Science

Stars passing close to the sun could cause planets to collide, including with Earth, or even be ejected as rogue planets, new simulations show.Stars passing close to the sun could cause planets to collide, including with Earth, or even be ejected as rogue planets, new simulations show. Read More

As a psychiatry resident, he became convinced of the benefits of ECT. But he spent years battling detractors and a misleading pop-culture depiction of the procedure.As a psychiatry resident, he became convinced of the benefits of ECT. But he spent years battling detractors and a misleading pop-culture depiction of the procedure. Read More

They love hunting, fishing and conservatism. And they hate a plan by a conservative senator to sell millions of acres of public lands.They love hunting, fishing and conservatism. And they hate a plan by a conservative senator to sell millions of acres of public lands. Read More

The loss of access to the data could hamstring forecasters’ ability to track hurricanes and warn residents of their risk.The loss of access to the data could hamstring forecasters’ ability to track hurricanes and warn residents of their risk. Read More

In a new sign of toolmaking in marine mammals, orcas in the Pacific Northwest were recorded rubbing stalks of kelp against each other’s bodies, a study shows.In a new sign of toolmaking in marine mammals, orcas in the Pacific Northwest were recorded rubbing stalks of kelp against each other’s bodies, a study shows. Read More

Two new studies add to the evidence that human activity, from fishing to urban development, is driving the evolution of wild animals.Two new studies add to the evidence that human activity, from fishing to urban development, is driving the evolution of wild animals. Read More

In a new sign of toolmaking in marine mammals, orcas in the Pacific Northwest were recorded rubbing stalks of kelp against each other’s bodies, a study shows.In a new sign of toolmaking in marine mammals, orcas in the Pacific Northwest were recorded rubbing stalks of kelp against each other’s bodies, a study shows. Read More

A glowing object lit up the sky, prompting dozens of calls to the authorities, as scientists scrambled to figure out what it was.A glowing object lit up the sky, prompting dozens of calls to the authorities, as scientists scrambled to figure out what it was. Read More

Panelists pulled back some endorsements for certain vaccines containing a preservative that critics have falsely linked to autism.Panelists pulled back some endorsements for certain vaccines containing a preservative that critics have falsely linked to autism. Read More

Human-caused global warming has been increasing faster and faster since the 1970s.Human-caused global warming has been increasing faster and faster since the 1970s. Read More