Cincinnati wants to take in people fleeing climate disasters. Plus, the latest on fires in Europe.Cincinnati wants to take in people fleeing climate disasters. Plus, the latest on fires in Europe. Read More
A City With a Plan Read More »
Scientists have found smallpox viruses in the remains of people in Chile from around 500 years ago, revealing how the virus may have evolved into a global killer.Scientists have found smallpox viruses in the remains of people in Chile from around 500 years ago, revealing how the virus may have evolved into a global killer. Read
‘This Is Very Strange’: Ancient Smallpox May Have Been Less Deadly Read More »
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s call for a “High-T military” raises questions about testosterone’s effect on aggression in some men.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s call for a “High-T military” raises questions about testosterone’s effect on aggression in some men. Read More
Military Testosterone Policy Raises Questions About Its Links to Aggression Read More »
The end of July brings the Alpha Capricornids and the Southern Delta Aquarids, both of which will be most active on Thursday night into Friday morning.The end of July brings the Alpha Capricornids and the Southern Delta Aquarids, both of which will be most active on Thursday night into Friday morning. Read More
How to Watch Two Summer Meteor Showers Peak On the Same Night Read More »
A spacecraft meant to push NASA’s Swift Observatory to a higher orbit malfunctioned and started tumbling several days ago. Engineers think it can still succeed.A spacecraft meant to push NASA’s Swift Observatory to a higher orbit malfunctioned and started tumbling several days ago. Engineers think it can still succeed. Read More
Mission to Save Falling NASA Space Telescope Suffers Setback Read More »
Hundreds of bases are contaminated with PFAS, which are linked to low birth weight and other risks. Politicians from both parties are demanding explanations.Hundreds of bases are contaminated with PFAS, which are linked to low birth weight and other risks. Politicians from both parties are demanding explanations. Read More
Bipartisan Anger Grows at Pentagon’s Delayed ‘Forever Chemicals’ Cleanups Read More »
In the latest example, the Energy Department will convert a shuttered Cold War-era uranium enrichment facility into a data center campus and gas plants.In the latest example, the Energy Department will convert a shuttered Cold War-era uranium enrichment facility into a data center campus and gas plants. Read More
Trump Administration Is Repurposing Federal Land for A.I. Data Centers Read More »
The Kentucky Republican has accused Dr. Anthony Fauci of funding research that triggered the Covid pandemic and lying about it to Congress — charges Dr. Fauci denies.The Kentucky Republican has accused Dr. Anthony Fauci of funding research that triggered the Covid pandemic and lying about it to Congress — charges Dr. Fauci denies. Read More
Fauci and His Senate Nemesis Rand Paul to Face Off in Hearing Read More »
A German scientist, he developed a process for turning corpses into posable figures. His shows drew millions of visitors, and many detractors.A German scientist, he developed a process for turning corpses into posable figures. His shows drew millions of visitors, and many detractors. Read More
Gunther von Hagens, Creator of Polarizing ‘Body Worlds’ Exhibits, Dies at 81 Read More »
Scientists managed to confirm pregnancies in three giant mantas with underwater ultrasound scans, offering clues to the animals’ elusive reproductive habits.Scientists managed to confirm pregnancies in three giant mantas with underwater ultrasound scans, offering clues to the animals’ elusive reproductive habits. Read More
How to Tell if a Giant Manta Is Pregnant? Give Her an Ultrasound. Read More »