The northern lights, aka 'aurora borealis,' could be coming to a sky near you this week

Thanks to a geomagnetic storm from the sun, skywatchers across the far northern U.S. and most…

Can you own an electric car without a home charger?

A popular selling point for electric vehicles is the notion that you never have to stop…

Teachers grapple with climate change: 'A pretty scary topic'

When science teacher Diana Allen set out to teach climate change, a subject she’d never learned…

Mediterranean water cycle

As our climate changes, the availability of freshwater is a growing issue for many people around…

Water cycle wrapped

As our climate changes, the availability of freshwater is a growing issue for many people around…

Olive tree killer disease still poses risk to Europe

A disease posing a “very serious threat” to the EU’s olive industry still poses a real…

Downstream Gateway: bringing space down to Earth

ESA is launching its Downstream Gateway, a ‘one-stop shop’ service for all downstream opportunities, creating links…

Amount of carbon stored in forests reduced as climate warms

Accelerated tree growth caused by a warming climate does not necessarily translate into enhanced carbon storage,…

Japan space startup aims to compete US rivals within years

A Japanese startup that launched a rocket into space last month plans to provide low-cost rocket…

Fewer babies as US birth rate fails to rebound with economy

America’s baby bust isn’t over. The nation’s birth rates last year reached record lows for women…