Part 1 explores mercury’s long and complicated story from ancient alchemy to modern industry and why it’s both useful and ...

In Part 2 we examine how mercury contaminates environments and the real-world efforts to clean it up. Learn how scientists ...

The Colombian conservation group Omacha Foundation has been capturing and testing endangered pink river dolphins for years.

In May 1855, the Smithsonian bought a “Standard Barometer” from John Frederick Newman for $129.42 (or, £20 plus packing). This is that instrument. Marked “I. Newman, 122 Regent Street, London,” it was ...

It’s almost impossible to get lost because of Google Maps, Apple Maps, Waze, or whatever other app you use for directions.

MINNEAPOLIS — DeWanna Bonner knows the postseason more intimately than anyone in the WNBA. Over scores of playoff games spanning a decade and a half, Bonner has logged some 2,850 postseason minutes, ...

Wednesday night’s Game 2 at Barclays Center might have been the Liberty‘s final home game of 2025. And if it was, the 86-60 loss to the Phoenix Mercury was an awful showing that’ll leave a bad taste ...

Shipments from Tesla Inc.’s Shanghai factory increased in September as China’s car market kicks off its busy sales period and automakers start their final push to meet annual targets.

The WNBA Playoffs represent the highest stage for basketball excellence, where skill, preparation, and resilience converge under intense pressure. After suffering a challenging Game 1 loss to the ...

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury and the Las Vegas Aces will make WNBA history this weekend as the first teams to play in a best-of-seven format in the Finals. The teams will meet in a highly anticipated ...

DEAR HARRIETTE: When I was applying for jobs after college, I said I was open to positions all over the United States. I ended up getting an amazing offer, and I moved away from home and my family. I ...