SCIENCE

Glaciers and permafrost in the Himalayas are melting faster as temperatures rise, though scientists are still studying the exact causes of this week’s landslide.Glaciers and permafrost in the Himalayas are melting faster as temperatures rise, though scientists are still studying the exact causes of this week’s landslide. Read More

Researchers hope their findings could help inform future therapies for people with severe autism.Researchers hope their findings could help inform future therapies for people with severe autism. Read More

China’s exotic pet market is driving a spike in animal smuggling, U.S. wildlife officials say. But these turtles are getting a second chance.China’s exotic pet market is driving a spike in animal smuggling, U.S. wildlife officials say. But these turtles are getting a second chance. Read More

People in the Americas, Africa and Europe will have a chance to see Earth’s shadow create a near-total blood moon.People in the Americas, Africa and Europe will have a chance to see Earth’s shadow create a near-total blood moon. Read More

Scientists worry about the penguins’ future amid changing temperatures and warming waters this year.Scientists worry about the penguins’ future amid changing temperatures and warming waters this year. Read More

The move is part of the Trump administration’s efforts to spur the country’s largest expansion of nuclear power in more than three decades.The move is part of the Trump administration’s efforts to spur the country’s largest expansion of nuclear power in more than three decades. Read More

Participants, often in vulnerable states, have little recourse if mistreated or injured.Participants, often in vulnerable states, have little recourse if mistreated or injured. Read More

Some leaders of the health movement are challenging a pillar of the president’s energy agenda.Some leaders of the health movement are challenging a pillar of the president’s energy agenda. Read More

In July, an unreleased OpenAI model went rogue and demonstrated remarkable hacking abilities. This week, a lab called Z.ai will release a similarly powerful system to everyone.In July, an unreleased OpenAI model went rogue and demonstrated remarkable hacking abilities. This week, a lab called Z.ai will release a similarly powerful system to everyone. Read More

With air and sea surface temperatures already breaking records, this year’s episode is on track to be the strongest in living memory.With air and sea surface temperatures already breaking records, this year’s episode is on track to be the strongest in living memory. Read More