SCIENCE

Countries renewed their promises to protect wildlife at U.N. talks in Armenia, but how to cover the costs remains a question.Countries renewed their promises to protect wildlife at U.N. talks in Armenia, but how to cover the costs remains a question. Read More

Experts warn that online black markets for mummified remains could pose health risks.Experts warn that online black markets for mummified remains could pose health risks. Read More

The system that has driven life-altering discoveries and helped make the United States a superpower is now under intense strain.The system that has driven life-altering discoveries and helped make the United States a superpower is now under intense strain. Read More

In Armenia, a three-legged Caucasian leopard’s astonishing hike signals that conservation efforts for the endangered animal may be working.In Armenia, a three-legged Caucasian leopard’s astonishing hike signals that conservation efforts for the endangered animal may be working. Read More

As many as 40 percent of injured soldiers face severe infections that can lead to amputations and death. One initiative is trying to fix that.As many as 40 percent of injured soldiers face severe infections that can lead to amputations and death. One initiative is trying to fix that. Read More

Minerals in the space rock provide hints about the early history of the red planet, when water was flowing on the surface.Minerals in the space rock provide hints about the early history of the red planet, when water was flowing on the surface. Read More

Stewart’s iconic “Star Trek” character inspired astronomers and astronauts in countless ways: “You were the captain of my childhood,” one astrophysicist said.Stewart’s iconic “Star Trek” character inspired astronomers and astronauts in countless ways: “You were the captain of my childhood,” one astrophysicist said. Read More

Mass graves found at a Stone Age farming settlement in Slovakia have researchers baffled about the details — including the location of the missing skulls.Mass graves found at a Stone Age farming settlement in Slovakia have researchers baffled about the details — including the location of the missing skulls. Read More

From haunted zoo cages to ghostly bar owners, here are five stories from our archives that will make you shiver, or maybe chuckle.From haunted zoo cages to ghostly bar owners, here are five stories from our archives that will make you shiver, or maybe chuckle. Read More

Software known as STRmix was instrumental in identifying Mr. Bundy’s DNA in a decades-old sample.Software known as STRmix was instrumental in identifying Mr. Bundy’s DNA in a decades-old sample. Read More