SCIENCE

The snowfall from last winter disappeared a month sooner than usual, after two early hot spells. Huge volumes of exposed ice are now starting to vanish.The snowfall from last winter disappeared a month sooner than usual, after two early hot spells. Huge volumes of exposed ice are now starting to vanish. Read More

The America250 time capsule will hold dozens of historical treasures. Avoiding dampness and other dangers requires lots of engineering.The America250 time capsule will hold dozens of historical treasures. Avoiding dampness and other dangers requires lots of engineering. Read More

This cell-like structure can grow, feed, divide and compete. Researchers ponder what it means for the future of synthetic biology and our definition of “life.”This cell-like structure can grow, feed, divide and compete. Researchers ponder what it means for the future of synthetic biology and our definition of “life.” Read More

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission plans to end longstanding guidance that radiation exposure be “as low as reasonably achievable.”The Nuclear Regulatory Commission plans to end longstanding guidance that radiation exposure be “as low as reasonably achievable.” Read More

From why it was created to whether it’s alive, here’s what to know about SpudCell, the latest advance in synthetic biology.From why it was created to whether it’s alive, here’s what to know about SpudCell, the latest advance in synthetic biology. Read More

Female mountain chickadees are loyal to their mates, unless a smarter suitor comes along.Female mountain chickadees are loyal to their mates, unless a smarter suitor comes along. Read More

As part of plans to establish a lunar base, the space agency may send to the moon a spare test version of the rover — as well as a soccer ball.As part of plans to establish a lunar base, the space agency may send to the moon a spare test version of the rover —

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory is beginning the widest, deepest survey yet of the southern sky.The Vera C. Rubin Observatory is beginning the widest, deepest survey yet of the southern sky. Read More

The lawsuit argues that new federal rules went beyond what Congress enacted and broke from guidance that the federal government previewed to states.The lawsuit argues that new federal rules went beyond what Congress enacted and broke from guidance that the federal government previewed to states. Read More

It contains more than half a million people’s genomes, paired with clinical records and wearable tech data. That gives researchers unmatched power to study both diseases and treatments.It contains more than half a million people’s genomes, paired with clinical records and wearable tech data. That gives researchers unmatched power to study both diseases and treatments. Read