Breast cancer awareness campaigns too often overlook those with metastatic breast cancer – here's how they can do better
October is awash in seas of pink T-shirts, balloons and ribbons in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But this messaging fails to recognize people who are not cured of the disease.
Oct. 5, 2022 • ~10 min
Solar geoengineering might work, but local temperatures could keep rising for years
Injecting reflective particles into the atmosphere won’t immediately cool the entire planet. A new study shows how parts of the US, China and Europe might still see temperatures rising a decade later.
Sept. 27, 2022 • ~8 min
Cold shutdown reduces risk of disaster at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant – but combat around spent fuel still poses a threat
The power plant’s sixth reactor has been shut down, all but eliminating the risk of a nuclear meltdown. But fighting at the site could still release radioactive material.
Sept. 13, 2022 • ~7 min
UN nuclear agency calls for protection zone around imperiled Ukrainian power plant – a safety expert explains why that could be crucial
Artillery shelling, stressed-out technicians and power supply disruptions increase the chances of catastrophe at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Europe’s largest.
Aug. 26, 2022 • ~11 min
Imperiled Ukrainian nuclear power plant has the world on edge – a safety expert explains what could go wrong
Artillery shelling, stressed-out technicians and power supply disruptions increase the chances of catastrophe at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Europe’s largest.
Aug. 26, 2022 • ~11 min
Do chemicals in sunscreens threaten aquatic life? A new report says a thorough assessment is 'urgently needed,' while also calling sunscreens essential protection against skin cancer
Rising concern about possible environmental damage from the active ingredients in sunscreens could have ripple effects on public health if it causes people to use less of them.
Aug. 9, 2022 • ~10 min
Here's one way to burn less fossil fuel -- use human energy to heat buildings instead
Extracting and storing human body heat we generate could improve building sustainability while cutting bills.
April 26, 2022 • ~6 min
Russia's energy clout doesn't just come from oil and gas – it's also a key nuclear supplier
Russia isn’t a major producer of uranium, but it handles a large share of the steps that turn it into nuclear fuel. That makes it a major player in this globalized industry.
March 18, 2022 • ~11 min
Would Putin use nuclear weapons? An arms control expert explains what has and hasn't changed since the invasion of Ukraine
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Vladimir Putin’s nuclear threats have the world on edge, but so far, long-standing arms control measures have helped keep the situation from getting out of control.
March 10, 2022 • ~11 min
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