Most of This Island Disappeared in Just a Decade
There were once 500 homes on Nyangai Island. Now, as sea levels rise, there are fewer than 100.
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America’s Climate Boomtowns Are Waiting
Rising temperatures could push millions of people north.
Don’t Miss This Eclipse
The United States won’t see totality like this again until 2045.
Joe Biden and Donald Trump Have Thoughts About Your Next Car
Get ready for the EV election.
A Glowing Petunia Could Radicalize Your View of Plants
A bioluminescent petunia could help people recognize plants for the complex creatures they are.
Extreme Heat Toasted the Caribbean’s Corals
Six months later, the bleached corals are still recovering.
Scientists Are Moving Forests North
Assisted migration could be the only way for some trees to escape the heat.
Crows Are the New Pigeons
They’re flocking to cities for the same reasons people do.
How Long Should a Species Stay on Life Support?
Decades into their recovery program, black-footed ferrets still don’t have a clear-cut path to leaving the endangered-species list.
The Most Powerful Rocket in History Had a Good Morning
SpaceX’s latest Starship mission flew farther than before—and tested technology that could elevate humankind’s spacefaring status.