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E.P.A. Says It Will End Biden’s Coal Ash Disposal Rules

Science News - Thu, 04/09/2026 - 5:59pm
Lee Zeldin, the E.P.A. administrator, said the changes would help U.S. “energy dominance.” Environmentalists said they threaten drinking water.

New Charter Allows RFK Jr. to Reclaim Vaccine Policy Despite Court Ruling

Science News - Thu, 04/09/2026 - 5:29pm
The charter, published on Thursday, alters the makeup and purpose of the panel, opening the door for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reclaim his revision of national vaccine policy.

These Chimps Began the Bloodiest ‘War’ on Record. No One Knows Why.

Science News - Thu, 04/09/2026 - 2:00pm
A long-running conflict in a Ugandan park may provide clues to the origins of human warfare, and how to avoid it.

For Artemis II, Returning to Earth May Be the Most Dangerous Part of the Mission

Science News - Thu, 04/09/2026 - 12:21pm
After a successful flight around the moon, the astronauts are relying on a flawed heat shield to protect them as they re-enter Earth’s atmosphere.

I.U.C.N. Red List Moves Emperor Penguins to “Endangered”

Science News - Thu, 04/09/2026 - 6:20am
Populations are declining as climate change causes the sea ice the birds need for survival to retreat, according to researchers.

NASA Prepares for Artemis II Splashdown After Historic Moon Flyby

Science News - Thu, 04/09/2026 - 5:15am
The mission is seen as a key step toward resuming crewed lunar landings. Artemis II’s four astronauts are scheduled to land in the waters off Southern California on Friday.

Climate Change Denial Sees a Resurgence in Trump’s Washington

Science News - Thu, 04/09/2026 - 5:04am
A conference near the White House drew dozens of people who reject the scientific consensus on climate change. The mood was triumphant.

Vegetative Patients May Be More Aware Than We Knew

Science News - Thu, 04/09/2026 - 5:01am
New research is upending what we thought about the consciousness of patients, leaving families with agonizing choices.

Why Manatees Need Humans to Slow Down and Pay Attention

Science News - Thu, 04/09/2026 - 5:00am
These gentle giants forage in shallow waters, primarily along the coast of Florida, and often have fatal encounters with boats. What can be done to help them?

Patients Are Using Chatbots to Fight Medical Bills, With Mixed Results

Science News - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 11:31am
While chatbots like Claude and ChatGPT can help narrow the information divide between patients and providers, they can also dispense flawed advice.

Artemis II Astronauts Get a Break After Journey Around the Moon

Science News - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 8:20pm
The crew of the NASA mission had a quiet day as they flew home toward Earth.

How Psychedelics Affect the Brain

Science News - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 4:45pm
An analysis of hundreds of images from several studies shows how hallucinogenic drugs drive activity in various regions of the brain.

NASA’s Artemis II Astronauts Spread ‘Moon Joy’ to the Public

Science News - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 2:21pm
While science can seem colorless and plain, NASA’s lunar crew members have brought expressiveness and emotion about their journey to mission control and the public.

See First Photos From NASA’s Artemis II Moon Mission Capturing a Setting Earth and Eclipse

Science News - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 2:21pm
The White House and NASA released imagery captured by the cameras of the four astronauts of the Artemis II mission.

Idaho Cut Services for People With Schizophrenia. Then the Deaths Began.

Science News - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 12:00pm
Eliminating outreach to people with severe mental illness set off such a cascade of bad outcomes that Idaho has scrambled to reverse the cuts.

Artemis II Astronauts Head Home After Historic Journey Around the Moon

Science News - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 1:05am
The NASA lunar flyby took the four crew members farther from Earth than any humans. They witnessed a solar eclipse and received praise in a call from President Trump.

Trump Calls Artemis II Astronauts After Their Historic Journey Around the Moon

Science News - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 12:26am
The conversation celebrated a small, but significant, step in an ambitious plan for missions to the moon and Mars that Mr. Trump had set early in his first term.

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