The Amazon Rainforest May Be Nearing a Point of No Return

Satellites spot troubling signals that may portend a transformation from rainforest to savanna, with profound implications for the planet. Read more »

What Will Replace Insects When They’re Gone?

The collapse of the insect population could unravel ecosystems. Scientists wonder if robots and drones could stop the gap. Read more »

How Police Abuse Phone Data to Persecute LGBTQ People

In many parts of the world, law enforcement uses WhatsApp chats, text messages, and photos from confiscated phones as “evidence” against persecuted groups. Read more »

These Ukrainians Are Stuck in Antarctica as War Rages at Home

At the Vernadsky research base, a crew of 12 Ukrainians watch from thousands of miles away as their country is battered by Russian attacks. Read more »