Is the Atlantic Ocean current slowing down? Twenty years of deep-sea measurements say yes. A new analysis says not so fast. Here is what each one found.
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El Niño 2026 Could Be the Strongest on Record. Its Name Means “the Christ Child” – and the Fishermen Who Gave It That Name Were the Ones It Hurt First
El Niño 2026 is heading for “very strong,” maybe the strongest on record. Here’s what it means, where it hits, how to prepare, and why it’s named for a child.
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Clusia: The Tree That Breathes at Night to Survive Drought
Clusia is the only known tree that breathes at night to save water. New genome research shows how it learned the trick, and why it matters in a drought.
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The Harvest Moon Rises September 26. It Isn’t Bigger — It’s Just on Time
The Harvest Moon 2026 rises Saturday, September 26. It isn’t bigger than other full moons. What makes it special is when it rises — and where you live matters.
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Lake Powell Hit a Record Low. The Snow Fell, but the Water Never Arrived
Lake Powell hit a record low in 2026 even though snow fell upstream. Here is where the water went, and the one thing a reservoir can never do on its own.
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What Would Happen If Yellowstone Erupted? The Warning Signs Would Come Weeks First
What would happen if the Yellowstone supervolcano erupted? It would not come out of nowhere. Here are the warning signs that would show up weeks first.
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91,000 Molecules in One Meteorite, and Still No Life
Scientists found 91,000+ meteorite organic molecules in one space rock and photographed 14. Here’s what they found, and what they were careful to rule out.
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Impact Crater in Quebec Found While Planning a Camping Trip
An impact crater in Quebec, 25 km wide and 390 million years old, was spotted by an amateur planning a camping trip. How he found it, and why experts listened.
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How Cats Recognize Each Other: Scientists Found a Scent ID That Barely Fades
How cats recognize each other: 13 rare fatty acids in cat urine form a scent ID that barely fades, and cats remember it for months. What scientists found.
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New Penguin Species: The Gentoo Hiding in Plain Sight
A new penguin species, the southeastern gentoo, stood unnoticed on the remote Kerguelen Islands for years. Here’s how scientists found it and why it matters.