Science & Technology Archives - The World from PRX

The two will go head-to-head in a second round of voting on June 6, with a majority of voters disappointed in their options.

The discovery of a fossilized tree in New Zealand is providing scientists with insight on how magnetic pole reversals could affect life on Earth.

The fracking boom has transformed large swaths of rural America, turning towns from idyllic to industrial and threatening the physical and mental health of many inhabitants.

Ultra-fine particulate matter emitted from fossil fuel combustion is known to cause numerous health issues that disproportionally effect people living in poverty.

Social and environmental concerns are now being embraced by corporate America. Here’s why.