It’s Time for Sustainable Development Goal for Space
In 2015, the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development—the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—a universal call to action to protect the planet for future generations and ensure that all people will enjoy peace and prosperity. These 17 goals included the elimination of poverty, hunger, and inequalities, the promotion of education, and the promotion…
An influencer’s clothing brand launch was a huge miss for her...
Madeleine White's pajama brand faced backlash over pricing and material quality.She took the website down and relaunched it seven months later with higher quality and lower prices.White told BI building back trust with her audience is the most important thing for her.Madeleine White learned what happens when your brand is a huge miss with your…
Fire-prone neighborhoods on the fringes of nature are rapidly expanding
Science News was founded in 1921 as an independent, nonprofit source of accurate information on the latest news of science, medicine and technology. Today, our mission remains the same: to empower people to evaluate the news and the world around them. It is published by the Society for Science, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) membership organization dedicated…
Plastic Waste on our Beaches Now Visible from Space, Says New...
According to the United Nations, the world produces about 430 million metric tons (267 U.S. tons) of plastic annually, two-thirds of which are only used for a short time and quickly become garbage. What’s more, plastics are the most harmful and persistent fraction of marine litter, accounting for at least 85% of total marine waste.…
An idea to save Mexico’s oyamel forests could help monarch butterflies...
An experiment to grow new forests in central Mexico offers hope that the crucial winter habitat for millions of migrating monarch butterflies could survive into the next century. When scientists decided to plant hundreds of baby oyamel fir trees (Abies religiosa) about 100 kilometers from their native habitat, they weren’t sure how many trees would…
Nine Mistakes Basically Everyone Makes When Recycling
Recycling is a nightmare. We all want to reduce waste— 93% of Americans support recycling—but in the real world, many/most people don't really know what's recyclable and what isn't. So we toss every empty bottle, can, and cardboard box into the bin and hope for the best. This is known as "wishcycling," and it's a…
A biogeochemist is tracking the movements of toxic mercury pollution
Extreme Climate Survey Science News is collecting reader questions about how to navigate our planet's changing climate. What do you want to know about extreme heat and how it can lead to extreme weather events? Globally, people unleash more than 2,000 metric tons of mercury into the air each year, from coal combustion plants, waste…
Celebrate the first day of fall with this gorgeous animation that...
Astronomers believe that billions of years ago, a Mars-sized object smashed into Earth, knocking our planet over and leaving it tilted at an angle.That ancient bump is what caused the Earth's seasons — times of the year that have very specific weather patterns and hours of daylight that vary depending on the latitude. It's the…
How much is climate change to blame for extreme weather?
Science News was founded in 1921 as an independent, nonprofit source of accurate information on the latest news of science, medicine and technology. Today, our mission remains the same: to empower people to evaluate the news and the world around them. It is published by the Society for Science, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) membership organization dedicated…
Teens won $50,000 for inventing a flood forecasting technology they hope...
George Cheng thinks a lot about flooding.In his home state North Carolina, hurricanes and tropical storms cause annual flooding that damages homes, farms, and crop fields. Cheng is also close to people from India whose families were affected by the heavy 2023 floods.In the not-so-distant future, the 18-year-old MIT freshman plans to unveil an app…
