SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT

California isn’t a place most Americans associate with tropical weather, but it’s taking a beating in 2026 from one of the most active eastern Pacific hurricane seasons in modern history.For the second time ever, national...

When stars reach the end of their life cycles, they undergo gravitational collapse and shed their outer layers. More massive stars leave a black hole, while smaller stars leave a remnant...

Towering coast redwoods are known for their resiliency, withstanding fire, fungus and rot to survive for centuries. But these ancient trees now may be vulnerable to a relatively recent foe: heat waves.As temperatures climb, photosynthesis slows in these iconic...

This week's deep dive into young people culture answers questions you may not have thought to ask, like, "Why are young people throwing...

After 237 days and over 3,700 orbits around Earth aboard the International Space Station, Sophie Adenot is back on Earth!Following a handover to Crew-13, Sophie and her Crew-12 crewmates undocked on 7 October and splashed down off the coast...

When Belgian American particle physicist Francis Halzen was awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in physics “for decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin,” it was a...

A new online directory bringing together mental health services across Jersey has been launched.The Mental Health Directory, external provides information about a range of services designed to support islanders' mental health and wellbeing. It aims to help people understand...

Most say they either will, or at least might, get a COVID-19 vaccine when they're eligible — or else have gotten one already — but there are plenty who are still on the fence about...