Science

As the Vera C. Rubin Observatory surveys the night sky, astrophysicists expect to unlock the secrets of dark matter, dark energy and cosmic phenomena that go “bang!”As the Vera C. Rubin Observatory surveys the night sky, astrophysicists expect to unlock the secrets of dark matter, dark energy and cosmic phenomena that go “bang!” Read More

The Starship experienced a “major anomaly” before starting its 10th flight test. Elon Musk’s giant moon and Mars rocket has a mixed record of success.The Starship experienced a “major anomaly” before starting its 10th flight test. Elon Musk’s giant moon and Mars rocket has a mixed record of success. Read More

Hundreds of graduate students are writing to their hometown newspapers to defend their research, as the Trump administration drastically reduces science funding.Hundreds of graduate students are writing to their hometown newspapers to defend their research, as the Trump administration drastically reduces science funding. Read More

Researchers found children with highly addictive use of phones, video games or social media were two to three times as likely to have thoughts of suicide or to harm themselves.Researchers found children with highly addictive use of phones, video games or social media were two to three times as likely to have thoughts of suicide

A new study suggests that these Australian insects may be the first invertebrates to use the night sky as a compass during migration.A new study suggests that these Australian insects may be the first invertebrates to use the night sky as a compass during migration. Read More

Fifteen years after the discovery of a new type of human, the Denisovan, scientists discovered its DNA in a fossilized skull. The key? Tooth plaque.Fifteen years after the discovery of a new type of human, the Denisovan, scientists discovered its DNA in a fossilized skull. The key? Tooth plaque. Read More

About 70,000 years ago in Africa, humans expanded into more extreme environments, a new study finds, setting the stage for our global migration.About 70,000 years ago in Africa, humans expanded into more extreme environments, a new study finds, setting the stage for our global migration. Read More

Dr. Fiona Havers is influential among researchers who study immunizations. The wholesale dismissal of the agency’s scientific advisers crossed the line, she said.Dr. Fiona Havers is influential among researchers who study immunizations. The wholesale dismissal of the agency’s scientific advisers crossed the line, she said. Read More

The company, xAI, has installed several dozen turbines in Memphis without proper permits, the group said, polluting a nearby community.The company, xAI, has installed several dozen turbines in Memphis without proper permits, the group said, polluting a nearby community. Read More

Scientists discovered that octopuses use their limbs to sample the microbiomes on the surfaces they touch.Scientists discovered that octopuses use their limbs to sample the microbiomes on the surfaces they touch. Read More