Why climate professionals are often held to unrealistic standards
Whether intentional or not, holding climate professionals to unrealistic standards is a climate delay tactic for justifying the status quo.
June 3, 2025 • ~8 min
How studying (robot) pigeon navigation changed my mind about their intellect
A scientist who wanted to show pigeons don’t need intellect to navigate was surprised by nuances in his own study findings.
June 6, 2024 • ~7 min
How do airplanes fly? An aerospace engineer explains the physics of flight
People have been flying airplanes for well over a century. Engineers know how to balance all the forces at play, but still aren’t exactly sure how some of the physics of flight actually works.
March 18, 2024 • ~8 min
Why the world's first flight powered entirely by sustainable aviation fuel is a green mirage
A flight powered by sustainable aviation fuel is making a trip across the Atlantic. But is it really a greener way to fly?
Nov. 28, 2023 • ~9 min
It's time to limit how often we can travel abroad – 'carbon passports' may be the answer
The clock could be ticking for the travel industry unless action is taken to change our travel habits.
Nov. 3, 2023 • ~8 min
Aviation turbulence soared by up to 55% as the world warmed -- new research
Turbulence strong enough to pose an injury risk could be set to double or triple in frequency in the future.
June 14, 2023 • ~7 min
What is the FAA's NOTAM? An aviation expert explains how the critical safety system works
The Notices to Air Mission system failed on Jan. 10, 2023, leading to thousands of canceled flights. The system is where all important safety information for pilots and dispatchers gets posted.
Jan. 12, 2023 • ~5 min
Here are the most effective things you can do to fight climate change
Our research shows the best changes individuals can make to cut carbon emissions and reduce the effects of climate change.
July 1, 2022 • ~6 min
Why do flocks of birds swoop and swirl together in the sky? A biologist explains the science of murmurations
These coordinated movements of a flock of starlings follow no plan or leader. Scientists used to think the animals must communicate via ESP to create these fast-moving blobs.
March 14, 2022 • ~7 min
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