The Electric Worm Gets the Fly
Science, Today
By studying how worms use electric charge to jump onto flies, scientists are showing even physical strategies are embedded in evolution.
SpaceX, Sued by Popular Game Maker, Settles Trespassing Case
U.S., Yesterday
Cards Against Humanity had accused Elon Musk’s company of squatting on land that it owns near the southern border in Texas.
‘Pirate Lizards’ Can Get Around on 3 Legs
Science, Yesterday
Researchers found more than a hundred lizards of nearly 60 species that survived losing a limb, with some even seeming to thrive.
With SpaceX Behind Schedule, NASA Will Seek More Moon Lander Ideas
Science, October 20
Blue Origin, owned by Jeff Bezos, and Lockheed Martin are among the contractors that may compete with Elon Musk’s company in the race back to the lunar surface.
How to Watch the Orionids Meteor Shower Reach Its Peak
Science, October 20
The shower is produced by Halley’s comet’s debris, and could offer strong viewing opportunities because the moon is new this week.
George F. Smoot, Who Showed How the Cosmos Began, Is Dead at 80
Science, October 20
He led a team of scientists who helped confirm that a Big Bang was the source of the universe. The discovery earned him a Nobel Prize.
You’re About to Learn How Part of the Sausage Gets Made
Science, October 19
If Oktoberfest brings links to your plate, there’s more to know about the meat- and vegetable-based casings they’re stuffed into.
Sea Otters Are Stealing Surfboards in California. Again.
Science, October 18
Two years after Otter 841 menaced wave riders near Santa Cruz, there have been new encounters between the furry marine mammals and surfers.
Chen Ning Yang, Nobel-Winning Physicist, Is Dead at 103
Science, October 18
He and a colleague, Tsung-Dao Lee, created a sensation in 1956 by proposing that one of the four forces of nature might violate a law of physics.
How Psychedelic Mushrooms Evolved Their Magic
Science, October 18
Two distantly related groups of mushrooms take radically different routes to producing psilocybin, a mind-bending molecule.
Save the Whales. But Save the Microbes, Too.
Science, October 17
Conservation biologists propose a daunting task: protecting Earth’s diversity of bacteria and other microbes.
An Army of Robot Telescopes in Texas Makes the Stars Feel Closer Than Ever
Science, October 17
Starfront Observatories allows amateur astronomers to rent a spot for their telescopes and photograph the cosmos over a high-speed data connection.
Jeffrey Meldrum, Scholar Who Stalked Bigfoot, Dies at 67
Science, October 16
His willingness to bring scientific rigor to Sasquatch studies earned him the gratitude of enthusiasts and the withering scorn of debunkers.
He Studied Elephant Behavior to Save Lives
Science, October 16
Joshua Plotnik worked to prevent deadly encounters between people and elephants. Then the funding froze.
A C.I.A. Secret Kept for 35 Years Is Found in the Smithsonian’s Vault
Science, October 16
Jim Sanborn planned to auction off the solution to Kryptos, the puzzle he sculpted for the intelligence agency’s headquarters. Two fans of the work then discovered the solution.
Armed With Anemones: How Some Young Fishes Survive in the Sea
Science, October 16
Photos taken by blackwater divers offered a new glimpse into the early life stages of marine fishes and their interactions with other animals.
What Does an Ant Smell Like?
Arts, October 15
A new exhibition at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Conn., gives visitors a whiff, from “chocolate-y” to stinky blue cheese.
The Chicago Rat Hole Was Not Made by a Rat
Science, October 14
A statistical analysis of an infamous indentation in a sidewalk suggested a 99 percent likelihood that another rodent made the mark.
One ‘Really Big One’ After Another
Science, October 12
The disaster caused by a predicted large earthquake in the Pacific Northwest could be compounded by shaking along the San Andreas fault in California, scientists warned.
How to Deal With 30 to 50 Feral Hogs
Science, October 11
Once a meme, free-ranging swine have become a real problem — one that has given rise to a wide array of potential solutions.
Every Artist Has a Favorite Subject. For Some, That’s Math.
Science, October 10
At the annual Bridges conference, mathematical creativity was on dazzling display.
Nobel Prizes This Year Offer Three Cheers for Slow Science
Science, October 9
The scientific Nobels announced this week — in Physiology or Medicine, Physics and Chemistry — honored achievements rooted in fundamental research from decades ago.
Bats Catch Migratory Birds and Eat Them in Midair
Science, October 9
For the first time, scientists documented direct evidence of a bat preying on a bird at high altitude.
Why the Green Cheese Turned White
Science, October 9
The cheesemakers didn’t mind that their prized product was changing color, but they were curious about the cause.
His Lab Tested Cutting-Edge Spacecraft
Science, October 8
Mason Peck, an aerospace engineer at Cornell, was trying to test innovative designs in spacecraft when a stop-work order hit.
She Studied How Logging Affects Pollinators
Science, October 8
Kim Ballare was a research ecologist with the U.S. Forest Service until her federal grant “got snatched away.”
Toronto’s Subway Deer Enigma Unmasked With DNA Analysis
Science, October 8
It took nearly 50 years to work out the identity of a caribou-like fossil first discovered by construction workers.
El Premio Nobel de Química es otorgado a los creadores de las estructuras metalorgánicas
En español, October 8
El galardón fue otorgado el miércoles a Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson y Omar Yaghi por el desarrollo de un nuevo tipo de arquitectura molecular.
Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awarded to Architects of Metal-Organic Frameworks
Science, October 8
The prize was awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar Yaghi for the development of a new type of molecular architecture.
Why Diamonds Are a Computer Chip’s New Best Friend
Science, October 8
Data centers squander vast amounts of electricity, most of it as heat. The physical properties of diamond offer a potential solution, researchers say.
Un cometa interestelar pasó junto a Marte y una nave espacial tomó fotografías
En español, October 8
Se llama 3I/ATLAS y es apenas el tercer objeto fuera de nuestro sistema solar que ha sido avistado desde la Tierra.
John B. Gurdon, 92, Dies; Nobelist Paved Way for Cloning of Animals
Science, October 8
His work in the manipulation of cells laid the foundation for stem cell biology and regenerative medicine and led to the first cloned large mammal, a sheep named Dolly.
An Interstellar Comet Flew Past Mars, and Spacecraft Took Pictures
Science, October 7
3I/ATLAS, only the third object from beyond our solar system ever spotted from Earth, was viewed from Mars by an orbiting European spacecraft.
Nobel Prize in Physics Recognizes Work in Quantum Mechanics
Video, October 7
John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for showing that two properties of quantum mechanics, the physical laws that rule the subatomic realm, could be observed in a system large enough to see with the naked eye.
El Premio Nobel de Física se concede a trabajos en mecánica cuántica
En español, October 7
John Clarke, Michel Devoret y John Martinis recibieron el premio.
Nobel Prize in Physics Is Awarded for Work in Quantum Mechanics
Science, October 7
The prize was awarded to John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis.
How to Protect Your Pets From Pollution
Science, October 7
Wildfire smoke, lead paint and other environmental toxins are health hazards for animals, too.
Sí, en la ciencia hay premios más allá de los Nobel
En español, October 6
Existe un conjunto de premios prestigiosos para honrar el trabajo en campos que los Nobel no cubren.
Teach Triangular Numbers With Steven Strogatz and The New York Times
The Learning Network, October 6
Invite students to uncover how a centuries-old math puzzle helped us see inside the human brain.
If Your North Star Is Lost, New Techniques Can Point You South
Science, October 6
The writer Tristan Gooley describes how a pair of familiar constellations can help a person navigate in darkness when other methods fail.
Wreck of Shackleton’s Endurance Tied to Culprit Other Than Ice
Science, October 6
The explorer’s journey to Antarctica was likely doomed before it began.
The Very Hungry Microbes That Could, Just Maybe, Cool the Planet
Climate, October 6
They feast on bubbles of methane seeping out of the ocean floor. Could their appetites be harnessed to slow climate change?
Darleane Hoffman, Innovator in Nuclear Chemistry, Dies at 98
Science, October 5
Hailed as one of the 50 most important women in science, she found ways to study rare radioactive isotopes and advanced the understanding of nuclear fission.
Beyond the Nobel Prizes Is a World of Scientific Awards
Science, October 5
Nobels are awarded in only three scientific categories, but other awards honor researchers across different fields.
Phyllis Gardner, Early Skeptic of Theranos, Dies at 75
Science, October 3
A pharmacologist, she was certain Elizabeth Holmes’s blood-testing idea would fail, and spoke up about it. At first, few listened.
Cómo ver los 2 cometas que aparecerán este mes
En español, October 3
Los cometas A6 (Lemmon) y R2 (SWAN) son visitantes de los fríos confines de nuestro sistema solar, e incluso podrían ser visibles al mismo tiempo.
This Traditional Yogurt Recipe’s Secret Ingredient Has 6 Legs
Science, October 3
Scientists recreated a formula involving ants and milk that is used in Bulgarian villages to yield yogurt with an herbaceous flavor.
Two Comets Are Moving Into Your Night Skies in October: How to Watch
Science, October 3
The comets A6 (Lemmon) and R2 (SWAN) are visitors from the chilly fringes of our solar system, and could even be visible at the same time.
Can a Diagnosis Make You Better?
Science, October 3
As our diagnostic categories expand to include ever milder versions of disease, researchers propose that the act of naming a malady can itself bring relief.
What a Signal in a Failed Star’s Clouds Means for the Search for Life
Science, October 2
The detection of the molecule phosphine in a brown dwarf’s atmosphere may help astronomers in their search for life elsewhere in the Milky Way.
The Big Bad Wolf Is Afraid of You
Science, October 2
Researchers found that the predatory canines were far more likely to flee recordings of human voices than they were to run away from other sounds.
‘There Will Always Only Be One Jane Goodall’
Science, October 2
Scientists reflect on the life and work of a researcher whose discoveries made them rethink what it means to be human.
Jane Goodall: A Life in Pictures
Science, October 1
The primatologist gained scientific acclaim for her work with chimpanzees and then later used her fame to champion conservation.
Edward T. Blake, 80, Dies; Forensic Expert Sparked Innocence Movement
Science, October 1
He was the first to use PCR testing on crime-scene DNA, inspiring a practice that has freed thousands of wrongfully convicted people.
This Leech Had an Appetite for Something Other Than Blood
Science, October 1
A 437-million-year-old fossil from a deposit in Wisconsin could be the oldest species of leech ever found.
Stunning 12,000-Year-Old Rock Art Emerges in Saudi Arabia
Science, September 30
The discovery of huge petroglyphs of camels and donkeys, as well as hundreds of engraving tools, hints at complex early settlement in the region following the Ice Age.
Unpack the Math of Packing With Steven Strogatz and The New York Times
The Learning Network, September 30
Invite students to explore how bees, soda cans and big data all solve the same problem: not enough space.
After Vesuvius Buried Pompeii, Some Survivors Moved Back In
Science, September 30
As many as 30,000 Romans fled the ruined region in A.D. 79. But some returned, a new study reveals, and the city limped on as a fragile, ashen shantytown.
Trump’s Pharma Tariffs Would Spare Richest Drugmakers While Punishing Some Small Ones
Health, September 26
Big companies like Novartis say new tariffs won’t hit them. “A win for Pharma,” Wall Street analysts said.
Astronauts on NASA Moon Mission Aim to Make Space Great for All
Science, September 26
In a preview of their flight, the crew of Artemis II, three Americans and a Canadian, struck a tone that veered away from the political currents of the moment.
What Declines in Reading and Math Mean for the U.S. Work Force
U.S., September 25
U.S. employers and colleges are contending with more young people who are behind academically. Some are trying to make up where schools have failed.
Now Arriving: A New Theory of In-Flight Turbulence
Science, September 24
Physicists have devised a new model to account for the discomfort that airline passengers know all too well.
Barcelona Is Made of Math
Interactive, September 24
A virtual tour of the architecture in a city where mathematics and exploration meet.
Vivió hasta los 117 años. ¿Cómo lo hizo?
En español, September 24
Investigadores españoles afirman que a Maria Branyas Morera le tocó la lotería genética. Pero los expertos advierten que unos genes y microbiomas sanos no explican la longevidad por sí solos.
How This Woman Lived to 117
Health, September 24
Spanish researchers say Maria Branyas Morera won a genetic lottery. But experts caution that healthy genes and microbiomes don’t explain longevity on their own.
SpaceX Rocket Launches Carrying 3 Weather-Monitoring Spacecraft
Video, September 24
Two of the spacecraft are for NASA and one is for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Screwworm Case Detected Less Than 70 Miles From U.S.-Mexico Border
Science, September 24
The flesh-eating parasite was detected in northern Mexico. It is the northernmost case of the livestock infection, which was eradicated from the United States in the 1960s.
NASA to Launch Mission to Map the Bubble Around Our Solar System
Science, September 24
A NASA mission, IMAP, and two more spacecraft are heading to space atop a single SpaceX rocket.
Trump Pushes Unproven Link Between Tylenol and Autism
Video, September 23
Top U.S. health officials urged pregnant women not to use acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, claiming it could cause autism, though studies have been inconclusive. Azeen Ghorayshi, a science reporter for The New York Times, explains.
The Megaraptor Had Giant Claws and an Appetite for Crocodilians
Science, September 23
A fossil of the 23-foot-tall predator could help unlock secrets of an order of dinosaurs that remain poorly understood.
Explore the Math Behind the Golden Ratio With Steven Strogatz and The New York Times
The Learning Network, September 23
What do an apple, a pentagram and a belly button have in common? They all invite students to investigate a famous geometric proportion.
Trump Targets Tylenol and Vaccines, and ABC Brings Kimmel Back
The Headlines, September 23
Plus, America’s new astronauts.
A Tiny Seabird Faces Growing Threats in the Forest
Science, September 23
Nesting often high in the redwoods’ canopy, the marbled murrelet faces new and longstanding risks.
NASA Introduces New Astronaut Candidates
Video, September 22
NASA announced 10 new candidates to begin training as astronauts as part of a plan to send more astronauts to new space stations, the moon and maybe Mars.
Women Outnumber Men in NASA’s Newest Astronaut Class
Science, September 22
The 10 astronaut candidates, six of them women, will begin two years of training before becoming eligible for missions to low-Earth orbit and perhaps one day to the moon and Mars.
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.