SCIENCE

An object found on a hiking trail west of Asheville, N.C., had traveled to the International Space Station, the space agency said.An object found on a hiking trail west of Asheville, N.C., had traveled to the International Space Station, the space agency said. Read More

Flooding in Ruidoso, N.M., over the weekend showed how wildfire damage, worsening under climate change, can put people at even greater risk than the fires themselves.Flooding in Ruidoso, N.M., over the weekend showed how wildfire damage, worsening under climate change, can put people at even greater risk than the fires themselves. Read More

The commercial company Space Pioneer said the accident occurred because of a structural failure in the connection between the rocket and its testing platform.The commercial company Space Pioneer said the accident occurred because of a structural failure in the connection between the rocket and its testing platform. Read More

Mathematicians and hobbyists have had a half-century of fun exploring the some 43 billion billion permutations of Erno Rubik’s creation.Mathematicians and hobbyists have had a half-century of fun exploring the some 43 billion billion permutations of Erno Rubik’s creation. Read More

She developed one of the first modern intensive care units for premature babies, helping newborns to breathe with lifesaving new treatments.She developed one of the first modern intensive care units for premature babies, helping newborns to breathe with lifesaving new treatments. Read More

Pets were once dismissed as trivial scientific subjects. Today, companion animal science is hot.Pets were once dismissed as trivial scientific subjects. Today, companion animal science is hot. Read More

By analyzing dog bones buried at the site, scientists found butcher marks and surprising breeds.By analyzing dog bones buried at the site, scientists found butcher marks and surprising breeds. Read More

The statement followed a report in The Times that a federal health official had urged the removal of age minimums from treatment guidelines for transgender minors.The statement followed a report in The Times that a federal health official had urged the removal of age minimums from treatment guidelines for transgender minors. Read More

Stress, ovarian cancer, buoyancy disorders: Every pet has its troubles, and needs a good doctor who makes house calls.Stress, ovarian cancer, buoyancy disorders: Every pet has its troubles, and needs a good doctor who makes house calls. Read More

Half of the water flowing through regional river basins starts in so-called ephemeral streams. Last year, the Supreme Court curtailed federal protections for these waterways.Half of the water flowing through regional river basins starts in so-called ephemeral streams. Last year, the Supreme Court curtailed federal protections for these waterways. Read More