12:09
Could We Get Weather Forecasts Years—Or A Decade—In Advance?
Move over, Farmer’s Almanac. A more accurate long-term weather forecast could be on the horizon.
16:42
The Promise Of Perovskite Solar Panels
This specific type of solar cell is more efficient than what’s currently on the market. But what is it, and can it be scaled up?
17:15
20 Years Later, How Are City Climate Plans Actually Going?
When the federal government wavered in its commitment to climate action, cities stepped up. But goals, and success, are hard to define.
8:14
Mexico Has Elected A Scientist President. What Will That Mean?
Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo brings scientific expertise to the presidency. How will her leadership shape science policy?
12:07
How Metal-Absorbing Plants Could Make Mining Greener
Plants called “hyperaccumulators” have evolved to absorb high levels of metals. Scientists want to harness them for greener metal mining.
17:01
How Climate Change Is Changing Sports
Sports ecologist and author Dr. Madeline Orr discusses how climate change is affecting sports, from ski conditions to athletes’ health.
The Typhoon That Upended The 2019 Rugby World Cup
A new book describes how effects of climate change, like intense flooding from 2019’s Typhoon Hagibis, have changed sports history.
Unusually Healthy Coral Reefs, Surrounded By Oil Drilling
As corals around the world bleach at alarming rates, scientists are racing to preserve a string of remarkable reefs in the Gulf of Mexico.
10:39
How Louisiana Is Coping With Flooding In Cemeteries
As climate change intensifies storms, Louisiana is dealing with catastrophic flooding of cemeteries. Now other states face similar problems.
12:12
Why Is Solving The Plastic Problem So Hard?
Plastics are everywhere, in packaging, clothing, and even our bodies. Could they be made less integral to manufacturing and more recyclable?