How did climate change impact ancient kangaroos in Australia? In a mass extinction event some 40,000 years ago, Australia lost 90% of its large species, including nearly two dozen kinds of kangaroos. Play AudioListen 4 mins
People are rushing to install solar panels before Trump becomes President Potential rooftop solar customers and installers worry the incoming Trump administration might try to eliminate a 30% federal tax credit. Some customers plan to install sooner because of that and solar companies are changing their business plans. Jeff Brady
Kangaroo species went extinct in the Pleistocene. Research hops in with a possible explanation. In a mass extinction event some 40,000 years ago, Australia lost 90% of its large species, including nearly two dozen kinds of kangaroos. Two theories suggest why. Ari Daniel Play AudioListen 4 mins
How one U.S. conservationist's work is helping to preserve Chile's wilderness Chile is set to gain its 47th national park early this year — largely due to the efforts of U.S. conservationist Kristine Tompkins and her organization. John Bartlett Play AudioListen 9 mins
New photos show the volcanic plains of Mercury after a spacecraft fly-by The BepiColombo spacecraft flew less than 200 miles from Mercury's surface and photographed volcanic plains and icy craters. Manuela López Restrepo
Science journalist Shayla Love discusses whether insects feel pain A Martinez speaks with science journalist Shayla Love about her article for the New Yorker titled "Do Insects Feel Pain?" A Martínez Play AudioListen 4 mins
The first full moon of 2025 is here This moon phase is nicknamed the Wolf Moon, which is rooted in Native American culture. Ayana Archie
Weird weather isn't always because of climate change — but sometimes it is Sometimes, weather is just weather. And other times human-caused climate change had an obvious impact. Alejandra Borunda
Saber teeth in predators evolved many times. Did it lead to their extinction? Saber teeth — the large fangs of saber-tooth cat fame — are fearsome. They evolved at least five times in predators that are now extinct, but there's been something of a mystery as to why. Jonathan Lambert Play AudioListen 3 mins
A tortoise survival tale: How Tiptoe escaped Southern California's wildfires For years, Tiptoe has been a beloved sight in Pacific Palisades, quietly tromping along sidewalks and growing a major social media following. But last week, he lost his home to wildfires. Alina Hartounian
