SCIENCE

Brandon Williams served aboard a nuclear submarine and represented a New York congressional district for one term, but has said little about his experience in the management of atomic weapons.Brandon Williams served aboard a nuclear submarine and represented a New York congressional district for one term, but has said little about his experience in the […]

After the death of Peter Fenwick, a neuropsychiatrist who studied near-death experiences, readers shared stories of their own.After the death of Peter Fenwick, a neuropsychiatrist who studied near-death experiences, readers shared stories of their own. Read More

A new study reveals the surprising ways rattlesnakes have evolved to collect water in the desert.A new study reveals the surprising ways rattlesnakes have evolved to collect water in the desert. Read More

Prisons across the country are struggling to find nursing home placements for sick prisoners after granting them parole. In New York, some inmates are suing for release.Prisons across the country are struggling to find nursing home placements for sick prisoners after granting them parole. In New York, some inmates are suing for release. Read More

The proposed rules would have slowed more ships to prevent collisions with endangered North Atlantic right whales.The proposed rules would have slowed more ships to prevent collisions with endangered North Atlantic right whales. Read More

Home security-camera footage shows a puff of smoke, with the sound of an explosion included, as the space rock lands in Canada. A geologist said it was a rare recording.Home security-camera footage shows a puff of smoke, with the sound of an explosion included, as the space rock lands in Canada. A geologist said it

While firefighters begin containing the Los Angeles wildfires, the land left behind is at a higher risk of floods and debris flows.While firefighters begin containing the Los Angeles wildfires, the land left behind is at a higher risk of floods and debris flows. Read More

A million years ago, a species known as Homo erectus most likely survived in an arid desert with no trees.A million years ago, a species known as Homo erectus most likely survived in an arid desert with no trees. Read More

Elon Musk’s spaceflight company is continuing its work on the vehicle that could one day take people to the moon and eventually Mars.Elon Musk’s spaceflight company is continuing its work on the vehicle that could one day take people to the moon and eventually Mars. Read More

A million years ago, a species known as Homo erectus most likely survived in an arid desert with no trees.A million years ago, a species known as Homo erectus most likely survived in an arid desert with no trees. Read More