SCIENCE

A gift from abroad of more than 1,100 Brazilian fossils aims to step up efforts to rebuild the country’s National Museum, which suffered major fire damage in 2018.A gift from abroad of more than 1,100 Brazilian fossils aims to step up efforts to rebuild the country’s National Museum, which suffered major fire damage in 2018. Read […]

The spring population of the critically endangered species is at a 25-year high, a surprising rebound in a tiny desert cave.The spring population of the critically endangered species is at a 25-year high, a surprising rebound in a tiny desert cave. Read More

A science video maker in China couldn’t find a good explanation for why hot and cold water sound different, so he did his own research and published it.A science video maker in China couldn’t find a good explanation for why hot and cold water sound different, so he did his own research and published it. Read

Asbestos, “forever” chemicals, E.V.s and endangered species. Here’s what 10 new rules cover, and why the administration has been churning them out.Asbestos, “forever” chemicals, E.V.s and endangered species. Here’s what 10 new rules cover, and why the administration has been churning them out. Read More

Could a better understanding of how infants acquire language help us build smarter A.I. models?Could a better understanding of how infants acquire language help us build smarter A.I. models? Read More

The number of tornadoes so far in the United States this year is just above average. But their distribution is changing.The number of tornadoes so far in the United States this year is just above average. But their distribution is changing. Read More

He pushed back against doctors who recommended surgery on infants born with ambiguous genitalia, arguing for acceptance of diversity.He pushed back against doctors who recommended surgery on infants born with ambiguous genitalia, arguing for acceptance of diversity. Read More

Biodiversity loss, global warming, pollution and the spread of invasive species are making infectious diseases more dangerous to organisms around the world.Biodiversity loss, global warming, pollution and the spread of invasive species are making infectious diseases more dangerous to organisms around the world. Read More

Using powerful technologies, scientists found staggering amounts of lead and other toxic substances in the composer’s hair that may have come from wine, or other sources.Using powerful technologies, scientists found staggering amounts of lead and other toxic substances in the composer’s hair that may have come from wine, or other sources. Read More

It may sound like a mosh pit out there. But to the participants, mating is a delicate, sonorous affair, fraught with potential missteps — and fungal zombies.It may sound like a mosh pit out there. But to the participants, mating is a delicate, sonorous affair, fraught with potential missteps — and fungal zombies. Read More