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The presidential candidate’s mother, Shyamala Gopalan Harris, was a breast cancer researcher whose egalitarian politics often bucked a patriarchal lab culture.The presidential candidate’s mother, Shyamala Gopalan Harris, was a breast cancer researcher whose egalitarian politics often bucked a patriarchal lab culture. Read More

The brainy birds carry big chips on their shoulders, scientists say. And some people who become subjects of their ire may be victims of mistaken identity.The brainy birds carry big chips on their shoulders, scientists say. And some people who become subjects of their ire may be victims of mistaken identity. Read More

They play an essential role in supporting life on Earth, but many species are in decline, researchers found.They play an essential role in supporting life on Earth, but many species are in decline, researchers found. Read More

The brainy birds carry big chips on their shoulders, scientists say. And some people who become subjects of their ire may be victims of mistaken identity.The brainy birds carry big chips on their shoulders, scientists say. And some people who become subjects of their ire may be victims of mistaken identity. Read More

Kamala Harris calls global warming an “existential threat.” Donald Trump dismisses it as a “scam.”Kamala Harris calls global warming an “existential threat.” Donald Trump dismisses it as a “scam.” Read More

Forecasters will soon be able to use the instrument, a coronagraph, to better monitor the effects of solar storms.Forecasters will soon be able to use the instrument, a coronagraph, to better monitor the effects of solar storms. Read More

Kinnon MacKinnon leads the world’s largest study on people who stop or reverse their gender transitions, a group embroiled in intense political fights.Kinnon MacKinnon leads the world’s largest study on people who stop or reverse their gender transitions, a group embroiled in intense political fights. Read More

With a new database of medical images, zoo and wildlife vets can finally see what healthy uncommon animals, from rhinos and tamarins to pangolins and sea stars, should look like on the inside.With a new database of medical images, zoo and wildlife vets can finally see what healthy uncommon animals, from rhinos and tamarins to

He shared the 1972 physics prize for showing how some materials could convey electricity without resistance. He also did pioneering research in neuroscience.He shared the 1972 physics prize for showing how some materials could convey electricity without resistance. He also did pioneering research in neuroscience. Read More

Three NASA astronauts and a fourth from the Russian space agency returned to Earth from the International Space Station on Friday morning after weather-related delays.Three NASA astronauts and a fourth from the Russian space agency returned to Earth from the International Space Station on Friday morning after weather-related delays. Read More