SCIENCE

TerraPower’s project in Wyoming, which uses novel technology, is the first new commercial reactor to receive federal approval in nearly a decade.TerraPower’s project in Wyoming, which uses novel technology, is the first new commercial reactor to receive federal approval in nearly a decade. Read More

Researchers found that a majority of studies on coastal sea levels underestimated how high water levels are, and hundreds of millions of people are closer to peril than previously thought.Researchers found that a majority of studies on coastal sea levels underestimated how high water levels are, and hundreds of millions of people are closer to

A report by Senate Democrats found that scrutiny of large FEMA expenditures slowed housing and employment assistance for victims of fires and storms.A report by Senate Democrats found that scrutiny of large FEMA expenditures slowed housing and employment assistance for victims of fires and storms. Read More

In an attempt to understand our own fascination with the shiny minerals, researchers gave some to chimps.In an attempt to understand our own fascination with the shiny minerals, researchers gave some to chimps. Read More

Contamination levels in the waterway have declined, but health advisories remain in place for boaters downstream.Contamination levels in the waterway have declined, but health advisories remain in place for boaters downstream. Read More

The Isfahan facility, suspected of storing a cache of enriched uranium, was smashed during the 12-day campaign last June.The Isfahan facility, suspected of storing a cache of enriched uranium, was smashed during the 12-day campaign last June. Read More

Hearty bacteria in a lab survived pressures comparable to an asteroid strike on the red planet, suggesting a hypothetical scenario in which our planet was seeded with life.Hearty bacteria in a lab survived pressures comparable to an asteroid strike on the red planet, suggesting a hypothetical scenario in which our planet was seeded with life. Read

One of Us, run by Denmark’s health ministry, works with people with mental health conditions to share their stories in schools, hospitals and police stations, helping turn fear into understanding.One of Us, run by Denmark’s health ministry, works with people with mental health conditions to share their stories in schools, hospitals and police stations, helping

Research shows that a phenomenon called St. Elmo’s Fire, which occurs during thunderstorms, may be much more common than previously understood.Research shows that a phenomenon called St. Elmo’s Fire, which occurs during thunderstorms, may be much more common than previously understood. Read More

As the midterm elections approach, the health secretary is focusing on “real food.” Anger is rising among some of his supporters.As the midterm elections approach, the health secretary is focusing on “real food.” Anger is rising among some of his supporters. Read More