SCIENCE

Every year, as thousands of humpbacks return to their breeding grounds near a protected bay, locals gather on the beach to greet them with stories, dancing and music.Every year, as thousands of humpbacks return to their breeding grounds near a protected bay, locals gather on the beach to greet them with stories, dancing and music. Read […]

Some researchers argue that the roles of social environment and personal choice have to be considered in order to make progress in treating people addicted to drugs.Some researchers argue that the roles of social environment and personal choice have to be considered in order to make progress in treating people addicted to drugs. Read More

Extreme heat and flooding are accelerating the deterioration of bridges, engineers say, posting a quiet but growing threat.Extreme heat and flooding are accelerating the deterioration of bridges, engineers say, posting a quiet but growing threat. Read More

Fertilizer made from city sewage has been spread on millions of acres of farmland for decades. Scientists say it can contain high levels of the toxic substance.Fertilizer made from city sewage has been spread on millions of acres of farmland for decades. Scientists say it can contain high levels of the toxic substance. Read More

His work provided the basis for the worldwide best seller “The Bible Code,” but he later rejected the book as unscientific.His work provided the basis for the worldwide best seller “The Bible Code,” but he later rejected the book as unscientific. Read More

Getting the expensive fertility treatments covered would be possible, but an uphill battle, health policy experts said.Getting the expensive fertility treatments covered would be possible, but an uphill battle, health policy experts said. Read More

His research enabled the discovery that protons and neutrons are made of smaller particles, contributing to a fuller picture of the subatomic universe.His research enabled the discovery that protons and neutrons are made of smaller particles, contributing to a fuller picture of the subatomic universe. Read More

People taking Wegovy were not protected from infection. But in a large trial, their death rates were markedly lower, for reasons that are not clear.People taking Wegovy were not protected from infection. But in a large trial, their death rates were markedly lower, for reasons that are not clear. Read More

In a South Dakota cavern, scientists are working to capture the most elusive particles in the universe.In a South Dakota cavern, scientists are working to capture the most elusive particles in the universe. Read More