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The Trump administration appears to be flouting a judge’s order pausing the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D.The Trump administration appears to be flouting a judge’s order pausing the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. Read More

Oarfish are rarely documented by scientists, but one was seen this month by a group visiting a beach in Mexico.Oarfish are rarely documented by scientists, but one was seen this month by a group visiting a beach in Mexico. Read More

Scientists worry that the losses may open the door to human, plant and animal diseases that would otherwise have been caught.Scientists worry that the losses may open the door to human, plant and animal diseases that would otherwise have been caught. Read More

In a small study, patients with the syndrome were more likely to experience reactivation of Epstein-Barr virus and high levels of a coronavirus protein.In a small study, patients with the syndrome were more likely to experience reactivation of Epstein-Barr virus and high levels of a coronavirus protein. Read More

The Human Virome Program will analyze samples from thousands of volunteers in an effort to understand how viruses affect health.The Human Virome Program will analyze samples from thousands of volunteers in an effort to understand how viruses affect health. Read More

The condition, which entails pneumonia in both lungs, is potentially grave, according to health experts.The condition, which entails pneumonia in both lungs, is potentially grave, according to health experts. Read More

A microbiologist, he popularized “vertical farming” — raising crops in tall buildings — to remediate climate change and feed more people.A microbiologist, he popularized “vertical farming” — raising crops in tall buildings — to remediate climate change and feed more people. Read More

The threat from space rock 2024 YR4 has surpassed that of Apophis, an asteroid feared by scientists 20 years ago. The danger remains low, but experts are estimating the damage that could be done.The threat from space rock 2024 YR4 has surpassed that of Apophis, an asteroid feared by scientists 20 years ago. The danger

The cuts at the foundation, which supports cutting-edge research, came as the nation’s health and science agencies were reeling from other significant cuts.The cuts at the foundation, which supports cutting-edge research, came as the nation’s health and science agencies were reeling from other significant cuts. Read More

Heat, drought and floods are growing security risks, Western defense officials say, feeding instability and violence that could prove costly in the long term.Heat, drought and floods are growing security risks, Western defense officials say, feeding instability and violence that could prove costly in the long term. Read More