SCIENCE

The cause of the incident, which added to a growing amount of dangerous space junk in low Earth orbit, remains unknown.The cause of the incident, which added to a growing amount of dangerous space junk in low Earth orbit, remains unknown. Read More

The species survived on an island north of Siberia for thousands of years, scientists reported, but were most likely plagued by genetic abnormalities.The species survived on an island north of Siberia for thousands of years, scientists reported, but were most likely plagued by genetic abnormalities. Read More

At a barbershop in Colorado, stylists and customers discussed a matter of social protocol.At a barbershop in Colorado, stylists and customers discussed a matter of social protocol. Read More

The smaller of the pair was spotted only this month and could be visible with binoculars as it passes by our planet within the distance to the moon.The smaller of the pair was spotted only this month and could be visible with binoculars as it passes by our planet within the distance to the moon. Read

Burial remains from 800-2,000 years ago hint that the First Australians may have kept the continent’s famous canine species as pets.Burial remains from 800-2,000 years ago hint that the First Australians may have kept the continent’s famous canine species as pets. Read More

Fewer Americans age 60 to 74 should receive the shots, the agency concluded, citing reduced risks and a possible neurological side effect.Fewer Americans age 60 to 74 should receive the shots, the agency concluded, citing reduced risks and a possible neurological side effect. Read More

A fatal fungal disease has devastated the world’s amphibians. But the fungus has a vulnerability: It cannot tolerate heat.A fatal fungal disease has devastated the world’s amphibians. But the fungus has a vulnerability: It cannot tolerate heat. Read More

Cats are more social than they are often given credit for. Can you help yours access its inner dog?Cats are more social than they are often given credit for. Can you help yours access its inner dog? Read More

Newly released emails from an influential group issuing transgender medical guidelines indicate that U.S. health officials lobbied to remove age minimums for surgery in minors because of concerns over political fallout.Newly released emails from an influential group issuing transgender medical guidelines indicate that U.S. health officials lobbied to remove age minimums for surgery in minors

Mike Bettwy, a government meteorologist who focuses on potential threats from space weather, says that we are more prepared than ever — and that forecasting is only getting better.Mike Bettwy, a government meteorologist who focuses on potential threats from space weather, says that we are more prepared than ever — and that forecasting is only