What Were Those 2 Spooky Flashes That Lit Up the Moon?
Science, Today
A Japanese astronomer captured a pair of objects slamming into the moon in recent days.
Chasing the Elusive Southern Lights in Tasmania
Travel, Today
A writer returns to his native Australian island, where seeing the aurora takes more work than in the north, home of mass-market lights tourism. But the awe is the same.
China Delays Return of Astronauts After Debris May Have Hit Space Station
Science, Today
The country’s space authorities said they were investigating whether an object had hit the Chinese space station and the risks tied to it.
Tom Brady Says He Cloned His Dog
Science, Today
Mr. Brady became the latest celebrity to try to preserve a pet’s genetics, a move that animal rights groups have criticized.
Trump Again Names Jared Isaacman to Lead NASA After Pulling His Nomination
Science, Today
The nomination of the billionaire entrepreneur, private astronaut and Elon Musk ally was before the floor of the Senate when the president abruptly withdrew it in June.
The Editor Got a Letter From ‘Dr. B.S.’ So Did a Lot of Other Editors.
Science, Yesterday
The rise of artificial intelligence has produced serial writers to science and medical journals, most likely using chatbots to boost the number of citations they’ve published.
In Search of the Simpsonville Massacre
Science, Yesterday
In 1865, two dozen Union soldiers, all formerly enslaved, were ambushed and killed along a road in Kentucky. Archaeologists are still searching for their remains.
En México, las orcas cazan tiburones blancos
En español, Yesterday
Una manada de orcas del golfo de California ha cazado repetidamente tiburones blancos juveniles para darse un festín con sus hígados.
With Acquisition, Kimberly-Clark Bets That Tylenol Can Weather the Storm
Science, November 3
The consumer products giant reached a $40 billion deal to buy Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, despite a barrage of unproven claims from President Trump and others that use of the pain reliever during pregnancy can cause autism.
In Mexico, Killer Whales Take Down Great White Sharks
Science, November 3
A pod of orcas in the Gulf of California has repeatedly hunted juvenile white sharks to feast on their livers.
Moon Duchin on the ‘Mathematical Quagmire’ of Gerrymandering
Science, November 3
Why the challenge of truly representative democracy is so complex.
This Genetically Engineered Fungus Could Help Fix Your Mosquito Problem
Science, November 1
In experiments, researchers showed that the disease-spreading insects couldn’t resist the sweet smell of a fungus that infected and killed them.
NASA Gets Moon Lander Plan B’s From SpaceX and Blue Origin
Science, October 31
As NASA worries that China will win the next moon race, Elon Musk and his company tangled with critics.
Testing America’s Nuclear Bombs: What to Know
Science, October 30
Though the country’s nuclear arsenal has undergone no explosive testing for decades, federal experts say it can reliably obliterate targets halfway around the globe.
The Case of the Tiny Tyrannosaurus Might Have Been Cracked
Science, October 30
Did certain small tyrannosaur fossils belong to “teen rex” or another species? New analysis of a recent fossil appears to have settled the debate.
He Studied Why Some Female Birds Look Like Males
Science, October 30
Jay Falk explored a fundamental question: How do genes give rise to different bodies? But without funding, “there’s not really a future here.”
Riddle Me This, Riddle Me That: Who Can Explain the Glowing Green Bats?
Science, October 30
Six species of North American bats emit a glow at almost identical wavelengths, according to a recent study.
Nazi Missiles That Terrorized Britain Are Now Home to Starfish
Science, October 30
Tons of toxic German munitions, dumped in the Baltic and North Seas after World War II, have become an unlikely refuge for marine life, a new study has found.
F.D.A. Moves to Speed Approvals for Cheaper Copycat Drugs
Health, October 29
The agency announced moves to cut regulatory obstacles for the makers of biosimilar drugs, which are akin to generics and may help lower drug costs.
Why Spiders Are the Ultimate Interior Decorators
Science, October 29
Scientists offer a new idea for why orb-weaving arachnids add decorations known as stabilimenta to their webs.
Life Lessons from (Very Old) Bowhead Whales
Science, October 29
A gene that helped bowheads adapt to frigid Arctic waters also granted them extraordinary longevity. Could it help aging humans become more resilient?
Radiation Fears Bring MAHA and MAGA Movements Into Conflict
Science, October 28
The Trump administration is considering tighter safety rules on the weak radiations of cellphones even as it pursues looser regulations on the deadly emanations of the nuclear industry.
10,000 Tales From a 17th-Century Crypt
Science, October 28
In Milan, bones that piled under a hospital over a half-century shed light on the health and habits of some of the Renaissance era’s most impoverished people.
Vaccine Skepticism Comes for Pet Owners, Too
Science, October 27
Anti-vaccine sentiment is spilling over into veterinary medicine, making some owners hesitant to vaccinate their pets, even for fatal diseases like rabies.
What to Know About Vaccinating Your Dog or Cat
Science, October 27
Vaccine hesitancy is on the rise among pet owners. Here are answers to some common questions about animal vaccines.
In Ancient Spain, a Nail Through the Skull Could Mean Enmity, or Honor
Science, October 27
Skulls displayed in public 2,000 years ago were intended as a warning to enemies and a celebration of comrades, a new paper argues.
Neutrogena Recalls Makeup Wipes Over Bacterial Contamination Concerns
Business, October 25
The recalled wipes were distributed in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Texas, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Take a Look at Rare Photos of Red Lightning in New Zealand
Science, October 25
Three photographers were able to capture the red sprite phenomenon, when lightning flashes above thunderstorms, in high definition against the Milky Way.
Musk Attacks NASA Leader Over Threat to Reconsider Lunar Contract
U.S., October 23
The billionaire’s swipes at Sean Duffy are the latest example of his tangling with members of the Trump administration.
Two New Dinosaur Fossils Emerge From the ‘Mummy Zone’
Science, October 23
A pair of Edmontosaurus specimens found in a Wyoming dig help researchers to understand the process that led them to be mummified.
Heat Has Essentially Wiped Out 2 Key Coral Species on Florida Reefs
Climate, October 23
Elkhorn and staghorn coral are now functionally extinct around the state, researchers say, meaning they no longer play any significant role in their ecosystem.
Fossils of Some of America’s Last Dinosaurs Have a Story to Tell
Science, October 23
A trove of specimens from New Mexico may help settle a long-running argument about the diversity of dinosaurs before their extinction.
Lights, Camera, Venom: What Happens When a Snake Strikes
Science, October 23
High-speed video helped researchers to get close-ups of the attack strategies of three snake families.
The Electric Worm Gets the Fly
Science, October 22
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., October 21
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, October 21
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.
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.