Here’s a look back at this week in science, with stories you don’t want to miss. Current climate models struggle to capture effects of weak jet stream New research published this week is refocusing attention on the polar jet stream and its impact on climate change. Renowned climate scientist [and good friend] Michael Mann co-authored […]
Climate change woes, Soyuz rocket mishap, ongoing pesticide ban saga: past few weeks in science
Apologies for the hiatus–but we’ve been pretty darn busy. This summer, I’ve been flying around chasing wildfires and the people that study them for an upcoming PBS NOVA film–you can learn more about this if you sign up for my newsletter. Being busy is good, but something had to give and unfortunately this was it. […]
New Jupiter moons, CRISPR issues, “secret science” battle: this week in science
Here’s a look back at this week in science, with stories you don’t want to miss. CRISPR causes previously undetected DNA damage CRISPR-Cas9 may not be all that it is cracked up to be. A study published this week reports previously overlooked issues with using the versatile genetic editing tool taking biology by storm. Scientists […]
Leaky methane, neutrinos from a blazar, oldest hominin tools outside Africa: this week in science
Note: Updated on 7/16 to add Denise Holland’s reaction to iceberg calving. Here’s a look back at this week in science, with stories you don’t want to miss. Sniffing out the environmental impact of methane Climate change is a clear and present danger to all of us. And while most intelligent, informed, sane people know […]
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