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Climate change-emboldened ticks are killing off moose in Maine
The state is experiencing the worst recorded die-off of calves so far.
Steelmaking is a major source of emissions. These companies are racing to fix it.
The steel industry is testing new technologies that don’t rely on fossil fuels to reduce its carbon imprint.
Earth would be unrecognizable without fungi
Mycologists urge conservation efforts to include mushrooms, yeasts, and molds.
From the archives: Inside the U.S. Army’s plan to build a luxurious city under the Arctic
In 1960, Popular Science dove into the military's big subterranean plans for Camp Century, before they were abandoned in 1967.
The numbers show just how devastatingly dry the Western US is right now
Western states efforts struggle to deal with the worst drought since 800 A.D. and its effects on snowpacks, topsoil, and reservoirs.
This wild salmon hybrid is raising concerns in Canada
A recent study looks at the potential consequences of the chinook-coho hybrid, first was noticed in 2019.
Environmental groups blame the EPA for more than 1,000 dead manatees
A federal lawsuit alleges that poor water quality in Florida is harming manatees and other species.
A crypto group named a new frog species, and people aren’t thrilled
Experts are concerned that promoting cryptocurrency is counterproductive to conservationist and environmentalist goals.
Smart tips for travelers looking for a sustainable getaway
It's important to know which companies' actions back up their marketing.
From the archives: NASA dispatches drone to help rescue the ozone layer
The July 1992 Popular Science issue explored NASA's mission to find out what's happening to the ozone layer using a craft called Perseus.
