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From gold rush to cosmic questions: a South Dakota mine and the search for the secrets of the universe
Construction begins on the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment in a former South Dakota gold mine, aiming to unlock mysteries about the universe’s fundamental nature and matter-antimatter asymmetry.
Scientists discover metals that defy the deep freeze at -424°F
Scientists discovered that certain experimental metal alloys remain resistant to damage at -253°C, challenging long-standing assumptions about how metals behave in extreme cold.
Fossil fuels are hiding all over your house. We built a model home to show how.
An estimated 9 out of 10 items in a typical home contain petroleum-derived chemicals, from furniture foam to vinyl flooring to bathroom fixtures, making it nearly impossible to eliminate fossil fuels from modern living spaces.
The hidden history of how Big Oil invented the American Dream
A Grist investigation reveals how oil and gas companies shaped American culture through decades of advertising and public relations, embedding fossil fuels into everyday life from the 1940s onward.
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Factcheck: How Nuclear, Gas, Wind, & Solar Power Are Affected During Heatwaves
All electricity generation sources are affected by extreme heat during heatwaves, though nuclear, gas, wind, and solar each face different operational challenges as demand and temperatures rise simultaneously.
Just 7% of America’s Nuclear Fuel Comes From Home
The United States sources 93% of its nuclear fuel from foreign markets, creating energy security concerns as the Trump administration seeks to expand domestic nuclear capacity and achieve global market dominance.
Electric Aviation Won’t Kill Jet Fuel – But It Could Take the Best Routes First
Electric aircraft technology is advancing beyond laboratory stages, with certification milestones achieved and commercial deployments beginning. While battery limitations mean long-haul aviation will continue relying on jet fuel, electrification could capture significant market share in short-range routes.
Q&A: What does China’s 15th ‘five-year plan’ for renewables mean for climate change?
China released its 15th five-year renewable energy plan, targeting 3,500 gigawatts of renewable capacity by 2030, with 2,800GW from wind and solar, emphasizing grid reliability and non-power applications.
From grey water to cool spaces: 10 climate crisis policies Britain needs right now
Britain faces record temperatures and climate impacts this summer, prompting calls for ten urgent government policies including fossil fuel restrictions, water conservation measures, and workplace protections.
Green groups urge Andy Burnham to break silence on climate crisis
UK climate groups have written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham urging him to acknowledge the climate crisis as the country experiences its fifth heatwave, widespread droughts, and devastating wildfires this year.
Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site
Archaeologists discovered a simpler, earlier version of Stonehenge about 3 miles away, consisting of two wooden posts aligned with solstices, predating the famous monument by 500 years.
Antarctica’s first ever dinosaur bone discovered in a drawer
A dinosaur tail bone discovered in Antarctica in 1985 and forgotten in a storage drawer for four decades has been confirmed as the first dinosaur fossil ever found on the continent.
“Cannot be explained” – New super steel stuns scientists
Researchers at the University of Hong Kong developed a corrosion-resistant stainless steel that could reduce green hydrogen production costs by replacing expensive titanium components in electrolyzers.
Scientists find evidence for two origins of life on Earth
An international research team found evidence that life on Earth may have originated independently twice, with bacteria and archaea emerging separately about 4 billion years ago from hydrothermal vents.
A strange crystal made of electrons just revealed its hidden motion
Researchers developed a light-based method to observe electron motion in Wigner crystals, revealing previously hidden collective behavior in this exotic quantum state of matter.
James Webb captures a cosmic lion sculpted by a dying star
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured detailed infrared images of NGC 2392, a planetary nebula shaped like a lion’s head, revealing structures created by a dying star at its center.