How China Is Driving Down Electricity Costs With Renewables
China is reshaping its energy economy with renewables like wind and solar—and flooding the world with affordable solar technology.
Managing The Risks Of Spaceflight, 40 Years After Challenger
As we enter a new age of space travel, a former NASA astronaut says that rather than accepting risk, we should try to control risks.
How A Mutation Made This Year’s Flu Season So Bad
A flu variant called subclade K emerged too late to be fully covered by this year’s vaccine. But the flu shot can still help protect you.
How One Gene Affects Alzheimer’s Risk
An epidemiology study finds variations in one gene, APOE, play a major role in determining the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Tracking The Toxic Fallout Of The LA Fires
Urban fires can release all kinds of chemicals. One year after fires hit Los Angeles, scientists are trying to understand the toxic fallout.
Deepfakes Are Everywhere. What Can We Do?
X’s Grok AI is undressing users, but it’s just the tip of the iceberg with fake imagery online. How does it work and what comes next?
Looking Beyond Statins For New Ways To Lower Cholesterol
When it comes to “bad” cholesterol, most cardiologists say lower is better. But what’s the best way to get that number down?
States Expected To See More ‘Anti-Science’ Bills This Year
In 2025, more than 420 bills were introduced to weaken public health measures for vaccines, milk safety, and fluoride. What will we see in 2026?
Community-Led Pollution Monitoring Faces Legal Hurdles
Communities around Louisiana continue collecting data on the impacts of industrial pollution, despite a law restricting its use.
A Court Reprieve For Offshore Wind
Courts address Trump’s stop-work orders on offshore wind. Plus, energy innovations from new battery tech to next-generation nuclear power.