Science

The findings give new insight into the dangers of urban wildfires that burn plastics and other chemicals in homes and property.The findings give new insight into the dangers of urban wildfires that burn plastics and other chemicals in homes and property. Read More

The successful flight to orbit of the Amazon founder’s powerful rocket suggests it could grow into a credible competitor with Elon Musk’s SpaceX.The successful flight to orbit of the Amazon founder’s powerful rocket suggests it could grow into a credible competitor with Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Read More

It doesn’t happen often. But when it does, some residents risk losing everything.It doesn’t happen often. But when it does, some residents risk losing everything. Read More

The agency launched an investigation into the “space vehicle mishap” on Thursday night that forced commercial flights to divert and caused debris to rain toward Caribbean islands.The agency launched an investigation into the “space vehicle mishap” on Thursday night that forced commercial flights to divert and caused debris to rain toward Caribbean islands. Read More

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. petitioned the F.D.A. to revoke authorization of the shots at a time when they were in high demand and considered life-saving.Robert F. Kennedy Jr. petitioned the F.D.A. to revoke authorization of the shots at a time when they were in high demand and considered life-saving. Read More

Brandon Williams served aboard a nuclear submarine and represented a New York congressional district for one term, but has said little about his experience in the management of atomic weapons.Brandon Williams served aboard a nuclear submarine and represented a New York congressional district for one term, but has said little about his experience in the

After the death of Peter Fenwick, a neuropsychiatrist who studied near-death experiences, readers shared stories of their own.After the death of Peter Fenwick, a neuropsychiatrist who studied near-death experiences, readers shared stories of their own. Read More

A new study reveals the surprising ways rattlesnakes have evolved to collect water in the desert.A new study reveals the surprising ways rattlesnakes have evolved to collect water in the desert. Read More

Prisons across the country are struggling to find nursing home placements for sick prisoners after granting them parole. In New York, some inmates are suing for release.Prisons across the country are struggling to find nursing home placements for sick prisoners after granting them parole. In New York, some inmates are suing for release. Read More

The proposed rules would have slowed more ships to prevent collisions with endangered North Atlantic right whales.The proposed rules would have slowed more ships to prevent collisions with endangered North Atlantic right whales. Read More