Science

Researchers are exploring novel ways to treat, even prevent, the brain disease C.T.E. One of the most surprising: near-infrared light.Researchers are exploring novel ways to treat, even prevent, the brain disease C.T.E. One of the most surprising: near-infrared light. Read More

Using statistical techniques, a new study has arrived at a harrowing estimate: Three of four retired pro football players most likely had C.T.E. at death.Using statistical techniques, a new study has arrived at a harrowing estimate: Three of four retired pro football players most likely had C.T.E. at death. Read More

Health officials will now allow some levels of a powerful substance to remain in products marketed as natural. The change could help a G.O.P. donor facing wrongful death lawsuits.Health officials will now allow some levels of a powerful substance to remain in products marketed as natural. The change could help a G.O.P. donor facing wrongful

The object, known for now as 2026 ED138, is one of the first discoveries by the new Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile.The object, known for now as 2026 ED138, is one of the first discoveries by the new Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile. Read More

The Biden administration had sought to crack down on methane leaks, a big driver of climate change. Those rules are now being scaled back.The Biden administration had sought to crack down on methane leaks, a big driver of climate change. Those rules are now being scaled back. Read More

The Nanotyrannus specimen is the latest dinosaur fossil to fetch a high price at a private auction, this time at Sotheby’s.The Nanotyrannus specimen is the latest dinosaur fossil to fetch a high price at a private auction, this time at Sotheby’s. Read More

Dr. Francis Halzen, the recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics, sheds some light on the mysterious, subatomic particles that whiz through us everyday.Dr. Francis Halzen, the recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics, sheds some light on the mysterious, subatomic particles that whiz through us everyday. Read More

Here’s how psychiatrists like me think about the most promising hypotheses.Here’s how psychiatrists like me think about the most promising hypotheses. Read More

A prominent researcher claims to have a revolutionary approach to “interpretability,” or the science of why A.I. models do what they do. Other experts aren’t so sure.A prominent researcher claims to have a revolutionary approach to “interpretability,” or the science of why A.I. models do what they do. Other experts aren’t so sure. Read More

Where there are floating docks, there are often communities of colorful marine organisms just below — and a community of curious people just above.Where there are floating docks, there are often communities of colorful marine organisms just below — and a community of curious people just above. Read More