science

When Elephant Seals Become Ocean Researchers

Marine mammals unlock the secrets of climate and the Arctic

By Kate Golden September 21, 2022

In this story: science, technology, animals, climate change

Illustration of various seals and a beluga whale swimming in an icy environment, with Wifi-looking waves emanating from their heads.

The Tale of the Trojan Trout

Can the introduction of a genetically modified invader save the West’s native fish?

By Jeremy Miller September 6, 2022

In this story: science, fish, technology

Image of a silvery red fish in a white plastic net as seen from above.

Want to Go Off-Grid? Don’t Buy a Big House.

How our family’s quest to go carbon neutral hit a very big snag

By Anrica Deb September 3, 2022

In this story: renewable energy, utilities, clean energy, lifestyle, science

Image of gabled roof peeking out of snow-covered roof

New Spit Answers Raise More Spit Questions

Mucin, a key building block of saliva, is extremely good at evolving

By Heather Smith August 27, 2022

In this story: science, health, animals

This Mysterious Fish Could Rescue East Coast Rivers

Restoring Pennsylvania’s slipperiest species

By Kate Morgan August 16, 2022

In this story: wildlife, saving wild places, science

An American eel swims in Susquehanna River tributary Buffalo Creek

Why I Drive 5 Miles Under the Speed Limit

The financial, moral, and public health case for driving like a slowpoke

By Jen Rose Smith July 22, 2022

In this story: science, transportation, climate change, dirty fuels, lifestyle

Winding paved road in Vermont surrounded by red and green and yellow fall foliage.

Why Scotland Is Opening a Dementia Center in a National Park

Uncovering the power of nature for people with dementia

By Elizabeth Hewitt August 9, 2022

In this story: science, lifestyle, national parks, Wonder

Loch Morlich in Scotland's Cairngorms National Park

Mapping a State's Secret Water

How groundwater mapping could be a game-changer for California

By Isobel Whitcomb July 13, 2022

In this story: science, drought, climate change, water

Workers in reflective gear make adjustments to a large geometric-shaped piece of equipment on an airfield.

Who’s Afraid of a Carbon Capture Pipeline?

Lots of people, actually

By Heather Smith July 3, 2022

In this story: science, climate change, technology, federal policy

A whole lot of big blue bendy pipes in an industrial space.

UPF Clothing I Actually Use

Five essentials to keep you safe from the sun this summer

By Isobel Whitcomb June 30, 2022

In this story: science, health, sports, lifestyle

Paddleboarders silhouetted against an orange sea and sky

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