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- Delta IV Heavy Launch Scrubbed: A Delayed Finale for a Rocket That Brings the Heat
The Delta IV Heavy, a rocket that briefly bursts into flame just before it lifts off, is set to launch for the last time soon. - Jane Goodall Is More of a Dog Person, Actually
Dr. Goodall, who is best known for her work with chimpanzees, recently celebrated her forthcoming 90th birthday with as many dogs and explained why she isnât slowing down. - âDuneâ-like Sandworm Existed Millions of Years Longer Than Thought
Researchers examined fossils of the predatory worm and found a new species that persisted for 25 million years after it was believed to have become extinct. - Orcas Are Considered One Species. Should They Be?
A new study suggests that two killer whale populations in the North Pacific are distinct enough to be considered separate species. - What Birdsâ Dreams Can Tell Us About Our Own
What new research on the avian brain and REM sleep in birds might reveal about our own dream lives. - Bird Flu Spreads to Dairy Cows
U.S. regulators confirmed that sick cattle in Texas, Kansas and possibly in New Mexico contracted avian influenza. They stressed that the nationâs milk supply is safe. - As Stellar Observations Improve, Earthâs History and Future Get Fuzzier
Astronomers have gotten better at tracking the motions of stars just beyond the solar system. But thatâs made it harder to predict Earthâs future and reconstruct its past. - A Total Solar Eclipse Is Coming April 8. Hereâs What to Know.
These are answers to common questions about the April 8 eclipse, and weâre offering you a place to pose more of them. - Vernor Vinge, Innovative Science Fiction Novelist, Dies at 79
He conceived an early version of cyberspace and predicted the âtechnological singularity,â a tipping point at which machines would become smarter than humans. - Lo que los sueños de los pájaros pueden decirnos sobre los nuestros
Nuevas investigaciones sobre el cerebro de las aves y su sueño REM nos dan pistas sobre la evolución de nuestros propios sueños. - Methane From Landfills Is a Big Driver of Climate Change, Study Says
Decades of buried trash is releasing methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, at higher rates than previously estimated, the researchers said. - How 2 Families Faced a Catastrophic Birth Defect
Cases of trisomy 18 may rise as many states restrict abortion. But some women choose to have the babies, love them tenderly and care for them devotedly. - Health Concerns Mount for Migrant Children at Outdoor Holding Sites
A federal judge is expected to rule soon on whether the government must provide shelter, food and medical care to minors while they await processing. - Old Newspaper Stories Offer Clues to 19th-Century Shipwreck in Lake Michigan
It took researchers only two days to find the wreckage of the Milwaukee, a steamship that sank in 1886 after colliding with another ship. They were guided by details from newspaper accounts of the accident. - Last-Minute Strategies to See the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8
On April 8, parts of 13 U.S. states, Mexico and Canada will plunge into midday darkness. Miss this spectacle and youâll have to wait till 2044 for the next one so close to home. - As Space Threats Mount, U.S. Lags in Protecting GPS Services
Threats are mounting in space. GPS signals are vulnerable to attack. Their time-keeping is essential for stock trading, power transmission and more. - Ice Skating and the Brain
How do champion skaters accomplish their extraordinary jumps and spins? Brain science is uncovering clues. - Why the Solar Eclipse Will Not Leave People Without Power
Grid managers say they are well prepared to handle a sharp drop in the energy produced by solar panels as the eclipse darkens the sky in North America on April 8. - Daniel Kahneman, Who Plumbed the Psychology of Economics, Dies at 90
He helped pioneer a branch of the field that exposed hard-wired mental biases in peopleâs economic behavior. The work led to a Nobel. - Key Takeaways From Supreme Court Arguments on Abortion Pill Access
Several justices questioned the remedy of applying nationwide restrictions to mifepristone because it would be the first time a court had second-guessed the F.D.A.âs expert judgment on a drug. - Abortion Pill Dispute Centers on Central Question: Who Can Sue?
The parties in the fight over access to the abortion pill sharply disagree on whether anti-abortion doctors and groups can show they will suffer harm. - Use of Abortion Pills Has Risen Significantly Post Roe, Research Shows
Two new studies show fast-growing use of the pills on the eve of the Supreme Courtâs consideration of a case seeking to ban or restrict them. - Energy Dept. Awards $6 Billion to Cut Carbon from Industry
Industries produce 25 percent of Americaâs planet-warming emissions but so far have proved very hard to clean up. The Biden administration is trying. - To Live Past 100, Mangia a Lot Less: Italian Expertâs Ideas on Aging
Valter Longo, who wants to live to a healthy 120 or 130, sees the key to longevity in diet â legumes and fish â and faux fasting. - Penumbral Lunar Eclipse: How and When to Watch
The subtle event, known as a penumbral eclipse, can be observed by everyone on Earthâs nightside. - Some Couples Are Choosing to Skip Sex and Go Straight to I.V.F.
Well aware of how difficult conception or carrying a baby to term can be, some couples who hope to exercise a bit of control over an unpredictable experience are opting to do in vitro fertilization first. - Patients Hate âForeverâ Drugs. Are Ozempic and Wegovy Different?
The new obesity drugs might be an exception to a chronic, deadly problem: the failure to stick with medication. - Itâs a Golden Age for Shipwreck Discoveries. Why?
More lost shipwrecks are being found because of new technology, climate change and more vessels scanning the ocean floor for science or commerce. - NASA Is Recruiting a New Class of Astronauts
Victor Glover, a nine-year veteran of the astronaut corps who will fly around the moon in 2025, said the search for excellence and diversity were not mutually exclusive. - A Space Rock Fell Into Sweden. Who Owns It on Earth?
Swedenâs courts have been debating claims to a meteorite that fell north of Stockholm, including whether the right to move around in nature, including on private property, extends to claiming a meteorite. - Whatâs Next for the Coronavirus?
Scientists studying the virusâs continuing evolution, and the bodyâs immune responses, hope to head off a resurgence and to better understand long Covid. - How the New E.P.A. Rules Affect Toyota and Their Hybrid Cars
The auto giant lobbied hard against tougher pollution rules. This week, the E.P.A.âs new rules proved favorable to hybrid technology, an area that Toyota dominates.