Science

In an attempt to understand our own fascination with the shiny minerals, researchers gave some to chimps.In an attempt to understand our own fascination with the shiny minerals, researchers gave some to chimps. Read More

Contamination levels in the waterway have declined, but health advisories remain in place for boaters downstream.Contamination levels in the waterway have declined, but health advisories remain in place for boaters downstream. Read More

The Isfahan facility, suspected of storing a cache of enriched uranium, was smashed during the 12-day campaign last June.The Isfahan facility, suspected of storing a cache of enriched uranium, was smashed during the 12-day campaign last June. Read More

Hearty bacteria in a lab survived pressures comparable to an asteroid strike on the red planet, suggesting a hypothetical scenario in which our planet was seeded with life.Hearty bacteria in a lab survived pressures comparable to an asteroid strike on the red planet, suggesting a hypothetical scenario in which our planet was seeded with life. Read

One of Us, run by Denmark’s health ministry, works with people with mental health conditions to share their stories in schools, hospitals and police stations, helping turn fear into understanding.One of Us, run by Denmark’s health ministry, works with people with mental health conditions to share their stories in schools, hospitals and police stations, helping

Research shows that a phenomenon called St. Elmo’s Fire, which occurs during thunderstorms, may be much more common than previously understood.Research shows that a phenomenon called St. Elmo’s Fire, which occurs during thunderstorms, may be much more common than previously understood. Read More

As the midterm elections approach, the health secretary is focusing on “real food.” Anger is rising among some of his supporters.As the midterm elections approach, the health secretary is focusing on “real food.” Anger is rising among some of his supporters. Read More

Earth’s shadow will temporarily drape the moon in a copper hue before sunrise on Tuesday.Earth’s shadow will temporarily drape the moon in a copper hue before sunrise on Tuesday. Read More

Veterans and others who have suffered trauma and injuries are flocking to clinics around the world to take ibogaine. My own reason was deeply personal.Veterans and others who have suffered trauma and injuries are flocking to clinics around the world to take ibogaine. My own reason was deeply personal. Read More

Leticia Carvalho heads a global authority that’s been struggling to set rules for a decade. President Trump’s aggressive push on ocean mining makes her task more urgent.Leticia Carvalho heads a global authority that’s been struggling to set rules for a decade. President Trump’s aggressive push on ocean mining makes her task more urgent. Read More