Science

Many Americans plan to donate their organs for transplants or their bodies for medical science. Few realize that there’s a growing need for their brains, too.Many Americans plan to donate their organs for transplants or their bodies for medical science. Few realize that there’s a growing need for their brains, too. Read More

A new analysis shows increasing frequency and intensity of hurricanes could cause more devastating interruptions to the power grid.A new analysis shows increasing frequency and intensity of hurricanes could cause more devastating interruptions to the power grid. Read More

After years of delay, millions of malaria vaccines are being supplied to children in Africa. Tens of thousands died waiting.After years of delay, millions of malaria vaccines are being supplied to children in Africa. Tens of thousands died waiting. Read More

Scientists used techniques from the field of gravitational wave astronomy to argue that the Antikythera mechanism contained a lunar calendar.Scientists used techniques from the field of gravitational wave astronomy to argue that the Antikythera mechanism contained a lunar calendar. Read More

A former national security adviser says Washington “must test new nuclear weapons for reliability and safety in the real world,” while critics say the move could incite a global arms race that heightens the risk of war.A former national security adviser says Washington “must test new nuclear weapons for reliability and safety in the real

The new government, widely expected to be led by Labour, has pledged to fast-track a green energy transition. It will face big challenges.The new government, widely expected to be led by Labour, has pledged to fast-track a green energy transition. It will face big challenges. Read More

Earth whirls around the sun in an ellipse, rather than a circle. On Friday the planet will reach its farthest point from its star, known as aphelion.Earth whirls around the sun in an ellipse, rather than a circle. On Friday the planet will reach its farthest point from its star, known as aphelion. Read More

A new study that reviewed Billboard hits from the past 73 years found a steady simplification of rhythm and pitch.A new study that reviewed Billboard hits from the past 73 years found a steady simplification of rhythm and pitch. Read More

Gathering data from directly inside the storm can help emergency managers prepare for what’s to come.Gathering data from directly inside the storm can help emergency managers prepare for what’s to come. Read More

He found that a failed contraceptive, tamoxifen, could block the growth of cancer cells, opening up a whole new class of treatment.He found that a failed contraceptive, tamoxifen, could block the growth of cancer cells, opening up a whole new class of treatment. Read More