Sightings of Meteors Surge, and Scientists Aren?t Sure Why

The frequency of fireballs in our planet?s skies seemed to grow in recent months. NASA and other meteor experts can?t agree on what explains it.

Lyrids Meteor Shower: How to Watch, Peak Time and Weather Forecast

Active since last week, the Lyrids meteor shower is expected to reach peak viewing tonight.

What?s in a Name? For These Snails, Legal Protection

Scientists are debating the classification of threatened mollusks that an Indigenous community relies on for their way of life.

Blue Origin?s Failure May Hamstring NASA?s Moon Plans

The space agency is counting on Jeff Bezos? company to deliver equipment essential to the next moon landing, only two years away.

?Earthset? Is Captured on Video for First Time

The Earth slips behind the moon in an iPhone video taken by Reid Wiseman during NASA?s Artemis II mission, a sequel to the iconic Earthrise photo taken by Apollo 8.

How Bruce the Parrot Landed Atop the Pecking Order, Without a Beak

The kea gained fame for learning to use a pebble to groom himself. Scientists were astounded by his next innovation.

Desmond Morris, 98, Dies; Zoologist Saw Links Between Humans and Apes

His immensely popular, and controversial, 1967 book, ?The Naked Ape,? argued that ancient genes, shared with apes, shape our lives.

These Salmon Got High on Cocaine. That Wasn?t the Craziest Part.

Scientists in Sweden made an unexpected discovery when they exposed the fish to the illegal drug as well as another substance.

A Humanoid Robot Races to a Record Half-Marathon Finish

The android won a race featuring robots and humans on Sunday in Beijing, achieving a technological milestone while finishing faster than any person in history.

Judge Halts Trump Actions That Have Slowed Renewable Energy

The Interior Department had imposed restrictions on wind and solar projects across the country, prompting developers to sue.

E.P.A., Maryland Sue D.C. Utility Over Potomac River Sewage

In separate lawsuits, environmental regulators said D.C. Water failed to prevent and contain a massive spill of raw sewage upstream of Washington.

Elaine Ingham, Who Taught That Soil Is Alive, Dies at 73

A scientist and leader in the organic farming movement, she popularized the ?soil food web,? an understanding that soil is a complex realm of microorganisms.

The Help That Many Older Americans Need Most

With shortages of medical professionals and an aging population, thousands of community health care workers prevent older adults from falling through the cracks.

Iris Long, Scientific Mentor to AIDS Activists, Dies at 92

A chemist, she lent her expertise in drug research to ACT UP, an organization known for its street protests, and helped accelerate the approval of H.I.V. and AIDS treatments.

Amit Forlit, Accused of Hacking Climate Activists, Appears in Court

Amit Forlit is accused of running a hacking operation that aimed to thwart climate litigation at the behest of a lobbying firm working for an oil giant.

This Scientist Looked for Ways to Stop Mass Violence

David Eisenman sought to better understand how to prevent school shootings and other targeted violence, until the Department of Homeland Security halted the research.

How Female Anglerfish Evolved to Have It All

The deep-sea fish ended up with glowing lures not just to snag meals, but also to attract mates, a new study finds.

New Treatment Lets 3 Transplant Patients Halt Anti-Rejection Drugs

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh gave transplant recipients certain immune cells from their organ donors. It didn?t always work.

How Can I Protect My Car When the Weather Is Scorching?

Extreme heat is extremely hard on your vehicle, but a few simple precautions can help a lot.

?Proof? Review: Ayo Edebiri as a Math Girl, Interrupted

The actress stars as a haunted genius opposite Don Cheadle as her father in David Auburn?s 2001 drama. This revival, though, exposes the play?s lack of rigor.

Artemis II Crew Discusses NASA Moon Mission and Next Steps

The four astronauts spoke at a news conference Thursday afternoon at Johnson Space Center in Houston about their journey around the moon and back to Earth.

Court Rejects Trump Administration Climate Lawsuit Against Hawaii

In a setback for federal efforts to thwart climate litigation, the judge ruled that the suit, which tried to block the state from suing oil companies, was too speculative.

Analysis of Alzheimer?s Drugs Stirs Debate About Their Effectiveness

The review said a certain class of drugs had little clinical benefit, but many Alzheimer?s experts criticized the analysis, saying it unfairly lumped failed drugs with two recently approved treatments.

Nature Is Still Molding Human Genes, Study Finds

Some researchers hold that evolution hasn?t much altered humans in the past 10,000 years. A new analysis of ancient DNA indicates that natural selection continued to shape hundreds of genes.

In Defense of Dumb Dogs

Your pet is (probably) not a genius, and that?s OK.

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