Science

SpudCells may one day produce new medicines and materials. But first scientists have to improve them — and make sure they aren’t misused.SpudCells may one day produce new medicines and materials. But first scientists have to improve them — and make sure they aren’t misused. Read More

He’s been linked to someone called “The Hawk.” He named his company “This Isn’t a Dentist’s Office.” The feds say he hacked American environmentalists.He’s been linked to someone called “The Hawk.” He named his company “This Isn’t a Dentist’s Office.” The feds say he hacked American environmentalists. Read More

For more than a decade, conservative activists held that a single atomic bomb could, without killing Americans directly, lay waste to the country — a claim that built fervor for war with Iran.For more than a decade, conservative activists held that a single atomic bomb could, without killing Americans directly, lay waste to the country

Flight was probably more widespread in dinosaurs than previously thought. A newly identified species sheds light on how some achieved liftoff.Flight was probably more widespread in dinosaurs than previously thought. A newly identified species sheds light on how some achieved liftoff. Read More

Scientists believe there are planets outside our solar system where life is even more abundant and sustainable.Scientists believe there are planets outside our solar system where life is even more abundant and sustainable. Read More

Loggers are finding it impossible to profitably harvest some federal forests. That leaves more fuel for fires to accumulate.Loggers are finding it impossible to profitably harvest some federal forests. That leaves more fuel for fires to accumulate. Read More

Potent powders can produce a nearly catatonic state, particularly in those who have not tried the drug before.Potent powders can produce a nearly catatonic state, particularly in those who have not tried the drug before. Read More

Cephalopods are masters of camouflage. Scientists want to decipher how the process works in the brain.Cephalopods are masters of camouflage. Scientists want to decipher how the process works in the brain. Read More

In an interview, Dr. Peter Piot recalled when he first saw the spindly virus under a microscope and reflected on a five-decade career spent fighting two deadly pathogens.In an interview, Dr. Peter Piot recalled when he first saw the spindly virus under a microscope and reflected on a five-decade career spent fighting two deadly pathogens. Read

“The Sea-King and the Sorceress” examines the lives and deaths of the diverse people who called themselves Vikings.“The Sea-King and the Sorceress” examines the lives and deaths of the diverse people who called themselves Vikings. Read More