Science

Low clouds have lifted long enough for helicopters to ferry scientists and their gear to a fast-melting glacier on the edge of Antarctica.Low clouds have lifted long enough for helicopters to ferry scientists and their gear to a fast-melting glacier on the edge of Antarctica. Read More

Records show that Karen Budd-Falen, a top Interior Department official, didn’t disclose a contract between her husband and the developers of a mine approved by the agency.Records show that Karen Budd-Falen, a top Interior Department official, didn’t disclose a contract between her husband and the developers of a mine approved by the agency. Read More

A team of mathematicians seeks to cut an infinitely large pancake into as many pieces as possible, in a new take on an old puzzle.A team of mathematicians seeks to cut an infinitely large pancake into as many pieces as possible, in a new take on an old puzzle. Read More

Leaders of the D.S.M., the world’s most influential psychiatric manual, have been split for more than five years over whether to recognize postpartum psychosis as a distinct disorder.Leaders of the D.S.M., the world’s most influential psychiatric manual, have been split for more than five years over whether to recognize postpartum psychosis as a distinct disorder. Read

In Trilobites, reporters aim to share new findings in the science world, be it interspecies friendships or discoveries of ancient fossils.In Trilobites, reporters aim to share new findings in the science world, be it interspecies friendships or discoveries of ancient fossils. Read More

A pet cow named Veronika can scratch her own back with a broom — the first scientifically documented case of tool use in cows, researchers say.A pet cow named Veronika can scratch her own back with a broom — the first scientifically documented case of tool use in cows, researchers say. Read More

Generations of Times journalists have journeyed there with scientists. Their coverage traces humankind’s changing relationship with the most mysterious continent.Generations of Times journalists have journeyed there with scientists. Their coverage traces humankind’s changing relationship with the most mysterious continent. Read More

The Space Launch System and Orion capsule are being transported to the launchpad before an astronaut mission that could launch as soon as Feb. 6.The Space Launch System and Orion capsule are being transported to the launchpad before an astronaut mission that could launch as soon as Feb. 6. Read More

Two regulatory rollbacks, along with a new A.I. experiment in Medicare, raise some worrisome questions.Two regulatory rollbacks, along with a new A.I. experiment in Medicare, raise some worrisome questions. Read More

Over two decades after negotiations began, the High Seas Treaty is designed to protect biodiversity in international waters enabling countries to create special conservation zones.Over two decades after negotiations began, the High Seas Treaty is designed to protect biodiversity in international waters enabling countries to create special conservation zones. Read More