Godfather of Climate Science Denounces Trump’s Plan to Shutter NASA Lab Above Seinfeld Diner A Historic Lab at the Heart of Climate Science Nasa’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies (Giss), a small research laboratory above a New York City diner, has played a pivotal role in shaping humanity’s understanding of climate change and space exploration. … Read more
Will Overusing Animal Antibiotics Trigger the Next Public Health Emergency? Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when disease-causing agents like bacteria, viruses, fungi, or other pathogens become resistant to drugs that were once effective in treating infections. This phenomenon is driven by the overuse and misuse of antimicrobials in both agricultural and healthcare settings. For example, fluoroquinolones … Read more
June 2025: Science History from 50, 100 and 150 Years Ago 1975: Slavery by Ants Is Self-Destructive Ants have long been known for their complex social structures, but their use of slave labor is a fascinating example of evolutionary adaptation. At least 35 species of ants rely on enslaved workers from other colonies to maintain … Read more