Microplastic pollution is everywhere, even in the exhaled breath of dolphins – new research
8 million metric tons of plastic wind up in Earth’s oceans annually, where marine animals are exposed to this pollution and its potential health effects.
Oct. 16, 2024 • ~7 min
Boeing can recover from its Starliner troubles, but it can’t afford any other misfires
The company can recover from its problems, but will need to deliver on promises to get its house in order.
Oct. 1, 2024 • ~8 min
Colorado voters weigh a ban on hunting mountain lions as attitudes toward wild predators shift
Colorado has spectacular scenery, but it comes with wild animals, and they sometimes wander into town. A ballot measure that would ban hunting wild cats is the latest test of public views on hunting.
Sept. 13, 2024 • ~10 min
As attitudes toward wild predators shift, Colorado voters weigh a ban on hunting mountain lions
Colorado has spectacular scenery, but it comes with wild animals, and they sometimes wander into town. A ballot measure that would ban hunting wild cats is the latest test of public views on hunting.
Sept. 13, 2024 • ~10 min
Space travel comes with risk − and SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission will push the envelope further than any private mission has before
Traveling to space is riskier than many extreme sports − an increase in private missions could mean more civilians taking that risk.
Sept. 6, 2024 • ~9 min
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