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Environment

Last year’s historic floods ruined 20 million acres of farmland

2019 was a terrible year for farmers, and climate change will only make things worse.
By Mar 23, 2019
Science

How we breed the best (and worst) apples

Apples all come from the same tree.
By May 18, 2018
Science

I developed a sturdier, crisper, and yummier apple

Bruce Barritt wanted to create a new apple variety. This is how he tasted his way to the Cosmic Crisp.
By Mar 20, 2018
Science

Could a million monkeys with a million typewriters really replicate Shakespeare?

All the ways you can guess your way to success.
By Mar 13, 2018
Environment

The people of Cape Town are running out of water—and they’re not alone

The whole world is drying up.
By Mar 9, 2018
Science

Science needs to be more inclusive and women are making it happen

500 Women Scientists, and counting, are changing the face of the field
By Feb 27, 2018
Health

It’s 2018 and black lung disease seems to be on the rise

There is no cure for the fatal condition.
By Feb 27, 2018
Environment

We can’t truly protect the environment unless we tackle social justice issues, too

People of color continue to live closer to environmental hazards.
By Feb 23, 2018
DIY

Yogurt marinades make meat perfectly tender—here’s why

It's all about that acid.
By Feb 17, 2018
Environment

The fumes from spray cleaners and perfumes are a major source of air pollution

Our cars are getting cleaner, but our cleaning products? Not so much.