Did Math Kill God?
A new book on Renaissance mathematics makes a bold case.
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How James Inhofe Snowballed the EPA
The Oklahoma senator's ideas and acolytes are permeating the agency.
The Global Crisis of Plastic Pollution
Cleaning up the ocean will require an international agreement on par with the Paris climate accord.
The War on Science Is Over. The Republicans Won.
How the Trump administration made Texas Congressman Lamar Smith's dreams come true
The Sexism of “Genius”
Stephen Hawking was one of many male scientists described as geniuses, a term rarely bestowed on their female peers.
“Organic” Doesn’t Mean “Humane,” and Trump Likes It That Way
Obama issued a rule to help confused consumers. His successor killed it.
Is Coal Waste Leaching Into America’s Drinking Water?
Coal ash ponds are contaminating groundwater across the country, but the consequences are unclear because the government doesn't monitor them.
Science’s Sex Problem Is Getting Harder to Ignore
“We really do want to help," one House Republican said. "This has to stop.”
The “Arrogance” of Republicans’ Favorite Attack on Climate Scientists
EPA head Scott Pruitt has revived a tired talking point to cast doubt on global warming.
The Government Is Finally Cracking Down on Sexual Harassers in Science
The National Science Foundation on Wednesday announced a new, long-overdue policy, but it's far from enough.
Scientists Saved a Bear With Fish Skin—And Stumbled on a Game-Changing Idea
The story of California's rescued bears isn't just heartwarming. It's the beginning of a new way to think about burn treatment.
What Even Is The Doomsday Clock?
Parsing "two minutes to midnight"
Why Scientists Accused of Sexual Misconduct Can Still Get Government Grants
The U.S. government does not consider sexual harassment a form of scientific misconduct. Should it?
Scott Pruitt’s Plot to Sabotage Science at the EPA
He's barred scientists who receive EPA grants from advising the agency, but sees no conflict of interest in appointing fossil-fuel representatives.
Trump’s Gang of Climate Deniers Has Grown Into an Army
He keeps picking deniers for top government positions: NASA might soon be run by a GOP congressman who blames global warming on the sun.
When Squid Ruled the Earth
Prehistoric squid were far more numerous, and their reign lasted longer, than the dinosaurs. Why do we know so little about them?
A Brief History of Invisible Waves
How the discovery of X-rays and infrared made us doubt the senses.
It’s Never Been Harder to Be a Climate Scientist
Legal attacks, internet harassment, and a Trump-fueled "culture of fear" are making their work more difficult than ever.
Climate Change Is Killing Us Right Now
The most obvious effect of global warming is not a doomsday scenario. Extreme heat is happening today, and wreaking havoc on vulnerable bodies.
The Power and Peril of “Climate Disaster Porn”
Climate scientists say New York magazine's cover story about global warming is unnecessarily apocalyptic. But can fear help the planet?
