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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 half-marathon for robots (and humans) on Sunday in Beijing, achieving a technological milestone while finishing faster than any person in history.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A New Exhibition at New York’s Natural History Museum Honors Fossil Hunters
In a new and ongoing exhibition, the American Museum of Natural History highlights the findings of Mark Norell and other fossil hunters responsible for its most important discoveries.
Whydah Gally Shipwreck Corrects a Myth About African Gold
Centuries-old European tales about Gold Coast traders adulterating precious metals hundreds of years ago are challenged by the famous Whydah Gally shipwreck.
Global Wildlife Trade Fuels Spread of Disease from Animals to People
Live animal markets and the illegal sale of wildlife pose particular dangers, but any sale of wild animals or animal products poses spillover risks, a new study suggests.
Youths Who Sued Trump Over Orders to ‘Unleash’ Energy Try to Revive Case
Appealing the dismissal of their suit, they argued that executive orders to promote fossil fuels endangered their futures and violated their constitutional rights.