SCIENCE

A neuroscientist, he employed a battery of high-tech tools in devising a fast-acting therapy that targets the area of the brain where depression originates.A neuroscientist, he employed a battery of high-tech tools in devising a fast-acting therapy that targets the area of the brain where depression originates. Read More

The move would set up a clash with Gov. Gavin Newsom, a chief critic of the president and an opponent of oil exploration in the Pacific.The move would set up a clash with Gov. Gavin Newsom, a chief critic of the president and an opponent of oil exploration in the Pacific. Read More

Diagnosed with A.L.S., they traded stories, drank tequila and made grim jokes at a unique annual gathering on Cape Cod.Diagnosed with A.L.S., they traded stories, drank tequila and made grim jokes at a unique annual gathering on Cape Cod. Read More

Two reporters wanted to witness firsthand how doctors and families navigate mixed messages and unproven claims.Two reporters wanted to witness firsthand how doctors and families navigate mixed messages and unproven claims. Read More

The brilliant iridescent hues found in ammolite come from tiny air gaps in the fossils’ layers, a new study finds.The brilliant iridescent hues found in ammolite come from tiny air gaps in the fossils’ layers, a new study finds. Read More

“This is a type of science that has an impact that most people could see in their homes,” said Erin Hecht, a canine researcher at Harvard. “Now there’s just no money.”“This is a type of science that has an impact that most people could see in their homes,” said Erin Hecht, a canine researcher at

At this year’s climate summit, the United States is out and Europe is struggling. But emerging countries are embracing renewable energy thanks to a glut of cheap equipment.At this year’s climate summit, the United States is out and Europe is struggling. But emerging countries are embracing renewable energy thanks to a glut of cheap equipment. Read

Politicians, oil giants and climate activists hang on his every word. The Trump administration has blasted him. How did Fatih Birol get so big?Politicians, oil giants and climate activists hang on his every word. The Trump administration has blasted him. How did Fatih Birol get so big? Read More

The drug targets the PCSK9 protein, and could give millions of people a more affordable option to reduce their heart disease risk.The drug targets the PCSK9 protein, and could give millions of people a more affordable option to reduce their heart disease risk. Read More

He developed extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, or ECMO, a treatment that can sustain patients whose hearts and lungs are failing — for days or weeks or longer.He developed extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, or ECMO, a treatment that can sustain patients whose hearts and lungs are failing — for days or weeks or longer. Read More