Two Southwest Tribes Raise Concerns Over Uranium Storage
Tribal communities in Arizona and Utah face environmental problems connected to the same radioactive resource: uranium.
Health + Science
Plastics: “The New Coal”
Plastics have yielded life-saving medical advances, supercharged technological advancements, helped send us to space, and transformed our lives in innumerable ways. But they are poisoning our people and our planet.
Exxon Doubles Down on ‘Advanced Recycling’ Claims that Yield Few Results
The petroleum company is under investigation for misleading the public while exacerbating the global plastic pollution crisis.
Most Genome Data Comes from White Folks. Scientists Are Trying to Fix That.
With a new genome sequence, more diverse data sets, and population-specific projects, scientists are making progress in representing humanity’s real DNA diversity.
We Need to Change the Abortion Rights Narrative
Banning abortion pushes the U.S. towards the path of becoming a third rate power, with uneducated, unemployable citizens whose lives will need to be subsidized by government dollars.
It’s Time to Scale Up Regenerative Farming
Regenerative agriculture has the potential to transform lives and diets. The Cellular Economy has the potential to transform society. Let's find ways to fund them to make the global food system and economy more sustainable.
Globalization Isn’t Dead in Software Engineering
How can businesses harness the collective power of global engineering teams? Here are some guidelines to keep in mind when extending your engineering capacity.
To Fight the Climate Crisis, We Have to Listen to Nature
Bioacoustics is shaping the future of conservation, but what is the cross-disciplinary science? A climate columnist explains.
Doctors Finally Care About Your Home DNA Results
After years of dismissing direct-to-consumer genetic tests, some healthcare professionals are now seeking guidelines for how to incorporate this data into patient care.