SCIENCE

NASA’s latest offering to the stars comes from a legacy of great observatories that enabled decades of discovery and unearthed new mysteries about the universe.NASA’s latest offering to the stars comes from a legacy of great observatories that enabled decades of discovery and unearthed new mysteries about the universe. Read More

A small gene-editing study significantly reduced LDL cholesterol levels, and the results have stuck a year later.A small gene-editing study significantly reduced LDL cholesterol levels, and the results have stuck a year later. Read More

Analysis by the company’s DeepMind unit suggests that an A.I.-enabled model delivers accurate forecasts a day or more before conventional models can.Analysis by the company’s DeepMind unit suggests that an A.I.-enabled model delivers accurate forecasts a day or more before conventional models can. Read More

High temperatures and new safety rules are transforming practice as a new school year begins.High temperatures and new safety rules are transforming practice as a new school year begins. Read More

Glaciers and permafrost in the Himalayas are melting faster as temperatures rise, though scientists are still studying the exact causes of this week’s landslide.Glaciers and permafrost in the Himalayas are melting faster as temperatures rise, though scientists are still studying the exact causes of this week’s landslide. Read More

Researchers hope their findings could help inform future therapies for people with severe autism.Researchers hope their findings could help inform future therapies for people with severe autism. Read More

China’s exotic pet market is driving a spike in animal smuggling, U.S. wildlife officials say. But these turtles are getting a second chance.China’s exotic pet market is driving a spike in animal smuggling, U.S. wildlife officials say. But these turtles are getting a second chance. Read More

People in the Americas, Africa and Europe will have a chance to see Earth’s shadow create a near-total blood moon.People in the Americas, Africa and Europe will have a chance to see Earth’s shadow create a near-total blood moon. Read More

Scientists worry about the penguins’ future amid changing temperatures and warming waters this year.Scientists worry about the penguins’ future amid changing temperatures and warming waters this year. Read More

The move is part of the Trump administration’s efforts to spur the country’s largest expansion of nuclear power in more than three decades.The move is part of the Trump administration’s efforts to spur the country’s largest expansion of nuclear power in more than three decades. Read More