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Earth Sciences Oct 9, 2026

Some climate tipping points are being studied far more than others

Parts of Earth's climate system can change abruptly once warming pushes them beyond critical thresholds. The Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets, the Amazon rainforest, coral reefs and major ocean currents are all among the ...

Environment Oct 9, 2026

Data centers make heat all year long—here's how the ground can hold onto it until winter

You have probably noticed it on a hot summer day: A basement feels cool even when the air outside is baking. The ground does not heat up and cool down as fast as the air does. A few hundred feet down, it stays close to the ...

Economics & Business Oct 9, 2026

The oil market that sets today's gas prices was invented in western Pennsylvania

The fall of 2026 is a moment when energy takes center stage, as geopolitics unfolding far away shows up in Americans' everyday lives.

Ecology Oct 9, 2026

From bogong moths to Christmas beetles—how to slow down and spot more insects

Millions of people worldwide watched as the Sydney Olympics came to a close in 2000. Meanwhile, thousands of bogong moths (Agrotis infusa) were airborne, making their annual migration to the Australian Alps.

Condensed Matter Oct 9, 2026

Ultrafast core-level spectroscopy reveals elusive precursors of exciton condensation in quantum materials

Many fascinating phases in quantum materials emerge when electrons, atoms and other microscopic components begin to act collectively. But these phases do not necessarily appear out of nowhere when a material crosses a transition ...

Economics & Business Oct 9, 2026

Canada's settlement services are going digital. AI should support workers, not replace them

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a technology-sector issue. It's transforming how public services are organized and delivered, including settlement services for immigrants and newcomers in Canada.

Environment Oct 9, 2026

Hoping for a 'new normal' climate is pointless. We must learn to adapt

Climate change is worsening. There's now no chance of holding temperature rise to 1.5°C. The future will bring worsening floods, glacial melt, megafires and lethal heat.

Social Sciences Oct 9, 2026

My son goes to the gym a lot. How can I tell if this is healthy or a sign something is wrong?

A teenage boy goes to the gym several times a week. He takes protein powder and watches what he eats carefully. He talks about being "ripped" or "jacked."

Ecology Oct 9, 2026

New research reveals surprising link in ocean carbon cycle: Swimming sea cucumbers

New MBARI research has revealed that the sea cucumber Pelagothuria natatrix plays an important and unexpected role in the ocean's carbon cycle. In a new article published in the journal Ecology, senior scientist Bruce Robison ...

Mathematics Oct 9, 2026

Is this the 'mathocalypse'? Why OpenAI's latest results dump has left mathematicians in shock

Earlier this week, OpenAI published a trove of hundreds of mathematical results it claimed could "push the frontier of human knowledge." Produced largely by an unreleased artificial intelligence (AI) model, the 722 papers ...

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