Science

His provocative research made him a popular figure on campus. But his exploration of how good people can turn evil raised ethical questions.His provocative research made him a popular figure on campus. But his exploration of how good people can turn evil raised ethical questions. Read More

In recent decades, fast-growing blazes were responsible for an outsize share of fire-related devastation, scientists found using satellite data.In recent decades, fast-growing blazes were responsible for an outsize share of fire-related devastation, scientists found using satellite data. Read More

Officials said the onions served atop the popular hamburger were the likely source of an E. coli outbreak that has killed one person and sickened many others.Officials said the onions served atop the popular hamburger were the likely source of an E. coli outbreak that has killed one person and sickened many others. Read More

She lived to 28, roaming the Yellowstone area with her many offspring while becoming a favorite among both residents and visitors.She lived to 28, roaming the Yellowstone area with her many offspring while becoming a favorite among both residents and visitors. Read More

Astronomers offered a new hypothesis for what created pairs of objects nicknamed JuMBOs, while other scientists argue they may not really exist.Astronomers offered a new hypothesis for what created pairs of objects nicknamed JuMBOs, while other scientists argue they may not really exist. Read More

An annual assessment by the world body tracks the gulf between what countries have vowed to do and what they’ve actually achieved.An annual assessment by the world body tracks the gulf between what countries have vowed to do and what they’ve actually achieved. Read More

The group of scientists and economists said they feared a Trump presidency would impede progress in science and technology and in fighting climate change.The group of scientists and economists said they feared a Trump presidency would impede progress in science and technology and in fighting climate change. Read More

A documentary filmmaker and a mathematician discuss our fear of numbers and its civic costs.A documentary filmmaker and a mathematician discuss our fear of numbers and its civic costs. Read More

Mr. Musk, who holds billions in federal contracts, wants to be in charge of the regulators that oversee him if Donald Trump wins.Mr. Musk, who holds billions in federal contracts, wants to be in charge of the regulators that oversee him if Donald Trump wins. Read More

The new rules consider any detectable level of lead dust in a building a “lead hazard,” requiring property owners to pay for cleanup.The new rules consider any detectable level of lead dust in a building a “lead hazard,” requiring property owners to pay for cleanup. Read More