Climate Change
The Next Superfoods May Come From Australia
But Indigenous people—who stand to benefit the most from the commercialization of “bush tucker”—represent only 1 percent of the industry
July Was Likely Earth's Hottest Month on Record
With El Niño and human-caused climate change expected to bring more heat in the future, scientists say July's extreme temperatures could soon be surpassed
UNESCO Recommends Adding Venice to List of World Heritage in Danger
Throngs of tourists and rising water levels are threatening to overwhelm the historic city
Melting Swiss Glacier Reveals Remains of Climber Who Disappeared in 1986
As climate change warms the planet, more discoveries of human remains and objects in ice are expected to occur
Water Temperatures Hit 'Hot Tub' Levels in the Florida Keys
A buoy in Manatee Bay recorded 101.1 degrees Fahrenheit on Monday evening, as coral reefs suffer
A Vital Ocean Current System Could Collapse as Soon as 2025, Study Predicts
Climate change could halt the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation sooner than thought, per a new paper, but some scientists are skeptical
Greece Is on Fire, Forcing Its Largest-Ever Evacuation From Flames
Blazes on three popular vacation islands have led thousands of people to flee the area amid a massive heat wave
Watch Tens of Thousands of Beluga Whales Migrate With These Live Streams
The marine mammals are gathering in Canada's Hudson Bay and Churchill River—and their journey is a reminder of sea ice's importance
Chicago May Be Slowly Sinking Because of 'Underground Climate Change'
The ground beneath the Windy City is shifting as heat escapes from buildings and transit systems, posing a threat to infrastructure, a study finds
From Japan to Louisiana to Rome, Here Are Ten Heat Records Earth Has Broken Since June
As the planet clocks the warmest June ever, here's a list of temperature marks that fell this summer
Climate Change Is Shifting the Color of Earth's Oceans
More than half of our oceans have taken on a greener hue in the past 20 years, a trend that cannot be fully explained by natural variation, per a new study
What the Covid-19 Pandemic Revealed About Remote School
The unplanned experiment provided clear lessons on the value—and limitations—of online learning. Are educators listening?
This Canadian Lake Could Mark the Start of an Epoch Altered By Humans
With evidence of fossil fuels, nuclear weapons and a warming climate buried in its sediment, Crawford Lake represents the Anthropocene, scientists say
New Extinct Species of 'Ridiculously Cute,' Tiny Penguins Discovered in New Zealand
Scientists identified the diminutive birds after finding two of their fossilized skulls
Earth Faces Hottest Day Ever Recorded—Three Days in a Row
Researchers attribute the sweltering heat to a combination of human-caused climate change and El Niño, which has a global warming effect
Why Are Squirrels 'Splooting' on Hot Days?
This adorable behavior helps the rodents cool down, especially as extreme heat sweeps the planet
Europe's First Battery-Powered Trains Are Here
The tribrid trains now running in Italy can switch between battery power, electricity and diesel
Protesters at the Met Condemn 'Unjustifiably Harsh' Charges Against Two Climate Activists
Both are facing up to five years in prison for smearing paint on the glass case of a Degas sculpture
Heat Wave Gripping the Southern U.S. Will Spread This Week
Some areas may face a heat index as high as 120 degrees
Megalodons Were Warm-Blooded—and It Was a Blessing and a Curse
The giant sharks likely warmed some of their body parts, helping them grow massive but leaving them vulnerable to environmental changes, a new study finds
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