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Blistering exposé prompts Johns Hopkins to suspend black-lung screenings

Johns Hopkins University has long been paid by coal companies to screen former miners for black lung disease.

John Upton Technology November 4, 2013

How safe is our drinking water?

Poisoning the enemy is a long-standing military strategy.

James Salzman Technology January 18, 2014

Forest Service’s firefighting fund can’t keep up with wildfires

Costs to fight fires in forests are climbing, forcing the Forest Service to drain funds intended for research and reforestation to help it battle blazes.

John Upton Climate & Energy November 4, 2013

Virginia voters know we’re changing the climate, Republican candidate does not

A poll finds most Virginians plan to vote for the Democrat in next week's election. That same poll finds most Virginians understand climate change.

John Upton Politics October 28, 2013

Every mammal on Earth takes an average 21 seconds to pee

A paper from arXiv describes a new scientific law: the Law of Urination.

Sarah Laskow Culture October 18, 2013

Whoops, looks like the Yeti may just be a hybrid polar bear

Concerned about the fate of the polar bears? Take heart -- apparently there are some spares living in the Himalayas, getting mistaken for Abominable Snowmen.

Jess Zimmerman Culture October 17, 2013