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The outbreak has been traced, tentatively, to three children who ate a bat, the W.H.O. said, and known threats like Ebola and Marburg have been ruled out.The outbreak has been traced, tentatively, to three children who ate a bat, the W.H.O. said, and known threats like Ebola and Marburg have been ruled out. Read More

The Trump administration’s deep cuts to clean-energy programs is raising concerns about U.S. commitments to the lender.The Trump administration’s deep cuts to clean-energy programs is raising concerns about U.S. commitments to the lender. Read More

The National Science Foundation has fired workers at the office that manages polar research, raising fears about a reduced U.S. presence in two strategic regions.The National Science Foundation has fired workers at the office that manages polar research, raising fears about a reduced U.S. presence in two strategic regions. Read More

How government cuts are slowing research.How government cuts are slowing research. Read More

The odds that the space rock, 2024 YR4, will smash into our planet in 2032 have dropped to nearly zero, leading astronomers to conclude that we are no longer in danger.The odds that the space rock, 2024 YR4, will smash into our planet in 2032 have dropped to nearly zero, leading astronomers to conclude that

The agency changed course just days after firing employees who oversee the safety of food and life-sustaining medical devices. Dozens of workers said they and others were back at work Monday.The agency changed course just days after firing employees who oversee the safety of food and life-sustaining medical devices. Dozens of workers said they and

Chatbots posing as therapists may encourage users to commit harmful acts, the nation’s largest psychological organization warned federal regulators.Chatbots posing as therapists may encourage users to commit harmful acts, the nation’s largest psychological organization warned federal regulators. Read More

With Mercury joining the show, all seven of Earth’s celestial neighbors will be present at dusk this week.With Mercury joining the show, all seven of Earth’s celestial neighbors will be present at dusk this week. Read More

Europe’s newest dark-sky sanctuary is a wild Scottish island with 40 residents and celestial lighting.Europe’s newest dark-sky sanctuary is a wild Scottish island with 40 residents and celestial lighting. Read More

When a gunman killed two of her students, Ivy Schamis was the only adult in the room. Her journey through guilt and healing sheds light on the impossible role of American teachers.When a gunman killed two of her students, Ivy Schamis was the only adult in the room. Her journey through guilt and healing sheds