Science

Staghorn coral rescued from the ocean after the bleaching event that spread across the Floridna Keys this past summer.

Florida’s Coral Reef Supports Fishing, Tourism, Beaches. Can Science Save It?

With booster shots, IVF and ‘coral gyms,’ researchers are deploying new technologies to climate-proof the world’s third-longest barrier reef.

Eric Niiler

| Photographs and Video by Alfonso Duran for The Wall Street Journal

November 18, 2023

5 min read

*** ONE-TIME USE *** REYKJAVIK, ICELAND - RECENT JULY, 2023: The Fagradalsfjall volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula has started spewing lava in recent weeks. On the one hand the eruption of the giant volcano caused fear, on the other hand it created picturesque images. While the lava spewed by the volcano illuminated the sky at night, it also created a unique view for photographers. (Footage by Emin Yogurtcuoglu/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Why Iceland’s Volcanic Activity Is Different This Time

A potential eruption in southwestern Iceland threatens infrastructure and civilians.

Aylin Woodward

November 16, 2023

3 min read

IMPERIAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 20: A waves breaks on the Pacific Ocean with Tropical Storm Hilary approaching in San Diego County on August 20, 2023 in Imperial Beach, California. Southern California is under a first-ever tropical storm warning as Hilary approaches with parts of California, Arizona and Nevada preparing for flooding and heavy rains. All California state beaches have been closed in San Diego and Orange counties in preparation for the impacts from the storm which was downgraded from hurricane status. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Climate Change’s $150 Billion Hit to the U.S. Economy

The consequences will worsen unless more is invested in clean energy and cities adapt to higher temperatures and rising sea levels, a federal report finds.

Amrith Ramkumar

November 14, 2023

4 min read

The Surprising Link Between Thunderstorms and Asthma

As severe weather events become more common, public health systems may face a challenge in treating respiratory illnesses.

Anupam B. Jena

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Christopher M. Worsham

November 10, 2023

4 min read

What’s Wrong With Peer Review?

A series of high-profile retractions has raised questions about the process used by scientific and medical journals to decide which studies are worthy of publication.

Nidhi Subbaraman

November 10, 2023

5 min read