This article explores recent developments in Arctic science, from debunking misinformation about increasing ice to the possibility of genetically engineered, mammoth-like elephants. It also touches on plant photosynthesis in the Arctic darkness and Czech schoolchildren excelling in robotics. Read more...

Meet Chonkus, a mutant cyanobacterium with enhanced carbon storage and rapid sinking capabilities. This tiny microbe could play a big role in combating climate change by sequestering carbon. Read more...

This week in science: exploring the evolving understanding of invertebrate sentience, the reintroduction of rare lichen, CO2-chomping algae, and the concept of technofossils. Read more...