SCIENCE

She laid much of the theoretical groundwork for the atomic bomb, although she did not participate directly in its production.She laid much of the theoretical groundwork for the atomic bomb, although she did not participate directly in its production. Read More

How scientists, conservationists and the fragrance industry are working to revive extinct scents and perpetuate threatened ones.How scientists, conservationists and the fragrance industry are working to revive extinct scents and perpetuate threatened ones. Read More

Kakapos, which are reclusive and flightless and can live as long as humans, are found only in New Zealand. They feed on the fruit of the rimu tree.Kakapos, which are reclusive and flightless and can live as long as humans, are found only in New Zealand. They feed on the fruit of the rimu tree. Read

A new analysis of prescription data found that emergency room orders for acetaminophen for pregnant women fell for weeks after the federal warning.A new analysis of prescription data found that emergency room orders for acetaminophen for pregnant women fell for weeks after the federal warning. Read More

One year in, assessing budget cuts to federal climate and science jobs.One year in, assessing budget cuts to federal climate and science jobs. Read More

An unusual outbreak of wildfires in city parks gave scientists a chance to study these rare events. Now they’re coming to different conclusions.An unusual outbreak of wildfires in city parks gave scientists a chance to study these rare events. Now they’re coming to different conclusions. Read More

Agency officials promise fast reviews of new treatments while vowing they will not be a “rubber stamp” for the industry. But patients with rare diseases view recent decisions as signs that the doors are closing on their options.Agency officials promise fast reviews of new treatments while vowing they will not be a “rubber stamp” for

No companies bid for the chance to drill in more than 1 million acres of water off Alaska’s Cook Inlet, the Interior Department said Wednesday.No companies bid for the chance to drill in more than 1 million acres of water off Alaska’s Cook Inlet, the Interior Department said Wednesday. Read More

In a recent review, a small group of patients received the injections less frequently but still maintained weight loss and health benefits.In a recent review, a small group of patients received the injections less frequently but still maintained weight loss and health benefits. Read More

The White House has floated a new plan to try to ease voter concerns over the A.I. boom’s effect on electric bills. But it won’t be easy to put into practice.The White House has floated a new plan to try to ease voter concerns over the A.I. boom’s effect on electric bills. But it won’t