SCIENCE

Astronomers zoomed in on a stellar behemoth in the Larger Magellanic Cloud, a galaxy that orbits about 160,000 light-years from the Milky Way.Astronomers zoomed in on a stellar behemoth in the Larger Magellanic Cloud, a galaxy that orbits about 160,000 light-years from the Milky Way. Read More

Public health advocates worry that Donald Trump could unravel federal clean water efforts, including restrictions on lead pipes and chemicals known as PFAS.Public health advocates worry that Donald Trump could unravel federal clean water efforts, including restrictions on lead pipes and chemicals known as PFAS. Read More

Iran has raised the possibility it would stop expanding its stockpile of uranium enriched to a purity of 60 percent — very close to the level needed for a weapon, the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog says.Iran has raised the possibility it would stop expanding its stockpile of uranium enriched to a purity of 60 percent —

An analysis of newly released 19th-century census records offers more insight into the conflict’s costs.An analysis of newly released 19th-century census records offers more insight into the conflict’s costs. Read More

The company will try to catch the giant booster of its moon and Mars rocket for a second time on Tuesday afternoon.The company will try to catch the giant booster of its moon and Mars rocket for a second time on Tuesday afternoon. Read More

As the glaciers of South America retreat, the supply of freshwater is dwindling and its quality is getting worse.As the glaciers of South America retreat, the supply of freshwater is dwindling and its quality is getting worse. Read More

The ruling found that two state laws — one barring use of abortion pills, and one banning all forms of abortion — violated the state’s “fundamental right to make health care decisions.”The ruling found that two state laws — one barring use of abortion pills, and one banning all forms of abortion — violated the

The president-elect’s decision to witness the liftoff is another example of his close ties to the world’s wealthiest entrepreneur.The president-elect’s decision to witness the liftoff is another example of his close ties to the world’s wealthiest entrepreneur. Read More

The Homotherium cub was preserved in Siberian permafrost with its dark fur and flesh intact.The Homotherium cub was preserved in Siberian permafrost with its dark fur and flesh intact. Read More

Senior ministers are arriving in an effort to break a deadlock over the summit’s main goal: funding to help lower-income countries hit hard by global warming.Senior ministers are arriving in an effort to break a deadlock over the summit’s main goal: funding to help lower-income countries hit hard by global warming. Read More