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NEOWISE, a spacecraft that studied faraway cosmic objects before shifting its focus closer to home, has reached the end of its life. But its legacy lives on.NEOWISE, a spacecraft that studied faraway cosmic objects before shifting its focus closer to home, has reached the end of its life. But its legacy lives on. Read More

Over the past three decades, routine immunizations have prevented 1.1 million deaths and saved the United States $540 billion, the C.D.C. estimated.Over the past three decades, routine immunizations have prevented 1.1 million deaths and saved the United States $540 billion, the C.D.C. estimated. Read More

Warm summer nights and swift colorful streaks make this meteor shower a crowd favorite, but this year, observers may have to compete with light from the moon.Warm summer nights and swift colorful streaks make this meteor shower a crowd favorite, but this year, observers may have to compete with light from the moon. Read More

Many patients are eager to discontinue Wegovy or Zepbound when their weight loss plateaus. But doctors say it’s difficult to go cold turkey.Many patients are eager to discontinue Wegovy or Zepbound when their weight loss plateaus. But doctors say it’s difficult to go cold turkey. Read More

The agency’s new forecast predicts that as many as 24 named tropical storms could form between June 1 and Nov. 30.The agency’s new forecast predicts that as many as 24 named tropical storms could form between June 1 and Nov. 30. Read More

After promising results in monkeys, scientists plan to test the new treatment in a few people with H.I.V.After promising results in monkeys, scientists plan to test the new treatment in a few people with H.I.V. Read More

Scientists in an expedition to the Mid-Atlantic ocean ridge lifted almost a mile of precious rocks from beneath an exotic feature linked to life’s possible beginning.Scientists in an expedition to the Mid-Atlantic ocean ridge lifted almost a mile of precious rocks from beneath an exotic feature linked to life’s possible beginning. Read More

Daphne, Phoebe, Iris and Pasithea demonstrated how marine mammals can help scientists understand mysterious places that humans may never visit.Daphne, Phoebe, Iris and Pasithea demonstrated how marine mammals can help scientists understand mysterious places that humans may never visit. Read More

Round and round a 1,600-square-mile iceberg goes, stuck in a vortex over an underwater mountain. When it will stop, nobody knows.Round and round a 1,600-square-mile iceberg goes, stuck in a vortex over an underwater mountain. When it will stop, nobody knows. Read More

The sometimes fatal condition, MIS-C, may be driven in part by a misdirected immune system, a new study finds.The sometimes fatal condition, MIS-C, may be driven in part by a misdirected immune system, a new study finds. Read More