As Disasters Escalate, What’s The Future Of FEMA?
The president has said he wants to leave disaster response to the states. Plus, how much can climate change be blamed for extreme flooding?
Everything Else Is Boring
Karmella Haynes doesn’t need to fit in—in life or in work. So when a research space didn’t exist for her, she created it.
The Seafaring Life Of ‘Modern-Day Captain Nemo,’ Robert Ballard
In a story from 2022, undersea archaeologist Robert Ballard shares adventures from beneath the waves and his love for deep sea exploration.
How Poisons Have Shaped Life On Earth
In a story from 2023, the book ‘Most Delicious Poison’ explores how common toxins have shaped life on Earth.
You Share Your Gut Microbiome With Your Friends
In this story from 2024, research suggests that we share parts of our microbiome with people in our social networks beyond family members.
Full-Body MRIs Promise To Detect Disease Early. Do They Work?
In this story from 2023, experts say the potential harms of full-body MRIs outweigh any possible benefits touted by influencers.
Your Guide To Conquering History’s Greatest Catastrophes
In this story from 2023, author Cody Cassidy uses science and the benefit of hindsight to figure out how to survive some of history’s biggest disasters.
In ‘Jurassic World Rebirth,’ Paleontology Is Still The Star
We talked to the movie’s paleontology consultant about the new ways he wanted to bring these magnificent dinosaurs to life.
Mars? It Was A Miracle We Got To Florida
Geologist Steve Squyres risked his career and millions of dollars to get the Spirit and Opportunity rovers on Mars.
After Her Grants Got Cut, This Researcher Is Suing The NIH
Katie Edwards has lost millions of dollars in grant money, bringing her research to a standstill. She’s taking the fight to court.