Science

Suicide deaths have often fluctuated over the years but a sustained downward trend remains elusive.Suicide deaths have often fluctuated over the years but a sustained downward trend remains elusive. Read More

The lawsuit, filed by Michigan, claimed oil companies colluded to obstruct solar power and to misrepresent climate risks, making energy costlier.The lawsuit, filed by Michigan, claimed oil companies colluded to obstruct solar power and to misrepresent climate risks, making energy costlier. Read More

Less than a year ago, Gov. Greg Abbott welcomed data centers. Now he is confronting concerns about the projects even among fellow Republicans.Less than a year ago, Gov. Greg Abbott welcomed data centers. Now he is confronting concerns about the projects even among fellow Republicans. Read More

A group of civil-rights and free-speech lawyers accused the judge of bias and “general incompetence.”A group of civil-rights and free-speech lawyers accused the judge of bias and “general incompetence.” Read More

Found in volcanic streams in California, the newfound organism has the highest heat tolerance of any complex life on Earth.Found in volcanic streams in California, the newfound organism has the highest heat tolerance of any complex life on Earth. Read More

In our field of applied mathematics, the long, human process of trial and error — not just the solutions themselves — is often what has led to progress.In our field of applied mathematics, the long, human process of trial and error — not just the solutions themselves — is often what has led to progress. Read

Some viruses appear to vanish when outbreaks dissipate, only to emerge again. Scientists don’t always know which animals they lurk in — and how to stop them from spilling back over.Some viruses appear to vanish when outbreaks dissipate, only to emerge again. Scientists don’t always know which animals they lurk in — and how to

A new book describes how cutting-edge genomics techniques yielded “extraordinary proof” that Thomas Jefferson fathered children with Sally Hemings.A new book describes how cutting-edge genomics techniques yielded “extraordinary proof” that Thomas Jefferson fathered children with Sally Hemings. Read More

Scientists are developing imaging techniques and blood tests that one day may enable doctors to identify the disease definitively in living patients.Scientists are developing imaging techniques and blood tests that one day may enable doctors to identify the disease definitively in living patients. Read More

The ruling clears a path for a land swap deal that would expand Elon Musk’s Starbase launch site in South Texas.The ruling clears a path for a land swap deal that would expand Elon Musk’s Starbase launch site in South Texas. Read More