Amazon fires at 13-year high in June

This early peak indicates a potentially devastating dry season ahead – perhaps even worse than 2019. …

Botswana reports mysterious deaths of hundreds of elephants

Hundreds of elephants have died mysteriously in Botswana’s famed Okavango Delta, the head of the wildlife…

Just add nano-materials for stronger, tougher diving fins

Adding microscopic nano-materials to carbon fibre composites has resulted in stronger, tougher fins for divers. A…

Flight over Korolev Crater on Mars

Video: 00:02:40 This movie, based on images taken by ESA’s Mars Express, showcases the 82 km…

Learn from the pandemic to prevent environmental catastrophe, scientists argue

The dynamics of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic share “striking similarities” with the twin environmental crises of global…

Phil Evans: Briton to take top weather satellite agency job

Phil Evans, formerly at the UK Met Office, will be the new director general of Eumetsat. …

Brazilian Amazon sees worst June in 13 years for forest fires

Amazon forest fires in Brazil increased by 19.5 percent in June compared to the same month…

Common fireworks release toxic metals into the air

Some of America’s favorite Independence Day fireworks emit lead, copper, and other toxins, a new study…

Putting zinc on bread wheat leaves

An estimated 17.3% of people worldwide are at risk of inadequate zinc intake; zinc deficiency is…

Men more likely than women to be seen as brilliant

Men are more likely than are women to be seen as “brilliant,” finds a new study…