Donald Trump May 4, 2026 What’s Trump’s reaction to his record high disapproval rating? | Jess Harwood He’s a glass half full kind of guySee more of Jess Harwood’s cartoons here Continue reading... What’s Trump’s reaction to his record high disapproval rating? | Jess Harwood He’s a glass half full kind of guySee more of Jess Harwood’s cartoons here Continue reading... See more
Texas Jul 18, 2026 ‘The Top Hats Are Saved!’ A Texas Dance Studio Weathers Another Major Flood. To CeCe Jean Saunders, it seemed like a once-in-a-lifetime event when her studio in Kerrville, Texas, flooded last year. Then it happened again. ‘The Top Hats Are Saved!’ A Texas Dance Studio Weathers Another Major Flood. To CeCe Jean Saunders, it seemed like a once-in-a-lifetime event when her studio in Kerrville, Texas, flooded last year. Then it happened again. Share
Amazon Jungle Jul 18, 2026 Global Warming Could Ravage the Amazon’s Useful Plant Species, Study Finds Hotter temperatures and harsher droughts could cause Indigenous societies to lose many of the species they have used for medicine, rituals and more, scientis... Global Warming Could Ravage the Amazon’s Useful Plant Species, Study Finds Hotter temperatures and harsher droughts could cause Indigenous societies to lose many of the species they have used for medicine, rituals and more, scientis... Share
Heat and Heat Waves Jul 18, 2026 Hotter Seas in Britain and Europe Threaten Marine Life Higher sea temperatures have followed scorching weather across Europe, prompting Britain’s weather service to declare a “severe” marine heat wave. Hotter Seas in Britain and Europe Threaten Marine Life Higher sea temperatures have followed scorching weather across Europe, prompting Britain’s weather service to declare a “severe” marine heat wave. Share
Oceans and Seas Jul 18, 2026 Spread of Seafloor Directly Observed for the First Time The spread of the ocean floor, as tectonic plates spread apart, is known but hard to observe. Scientists have now documented the process in action. Spread of Seafloor Directly Observed for the First Time The spread of the ocean floor, as tectonic plates spread apart, is known but hard to observe. Scientists have now documented the process in action. Share
PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) Jul 18, 2026 New York Sues Companies Over ‘Forever Chemicals’ The lawsuit claims that the companies, including 3M and DuPont, contaminated the environment and engaged in fraud by withholding information from the public... New York Sues Companies Over ‘Forever Chemicals’ The lawsuit claims that the companies, including 3M and DuPont, contaminated the environment and engaged in fraud by withholding information from the public... Share
Fires and Firefighters Jul 18, 2026 Fighting Fires With Figures, These Experts Are Trying to Stop Europe From Burning A team of engineers, foresters and scientists is helping the continent prepare for wildfires from a giant science park in Italy. Their arsenal includes satel... Fighting Fires With Figures, These Experts Are Trying to Stop Europe From Burning A team of engineers, foresters and scientists is helping the continent prepare for wildfires from a giant science park in Italy. Their arsenal includes satel... Share
Ticks (Insects) Jul 18, 2026 Ticks Are on the Move. Here Are the Risks in Your Region. Changing deer populations, rising temperatures and other factors are driving ticks and their diseases into new areas. Ticks Are on the Move. Here Are the Risks in Your Region. Changing deer populations, rising temperatures and other factors are driving ticks and their diseases into new areas. Share
United States Defense and Military Forces Jul 18, 2026 She Studied Ways to Make People Smarter. Then Her Grant Was Cut. Jessica Cantlon had a grant with the U.S. Navy to explore whether people could improve spatial problem-solving skills through training. Then the program was... She Studied Ways to Make People Smarter. Then Her Grant Was Cut. Jessica Cantlon had a grant with the U.S. Navy to explore whether people could improve spatial problem-solving skills through training. Then the program was... Share
Deaths (Fatalities) Jul 18, 2026 U.S. Department of Energy Underestimated Potential Los Alamos Plutonium Leak Danger, Study Finds An accident at the lab that produces America’s nuclear bomb cores could lead to more fatalities than previously estimated by the federal government, accordin... U.S. Department of Energy Underestimated Potential Los Alamos Plutonium Leak Danger, Study Finds An accident at the lab that produces America’s nuclear bomb cores could lead to more fatalities than previously estimated by the federal government, accordin... Share
US Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) Jul 18, 2026 Trump Administration Taps Climate Science Critic to Oversee National Climate Assessment Matthew M. Wielicki has criticized the scientific consensus on global warming as alarmist. Now he’ll oversee a major federal report on the topic. Trump Administration Taps Climate Science Critic to Oversee National Climate Assessment Matthew M. Wielicki has criticized the scientific consensus on global warming as alarmist. Now he’ll oversee a major federal report on the topic. Share
Sunlight Jul 18, 2026 F.C.C. Approves Test of Space Mirror to Light Night Sky Despite Outcry A start-up company has permission to try its plan to bounce solar rays onto the dark side of Earth, turning night to day for a three-mile-wide patch. F.C.C. Approves Test of Space Mirror to Light Night Sky Despite Outcry A start-up company has permission to try its plan to bounce solar rays onto the dark side of Earth, turning night to day for a three-mile-wide patch. Share
Poultry Jul 18, 2026 In the Hamptons, Even the Chicken Tenders Are Living Fancy It’s summer on the South Fork. Care for some nuggets and caviar? In the Hamptons, Even the Chicken Tenders Are Living Fancy It’s summer on the South Fork. Care for some nuggets and caviar? Share