Before the Quake
The West Coast may be implementing an earthquake warning system. This new technology may help ensure accuracy, minimize false positives, & save lives.
The Secret Lives of Trees
Trees in the forest communicate with each other through underground networks shaped and assisted by ectomycorrhizal fungi.
The Sad Story of Booming Ben, Last of the Heath Hens
Grassland-dwelling heath hen and prairie chicken populations across the country are in trouble. Loss of habitat continues to threaten their numbers.
Raptors Are Avian Arsonists
Raptors are proving to be great problem-solvers. Falcons, for instance, start their own fires to flush out prey.
How Effective Are Routine Depression Screenings?
Despite increasing calls for routine depression screenings for young adults and pregnant women, such screenings raise many questions about their accuracy.
The Health Risks of Living in Ancient Rome
From parasites to malaria, the health risks facing ancient Rome were numerous.
Covering Viagra, But Not Birth Control?
The different ways insurance companies treat Viagra for men and birth control for women show the inherent sexism and legal biases involved.
How to Find Hope in Dystopian Fiction
It’s crucial that we use dystopias to inspire social and technological innovation.
What Are Gravitational Waves?
Einstein predicted over a hundred years ago the existence of gravitational waves. Now a team of over 1,000 scientists have confirmed their existence.
Ecoacoustics: The Deafening Silence of Endangered Wildlife
The emerging field of ecoacoustics is the studies how species use sound to coexist and interact across vast areas of land.