Sterile Neutrino Prediction Muddled by Latest Experiments

Two papers challenged the existence of theorized particles called sterile neutrinos that might account for mysteries like the cosmos?s dark matter.

Trump?s NASA Pick Poised to Win Senate Vote After Do-Over Hearing

The president withdrew Jared Isaacman?s nomination to lead the space agency in June, but senators of both parties appeared willing to give him a second shot at confirmation.

Could Weight Loss Drugs Turn Fat Cats Into Svelte Ozempets?

GLP-1 drugs for pets could be the next frontier for the blockbuster weight loss and diabetes drugs.

Sharks and Rays Gain Sweeping Protections from Wildlife Trade

A global treaty has extended trade protections to more than 70 shark and ray species whose numbers are in sharp decline.

It?s No Dodo, But This Newly Discovered Bird Could Share the Same Fate

The slaty-masked tinamou, recently discovered in Brazil, is utterly unafraid of people. That could be its undoing, ornithologists worry.

Russian Launch Site Mishap Leaves Country?s Space Program in Limbo

The ability of Russia to launch astronauts to the International Space Station remains in limbo after an incident last week at the Baikonur base in Kazakhstan.

Inside the Bird-Flu Vaccine Trial for Monk Seals

After the virus returned to Hawaii this fall, testing the shots in the endangered seal species became urgent.

At Last, a Name for the Murderous Face in a Holocaust Photo

With the help of A.I., a historian has identified the killer in a 1941 image that defined the savagery of the Nazi regime.

When a Murder Hornet Becomes a Tasty Meal

A researcher found that a Japanese pond frog is impervious to the stings of the northern giant hornet, even when it goes down the hatch.

Trump Returns to Gasoline as Fuel of Choice for Cars, Gutting Biden?s Climate Policy

The president said he would weaken Biden-era mileage standards, which were designed to increase electric-vehicle sales, calling them a ?scam.?

What Is ?Masking,? and Is It Harmful?

?Masking? is part of life, especially for those with autism or A.D.H.D. But hiding your true self comes with a cost.

Environmentally Friendly Coffee

Here?s what to know about your daily brew and the environment.

Trump Expected to Significantly Weaken Fuel Economy Rules

Executives from top automakers were invited to attend the announcement at the White House on Wednesday.

Solving the Home Care Quandary

Paid home care is buckling under the surging demands of an aging population. But there are alternatives that could upgrade jobs and improve patient care.

After Trump?s MRI Claim, His Doctor?s Memo Offers Little Clarity

While the president said he had an M.R.I. exam, a physician?s memo released by the White House was less specific.

FEMA Won?t Reinstate Suspended Workers Who Signed Letter Criticizing Trump

Employees suspended in the summer after signing a letter critical of the president were told they could return to work. But the reinstatement was short-lived.

Many Fighting Climate Change Worry They Are Losing the Information War

Shifting politics, intensive lobbying and surging disinformation online have undermined international efforts to respond to the threat.

Female Cardiothoracic Surgeons, Unlocking the Male Fortress

Less than 10 percent of heart and lung surgeons in the United States are women. At a recent conference, they vowed to change that.

F.D.A. Seeks More Oversight of Vaccine Trials and Approvals

The agency?s top vaccine regulator proposed broad changes, claiming that a new review linked 10 children?s deaths to the Covid vaccine. But public health experts questioned the findings, wanting to examine the data.

A Different Type of Dementia Is Changing What?s Known About Cognitive Decline

On its own, LATE dementia is less severe than Alzheimer?s, but in combination, it makes Alzheimer?s symptoms worse, scientists say.

Beekeepers, Farmers and the Fight to Save a Century-Old Research Hub

Industry groups and scientists have urged the Trump administration to reconsider its plan to close a renowned Agriculture Department center in Maryland and disperse its work around the country.

To Get a Man?s Attention, Meow Harder

In a small study, pet cats greeted male owners with more vocalizations than they did female caregivers.

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