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Do you know better than a scientist? No — here’s why

Harry Collins, a founder of the field of "science studies," explains why we should listen to scientists on climate change, vaccines, and HIV-AIDS.

Chris Mooney Climate & Energy May 30, 2014

Survive one Chevron fracking explosion, get a pizza and pop FREE!

The residents of Greene County, Penn., just weathered a fracking disaster, but it's cool because Chevron's buying them a pizza party (for one).

Eve Andrews Technology February 18, 2014

This is the coolest ice fort we’ve ever seen

The five-foot wall is multicolored and glows from inside.

Jess Zimmerman Culture January 16, 2014

EPA takes on three villains at once: Pollution, climate change, and racism

Decades ago, the federal government recognized that people of color were getting unequal protection under environmental laws. That may finally change.

Brentin Mock Cities May 1, 2014

NFL player tackles sustainable beef off the field

Linebacker Will Witherspoon is spreading the message of happy, healthy cows to athletes and congressmembers alike.

Eve Andrews Culture April 14, 2014

Tests show Texas well water polluted by fracking, despite EPA assurances

The EPA dropped its investigation into complaints about contaminated water last year. Now Duke researchers have found dangerous levels of methane in wells.

John Upton Technology January 13, 2014

Mass-transit commuters getting screwed by the taxman in 2014

Get ready to pay more for your transit pass. As of Jan. 1, the tax code will cut a benefit for transit commuters, even as it boosts a benefit for drivers.

Ben Adler Cities December 31, 2013

We need old buildings to make great cities, but we need new ones too

The National Trust for Historic Preservation argues in favor of smaller, older buildings. But big, new projects are critical to healthy cities as well.

Ben Adler Culture May 15, 2014

Science has now given us peanut-butter-and-jellyfish, thank you science

Staff at the Dallas Zoo got a little wacky and fed a bunch of baby jellyfish some preservative-free peanut butter. What the what?!

Holly Richmond Culture January 28, 2014

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