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Is the Arctic really drunk, or does it just act like this sometimes?

The biggest debate in climate science may be over whether global warming will create more winters like this one. If you care about weather, you'd better care about the outcome.

Chris Mooney Climate & Energy February 21, 2014

Faster, higher, stranger: 5 sports for a snow-free Winter Olympics

The games are toast, as Sochi has shown us. But don’t fret, sports fans! There’s life after sub-zero temperatures.

Jim Meyer Culture February 19, 2014

Stick it to ’em: Scientists call for labeling tar-sands oil

The E.U. is considering a system to label gasoline according to how much carbon it emits. Oil companies and Canada don't like the idea.

John Upton Technology December 24, 2013

These movies changed your political views, according to science

"As Good As It Gets" will increase your support for Obamacare. "The Cider House Rules" will make you pro-choice.

Asawin Suebsaeng & Chris Mooney Culture January 8, 2014

Sochi Olympics are bad for environment and locals alike

The countdown to the 2014 Winter Games has come with plenty of bad news, including ecological destruction and harassment of environmental activists.

Amelia Urry Technology January 22, 2014

BP targets celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse over oil-spill claims

The oil giant doesn't want to pay a restaurant company more than $8 million for Deepwater Horizon damages, so it's trying to embarrass its boss.

John Upton Technology December 16, 2013

People in China are beating the smog by sticking cigarette filters in their nostrils

This is probably not the ideal way to deal with Beijing's epic air pollution, but at least you can pretend to be a walrus.

Jess Zimmerman Culture December 11, 2013

Not just bad for bees: Neonic pesticides could damage babies’ brains

Two neonicotinoid pesticides that are frequently found on American produce could cause learning and memory problems in humans, European scientists warn.

John Upton Technology December 19, 2013

Foldable helmet gets rid of your last excuse for not protecting your poor, delicate skull

You can bring it with you in the morning, thinking that you might want it later, and not be particularly inconvenienced if you end up not using it.

Sarah Laskow Technology November 20, 2013

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