Why Scientists Are Sticking Microphones Underground
Subterranean life isn’t as quiet as you might think.
Science
What’s Standing in Elon Musk’s Way?
The SpaceX CEO is pushing to speed his Starship off the Earth, but encountering some friction.
How to Reclaim Normal Life Without Being ‘Done’
This next phase of the pandemic doesn’t have to be about what we can’t do.
Joe Rogan’s Show May Be Dumb. But Is It Actually Deadly?
Nothing seems to move the needle on Americans’ vaccine convictions, no matter how beneficial or harmful.
I Gave Myself Three Months to Change My Personality
The results were mixed.
Biden’s Biggest Idea on Climate Change Is Remarkably Cheap
It’s one of the most cost-effective climate policies the U.S. has ever considered, according to a new analysis.
The Paradox of Sour Food
“It’s a weird sense to need.”
These Animals Are Feasting on the Ruins of an Extinct World
Scientists had no idea how an underwater Arctic volcano could sustain so much life. And then they noticed the black tubes.
Climate Change Is Stretching Mumbai to Its Limit
Facing sea-level rise, flooding, and landslides, the city’s residents are finding resilience—because they have little other choice.
Florida’s Bonefish Are Riddled With Human Drugs
Some fish have been found to have 17 different types of pharmaceuticals in their blood.