Exploding Comet Is Spotted by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope
Science, Yesterday
In a stroke of luck, astronomers saw the comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) break into four or five fragments in November after it passed close to the sun.
James Barnard, a Global Force in Wastewater Treatment, Dies at 90
Science, Yesterday
An environmental engineer, he invented a biological method to remove nitrogen and phosphorous from wastewater, an advance that transformed the industry worldwide.
Why Some Birds Seem to Be Developing a Cigarette Habit
Science, Yesterday
Research from Poland adds to evidence from Latin American countries that compounds in used cigarette butts ward off parasites in bird nests.
Turing Award Goes to Inventors of Quantum Cryptography
Technology, Yesterday
In the 1980s, Charles Bennett and Gilles Brassard created a new kind of encryption that would be impregnable.
A ‘Hail Mary’ for Earth, Built on Solid Science
Science, Yesterday
Andy Weir discusses his science-fueled novel “Project Hail Mary,” which has been adapted into a film that opens in theaters on Friday.
How to Bring a Bird’s Song Back From the Edge of Extinction
Science, March 17
In a new study, wild regent honeyeaters became vocal tutors, teaching their disappearing song to birds in a captive breeding program.
Spaceflight Started 100 Years Ago in a Massachusetts Cabbage Patch
Science, March 16
Before humanity sent satellites, telescopes, humans and weapons into space, Robert Goddard experimented with the first liquid-fueled rocket on his aunt’s farm.
Canada Takes Its Sovereignty Push to Space
World, March 14
The country aims to expand domestic satellite systems and cut dependence on American networks like Elon Musk’s Starlink.
Bad News for Friggatriskaidekaphobics: 2026 Has Three Fridays the 13th
U.S., March 13
It’s the first time since 2015 that the combination of the day and date associated with bad luck has recurred three times in a calendar year.
NASA Says Artemis II Moon Launch Is On Track for April 1
Science, March 12
After postponing launch opportunities in February and March, the agency determined that four astronauts could proceed toward the first crewed lunar journey in more than 50 years.
Before Landing on the Moon, a Collision Close Call Haunted a Space Mission
Science, March 12
The experience of the private Blue Ghost mission in lunar orbit a year ago highlights a growing number of “red alert” incidents above Earth’s neighbor.
A.I. Writes Buggy Code. A Silicon Valley Start-Up Wants to Fix It.
Technology, March 12
Valued at $1.6 billion, a tiny start-up called Axiom is building A.I. systems that can check for mistakes.
In Criminal Cases, Moss Is Often Underfoot and Overlooked
Science, March 12
A group of scientists and law enforcement officials are pointing to the role moss can play to help solve crimes.
Her Lab Worked to Future-Proof Fruits and Vegetables
Science, March 12
Erin McGuire ran a research network that studied how to get healthy food to marginalized populations around the world.
Why Falling Cats Always Seem to Land on Their Feet
Science, March 11
It takes backbone to solve an enigma like the “falling cat” problem.
Anthony J. Leggett Dies at 87; Won Nobel for Theories on Superfluids
Science, March 11
When scientists unwittingly turned helium into a superfluid — a feat many thought was impossible — Dr. Leggett not only recognized what had happened but also explained how.
Slowly, Slowly, ‘Darwin’s Finches of the Snail World’ Return From Near Extinction
Science, March 11
Partula snails all but vanished from Polynesia after the arrival of a carnivorous foreign snail. But a global alliance of zoos has worked to bring them back.
Bumblebee Queens Can Breathe Underwater
Science, March 10
A new study offers clues as to how the insects survive flooding as they emerge from a hibernation-like phase every winter.
‘Don’t Worry About It’: NASA Satellite to Burn Up in Fall to Earth
Science, March 10
Most of the Van Allen Probe A, in orbit since 2012, will incinerate in Earth’s atmosphere, NASA said. But some pieces are expected to survive, posing a small risk to people on the ground.
Un meteorito atraviesa un tejado en Alemania tras un espectáculo de luces
En español, March 10
La bola de fuego procedente del espacio fue detectada por una red de cámaras de observación del cielo en Bélgica, Francia, Luxemburgo, Países Bajos y Alemania.
In Ancient Peru, a Parrot Trade That Crossed the Andes
Science, March 10
Scientists studied centuries-old bird feathers from an ancient tomb on the coast, and then traced the origins back to the Amazon.
Meteorite Crashes Through Roof in Germany After Fiery Light Show
Science, March 9
The fireball from space was spotted by a network of sky-watching cameras in Belgium, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Germany.
A Big Night Light in the Sky? Start-Up Wants to Launch a Space Mirror.
Climate, March 9
The company is seeking F.C.C. approval to test an idea to reflect sunlight to Earth at night, possibly powering solar panels. Critics say it could be bad for people and wildlife.
Scientists Get a Glimpse to How New Pandemics Are Made
Science, March 9
Researchers have devised a new tool for discerning between naturally occurring viral outbreaks and those resulting from lab accidents.
MoMath Brings Prime Numbers to a Prime New Location
Science, March 8
After outgrowing its original home, the National Museum of Mathematics has added new exhibits and an art gallery space in what was an empty storefront along the Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan.
Lemurs Love This Fruit That Is Choking Madagascar’s Forests
Science, March 7
The strawberry guava, one of the world’s worst invasive species, hinders forest restoration on the island while feeding its famous endangered primates.
Asteroid-Smashing NASA Mission Sped Up Space Rocks’ Journey Around the Sun
Science, March 6
New data about the DART spacecraft’s effects adds evidence that Earth could be defended from future deadly asteroids by diverting their orbits.
From 1983: Lise Meitner, Physicist, Is Dead at 89; Paved Way for Splitting of Atom
Science, March 6
She laid much of the theoretical groundwork for the atomic bomb, although she did not participate directly in its production.
Superfood Fuels Mating Frenzy for a Critically Endangered Parrot
Science, March 6
Kakapos, which are reclusive and flightless and can live as long as humans, are found only in New Zealand. They feed on the fruit of the rimu tree.
You’ve Never Seen Ants Like This Before
Science, March 5
The Antscan database captures the tiny insects’ diversity and shows how the world’s living things could be rendered in three dimensions.
F.D.A. Faces Upset Over Denials of New Drugs
Health, March 5
Agency officials promise fast reviews of new treatments while vowing they will not be a “rubber stamp” for the industry. But patients with rare diseases view recent decisions as signs that the doors are closing on their options.
Tree Rings Reveal Origins of Some of the World’s Best Violins
Science, March 4
A study of over 275 violins suggests that Antonio Stradivari used wood from high-altitude forests in northern Italy to craft some of his most renowned instruments.
Chimpanzees Are Really Into Crystals
Science, March 4
In an attempt to understand our own fascination with the shiny minerals, researchers gave some to chimps.
Experiment Shows Possibility of Martian Microbes Hitching a Ride to Earth
Science, March 3
Hearty bacteria in a lab survived pressures comparable to an asteroid strike on the red planet, suggesting a hypothetical scenario in which our planet was seeded with life.
Your Closest Forest Gets Lit Up by a Hidden Purple Glow
Science, March 2
Research shows that a phenomenon called St. Elmo’s Fire, which occurs during thunderstorms, may be much more common than previously understood.
Eclipse lunar: cómo y dónde ver la luna de sangre
En español, March 2
El fenómeno podrá observarse la madrugada del martes en Norteamérica y Centroamérica, así como en la costa occidental de América del Sur.
Watch the Moon Turn Blood Red During a Total Lunar Eclipse
Science, March 2
Earth’s shadow will temporarily drape the moon in a copper hue before sunrise on Tuesday.
NASA Aims for 2 Moon Landings in 2028 With New Artemis Schedule
Science, February 27
Jared Isaacman, the agency’s administrator, said the Artemis III mission would move to 2027 and would no longer attempt a lunar landing.
Michael Pollan Wants to Know Where Consciousness Comes From
Books, February 27
“A World Appears” explores what makes you you.
Edward L. Deci, 83, Dies; Found Self-Determination as a Key to Happiness
Science, February 26
His work with his colleague Richard Ryan changed how psychologists understand human motivation and what people require to flourish.
What Does NASA Know About Aliens?
Video, February 26
Does NASA have files on aliens? Jared Isaacman says no, and tells Ross Douthat on “Interesting Times” that extraterrestrials would pick a more exciting locale to visit than America’s naval bases.
First the Moon, Then Mars
Video, February 26
The NASA administrator Jared Isaacman tells Ross Douthat how his trips to space shaped his perspective on space travel.
What Your DNA Reveals About the Sex Life of Neanderthals
Science, February 26
Most people alive today carry fragments of Neanderthal DNA in their genome. Now scientists are gaining a more intimate understanding of the ancient encounters that put it there.
Sorry, SpaceX: It’s Getting Too Crowded Up There
Climate, February 26
Elon Musk wants to launch a million satellites, but researchers say global warming is changing the upper atmosphere in ways that makes space junk linger.
The Trump White House Needs a Refresher on Basic Math
Opinion, February 26
The Trump administration is creative when it comes to basic math.
Bird Flu Strikes California Elephant Seals for the First Time
Science, February 25
Thirty seals, primarily weaned pups, have died since late last week, scientists said.
The Password That Lets Caterpillars Hide in an Ant’s Lair
Science, February 25
Some butterfly species can’t grow unless they trick ants into taking them home with a complex rhythmic signal.
Un siglo mirando las luces del norte desde Noruega
En español, February 25
La región norte del país ha liderado la búsqueda científica para comprender la aurora boreal. Este verano, se espera que un radar con 10.000 antenas inaugure la siguiente fase de exploración.
T. Rex Ran on Its Tiptoes ‘Like an 8-Ton Chicken’
Science, February 25
New findings about the anatomy of the dinosaur age’s fiercest predator suggest it chased prey “like an oversized bird.”
Susan Leeman, 95, Dies; Explored How the Brain Influences the Body
Science, February 24
In an era of overt sexism in the sciences, she made two major discoveries, including identifying a neuropeptide later linked to chronic pain syndromes and migraines.
Norway’s Century-Long Watch on the Northern Lights
Science, February 24
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.
How a Horse Whinnies: With a Whistle and a Song
Science, February 23
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 Rise of Eyes Began With Just One
Science, February 23
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.
Cities May Be ‘Evolutionary Training Grounds’ for Spotted Lanternflies
Science, February 23
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
Science, February 21
The rocket will be removed from the launchpad in order for technicians to investigate and fix a malfunctioning helium system.
‘Very Successful Day’: NASA Completes Artemis II Launchpad Test
Video, February 20
NASA successfully completed a rehearsal to launch the Artemis II rocket on Thursday. The mission would send astronauts around the Moon’s orbit for the first time in more than 50 years.
NASA Conducts Successful Launchpad Test of the Massive Artemis Rocket
Science, February 20
The next moon mission, carrying four astronauts, could launch as soon as early March.
World Cup Crowds Could Be Targeted. This Team Worked to Keep Them Safe.
Science, February 20
Michael Silevitch leads a research center dedicated to protecting busy public spaces. Last April, he was instructed to “end all work” immediately.
Trump Says He Will Release Files on Aliens and U.F.O.s
U.S., February 20
President Trump had lashed out at former President Barack Obama earlier Thursday for telling a podcaster that aliens were real.
Investigators Blame NASA and Boeing for Starliner Failures
Science, February 20
Technical and oversight problems left two astronauts aboard the International Space Station for months longer than had been expected.
La clave de la longevidad podría estar en el interior de nuestras células
En español, February 19
¿Por qué los influentes de la salud están obsesionados con las mitocondrias?
The Key to Longevity May Be Found Inside Our Cells
Well, February 19
Why health influencers are obsessed with mitochondria.
How Microbes Got Their Crawl
Science, February 18
In the oceans and on land, scientists are discovering rare, transitional organisms that bridge the gap between Earth’s simplest cells and today’s complex ones.
Lake Erie’s Storm Surges Become More Extreme
Science, February 17
Officials are designing new ways to protect the shorelines from sudden flooding and longer storm seasons.
He Built a Server to Protect Indigenous Health Data
Science, February 5
Joseph Yracheta was in charge of a repository that compiled and protected tribal health data. Then its funding was cut.
How the Pandemic Lockdowns Changed a Songbird’s Beak
Science, December 15
For ecologists, the Covid-19 pandemic has presented a remarkable natural experiment in what can happen to wild animals when humans stay home.
America Is Abandoning One of the Greatest Medical Breakthroughs
Opinion, August 18
Giving up on mRNA is a dangerous decision.
F.D.A. Approves Novavax Covid Vaccine With Stricter New Conditions
Science, May 17
The agency narrowed who can get the shot and added new study requirements that could cost the company tens of millions.
Genetic Study Retraces the Origins of Coronaviruses in Bats
Science, May 7
As China and the United States trade charges of a lab leak, researchers contend in a new paper that the Covid pandemic got its start, like a previous one, in the wildlife trade.
On New Website, Trump Declares Lab Leak as ‘True Origins’ of Covid
Science, April 18
The White House has thrown its weight behind the lab leak theory, an idea that has divided intelligence agencies.
American Children’s Reading Skills Reach New Lows
National, January 29
With little post-pandemic recovery, experts wonder if screen time and school absence are among the causes.
U.S. Students Posted Dire Math Declines on an International Test
National, December 4
On the test, American fourth and eighth graders posted results similar to scores from 1995. It was a sign of notable stagnation, even as other countries saw improvements.
Hoping for Allies Among Trump’s Health Picks, Pharma Faces Hostility
Science, November 27
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other candidates for top health posts are at odds with the drug industry, setting the stage for tense battles over regulatory changes.
The Education Crisis Neither Candidate Will Address
Op Ed, October 9
Covid learning loss and chronic absenteeism aren’t going to fix themselves
Fauci Grilled by Lawmakers on Masks, Vaccine Mandates and Lab Leak Theory
Science, June 3
Dr. Fauci testified before a House panel investigating Covid’s origins. The panel found emails suggesting that his aides were skirting public records laws.
Supernova or Coronavirus: Can You Tell the Difference?
Science, May 21
A scientist finds beauty in the “visual synonyms” that exist in images seen through microscopes and telescopes.
U.S. Tightens Rules on Risky Virus Research
Science, May 7
A long-awaited new policy broadens the type of regulated viruses, bacteria, fungi and toxins, including those that could threaten crops and livestock.
Republicans Step Up Attacks on Scientist at Heart of Lab Leak Theory
Science, May 1
A heated hearing produced no new evidence that Peter Daszak or his nonprofit, EcoHealth Alliance, were implicated in the Covid outbreak.
Biotech Exec Gets 7 Years in Prison for False Claims About Rapid Covid-19 Test
Express, April 13
Prosecutors said Keith Berman falsely claimed he had invented a blood test that could detect Covid-19 in 15 seconds. His lawyer said he had put “genuine effort” into developing such a test.
¿Cuál es la siguiente fase del coronavirus?
En español, March 23
Los científicos que estudian la evolución continua del virus y las respuestas inmunitarias del organismo esperan evitar un rebrote y comprender mejor la covid prolongada.
What’s Next for the Coronavirus?
Science, March 22
Scientists studying the virus’s continuing evolution, and the body’s immune responses, hope to head off a resurgence and to better understand long Covid.
Where the Wild Things Went During the Pandemic
Science, March 18
A new study of camera-trap images complicates the idea that all wildlife thrived during the Covid lockdowns.
A Fern’s ‘Zombie’ Fronds Sprout Unusual Roots
Science, February 25
In the Panamanian rainforest, scientists found the first known plant species to transform decaying tissue into a new source of nutrients.
Before the Coronavirus Pandemic, Overlooked Clues From Chinese Scientists
Science, January 18
Newly released documents indicate that a U.S. genetic database had received the sequence of the coronavirus two weeks before it was made public by others.
Omicron, Now 2 Years Old, Is Not Done With Us Yet
Science, November 21
The dominant variant of the coronavirus has proved to be not only staggeringly infectious, but an evolutionary marvel.
Lab Leak Fight Casts Chill Over Virology Research
Science, October 16
Scientists doing “gain-of-function” research said that heightened fears of lab leaks are stalling studies that could thwart the next pandemic virus.
Inside a High-Security Virus Lab
Interactive, October 16
High-security labs, like this one at Penn State, are at the center of a debate over research that alters viruses to make them more dangerous.
The Nation’s Top-Performing Public School System
N Y T Now, October 10
Schools run by the Defense Department educate 66,000 children of civilian employees and service members.
We Can Fight Learning Loss Only With Accountability and Action
Op Ed, September 5
Let’s bring back an era of accountability.
U.S. Students’ Progress Stagnated Last School Year, Study Finds
National, July 11
Despite billions in federal aid, students are not making up ground in reading and math: “We are actually seeing evidence of backsliding.”
What the New, Low Test Scores for 13-Year-Olds Say About U.S. Education Now
National, June 21
The results are the federal government’s last major data release on the academic effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
Wild Mammals Roamed When Covid Kept Humans Home
Science, June 8
Strict pandemic lockdowns may have allowed animals to range more widely and spend time closer to roads, a new study suggests.
Schools Received Billions in Stimulus Funds. It May Not Be Doing Enough.
Washington, June 5
Pandemic aid was supposed to help students recover from learning loss, but results have been mixed.
Many Women Have an Intense Fear of Childbirth, Survey Suggests
Science, May 16
Tokophobia, as it’s called, is not often studied in the United States. But a new survey finds that it may be very common, particularly among Black women and in disadvantaged communities.
We Could Easily Make Risky Virological Research Safer
Op Ed, May 10
Lab safety doesn’t need to torpedo scientific progress.
It’s Not Just Math and Reading: U.S. History Scores for 8th Graders Plunge
National, May 3
The latest test results continue a nearly decade-long decline. Try a sample quiz to test your knowledge.
Scientist Revisits Data on Raccoon Dogs and Covid, Stressing the Unknowns
Science, April 29
After analyzing genetic data swabbed from a Wuhan market in early 2020, a virologist said it was unclear if animals for sale there had been infected.
Can Africa Get Close to Vaccine Independence? Here’s What It Will Take.
Science, April 25
Leaders on the continent have vowed that if there is another pandemic, they won’t be shut out of the vaccine market.
China Publishes Data Showing Raccoon Dog DNA at Wuhan Market
Science, April 5
Scientists from the Chinese C.D.C. confirmed that DNA from raccoon dogs and other animals susceptible to the coronavirus was found at the market in early 2020.
Wuhan Market Samples Contained Covid and Animal Mixtures, Report Says
Science, March 21
In a much-anticipated study, experts described a swab that was positive for the coronavirus and contained loads of genetic material from raccoon dogs.
New Data Links Pandemic’s Origins to Raccoon Dogs at Wuhan Market
Science, March 17
Genetic samples from the market were recently uploaded to an international database and then removed after scientists asked China about them.
Biden Proposal Would Ban Online Prescribing of Certain Drugs
Science, February 25
Some medications, like Ritalin and Vicodin, would require an in-person doctor’s visit under the new rules, a reaction to the pandemic-era rise of telemedicine.
After Long Delay, Moderna Pays N.I.H. for Covid Vaccine Technique
Science, February 23
Moderna has paid $400 million to the government for a chemical technique key to its vaccine. But the parties are still locked in a high-stakes dispute over a different patent.
She Helped Unlock the Science of the Covid Vaccine
Science, February 9
Kizzmekia Corbett helped lead a team of scientists contributing to one of the most stunning achievements in the history of immunizations: a highly effective, easily manufactured vaccine against Covid-19.
When Animals Are Used in Research
Letters, January 31
Readers discuss experimentation on lab animals. Also: Racism in America; preparing for the next pandemic; maternal deaths; Amazon’s donations.
Expert Panel Votes for Stricter Rules on Risky Virus Research
Science, January 27
The White House will decide whether to adopt the panel’s recommendations on so-called gain of function experiments.
N.I.H. Did Not Properly Track a Group Studying Coronaviruses, Report Finds
Science, January 26
An internal federal watchdog said that the health agency had not given adequate oversight to EcoHealth Alliance, which had been awarded $8 million in grants.
Health Experts Warily Eye XBB.1.5, the Latest Omicron Subvariant
Science, January 7
A young version of the coronavirus makes up one-quarter of Covid cases across the United States and over 70 percent of new cases in the Northeast.
Your Tuesday Briefing: China’s Space Push
N Y T Now, December 12
Plus China’s vaccination pivot and the year’s most stylish “people.”
Your Monday Briefing: The World Cup Semifinals Loom
N Y T Now, December 11
Plus, China’s sluggish economy and the arrest of the Lockerbie bombing suspect.
Ómicron cumple un año. Así ha evolucionado
en Español, November 29
Al cumplirse el aniversario del descubrimiento de la variante, los expertos en virología siguen intentando ponerse al día con la rápida transformación de ómicron.
Happy Birthday, Omicron
Science, November 26
One year after the variant’s discovery, virologists are still scrambling to keep up with Omicron’s rapid evolution.
The Pandemic Generation Goes to College. It Has Not Been Easy.
National, November 1
Students missed a lot of high school instruction. Now many are behind, especially in math, and getting that degree could be harder.
Pandemic Learning Loss Is Not an Emergency
Op Ed, October 29
In a vacuum, test score declines look like bad news. But none of this happened in a vacuum.
G.O.P. Senator’s Report on Covid Origins Suggests Lab Leak, but Offers Little New Evidence
Science, October 27
The report, signed by Senator Richard Burr, foreshadows a new wave of political wrangling over Covid’s origins if Republicans gain control of the House or Senate.
Math Scores Fell in Nearly Every State, and Reading Dipped on National Exam
National, October 24
The results, from what is known as the nation’s report card, offer the most definitive picture yet of the pandemic’s devastating impact on students.
Lab Manipulations of Covid Virus Fall Under Murky Government Rules
Science, October 22
Mouse experiments at Boston University have spotlighted an ambiguous U.S. policy for research on potentially dangerous pathogens.
How One School Is Beating the Odds in Math, the Pandemic’s Hardest-Hit Subject
National, October 15
Benjamin Franklin Elementary in Connecticut overhauled the way it taught — and the way it ran the classroom. Every minute counted.
Russia’s New Onslaught Against Ukraine
Letters, October 10
Readers respond to the latest Russian attacks in Ukraine. Also: The wonders of math; pandemic spending; Republicans and crime.
¿Quién tenía la culpa de que los alumnos de la Universidad de Nueva York estuvieran reprobando química orgánica?
en Español, October 5
Maitland Jones, un profesor respetado, defendió sus estándares. Pero los estudiantes hicieron un reclamo y la universidad lo despidió.
At N.Y.U., Students Were Failing Organic Chemistry. Who Was to Blame?
National, October 3
Maitland Jones Jr., a respected professor, defended his standards. But students started a petition, and the university dismissed him.
N.Y.C. Children Held Ground in Reading, but Lagged in Math, Tests Show
Metro, September 28
The first standardized test results that capture how most city schoolchildren did during the pandemic offered a mixed picture.
¿La variante ómicron llegó para quedarse?
en Español, September 27
La decimotercera variante con nombre del coronavirus parece tener una capacidad sorprendente para evolucionar con nuevas particularidades.
Why Omicron Might Stick Around
Science, September 22
Omicron, the 13th named variant of the coronavirus, seems to have a remarkable capacity to evolve new tricks.
The Quiet Cost of Family Caregiving
Science, September 4
Many employees reduce their hours or stop working to help ailing family members. But it may be years before they fully return to the work force, studies indicate.
The Pandemic Erased Two Decades of Progress in Math and Reading
National, September 1
The results of a national test showed just how devastating the last two years have been for 9-year-old schoolchildren, especially the most vulnerable.
How Bad Is the Teacher Shortage? Depends Where You Live.
National, August 29
Urgently needed: teachers in struggling districts, certified in math or special education. Perks: maybe a pay raise, or how about a four-day week?
Wastewater Disease Tracking: A Photographic Journey From the Sewer to the Lab
Interactive, August 17
Here’s how a scrappy team of scientists, public health experts and plumbers is embracing wastewater surveillance as the future of disease tracking.
El viaje evolutivo de la COVID-19 ha sido funesto e impresionante
en Español, August 11
El coronavirus, como muchos otros virus, evoluciona deprisa. ¿Los seres humanos y su ingenio podrían adaptarse más rápido a él?
We Are Still in a Race Against the Coronavirus
Op Ed, August 10
Human ingenuity must keep up with the coronavirus.
Combined nasal and throat testing swabs would detect more Omicron infections, two papers suggest.
Science, July 22
The papers, which have not yet been published in scientific journals, suggest that testing just a single type of sample is likely to miss a large share of infections.
Students Are Learning Well Again. But Full Recovery? That’s a Long Way Off.
National, July 19
A new report estimates that it may take students at least three to five years to recover from the pandemic. Federal relief money will most likely have run out by then.
Did Nature Heal During the Pandemic ‘Anthropause’?
Science, July 16
Covid precautions created a global slowdown in human activity — and an opportunity to learn more about the complex ways we affect other species.
Bat Virus Studies Raise Questions About Laboratory Tinkering
Science, July 15
Working in a laboratory in Paris, scientists gave a close relative of the Covid virus the chance to evolve to be more like its cousin.
The pandemic kept many children less active around the world, researchers find.
Express, July 11
Pandemic shutdowns and restrictions led to a 20 percent drop in average daily physical activity among children and adolescents, a new analysis shows.
The U.S. government will buy 3.2 million doses of Novavax’s Covid vaccine.
Science, July 11
The vaccine has not yet been authorized but is expected to be soon.
Think All Viruses Get Milder With Time? Not This Rabbit-Killer.
Science, June 20
The myxoma virus, fatal to millions of Australian rabbits, is a textbook example of the unexpected twists in the evolution of viruses and their hosts.
Unexplained hepatitis is not more common in U.S. children than before the pandemic, a C.D.C. study suggests.
Science, June 14
Officials have also been trying to determine whether the cases represent a new phenomenon or are simply a new recognition of one that has long existed; there have always been a subset of pediatric hepatitis cases with no clear cause.
Mysteries Linger About Covid’s Origins, W.H.O. Report Says
Science, June 9
“The lack of political cooperation from China continues to stifle any meaningful progress,” one expert said.
Reckoning With a Pandemic, as a Doctor and a Human
Book Review, June 8
In his essay collection “Virology,” Joseph Osmundson examines the myriad ways we coexist with viruses.
Two new versions of Omicron are gaining ground in the U.S., according to C.D.C. estimates.
Science, June 8
The spread of the subvariants adds more uncertainty to the trajectory of the pandemic in the United States.
He Helped Cure the ‘London Patient’ of H.I.V. Then He Turned to Covid.
Special Sections, June 6
Ravindra Gupta, who led the efforts that resulted in the second case of a patient being cured of H.I.V., was drawn into pandemic research.
In Florida, Social-Emotional Learning + Math = Rejection
Letters, May 2
Readers discuss the Florida Department of Education’s objections to some of the topics in math textbooks. Also: The Ukraine war; mask mandates.