A North Atlantic Right Whale Baby Boom Is On—but the Species Remains at Risk

Researchers have documented the births of nearly two dozen North Atlantic right whale calves this season. It’s an encouraging sign for a species whose population is estimated to be below 400.

The winter storm tested power grids straining to accommodate AI data centers
The winter storm tested power grids straining to accommodate AI data centers

The colossal winter storm that swept across 34 states left hundreds of thousands of people without electricity. Bitterly cold temperatures lingering after Winter Storm Fern are still testing power grids, already under stress from a rush of new AI data centers. Over the weekend, wholesale electricity prices soared in Virginia, the state with the most […]

A Star Could Suddenly Explode In 150 Days — Here’s Where To Look

T Coronae Borealis, a star system 3,000 light-years away, is expected to erupt as a nova in June 2026, briefly becoming visible to the naked eye.

2 Tips For When Emotional Availability Becomes Surveillance, By A Psychologist

If emotional availability has started to feel like surveillance, it doesn’t mean intimacy has failed.

Why Bomb Cyclone And Polar Vortex Will Dominate Newsfeeds This Week

Deep penetration of cold temperatures and a coastal storm this weekend will bring “bomb cyclone” and “polar vortex” into your newsfeeds this week. Here’s why.

Meet The Only Non-Human Animal Known To Use Names In The Wild. Hint: It Lives Underwater

Research suggests that dolphins develop a lifelong vocal “name.” Here’s how they evolved this high level of social identity, once thought to be uniquely human.

Robotaxis Are Coming To Europe, And People Aren’t Sure How To Feel

London looks set to be the first city in Europe to host robotaxis. But a new survey shows that support for robotaxis lags behind support for traditional public transport.

Northern Lights Alert: 10 States Could See Aurora Tuesday Night

A NOAA forecast suggest that northern lights may be visible in northern U.S. states on Jan. 27. Here’s where aurora displays are possible.

See Dazzling Underwater Shots That Won The Ocean Art Photography Contest

The 2025 Ocean Art Photography Competition celebrates life beneath the surface, from intimate encounters to rare marine behaviors and striking flora and fauna.