SCIENCE

The loss of access to the data could hamstring forecasters’ ability to track hurricanes and warn residents of their risk.The loss of access to the data could hamstring forecasters’ ability to track hurricanes and warn residents of their risk. Read More

In a new sign of toolmaking in marine mammals, orcas in the Pacific Northwest were recorded rubbing stalks of kelp against each other’s bodies, a study shows.In a new sign of toolmaking in marine mammals, orcas in the Pacific Northwest were recorded rubbing stalks of kelp against each other’s bodies, a study shows. Read More

Two new studies add to the evidence that human activity, from fishing to urban development, is driving the evolution of wild animals.Two new studies add to the evidence that human activity, from fishing to urban development, is driving the evolution of wild animals. Read More

In a new sign of toolmaking in marine mammals, orcas in the Pacific Northwest were recorded rubbing stalks of kelp against each other’s bodies, a study shows.In a new sign of toolmaking in marine mammals, orcas in the Pacific Northwest were recorded rubbing stalks of kelp against each other’s bodies, a study shows. Read More

A glowing object lit up the sky, prompting dozens of calls to the authorities, as scientists scrambled to figure out what it was.A glowing object lit up the sky, prompting dozens of calls to the authorities, as scientists scrambled to figure out what it was. Read More

Panelists pulled back some endorsements for certain vaccines containing a preservative that critics have falsely linked to autism.Panelists pulled back some endorsements for certain vaccines containing a preservative that critics have falsely linked to autism. Read More

Human-caused global warming has been increasing faster and faster since the 1970s.Human-caused global warming has been increasing faster and faster since the 1970s. Read More

For 50 years, automakers have had to increase the fuel efficiency of their vehicles or pay fines. The Republican megabill would set those penalties to $0.For 50 years, automakers have had to increase the fuel efficiency of their vehicles or pay fines. The Republican megabill would set those penalties to $0. Read More

The Best Illusion of the Year contest offers researchers, and participants, an opportunity to explore the gaps and limits of human perception.The Best Illusion of the Year contest offers researchers, and participants, an opportunity to explore the gaps and limits of human perception. Read More

Scientists have devised a way of writing and storing messages by creating patterns of air bubbles in sheets of ice.Scientists have devised a way of writing and storing messages by creating patterns of air bubbles in sheets of ice. Read More