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Judge Axes Exxon’s Defamation Suit Against Environmentalists
But the case against the California attorney general, prompted by his lawsuit over Exxon’s plastic recycling program, can proceed in Texas federal court.
Norway’s Centuries-Long Watch on the Northern Lights
The nation’s northern region has led the scientific quest to understand the aurora borealis. This summer, a 10,000-antenna radar is expected to begin the next phase of exploration.
Leah Stavenhagen, Advocate for Young Women With A.L.S., Dies at 33
Ms. Stavenhagen started a group intended to counter the notion that A.L.S. was an “older white man’s disease.”
Another C.D.C. Vaccine Skeptic Steps Down
Dr. Ralph Abraham, the agency’s principal deputy director, has called the Covid vaccines “dangerous.” Other skeptics have recently left federal health roles.
How a Horse Whinnies: With a Whistle and a Song
Horses, with their high-pitched whinnies, seemed to buck the trend of larger animals producing lower sounds, but a new study explains the mechanics behind the noises a horse makes.
The Evolution of Eyes Began With One
Even Charles Darwin was puzzled by the evolution of the vertebrate eye. New research suggests that it traces back to a cyclopean invertebrate with a single eye atop the head.
Supreme Court to Weigh Oil-Industry Effort to End a Major Climate Suit
The case could have significant bearing on a range of other lawsuits brought against the fossil fuel industry by cities and states across the country.
Cities May Be ‘Evolutionary Training Grounds’ For Spotted Lanternflies
Living in urban China may have given the insects the traits they needed to thrive in the United States, a new study suggests.
Problem With Artemis Rocket Will Delay NASA’s Moon Mission
The rocket will be removed from the launchpad in order for technicians to investigate and fix a malfunctioning helium system.
NASA Conducts Successful Launchpad Test of the Massive Artemis Rocket
The next moon mission, carrying four astronauts, could launch as soon as early March.
A Cancer Detection Test Fails in Major Study
A closely watched clinical trial in Britain that screened blood for early detection of cancer did not show a reduction in later stages of the disease.
His Team Devised Ways to Keep World Cup Crowds Safe
Michael Silevitch leads a research center dedicated to protecting busy public spaces. Last April, he was instructed to “end all work” immediately.
Investigators Blame NASA and Boeing for Starliner Failures
Technical and oversight problems left two astronauts aboard the International Space Station for months longer than had been expected.
A Lonely Baby Monkey Wins Hearts, and Even a Few Friends
Legions of fans from around the world have been cheering on Punch, a 7-month-old macaque who had been struggling to socialize at a zoo outside Tokyo.
Data Centers and Your Power Bill
New A.I. sites could drive up your power bill. We look at possible solutions.
U.S. Tells International Energy Agency to Drop Its Focus on Climate Change
The Trump administration is threatening to leave the influential agency unless it stops publishing its annual road map for cutting planet-warming emissions.
A Rare Glimpse of a Sleeper Shark in Antarctic Waters
Researchers filmed a 10-to-13-foot sleeper shark off the South Shetland Islands, in what may be the first recording of the species that far south.
On an Ambitious Antarctic Quest, One Nation Is on the Sidelines
None of the main research on the voyage of the Araon was funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation, a sign of the difficult times for American science.
E.P.A. Plans to Loosen Mercury Rules for Coal Plants, Documents Show
Senior officials at the Environmental Protection Agency are expected to announce the move on Friday, according to people briefed on the matter.
An Antarctic Expedition Ends in New Zealand
But stay tuned: We’ve still got more to share about this Antarctic expedition, and the next ones scientists are already planning.