Officials Cast Doubt on a Dementia Drug, but Human Trials Continue
The S.E.C. alleged shortcomings in research said to support the drug, and its developer agreed to a $40 million settlement.…
How the VP Candidates Talked About Climate Change
Tim Walz said climate change is real, but boasted about high U.S. levels of oil and gas production. JD Vance…
After a Decade, Scientists Unveil Fly Brain in Stunning Detail
Scientists have mapped out how 140,000 neurons are wired in the brain of the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster.A fruit fly’s…
Hurricane Helene Deaths Will Continue for Years, Study Suggests
Research on hundreds of tropical storms finds that mortality keeps rising for more than a decade afterward, for reasons you…
‘Ring of Fire’ Solar Eclipse Will Be Visible in Parts of South America
Not everyone will be able to see the phenomenon, known as an annular eclipse, on Wednesday, though a partial solar…
You Can Stand Under My Umbrella, if You’re an Egg-Laying Locust
Male locusts have long been observed shielding mates from other males. Researchers say this behavior may also protect the females…
Why Restoring Power After Helene Is Complicated
Damage went beyond downed power lines. Hundreds of substations went out after the storm. Getting them back online is difficult.Hurricane…
Wreck of ‘Ghost Ship of the Pacific’ Found Off California
The rediscovery of the vessel, which was captured by the Japanese for a time during World War II, highlights the…
Why Helene Was So Destructive in Florida, the Carolinas and Appalachia
Hurricanes typically weaken over land. But if the ground is already wet from earlier rains, storms can receive an extra…
California Sues Hospital for Denying Patient an Emergency Abortion
Anna Nusslock never expected to be denied an emergency abortion by a hospital in California, a state with some of…