SCIENCE

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

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