Genetic Study Retraces Covid’s Origins in Bats
As China and the United States trade charges of a lab leak, researchers contend in a new paper that the…
What to Know About Kosmos-482, a Soviet Spacecraft Returning to Earth After 53 Years
Kosmos-482, which was headed to Venus, is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere by the end of this weekend. Experts don’t…
There’s No ‘Undo’ Button for Extinct Species
When one company proclaimed it had brought back the dire wolf, the response was joyous. But de-extinction remains a dangerous…
N.I.H. Bars New Funding From U.S. Scientists to Partners Abroad
Generally, researchers will no longer be allowed to direct federal funds to international collaborators.The National Institutes of Health will no…
The Surprising Ways That Siblings Shape Our Lives
When I was 14, I spent most of my free time doing two things that I loved: I ran a…
18 States Sue Over Trump’s Halting of Wind Power Projects
The halt threatens jobs and holds back energy production at a time the president has claimed an “energy emergency,” state…
Trump Administration Asks Court to Dismiss Abortion Pill Case
The request echoes the position the Biden administration took in the case in January, surprising some observers.The Trump administration on…
As Trump Targets Researchers, Europe Makes a Pitch to Attract Scientists
The continent’s leaders are hoping to benefit as the Trump administration cuts support for research and threatens universities such as…
UnitedHealth’s Move to End Cyberattack Loan Lifeline Upsets Medical Providers
The company lent roughly $9 billion to practices affected by a vast cyberattack on its payment systems last year. Medical…
India Sees a Future Making Solar Panels for Itself, and Maybe the World
China, the world’s clean-energy juggernaut, faces a rival right next door. And one of its top customers, no less.India, a…