China Really Wants to Attract Talented Scientists. Trump Just Helped.
China was already scoring wins in its rivalry with the United States for scientific talent. It had drawn some of…
Clever Cockatoos Have Figured Out How to Drink From Water Fountains
They had also learned how to flip open garbage lids in the suburbs of Sydney, Australia. Scientists wonder what they’ll…
Trump Administration Seeks Nuclear Arms Budget Hike as Science Funds Are Cut
The Trump administration asked Congress for roughly $11 billion more in annual spending for the federal agency that oversees nuclear…
As the Trump Administration Slashes Federal Spending, Scientists Consider Leaving the U.S.
Ardem Patapoutian’s story is not just the American dream, it is the dream of American science.He arrived in Los Angeles…
The White House Gutted Science Funding. Now It Wants to ‘Correct’ Research.
Thousands of scientists, academics, physicians and researchers have responded to the administration’s executive order about “restoring a gold standard for…
Results of Muon Experiment Offer More Precision But No Added Clarity
The deviant behavior of a tiny particle called the muon might point to undiscovered forms of matter and energy in…
Racing to Save California’s Elephant Seals From Bird Flu
During the breeding season, the center sees a lot of underweight, malnourished elephant seal pups, many of which are still…
Michael Boren Built an Airstrip on Protected Land. Now He Might Lead the Forest Service.
Michael Boren, founder of a billion-dollar tech company, Idaho ranch owner and Trump donor, has clashed with the U.S. Forest…
Mount Etna Erupts in Sicily, Sending Hikers Scrambling for Cover
Videos circulating on social media showed visitors rushing to descend the mountain as volcanic plumes rose overhead.Tourists on the Italian…
Medical Care for Transgender Youth: ‘The Protocol’ Podcast
Since 2021, nearly half the states in the U.S. have passed bans on medical treatments for transgender minors. The Trump…