Major Plastics Treaty Ends in Failure
This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. Diplomats from around the world concluded nine days of talks in Geneva — plus a marathon…
‘Weird Looking’ Otter Poo Reveals an Unexpected Role in Parasite Control
Receiving an unsolicited photo of worm-infested animal poop would make anyone cringe, unless you’re a parasite expert like Katrina Lohan. When a colleague sent her a snapshot of a watery…
Endangered ice age vultures invade home to take back what’s theirs
Around 15 California condors — one of the largest flying birds left on Earth — recently conquered a Southern California woman’s porch. The imposing, though very endangered, birds knocked over…
Tech for Change
From 3D-printed prostheses to burgers grown in science labs to smarter mobility for the elderly or infirm (or just helping us get more sleep at night), tech improves our lives…