Environment

Midair impacts can increase a sandstorm's flow threefold.
Sophie Bushwick, Contributor
Return of one predator helps another find more food.
Ranjini Raghunath, Contributor
After birds eat a wild chili pepper, more seeds grow.
Ranjini Raghunath, Contributor
Fruit flies can develop protection in weeks.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Aquaculture industry may be vulnerable to disease outbreaks.
Tegan Wendland, Contributor
Harnessing sun’s energy presents challenges to existing power networks.
Ker Than, Contributor
New research explores the unique interaction between caterpillars and tiny pikas.
Mary Susssman, Contributor
Approach could make air travel safer.
Ryder Diaz, Contributor
Tide-borne pebbles on the seabed can drown out other ocean noises.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Northern sea ice continues its thinning trend.
Ryder Diaz, Contributor
Changes in the environment likely made life too difficult for Peru's Moche.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Pharmaceuticals are reaching waterways and affecting the way fish act.
Ker Than, Contributor