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By Lauren Leffer Jun 1, 2021

Science

Why some bees and wasps are more likely to sting you

And not all bees and wasps can sting

By Tristan Gooley Jun 1, 2021

Environment

Learn to read clouds, birds, and leaves to predict the weather

The clouds, birds, and trees all tell their own meteorological stories.

By Emily Cerf Jun 1, 2021

Science

‘Blue carbon’ is a win-win for endangered coastal ecosystems and carbon sequestration

An international blue carbon wave is on the way.

By Philip Kiefer May 28, 2021

Health

Regardless of COVID-19’s origins, experts say it’s time to tighten up biosecurity lab protocols

BSL-4 labs are somewhat risky, and they're not very well managed.

By Nikita Amir May 27, 2021

Science

These astronauts are preparing for life on Mars by living in Hawaiian lava tubes

The caves are an excellent facsimile of lava tubes on other planets.

By Ellie Shechet May 27, 2021

Environment

Can we untangle ecology from its baked-in colonial biases?

Colonial legacies within science are difficult to untangle, but the work is crucial.

By Lauren Leffer May 26, 2021

Science

Even from inside their shells and wombs, embryos are listening

It's surprisingly common for developing animals to listen and adapt to the outside world.

By Katharine Gammon/Undark May 26, 2021

Health

What’s the deal with ‘vaccinated’ breast milk?

Research shows a slight benefit for young babies, but the results are still hazy.

By PopSci Staff May 26, 2021

Science

What’s stranger than bees telling time? How we learned that they can.

A bee science saga—and other fun facts from The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week.

By Philip Kiefer May 26, 2021

Environment

Plant pandemics are on the rise, and we need a plan to stop them

Though they don't directly impact us the same way, pandemics amongst crops could be devastating for us.

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Why some bees and wasps are more likely to sting you

Learn to read clouds, birds, and leaves to predict the weather

‘Blue carbon’ is a win-win for endangered coastal ecosystems and carbon sequestration

Regardless of COVID-19’s origins, experts say it’s time to tighten up biosecurity lab protocols

These astronauts are preparing for life on Mars by living in Hawaiian lava tubes

Can we untangle ecology from its baked-in colonial biases?

Even from inside their shells and wombs, embryos are listening

What’s the deal with ‘vaccinated’ breast milk?

What’s stranger than bees telling time? How we learned that they can.

Plant pandemics are on the rise, and we need a plan to stop them