Science

A volcanic formation known as Pele’s hair is produced when air-filled magma is stretched, according to a new study by a team of scientists and glass artists.A volcanic formation known as Pele’s hair is produced when air-filled magma is stretched, according to a new study by a team of scientists and glass artists. Read More

Renewable energy leaders said their industry got “rolled” in President Trump’s tax bill. Now they’re fighting back, starting in Texas.Renewable energy leaders said their industry got “rolled” in President Trump’s tax bill. Now they’re fighting back, starting in Texas. Read More

Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, the minority leader, said Democrats would pursue an agenda to reduce energy costs if they win back control of Congress.Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, the minority leader, said Democrats would pursue an agenda to reduce energy costs if they win back control of Congress. Read More

The administration has yet to find a candidate who aligns with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s agenda while avoiding his unpopular stance on vaccines.The administration has yet to find a candidate who aligns with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s agenda while avoiding his unpopular stance on vaccines. Read More

A recipient of his profession’s prestigious Fields Medal, he devised an algorithm that helps solve mathematical “singularities.” It now permeates the field.A recipient of his profession’s prestigious Fields Medal, he devised an algorithm that helps solve mathematical “singularities.” It now permeates the field. Read More

The moves will allow expanded sales of a higher-ethanol blend known as E15, which is often restricted in the summer.The moves will allow expanded sales of a higher-ethanol blend known as E15, which is often restricted in the summer. Read More

New research pushes the first genetic evidence of dogs back by 5,000 years and suggests that hunter-gatherer groups may have acquired dogs from one another.New research pushes the first genetic evidence of dogs back by 5,000 years and suggests that hunter-gatherer groups may have acquired dogs from one another. Read More

The decision represents a setback to other local governments around the country that have sued oil companies to recoup the mounting costs of climate change.The decision represents a setback to other local governments around the country that have sued oil companies to recoup the mounting costs of climate change. Read More

Genetic material preserved in ancient grape seeds reveals when, and how, humans meddled with wine grapes.Genetic material preserved in ancient grape seeds reveals when, and how, humans meddled with wine grapes. Read More

A new satellite could transform how water is studied worldwide. But to help unlock its capabilities, scientists first needed to take critical measurements on a mountaintop.A new satellite could transform how water is studied worldwide. But to help unlock its capabilities, scientists first needed to take critical measurements on a mountaintop. Read More