SCIENCE

On nighttime excursions in dark-sky hot spots like Norway, New Zealand and Nevada, all you have to do is relax and look up. The stars will do the rest.On nighttime excursions in dark-sky hot spots like Norway, New Zealand and Nevada, all you have to do is relax and look up. The stars will do […]

When researchers used GPS devices to monitor the nests of Hawaiian honeycreepers, they found dozens of cases of brazen avian burglary.When researchers used GPS devices to monitor the nests of Hawaiian honeycreepers, they found dozens of cases of brazen avian burglary. Read More

The creation, care and keeping of creatures is a responsibility the last full-time museum taxidermist in the U.S. takes both seriously and joyfully.The creation, care and keeping of creatures is a responsibility the last full-time museum taxidermist in the U.S. takes both seriously and joyfully. Read More

President Trump chose Cameron Hamilton to direct federal disaster response. As acting head of FEMA last year, he had opposed abolishing the agency and was ousted.President Trump chose Cameron Hamilton to direct federal disaster response. As acting head of FEMA last year, he had opposed abolishing the agency and was ousted. Read More

The slowed pace of grants by the National Science Foundation, under attack from the White House, could put the United States at a disadvantage with China, the scientists warned.The slowed pace of grants by the National Science Foundation, under attack from the White House, could put the United States at a disadvantage with China, the

The remora often latches on to the exteriors of larger marine creatures. But sometimes it travels in a more intrusive spot: inside a manta ray’s backside.The remora often latches on to the exteriors of larger marine creatures. But sometimes it travels in a more intrusive spot: inside a manta ray’s backside. Read More

A study of a few patients, to be presented this week, showed promise for a type of therapy that has already cured some blood cancers.A study of a few patients, to be presented this week, showed promise for a type of therapy that has already cured some blood cancers. Read More

Though illicit e-cigarettes have flooded in from China, the new policy could allow major tobacco companies to sell from prime shelf space at thousands of stores.Though illicit e-cigarettes have flooded in from China, the new policy could allow major tobacco companies to sell from prime shelf space at thousands of stores. Read More

But it has been hard to attract interest in medical interventions for viruses that have not been considered a top public health priority, scientists say.But it has been hard to attract interest in medical interventions for viruses that have not been considered a top public health priority, scientists say. Read More

The crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission discussed what the journey was like and what they ate for dessert in space.The crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission discussed what the journey was like and what they ate for dessert in space. Read More