruns are causing many to worry that NASA’s ambitious planetary science program is at a breaking point
Yes, peanut butter is a liquid (and a great example of a non-Newtonian fluid)
The first asteroid belt ever found outside the solar system is more complex than expected
As the federal public health emergency is set to expire on May 11, here’s what you need to know about future COVID testing, treatment and vaccines
The World Health Organization has declared that COVID is no longer a “public health emergency of international concern” but cautions that it is still an ongoing health issue
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