Guardians of a Vast Lake, and a Refuge for Humanity
Thousands of years ago, every lake was like Great Bear Lake. So pure you could lower a cup into the water and drink it. So beautiful that people composed love songs to it. So mysterious that many believed it was alive. Today, of the 10 largest lakes in the world, it is the last one…
Happy 30th Birthday, Supernova 1987A – Sky & Telescope
The brightest supernova since the invention of the telescope erupted 30 years ago. The remnant of the supernova explosion continues expanding.
Harrowing video shows black man shot by Baton Rouge police
Alton Sterling, a 37-year-old black man, was shot and killed by a Baton Rouge, Louisiana, police office
Healthy Forests need Birds and Bees
A new study shows that we humans can help maintain healthy forests by focusing conservation efforts on the protection of animal pollinators and seed dispersers.
Here’s Why Black People in Canada Are Healthier Than Those in the U.S.
Researchers say it doesn’t have to do with socioeconomic status or Canada’s health care system.
Hey Eco-Warriors: Now You Can Buy Ink Made of Car Exhaust
Air Ink is the first ink made from air pollution.
History of global temperature 1880-2016
Take 14 seconds to watch the change in Earth’s surface temperature from 1880 through 2016.
Holding Up Half the Sky: Women Speak Out on the Status of Feminism in China
Signs of progress abound, but many traditions and cultural mores are yet to be overcome.
Hospitals Halt Hiring, Projects amid Uncertain Fate of Obamacare
The Republican-proposed repeal bill is slated for a House vote on Thursday
House leaders postpone vote on their health-care plan – The Washington Post
The news came as Republican leaders and President Trump were struggling to meet demands of conservative lawmakers who said they could not support the bill.
