SCIENCE

Ancient peoples of Latin America saved the fleshy fruits from extinction and gradually made them tastier.Ancient peoples of Latin America saved the fleshy fruits from extinction and gradually made them tastier. Read More

Years of war and food insecurity in the region made the extreme heat especially dangerous.Years of war and food insecurity in the region made the extreme heat especially dangerous. Read More

More than 60 percent of all voters — and 47 percent of Democrats — supported a work requirement for Medicaid, the country’s largest health insurance program.More than 60 percent of all voters — and 47 percent of Democrats — supported a work requirement for Medicaid, the country’s largest health insurance program. Read More

Two more people are reported dead from the disease, and dozens are in isolation, as the outbreak grows.Two more people are reported dead from the disease, and dozens are in isolation, as the outbreak grows. Read More

The patient tested positive for the infection, but state health officials could not confirm that it was the cause of death.The patient tested positive for the infection, but state health officials could not confirm that it was the cause of death. Read More

A week after terminating thousands of contracts, the administration has sent questionnaires to those programs asking how their work benefits the U.S. national interest.A week after terminating thousands of contracts, the administration has sent questionnaires to those programs asking how their work benefits the U.S. national interest. Read More

The launch was scrubbed during Monday’s countdown. It is a do-over of the seventh flight, which ended in debris coming down over the Caribbean.The launch was scrubbed during Monday’s countdown. It is a do-over of the seventh flight, which ended in debris coming down over the Caribbean. Read More

President Trump set the U.S. on a path to sending astronauts back to the lunar surface during his first term. Lately he has expressed more interest in Mars.President Trump set the U.S. on a path to sending astronauts back to the lunar surface during his first term. Lately he has expressed more interest in Mars. Read

The Biden-era rules require thousands of hazardous-chemical sites to adopt new safeguards against storms, spills and other risks.The Biden-era rules require thousands of hazardous-chemical sites to adopt new safeguards against storms, spills and other risks. Read More

Intuitive Machines made it to the moon last year, but tumbled over. This time it aims to stick the landing and deliver NASA cargo closer to the lunar south pole than any other mission.Intuitive Machines made it to the moon last year, but tumbled over. This time it aims to stick the landing and deliver