Science

The consequences of mother-to-child transmission can be enormous, a new study suggests. But the U.S. has dismissed experts working to solve the problem.The consequences of mother-to-child transmission can be enormous, a new study suggests. But the U.S. has dismissed experts working to solve the problem. Read More

There’s more to the universe than meets the eye, he found. His studies led astronomy to the dark side, changing our view of what’s out there.There’s more to the universe than meets the eye, he found. His studies led astronomy to the dark side, changing our view of what’s out there. Read More

Dire wolves, made famous by “Game of Thrones,” went extinct some 13,000 years ago. Now, researchers have bred gray-wolf pups that carry genes of their ancient cousins.Dire wolves, made famous by “Game of Thrones,” went extinct some 13,000 years ago. Now, researchers have bred gray-wolf pups that carry genes of their ancient cousins. Read More

After a second measles death in West Texas, the health secretary is expected to begin a tour through the Southwest to showcase nutrition legislation, among other priorities.After a second measles death in West Texas, the health secretary is expected to begin a tour through the Southwest to showcase nutrition legislation, among other priorities. Read More

Two significant programs that invested in research on diabetes, dementia, obesity and kidney disease have ended since the start of the Trump administration.Two significant programs that invested in research on diabetes, dementia, obesity and kidney disease have ended since the start of the Trump administration. Read More

Roughly 20 states now have laws permitting families to place cameras in the rooms of loved ones. Facility operators are often opposed.Roughly 20 states now have laws permitting families to place cameras in the rooms of loved ones. Facility operators are often opposed. Read More

It is the second confirmed measles death in the U.S. in a decade. If the outbreak continues at the current pace, the nation may lose its “elimination” status.It is the second confirmed measles death in the U.S. in a decade. If the outbreak continues at the current pace, the nation may lose its “elimination” status. Read

The Biden-era limits were designed to reduce emissions of toxic pollutants, including a cancer-causing ingredient used in antifreeze and plastics.The Biden-era limits were designed to reduce emissions of toxic pollutants, including a cancer-causing ingredient used in antifreeze and plastics. Read More

Mommy, a Western Santa Cruz tortoise, recently welcomed four hatchlings at the Philadelphia Zoo, where she has lived since 1932.Mommy, a Western Santa Cruz tortoise, recently welcomed four hatchlings at the Philadelphia Zoo, where she has lived since 1932. Read More

Recent Trump administration actions are setting the stage for a measles resurgence, experts fear.Recent Trump administration actions are setting the stage for a measles resurgence, experts fear. Read More