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Science Archive

Archives for November 2022

The 2022 midterm elections, explained
6 wins and 2 losses on climate in the midterms6 wins and 2 losses on climate in the midterms
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

Climate action could be moving forward in Michigan, Maryland, Minnesota, and even Texas.

By Rebecca Leber
Unexplainable
A mountain, a tower, a thermos of molten salt. These are the batteries that could power our renewable future.A mountain, a tower, a thermos of molten salt. These are the batteries that could power our renewable future.
Podcast
Unexplainable

Climate change is pushing the power grid to the limit. Energy storage could help.

By Neel Dhanesha
11 midterm races that could shape our climate future
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

It’s not just the Senate. State treasurers, attorneys general, and county elections matter too.

By Rebecca Leber
Science
Money speaks louder than ever at this week’s UN climate negotiationsMoney speaks louder than ever at this week’s UN climate negotiations
Science

What can COP27 accomplish as inflation and energy prices soar?

By Umair Irfan
Science
This RSV season is scary. Hospital staffing shortages are scarier.This RSV season is scary. Hospital staffing shortages are scarier.
Science

Surging cases highlight cracks in America’s health care workforce.

By Keren Landman, MD
Technology
The FCC wants to regulate space. Have fun!The FCC wants to regulate space. Have fun!
Technology

The Federal Communications Commission is opening a new space bureau.

By Rebecca Heilweil
The surprising value of a small patch of grass
Down to Earth

To save more nature, think small.

By Benji Jones
Future Perfect
Malawi scientists have a plan to fight one of their country’s biggest killersMalawi scientists have a plan to fight one of their country’s biggest killers
Future Perfect

Human challenge trials have changed the fight against malaria and cholera. Next up: tuberculosis.

By Kelsey Piper
Science
Your free pandemic health perks are on the way outYour free pandemic health perks are on the way out
Science

The privatization of the Covid-19 response is well underway as federal funding runs out.

By Umair Irfan
Science
New RSV vaccines are coming. This is very, very good news.New RSV vaccines are coming. This is very, very good news.
Science

The vaccines, along with other preventative treatments, could change cold season as we know it.

By Keren Landman, MD
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
What’s at stake for Biden’s climate agenda in the midtermsWhat’s at stake for Biden’s climate agenda in the midterms
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

Environmental justice programs are one target for GOP attacks.

By Rebecca Leber