SCIENCE

A plan to halve the agency’s sprawling work force was illegal, a judge ruled. But the court is not blocking other FEMA cuts.A plan to halve the agency’s sprawling work force was illegal, a judge ruled. But the court is not blocking other FEMA cuts. Read More

Thousands of planets have been discovered beyond our solar system, offering clues to where life might thrive and whether Earth is truly unique.Thousands of planets have been discovered beyond our solar system, offering clues to where life might thrive and whether Earth is truly unique. Read More

Troy E. Meink’s comments were the first public acknowledgment of American weapons in orbit. The Pentagon has been preparing for potential conflict in space with Russia or China.Troy E. Meink’s comments were the first public acknowledgment of American weapons in orbit. The Pentagon has been preparing for potential conflict in space with Russia or China. Read

The New York Times is soliciting readers’ questions about the dangers — and benefits — posed by artificial intelligence.The New York Times is soliciting readers’ questions about the dangers — and benefits — posed by artificial intelligence. Read More

Traditionally found in warm climates, like the American Southwest, armadillos have been migrating farther and farther north, researchers say.Traditionally found in warm climates, like the American Southwest, armadillos have been migrating farther and farther north, researchers say. Read More

As global temperature increase shoots past 1.5 degrees Celsius, the vulnerable countries that fought for that Paris Agreement target face a brutal new reality.As global temperature increase shoots past 1.5 degrees Celsius, the vulnerable countries that fought for that Paris Agreement target face a brutal new reality. Read More

Scientists simulated what happens when the pipes and tunnels that divert rainwater fail. In one scenario, 30 percent of local residents couldn’t reach an E.R.Scientists simulated what happens when the pipes and tunnels that divert rainwater fail. In one scenario, 30 percent of local residents couldn’t reach an E.R. Read More

A researcher surveying a San Mateo County creek stumbled upon a preserved Pacific mastodon molar estimated to be at least 10,000 years old.A researcher surveying a San Mateo County creek stumbled upon a preserved Pacific mastodon molar estimated to be at least 10,000 years old. Read More

Birds are drawn to lights, and more than a billion die each year after crashing into buildings, experts said.Birds are drawn to lights, and more than a billion die each year after crashing into buildings, experts said. Read More

New estimates using the planet’s surface wrinkles show that our smallest planet is growing even smaller, at a faster clip than expected.New estimates using the planet’s surface wrinkles show that our smallest planet is growing even smaller, at a faster clip than expected. Read More