Science

A large study showed that for most patients, having both breasts removed after cancer was detected in one made no difference.A large study showed that for most patients, having both breasts removed after cancer was detected in one made no difference. Read More

ShadowCam, a NASA instrument aboard a South Korean spacecraft, is taking pictures of the moon where the sun doesn’t shine.ShadowCam, a NASA instrument aboard a South Korean spacecraft, is taking pictures of the moon where the sun doesn’t shine. Read More

Last one to the finish line is a miserable slug.Last one to the finish line is a miserable slug. Read More

Scientists found an unexpected aging pattern in a mostly intact juvenile mammal skeleton from the paleontological period.Scientists found an unexpected aging pattern in a mostly intact juvenile mammal skeleton from the paleontological period. Read More

Researchers have confirmed the presence of cocaine in sharks off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, though questions remain about the effects of the drug.Researchers have confirmed the presence of cocaine in sharks off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, though questions remain about the effects of the drug. Read More

The stegosaurus had been expected to sell for between $4 million and $6 million. It set a record in the contentious fossil trade, where scientists fear being priced out of the market.The stegosaurus had been expected to sell for between $4 million and $6 million. It set a record in the contentious fossil trade, where

Progress in the quest to help progeria patients suggests that gene editing techniques may help treat other ultrarare conditions.Progress in the quest to help progeria patients suggests that gene editing techniques may help treat other ultrarare conditions. Read More

An examination of an aquatic, shrimplike creatures that lived half a billion years ago offers insight into how arthropods with mandibles became so common.An examination of an aquatic, shrimplike creatures that lived half a billion years ago offers insight into how arthropods with mandibles became so common. Read More

A contestant on the reality show “Race to Survive: New Zealand” killed and ate a weka during filming. The contestant, who said he was hungry, has apologized for “disrespecting New Zealand.”A contestant on the reality show “Race to Survive: New Zealand” killed and ate a weka during filming. The contestant, who said he was hungry,

An M.I.T. physicist, he engineered an East-West deal that reduced nuclear threats and produced one of the greatest peace dividends of all time.An M.I.T. physicist, he engineered an East-West deal that reduced nuclear threats and produced one of the greatest peace dividends of all time. Read More