Science

Data centers squander vast amounts of electricity, most of it as heat. The physical properties of diamond offer a potential solution, researchers say.Data centers squander vast amounts of electricity, most of it as heat. The physical properties of diamond offer a potential solution, researchers say. Read More

It took nearly 50 years to work out the identity of a caribou-like fossil first discovered by construction workers.It took nearly 50 years to work out the identity of a caribou-like fossil first discovered by construction workers. Read More

The cheesemakers didn’t mind that their prized product was changing color, but they were curious about the cause.The cheesemakers didn’t mind that their prized product was changing color, but they were curious about the cause. Read More

For the first time, scientists documented direct evidence of a bat preying on a bird at high altitude.For the first time, scientists documented direct evidence of a bat preying on a bird at high altitude. Read More

For a new series, Times journalists are speaking with scientists whose research has ended as a result of policy changes by the Trump administration.For a new series, Times journalists are speaking with scientists whose research has ended as a result of policy changes by the Trump administration. Read More

At the annual Bridges conference, mathematical creativity was on dazzling display.At the annual Bridges conference, mathematical creativity was on dazzling display. Read More

Kseniia Petrova, a Harvard researcher, was detained in February after failing to declare scientific samples she was carrying into the country.Kseniia Petrova, a Harvard researcher, was detained in February after failing to declare scientific samples she was carrying into the country. Read More

No country receives more discarded plastic from wealthy countries, but shipments from the United States are no longer welcome.No country receives more discarded plastic from wealthy countries, but shipments from the United States are no longer welcome. Read More

Summer travel raises fears that the highly infectious virus will spread. Here’s how to protect yourself and your family.Summer travel raises fears that the highly infectious virus will spread. Here’s how to protect yourself and your family. Read More

A new series for the Health and Science section aims to make complex topics easy to dissect, and maybe even help people ‘fall in love’ with math.A new series for the Health and Science section aims to make complex topics easy to dissect, and maybe even help people ‘fall in love’ with math. Read More