SCIENCE

The biggest episodes of the past have altered the course of human events, according to researchers. An emerging one is drawing historic comparisons.The biggest episodes of the past have altered the course of human events, according to researchers. An emerging one is drawing historic comparisons. Read More

James Antaki’s efforts to develop a baby’s heart were close to success when his federal funding was cut off. The grants were eventually restored; rebuilding what was lost wasn’t so easy.James Antaki’s efforts to develop a baby’s heart were close to success when his federal funding was cut off. The grants were eventually restored; rebuilding

The giant rocket is scheduled to lift off on Thursday after a seven-month pause and a month before SpaceX’s planned public offering.The giant rocket is scheduled to lift off on Thursday after a seven-month pause and a month before SpaceX’s planned public offering. Read More

The American Association for the Advancement of Science questioned the credentials of Jim O’Neill, tapped to lead the National Science Foundation.The American Association for the Advancement of Science questioned the credentials of Jim O’Neill, tapped to lead the National Science Foundation. Read More

Bones discovered at an archaeological site in Cyprus suggest the birds have been strutting around human settlements since at least 1400 B.C.Bones discovered at an archaeological site in Cyprus suggest the birds have been strutting around human settlements since at least 1400 B.C. Read More

Neptune’s moons have long provided evidence of a cataclysm four billion years ago. A new study suggests one moon may have made it through.Neptune’s moons have long provided evidence of a cataclysm four billion years ago. A new study suggests one moon may have made it through. Read More

In northern Norway, Sami people fear a copper mine will disrupt their traditional lifestyles.In northern Norway, Sami people fear a copper mine will disrupt their traditional lifestyles. Read More

The finding effectively paves the way for continued use of atrazine, a widely used herbicide that has been linked to birth defects and cancer in humans.The finding effectively paves the way for continued use of atrazine, a widely used herbicide that has been linked to birth defects and cancer in humans. Read More

The prehistoric hominins “apparently were very adept at what we would consider invasive medicine,” said the anthropologist John Olsen.The prehistoric hominins “apparently were very adept at what we would consider invasive medicine,” said the anthropologist John Olsen. Read More

The new strategy also holds promise for lung and colon tumors. Here’s how scientists discovered it.The new strategy also holds promise for lung and colon tumors. Here’s how scientists discovered it. Read More