How Did Roses Get Their Thorns?
There is no rose without thorns, the old saying goes. But to botanists, there is no rose with thorns: The…
Harris Will Soon Choose a V.P. Where Do Contenders Stand on Climate?
Possible contenders to join the Harris ticket include three governors, a senator concerned by extreme heat and drought, and the…
How The Wall Street Journal Covered Evan Gershkovich’s Imprisonment in Russia
For more than a year, the top of The Wall Street Journal’s website has featured prominent coverage of the imprisonment…
Don Lemon Sues Elon Musk Over Canceled X Deal
The former CNN reporter said in a lawsuit that X had refused to pay him after a testy interview with…
Elon Musk Blasts Venezuela’s Maduro in an Escalating War of Words
Mr. Musk, who has long criticized leftist politicians, called President Nicolás Maduro a “dictator” and compared him to a donkey.Over…
As Botanists Drop a Racist Plant Name, Some Fear Scientific Confusion
The International Botanical Congress voted to change a scientific name belonging to hundreds of plant species because it was offensive…
Like Cyclists in a Peloton, Schooling Fish Save Energy, Study Finds
Like Olympic cyclists, fish expend less effort when swimming in tight groups than when alone. The finding could explain why…
How Olympic Injuries Break Bodies
Mariana Pajón is one of the world’s most accomplished BMX riders, and she can quickly recount some of her career…
BMA calls for ban on puberty blockers to be lifted
The British Medical Association has called for the ban on puberty blockers for under 18s to be lifted.
What to Know About West Nile Virus: Symptoms and Prevention
Infections, which can cause fever and fatigue, tend to peak in August and September.One evening in July 2003, Dr. Lyle…