Science

Researchers at Caltech and Sophia Space, a start-up, have developed a technology using solar power to prevent computer equipment from overheating in orbit.Researchers at Caltech and Sophia Space, a start-up, have developed a technology using solar power to prevent computer equipment from overheating in orbit. Read More

Veterinarians are gingerly embracing the honeybee, a vital pollinator for agriculture but one that’s in increasing danger.Veterinarians are gingerly embracing the honeybee, a vital pollinator for agriculture but one that’s in increasing danger. Read More

After working for a department store, she switched to archaeology and made important discoveries about prehistoric clothes and gender roles.After working for a department store, she switched to archaeology and made important discoveries about prehistoric clothes and gender roles. Read More

The Biden administration took steps to shield workers from extreme temperatures. The Trump administration is taking a gentler approach with employers.The Biden administration took steps to shield workers from extreme temperatures. The Trump administration is taking a gentler approach with employers. Read More

A federal plan would impose drastic water cuts on Arizona, California and Nevada in dry years over the next decade. A legal battle could follow.A federal plan would impose drastic water cuts on Arizona, California and Nevada in dry years over the next decade. A legal battle could follow. Read More

Cincinnati wants to take in people fleeing climate disasters. Plus, the latest on fires in Europe.Cincinnati wants to take in people fleeing climate disasters. Plus, the latest on fires in Europe. Read More

Scientists have found smallpox viruses in the remains of people in Chile from around 500 years ago, revealing how the virus may have evolved into a global killer.Scientists have found smallpox viruses in the remains of people in Chile from around 500 years ago, revealing how the virus may have evolved into a global killer. Read

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s call for a “High-T military” raises questions about testosterone’s effect on aggression in some men.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s call for a “High-T military” raises questions about testosterone’s effect on aggression in some men. Read More

The end of July brings the Alpha Capricornids and the Southern Delta Aquarids, both of which will be most active on Thursday night into Friday morning.The end of July brings the Alpha Capricornids and the Southern Delta Aquarids, both of which will be most active on Thursday night into Friday morning. Read More

A spacecraft meant to push NASA’s Swift Observatory to a higher orbit malfunctioned and started tumbling several days ago. Engineers think it can still succeed.A spacecraft meant to push NASA’s Swift Observatory to a higher orbit malfunctioned and started tumbling several days ago. Engineers think it can still succeed. Read More