Switching to Electric Cars Could Prevent 89,000 Deaths in the U.S.
The American Lung Association says a proposed EPA rule to curtail tailpipe pollution, which would bolster electric car adoption, could help the country avoid premature deaths and millions of asthma attacks
Today's Deep-Sea Explorers Are Mineral Miners and Ultrawealthy Hobbyists
A new history of the deep ocean, seeking truth through math, a space opera about self-identity, and more books out now
Inside the Minds of People, Parrots and Bees
Tornados are moving east, OSIRIS-REx’s asteroid sample is coming to Earth soon, and there’s fresh treasure under the seafloor
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/inside-the-minds-of-people-parrots-and-bees/
Parrots Are Taking Over the World
Smart, adaptable and loud, parrots are thriving in cities far outside their native ranges
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/parrots-are-taking-over-the-world/
Adjusting Your Body Clock May Stave Off Cancer
Research shows that disrupting the body’s circadian rhythm raises cancer risk, and resetting it may bring that risk down
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/adjusting-your-body-clock-may-stave-off-cancer/
Some Lizards Can Smell Their Rivals' Size
Wall lizards can “size up” invading competitors by smell alone
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/some-lizards-can-smell-their-rivals-size/
Poems: 'The Southern Lights at –50° Fahrenheit' and 'Lake Vostok'
Science in meter and verse
Kids Need More Places to Play, Not Fat Shaming
We should pay less attention to children’s weight and more to their overall health by encouraging outdoor play
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/kids-need-more-places-to-play-not-fat-shaming/
Could Endometriosis Be Caused by Bacteria? Study Offers Fresh Clues
A link between endometriosis and bacterial infection suggests a potential way to treat the painful disorder
We Live in the Rarest Type of Planetary System
New work suggests four distinct star system types—and finds our own in the rarest category
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/we-live-in-the-rarest-type-of-planetary-system/
Quantum Light Experiment Proves Photosynthesis Starts with a Single Photon
Scientists have used quantum technology to track individual particles of light as they begin the process of photosynthesis
When a Wildfire Burns a City Built for Extracting Oil
A wildfire rages against the Alberta tar sands, aliens induce existential crises for people (and cats), the hype and potential of MDMA, and more books out now
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/when-a-wildfire-burns-a-city-built-for-extracting-oil/
Found: Giant Freshwater Deposits Hiding under the Sea
Researchers are discovering freshwater reservoirs below the coastal seafloor that might someday save dry regions from drought
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/found-giant-freshwater-deposits-hiding-under-the-sea/
Scientists Create Human Embryo-like Structures with Stem Cells
To better understand early pregnancy loss without using actual human embryos, scientists employed stem cells to create models that mimic this stage of development
Young People in Historic Climate Trial Rest Their Case
Young people suing Montana to take action on climate change are ready to wrap up their arguments in a first-of-its-kind trial. The state takes the stand next week
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/young-people-in-historic-climate-trial-rest-their-case/
Wildfires Will Only Get Worse. We Need Satellite Tracking of Air Pollution
Satellite monitoring of air quality could help reduce premature death from smoke exposure
Extreme Heat Is Deadlier Than Hurricanes, Floods and Tornadoes Combined
When dangerous heat waves hit cities, better risk communication could save lives
Which Creature Was the First to Take a Nap?
Animals have been catching z’s for at least half a billion years. Here’s the first evidence of an animal sleeping
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/which-was-the-first-creature-to-take-a-nap/
Have Astronomers Seen the Universe's First Stars?
The James Webb Space Telescope is giving us our first glimpse of stars in the early universe
https://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/have-astronomers-seen-the-universes-first-stars/
There's No Evidence for Claims That Environmentally Friendly Investments Are Bad for the Poor
There is no evidence for Republican claims that considering the environmental impacts of investment is bad for the poor—part of the party’s growing opposition to environmental, social and governance investments