Science

The Quadrantids might be one of the strongest showers this year, but poor weather could make them difficult to see.The Quadrantids might be one of the strongest showers this year, but poor weather could make them difficult to see. Read More

Never miss a rocket launch, meteor shower, eclipse or other event that’s out of this world.Never miss a rocket launch, meteor shower, eclipse or other event that’s out of this world. Read More

Officials in other countries are warning about the health hazards of alcohol in any amount. Americans are still told that moderate drinking is safe. What gives?Officials in other countries are warning about the health hazards of alcohol in any amount. Americans are still told that moderate drinking is safe. What gives? Read More

Adopting even just one of these easy strategies can make a meaningful difference in how you feel and function.Adopting even just one of these easy strategies can make a meaningful difference in how you feel and function. Read More

Tiny genetic alterations could help the bird flu virus enter cells in the upper respiratory tract, the C.D.C. said. But there is no sign that mutations are widespread in nature.Tiny genetic alterations could help the bird flu virus enter cells in the upper respiratory tract, the C.D.C. said. But there is no sign that mutations

The probe sent a signal to Earth indicating that it had survived the closest solar encounter ever attempted by a spacecraft.The probe sent a signal to Earth indicating that it had survived the closest solar encounter ever attempted by a spacecraft. Read More

As a researcher at several universities and an adviser at NASA, he used data analysis to show how the planet’s different systems are interrelated.As a researcher at several universities and an adviser at NASA, he used data analysis to show how the planet’s different systems are interrelated. Read More

“Technostuff” built in the last 100 years outweighs all the living matter on Earth.“Technostuff” built in the last 100 years outweighs all the living matter on Earth. Read More

The agency obtained research from 3M in 2003 revealing that sewage sludge, the raw material for the fertilizer, carried toxic “forever chemicals.”The agency obtained research from 3M in 2003 revealing that sewage sludge, the raw material for the fertilizer, carried toxic “forever chemicals.” Read More

The astronauts on the I.S.S. — including two who were scheduled to return months ago — held a zero-gravity cookie-decorating contest and built a reindeer from storage bags.The astronauts on the I.S.S. — including two who were scheduled to return months ago — held a zero-gravity cookie-decorating contest and built a reindeer from storage bags. Read