Squirrels don’t hibernate in the winter, but they still need a warm, safe place to sleep. And when it’s severely cold out, they’ll stay in their cozy den for days…
Day: October 8, 2025
Is Trump about to squash America’s carbon-removal moonshot?
America’s fledgling carbon-removal industry is on edge following funding cuts from the Trump administration — and rumors of even further clawbacks to follow. On Tuesday, a list of potential U.S.…
These 4 Words Can Defuse Any Awkward Situation
When something so awkward happens that you can only stare at the ground, hoping it will open up and swallow you, saving you from the cringe, the best thing you…
Mario Vallejo-Marín | The buzz of pollination and how plants stave off greedy bees
In this week’s blog post, we’re learning all about buzz pollination between Bombus terrestris and Solanum rostratum! Author Mario Vallejo-Marín explains one of the most striking examples of evolutionary convergence…
Solar is crushing gas power in California this year
California has labored for years to build enough clean energy to wean itself off fossil fuels. Now the effort is paying off in an undeniable way. President Donald Trump’s Department…
Why did Newsom veto California’s virtual power plant bills?
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed three bills that aimed to boost the use of virtual power plants, undermining an opportunity to decrease the state’s fast-rising electricity costs and increase…