Science

A New Jersey couple helped scientists uncover the makeup of an unusual asteroid after it fell into their bedroom.A New Jersey couple helped scientists uncover the makeup of an unusual asteroid after it fell into their bedroom. Read More

Days that are both extremely hot and polluted come with higher risks of respiratory ailments and other health risks.Days that are both extremely hot and polluted come with higher risks of respiratory ailments and other health risks. Read More

It is only the fifth new African monkey identified as a new species in the past 75 years.It is only the fifth new African monkey identified as a new species in the past 75 years. Read More

Some gun violence experts are skeptical. But the research raises questions of whether there’s a cause-and-effect relationship and if so, what’s behind it.Some gun violence experts are skeptical. But the research raises questions of whether there’s a cause-and-effect relationship and if so, what’s behind it. Read More

The ruins of a 2,400-year-old complex suggest that, to the Greeks of antiquity, Homer’s protagonist was not just a character in a poem but a figure of genuine devotion.The ruins of a 2,400-year-old complex suggest that, to the Greeks of antiquity, Homer’s protagonist was not just a character in a poem but a figure of

A new book sheds light on President Trump’s affinity for fossil fuels.A new book sheds light on President Trump’s affinity for fossil fuels. Read More

Inspired by the physical feats of diving birds, researchers have created a robot that can plunge into the water and flap back into the air.Inspired by the physical feats of diving birds, researchers have created a robot that can plunge into the water and flap back into the air. Read More

Roger Worthington is helping to lead a $50 billion lawsuit against oil producers. This week he’ll face powerful critics in Congress.Roger Worthington is helping to lead a $50 billion lawsuit against oil producers. This week he’ll face powerful critics in Congress. Read More

Residents fear that the Trump administration’s plans to build a border wall will threaten the region’s spectacular starry skies.Residents fear that the Trump administration’s plans to build a border wall will threaten the region’s spectacular starry skies. Read More

Scientists have argued over the question since 1883.Scientists have argued over the question since 1883. Read More