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Racing to Save California’s Elephant Seals From Bird Flu
During the breeding season, the center sees a lot of underweight, malnourished elephant seal pups, many of which are still too young to fend for themselves or even swim. Sometimes, they also see elephant seals with parasites or traumatic injuries, such as dog bites or blunt force trauma from boat propellers. For the last few […]
Read MoreChina Really Wants to Attract Talented Scientists. Trump Just Helped.
Even before the U.S. threatened to bar international students and besieged universities, China’s huge spending campaign on the sciences was bearing fruit.
Read MoreResults of Muon Experiment Offer More Precision But No Added Clarity
The deviant behavior of a subatomic particle might point to undiscovered forms of matter and energy in the universe. Or it might not.
Read MoreMichael Boren Built an Airstrip on Protected Land. Now He Might Lead the Forest Service.
Michael Boren, nominated by President Trump, is accused of threatening trail workers with a helicopter, building an airstrip without a permit and putting a cabin on federal property.
Read MoreWhich Cooking Oil Is Best for the Planet?
When it comes to climate and the environment, some oils are a cut above. Here’s what to know.
Read MoreMount Etna Erupts in Sicily, Sending Hikers Scrambling for Cover
Videos circulating on social media showed visitors rushing to descend the mountain as volcanic plumes rose overhead.
Read MoreJohn Brenkus, Who Merged Sports and Science on TV, Dies at 54
His “Sport Science” program was whimsical and fun, showing how golfers can drive balls so far and how snowboarders’ quad flips generated G-forces.
Read MoreTrump’s Proposed Budget Would Cut the Ecosystems Mission Area and Much of Its Work
From bee science to understanding the impact of a warming world on plant life, here’s what the Ecosystems Mission Area does.
Read MoreNorthern Lights May Be Visible as Far South as Alabama
Streaks of colorful light could paint the sky over a large portion of the country on Sunday night into Monday morning amid a severe geomagnetic storm.
Read MoreBreast Cancer Patients Get Early Warning of Faltering Drugs With Blood Test
A study found that women could switch drugs without waiting for scans showing cancer progression, which improved their quality of life.
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