How Norway Accidentally Became the World Leader in Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles are on the rise. Electric cars were less than 1% but total sales in 2016, but have risen to over 4% in 2020....
Paving the way for renewable energy in California
California has been trying to make small steps toward reducing its carbon footprint amidst the chaos brought by COVID-19. As a result of these steps,...
Playing it cool: these artists make music with ice
Brittle bursts that mimic cymbals. Deep hollowed notes reminiscent of metal drums. These are some of the surprising sounds that Siberian percussion group Ethnobeat created...
Huge, global study of plastic toys finds over 100 substances that may harm children
The potential health risks of chemicals used in plastic toys have had scientists concerned for years, but new research reveals just how widespread the risk...
New Study Identifies Mountain Snowpack Most “At-Risk” from Climate Change
As the planet warms, scientists expect that mountain snowpack should melt progressively earlier in the year. However, observations in the U.S. show that as temperatures...The Danger of Infrastructure Incoherence
Over 70% of the American public favors Biden’s stimulus plan and I suspect a similar number will support an infrastructure bill that will rebuild our...J&J Covid-19 Vaccine to Start Arriving as Soon as Tuesday, Administration Says
An initial supply of nearly 4 million doses of Johnson & Johnson’s single-shot Covid-19 vaccine will be delivered as early as Tuesday morning, Biden administration...Iceberg bigger than New York City broke off Antarctica
A giant iceberg broke off the Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica on Friday, not far from a British scientific outpost. The 490 square miles (1270...