Local growth laws determine global shape of molluscan shells
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 43, October 2026. SignificanceWe show that molluscan shells may be described as conformal Lie groups...
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Extensive glacier loss in the coterminous United States
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 43, October 2026. SignificanceWe assess the area and volume change of all the glaciers in...
AI is shaking up math. But can its proofs be trusted?
As AI firms churn out math breakthroughs, researchers question use of Lean software as proof checker
Hurricane Helene haunts the midterms in North Carolina
Lunch hour was busy at the Haywood County Public Library in Canton, North Carolina, where the midterm election wasn’t the only thing on people’s minds...
For Indigenous peoples in Brazil, the election results offer a reprieve — not a resolution
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s reelection as president of Brazil gave Indigenous communities a measure of relief after a campaign in which his opponent, Flávio...
Multiple sources contribute to predictive tactile attenuation in the mouse whisker system
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 43, October 2026. SignificanceThe brain has evolved multiple interacting neuronal circuits that predict varying aspects...
Harry L. Swinney: Nonlinear science and chaos pioneer
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 43, October 2026. Harry Leonard Swinney passed away peacefully at his home in Austin, Texas,...
Revealed: UK relied on £2bn of 'questionable accounting' to hit its climate-aid goal
Print article Share Article Contents Expand menu Close ‘Moving the goalposts’ ‘£1bn shortfall’ Accounting changes Methodology The UK has beaten its target to provide £11.6bn...
Analysis: How the UK spent more than £11.6bn on climate aid since 2021
Print article Share Article Contents Expand menu Close The UK has supported around 500 climate projects since 2021 UK climate aid has reached record levels...
RELEASE: Nearly half of EU cities do not yet meet new clean air standards: report shows collaboration is key
BRUSSELS (October 28, 2026) — Almost half of EU cities exceed air pollution limits set by a landmark EU clean air law, according to a...
Tensions set to flare over trade at COP31 as China makes it a priority
Trade measures that impose tariffs and penalties on cleantech and emissions-intensive goods are poised to re-emerge as a challenging issue at the UN climate talks...
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Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 43, October 2026.
Ecological, physiological, and evolutionary drivers of stoichiometry in insects
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 43, October 2026. SignificanceWhat determines elemental composition in animals? Ecological stoichiometry has long emphasized ecophysiological...
Trump's EPA is letting America's leakiest oil and gas companies off the hook
At a campaign rally on Tuesday, President Donald Trump said his administration is going to dismantle restrictions on methane, one of the most common and...
Trump says government to 'terminate' Biden-era methane emissions rules
Critics warn of climate danger as president in Texas claims change will save companies and consumers billionsDonald Trump announced his administration is ‘terminating’ Biden-era regulations...
WRI STATEMENT: Antalya AI Pledge Must Turn Climate Ambition into Accountability
WASHINGTON (October 27, 2026) - The COP31 Presidency of Türkiye has released the Antalya Artificial Intelligence Pledge, inviting countries and organizations to sign on. The...
The Cost of Lagging Global Climate Action Is Lost Lives and Poor Health
A new report finds health harms from warming outpaced progress after the Paris Agreement and calls for climate change to be declared a global health...
The High-Stakes Governor's Races That Could Reshape America's Energy Future
There are 36 contests on the ballot this year. Alaska and Wisconsin are among the states where Democrats hope to gain ground.By Dan GearinoThe right...
Two Lamont Scientists Celebrate Marie Tharp's Hall of Fame Induction—and Carry Her Legacy Forward
Robin Bell and Vicki Ferrini reflect on Tharp’s induction into the National Women’s Hall of Fame and how her groundbreaking ocean-floor maps helped establish the...
More than 100 Environmental, Faith and Labor Groups Urge Senators Heinrich and Whitehouse to Reject Permitting Bill Ahead of November 9 Vote
CONTACT: Kayla Ritchie [email protected] Climate Justice Alliance-led coalition warns the Bipartisan American Affordability & Jobs Act would roll back environmental safeguards, expand corporate power, and...
Data Centers, Power Bills, Hurricanes: What's at Stake for the Environment in Florida's Senate Race
Ashley Moody and Angie Nixon say they’ll shield residents from costs associated with data centers and rising power bills. An economist says the job they’re...
Slovenia mourns loss of glacier on its highest peak after scorching summer
Extreme heat accelerated disappearance of Triglav glacier from mountain revered as a symbol of Slovenian identityThe final ice patch has vanished from Slovenia’s Triglav glacier,...
Columbia Climate School Career Reception Connects Students With Sustainability Professionals
Climate and sustainability students met with professionals in finance, clean energy, real estate, public policy and communications at the 11th annual career reception.
Q&A: Why are UK energy bills so high – and how could they be lowered?
Print article Share Article Contents Expand menu Close What is driving high energy bills? What has been done to limit bills so far? What options...
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