TIME science news

1. What Makes Pluto So Intriguing

   Pluto was discovered 95 years ago. It has captured imaginations ever since.

2. Do You Need to Worry About an Asteroid Hitting Earth?

   An incoming space rock could collide with our planet in 2032—but the odds are low.

3. How Climate Change Impacts Winter Weather

   With much of the U.S. blanked in snow this week, many might be wondering what our warming climate means for the future of our winters. 

4. Why Climate Change Sometimes Brings Major Winter Storms

   Winter storms will not become a thing of the past as temperatures rise. Here's how climate change affects snow storms.

5. What to Know About the History and Controversy Over Plastic and Paper Straws

   Here’s what to know about the history and controversy of straws after Trump issued an executive order about them.