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A series of foot tracks in southeastern China points to the discovery of a giant velociraptor, paleontologists suggest in a new study.A series of foot tracks in southeastern China points to the discovery of a giant velociraptor, paleontologists suggest in a new study. Read More

The court’s ruling could extend to at least half a dozen other states that have similarly restrictive bans, and the implications of the case could stretch beyond abortion.The court’s ruling could extend to at least half a dozen other states that have similarly restrictive bans, and the implications of the case could stretch beyond abortion. Read

Since a new form of bird flu arrived in 2022, federal officials have sought to reassure Americans that the threat to the public remained low.Since a new form of bird flu arrived in 2022, federal officials have sought to reassure Americans that the threat to the public remained low. Read More

NYU Langone Health surgeons performed the transplant after implanting a mechanical heart pump in the severely ill patient.NYU Langone Health surgeons performed the transplant after implanting a mechanical heart pump in the severely ill patient. Read More

Scientists are making computer models to better understand how the mysterious insects emerge collectively after more than a decade underground.Scientists are making computer models to better understand how the mysterious insects emerge collectively after more than a decade underground. Read More

A single spillover, from a bird to a cow, led to the infections, a review of genetic data has found.A single spillover, from a bird to a cow, led to the infections, a review of genetic data has found. Read More

A show at the New York Botanical Garden, inspired by Lewis Carroll’s books, will explore his fictional and real worlds through plants, art and artifacts.A show at the New York Botanical Garden, inspired by Lewis Carroll’s books, will explore his fictional and real worlds through plants, art and artifacts. Read More

A new study resets the timing for the emergence of bioluminescence back to millions of years earlier than previously thought.A new study resets the timing for the emergence of bioluminescence back to millions of years earlier than previously thought. Read More

A 40-year-old man was acquitted of a drunken driving offense after doctors confirmed he had a rare condition: auto-brewery syndrome.A 40-year-old man was acquitted of a drunken driving offense after doctors confirmed he had a rare condition: auto-brewery syndrome. Read More

Animal-welfare science tries to get inside the minds of a huge range of species — in order to help improve their lives.Animal-welfare science tries to get inside the minds of a huge range of species — in order to help improve their lives. Read More