Science

The Earth slips behind the moon in an iPhone video taken by Reid Wiseman during NASA’s Artemis II mission, a sequel to the iconic Earthrise photo taken by Apollo 8.The Earth slips behind the moon in an iPhone video taken by Reid Wiseman during NASA’s Artemis II mission, a sequel to the iconic Earthrise photo […]

An English zoologist, he wrote an immensely popular 1967 book arguing that ancient genes, shared with apes, shape our lives. Objections in the scientific world ensued.An English zoologist, he wrote an immensely popular 1967 book arguing that ancient genes, shared with apes, shape our lives. Objections in the scientific world ensued. Read More

The kea gained fame for learning to use a pebble to groom himself. Scientists were astounded by his next innovation.The kea gained fame for learning to use a pebble to groom himself. Scientists were astounded by his next innovation. Read More

Scientists in Sweden made an unexpected discovery when they exposed the fish to the illegal drug as well as another substance.Scientists in Sweden made an unexpected discovery when they exposed the fish to the illegal drug as well as another substance. Read More

The android won a half-marathon for robots (and humans) on Sunday in Beijing, achieving a technological milestone while finishing faster than any person in history.The android won a half-marathon for robots (and humans) on Sunday in Beijing, achieving a technological milestone while finishing faster than any person in history. Read More

A scientist and leader in the organic farming movement, she popularized the “soil food web,” an understanding that soil is a complex realm of microorganisms.A scientist and leader in the organic farming movement, she popularized the “soil food web,” an understanding that soil is a complex realm of microorganisms. Read More

With shortages of medical professionals and an aging population, thousands of community health care workers prevent older adults from falling through the cracks.With shortages of medical professionals and an aging population, thousands of community health care workers prevent older adults from falling through the cracks. Read More

Amit Forlit is accused of running a hacking operation that aimed to thwart climate litigation at the behest of a lobbying firm working for an oil giant.Amit Forlit is accused of running a hacking operation that aimed to thwart climate litigation at the behest of a lobbying firm working for an oil giant. Read More

A chemist, she lent her expertise in drug research to ACT UP, an organization known for its street protests, and helped accelerate the approval of H.I.V. and AIDS treatments.A chemist, she lent her expertise in drug research to ACT UP, an organization known for its street protests, and helped accelerate the approval of H.I.V. and

David Eisenman sought to better understand how to prevent school shootings and other targeted violence, until the Department of Homeland Security halted the research.David Eisenman sought to better understand how to prevent school shootings and other targeted violence, until the Department of Homeland Security halted the research. Read More