SCIENCE

Wildfires and thawing permafrost are causing the region to release more carbon dioxide than its plants remove, probably for the first time in thousands of years.Wildfires and thawing permafrost are causing the region to release more carbon dioxide than its plants remove, probably for the first time in thousands of years. Read More

Starting at 30, women can collect their own vaginal samples for HPV testing at a doctor’s office.Starting at 30, women can collect their own vaginal samples for HPV testing at a doctor’s office. Read More

Four Palestinian researchers describe how conflict in Gaza and the West Bank has hindered their careers in science and medicine.Four Palestinian researchers describe how conflict in Gaza and the West Bank has hindered their careers in science and medicine. Read More

Widespread adoption of heat pumps could prevent thousands of premature deaths and save billions on energy bills, according to a new analysis.Widespread adoption of heat pumps could prevent thousands of premature deaths and save billions on energy bills, according to a new analysis. Read More

Four Palestinian researchers describe how conflict in Gaza and the West Bank has hindered their careers in science and medicine.Four Palestinian researchers describe how conflict in Gaza and the West Bank has hindered their careers in science and medicine. Read More

Elevating Mr. Kennedy to secretary of H.H.S. “would put the public’s health in jeopardy,” more than 75 laureates wrote.Elevating Mr. Kennedy to secretary of H.H.S. “would put the public’s health in jeopardy,” more than 75 laureates wrote. Read More

The two solvents, known as Perc and TCE, cause kidney cancer and other ailments, and have been the subject of years of controversy.The two solvents, known as Perc and TCE, cause kidney cancer and other ailments, and have been the subject of years of controversy. Read More

Human-caused global warming helped increase dry conditions on every continent, scientists said in a new report, as talks on halting desertification were underway in Saudi Arabia.Human-caused global warming helped increase dry conditions on every continent, scientists said in a new report, as talks on halting desertification were underway in Saudi Arabia. Read More

In a remote Congolese town, a medical mystery led to the discovery of alarming changes in the mpox virus and, eventually, to a global health emergency.In a remote Congolese town, a medical mystery led to the discovery of alarming changes in the mpox virus and, eventually, to a global health emergency. Read More

The United Nations chief inspector says production has quadrupled. But it is not clear whether Iran is trying to touch off a crisis or gather bargaining chips for negotiations with the United States.The United Nations chief inspector says production has quadrupled. But it is not clear whether Iran is trying to touch off a crisis