Science

Your stomping may have helped trim this invasive insect’s population. But experts say other factors probably explain their reduced numbers around New York City.Your stomping may have helped trim this invasive insect’s population. But experts say other factors probably explain their reduced numbers around New York City. Read More

The decrease across the country is a major breakthrough in efforts to reverse the effects of fentanyl. Researchers and health officials say there is no easy explanation for the trend.The decrease across the country is a major breakthrough in efforts to reverse the effects of fentanyl. Researchers and health officials say there is no easy

He was a pioneer in chronobiology, the study of how our bodies understand the passage of time.He was a pioneer in chronobiology, the study of how our bodies understand the passage of time. Read More

Impact craters found around the Earth that were made around the same time could be linked to debris falling from a ring, a new study suggests.Impact craters found around the Earth that were made around the same time could be linked to debris falling from a ring, a new study suggests. Read More

The F.D.A. authorized AstraZeneca’s treatment to be given outside a health care setting, although it will still need a prescription.The F.D.A. authorized AstraZeneca’s treatment to be given outside a health care setting, although it will still need a prescription. Read More

A comprehensive review of dodo science offers new insights into the biology and behavior of the much-ridiculed bird.A comprehensive review of dodo science offers new insights into the biology and behavior of the much-ridiculed bird. Read More

He identified the cause of a respiratory condition that once killed 10,000 infants annually in the United States and helped design a drug that drastically reduced mortality rates.He identified the cause of a respiratory condition that once killed 10,000 infants annually in the United States and helped design a drug that drastically reduced mortality rates. Read

At times during the past half-billion years, carbon dioxide warmed our planet more than previously thought, according to a new reconstruction of Earth’s deep past.At times during the past half-billion years, carbon dioxide warmed our planet more than previously thought, according to a new reconstruction of Earth’s deep past. Read More

Schools across the country are adding trees, tent-like structures and water to their playgrounds as temperatures soar.Schools across the country are adding trees, tent-like structures and water to their playgrounds as temperatures soar. Read More

Three scientists were recognized by the Lasker Awards for their work on the GLP-1 hormone. Others were honored for work to stop H.I.V. and for immune system discoveries.Three scientists were recognized by the Lasker Awards for their work on the GLP-1 hormone. Others were honored for work to stop H.I.V. and for immune system discoveries. Read