Newly Discovered Origami Patterns Put the Bloom on the Fold
Science, Yesterday
Bloom patterns could be useful, as engineers build folding structures to send to outer space. They’re also very pretty.
Yosemite Biologist Who Hung Trans Pride Flag From El Capitan Is Fired
U.S., August 18
The National Park Service terminated Shannon Joslin over the May 20 demonstration, which it said took place in a prohibited area and lacked the required permits.
These Majestic Seabirds Never Stop Pooping
Science, August 18
Streaked shearwaters keep a very regular rhythm throughout their daily foraging flights, shedding about 5 percent of their body mass every hour.
America Is Abandoning One of the Greatest Medical Breakthroughs
Opinion, August 18
Giving up on mRNA is a dangerous decision.
China’s Biotech Is Cheaper and Faster
Opinion, August 17
China’s biotechnology sector has established a bright future by focusing not on breakthrough cures and treatments but on speed and efficiency.
Meet the Beautiful Dragonfly That Thrives in Your Pollution
Science, August 16
New research outlines how the savvy blue dasher lives happily in storm drains and park ponds others flee.
A Lifelong Party of ‘Puzzle-Making Tomfoolery’
Science, August 16
In 1978, Jerry Slocum assembled the first International Puzzle Party in his living room. Now it’s a global event.
SpaceX recibe miles de millones del gobierno de EE. UU. Pero devuelve poco o nada en impuestos
En español, August 15
La empresa de Elon Musk depende de los contratos federales, pero es muy probable que años de pérdidas le hayan permitido evitar el pago de impuestos federales sobre la renta.
SpaceX Gets Billions From the Government. It Gives Little to Nothing Back in Taxes.
Technology, August 15
Elon Musk’s rocket company relies on federal contracts, but years of losses have most likely let it avoid paying federal income taxes, according to internal company documents.
The Third Rock From Another Sun Shows No Signs of Life So Far
Science, August 14
Astronomers had hoped to observe an atmosphere on one of the seven planets known to orbit Trappist-1, a red dwarf star. A new study found nothing to write home about.
Margaret Boden, Philosopher of Artificial Intelligence, Dies at 88
Science, August 14
A cognitive scientist, she used the language of computers to explore the nature of human thought and creativity, offering prescient insights about A.I.
For Some Patients, the ‘Inner Voice’ May Soon Be Audible
Science, August 14
In a recent study, scientists successfully decoded not only the words people tried to say but the words they merely imagined saying.
You Can Buy One of the C.I.A.’s Greatest Mysteries at an Auction House
Science, August 14
Sleuths have solved three of the panels of the Kryptos sculpture at the agency’s headquarters. Now the artwork’s creator is announcing the sale of the solution to the fourth.
Rabbits With Hornlike Growths Are Hopping Around Colorado. Are They OK?
Science, August 14
The unsightly bunnies are infected with cottontail rabbit papillomavirus, which can cause growths that resemble warts or tentacles.
How Scientists Are Using Drones to Study Sperm Whales
Science, August 13
A new tagging method called tap-and-go allows researchers to gather more data on the health and behavior of whales, with less disruption.
Bonds Beats the Babe! Statistical Model Crowns a New ‘Greatest’ in Baseball
Science, August 12
A new ranking methodology places Barry Bonds over Babe Ruth as the game’s best player ever. Statisticians, at least, are cheering.
Cómo ver las Perseidas, la lluvia de meteoros más intensa del verano
En español, August 11
La lluvia más activa de la temporada alcanza su punto álgido desde la noche del martes hasta el miércoles por la mañana.
N.Y.C. Schools Change How Reading Is Taught, and Test Scores Rise
New York, August 11
Mayor Adams cast the upswing as evidence of efforts to improve instruction, while rivals in the mayoral race argued that teachers need better training.
Space Rock That Punched Through Roof Almost Struck Resident
Science, August 11
Fragments of a meteorite that fell to Earth as part of a mysterious daytime fireball in late June missed striking a man near Atlanta, a researcher has found.
To Study Viking Seafarers, He Took 26 Voyages in Traditional Boats
Science, August 11
An archaeologist in Sweden spent three years traveling in vessels built like those from 1,000 years ago. He discovered lost sea routes, hidden trade harbors and new respect for Viking seamanship.
Fossil Shows a Sharp-Toothed Mammal That Thrived Among Dinosaurs
Science, August 10
Named for its razor-like teeth, Novaculadon mirabilis came from a rodent-like order that outlived the dinosaur extinction before vanishing about 30 million years ago.
How to Watch the Strongest Meteor Shower of the Summer
Science, August 9
The summer’s most active shower, the Perseids, is reaching its peak Tuesday night into Wednesday morning
James A. Lovell Jr., Commander of Apollo 13, Dies at 97
Video, August 8
James A. Lovell Jr., the commander of the Apollo 13 mission, led the three man crew, narrowly surviving a near catastrophic explosion in space in 1970.
Un posible planeta es detectado alrededor de una estrella cercana al Sistema Solar
En español, August 8
Los astrónomos han encontrado evidencia sólida de que un mundo gaseoso del tamaño de Júpiter orbita alrededor de una de las tres estrellas del sistema estelar más cercano al nuestro.
James A. Lovell Jr., Commander of Apollo 13, Is Dead at 97
Science, August 8
He led the three-man crew that survived a near catastrophic explosion in space in 1970, and was later immortalized by Tom Hanks in the movie “Apollo 13.”
Seven Ticks Hitched Very Long Rides to Connecticut
Science, August 8
The nonnative species from Europe, Latin America and Eastern Africa reached the United States by latching on to travelers, a study by researchers in the state shows, offering clues about how ticks spread in a warming world.
Possible Planet Is Spotted Around Neighboring Sunlike Star
Science, August 8
Astronomers found strong evidence that a gassy Jupiter-size world is orbiting Alpha Centauri A, one of three stars in the solar system closest to our own.
The Fight to Save Hawaii’s Coconut Palms
Science, August 8
An invasive beetle is killing coconut trees across the archipelago, and spreading fast. Researchers are racing to contain it.
Nicholas Clapp, 89, Dies; ‘Real-Life Indiana Jones’ Pursued a Lost City
Science, August 7
A documentary filmmaker and amateur archaeologist, he was consumed by the desire to find an ancient city in the Arabian desert known as Atlantis of the Sands.
NASA Is Getting Fired Up About a Nuclear Reactor on the Moon
Science, August 7
Placing an atomic energy source on the lunar surface is “not science fiction,” experts say, but does pose technical challenges.
NASA Lunar Reactor Directive
Interactive, August 6
A new NASA directive calls for launching a nuclear power reactor to the moon by 2030.
Mark Kelly: Don’t Gut NASA
Opinion, August 6
Before he was a senator, Mark Kelly was an astronaut. He’s worried about America’s leadership in space.
Dime qué comes y te diré tu riesgo de cáncer colorrectal
En español, August 6
Cada vez se diagnostica más este tipo de neoplasia entre los jóvenes. Seleccionar cuidadosamente los alimentos puede ser un aliado para reducir tus probabilidades.
EE. UU. tiene un plan: poner un reactor nuclear en la Luna
En español, August 5
No está claro a qué le suministrará energía el reactor nuclear de la Luna, pero parece ser crucial instalarlo antes de que China y Rusia lo hagan.
A Nuclear Reactor on the Moon? Come Again?
Science, August 5
The acceleration of nuclear development is part of the Trump administration’s efforts to focus NASA on human spaceflight. A reactor would be useful for long-term stays on the moon.
A Zoo in Denmark Wants to Feed Your Pets to Its Predators
Science, August 4
A Danish zoo is asking owners of companion animals nearing life’s end to instead donate them as food for captive lynxes, lions and other carnivores.
Fraudulent Scientific Papers Are Rapidly Increasing, Study Finds
Science, August 4
A statistical analysis found that the number of fake journal articles being churned out by “paper mills” is doubling every year and a half.
Scientists Finally Identify Killer Microbe Behind ‘Terrifying’ Sea Star Disease
Science, August 4
A mysterious epidemic has wiped out billions of sea stars in recent years. A new study finally identifies the bacterium responsible.
A Voyage to Bring Norway’s Lighthouses Into the 21st Century
Science, August 3
More than 2,000 navigational beacons, big and small, oversee the nation’s 60,000-mile-long coast. Now they need an upgrade.
Conspiracies Are Real. The Theories Can Be Traps.
Opinion, August 2
Why it’s a mistake to quickly lock in on a single theory.
How Your Diet Influences Your Colorectal Cancer Risk
Well, August 2
Diagnoses are climbing in young people. What you choose to eat may help reduce your chances.
Astronauts Head to Space Station as Clouds Stay Just Far Enough Away
Science, August 1
After a scrubbed launch on Thursday, four astronauts lifted off from Florida and will dock at the International Space Station on Saturday.
‘Hot Wasps’ Found at Nuclear Facility in South Carolina
Science, August 1
Four radioactive wasp nests may indicate previously undetected environmental contamination at the decades-old Savannah River Site. Here’s what to know.
¿De dónde vienen las papas? Probablemente de un tomate
En español, August 1
Un antiguo híbrido de tomates y plantas parecidas a la papa puede haber dado origen a este famoso alimento como lo conocemos hoy, según sugiere un nuevo estudio.
Mary K. Gaillard, 86, Physicist Who Probed the Subatomic Universe, Dies
Science, July 31
Although she faced discrimination from her mostly male colleagues, she did groundbreaking work that showed experimentalist physicists where and how to look for new particles.
Scientists Are Learning to Rewrite the Code of Life
Science, July 31
In a giant feat of genetic engineering, scientists have created bacteria that make proteins in a radically different way than all natural species do.
What’s a Potato? A Nine-Million-Year-Old Tomato.
Science, July 31
An ancient hybrid of tomatoes and potato-like plants may have given rise to the modern spud, a new study suggests.
Second Time’s a Charm for Zena Cardman as She Heads to the Space Station
Science, July 31
Cardman, who leads a crew of astronauts to the station on Thursday, was bumped from a similar mission last year.
When Earth’s Surface Shifts, a New Satellite Will See It
Science, July 30
NISAR, built jointly by NASA and India’s space agency and launched on Wednesday, will use radar to monitor tiny changes across our planet’s land and icy regions.
Dejé una botella de agua de plástico en un coche caliente. ¿Es seguro beber de ella?
En español, July 30
Los expertos explican algunos de los riesgos potenciales.
Why Did Such a Powerful Earthquake Produce Such a Weak Tsunami?
Science, July 30
The quake in Russia on Wednesday was among the strongest ever recorded — but perhaps not strong enough.
In a Reversal, Key Hurricane-Monitoring Data Will Stay Online
Climate, July 30
The Department of Defense said it no longer planned to shut down a program that makes satellite data publicly available to researchers and forecasters.
La posibilidad de que haya vida en un planeta lejano es cada vez más remota
En español, July 29
Nuevas observaciones no lograron confirmar que haya señales de vida en la atmósfera del exoplaneta K2-18b. También plantean interrogantes sobre lo que hace falta para detectar biología a años luz de distancia.
Dos lluvias de estrellas llegarán a su pico esta semana
En español, July 29
Las Delta Acuáridas del Sur y las Alfa Capricornidas no son las mejores lluvias del verano, pero alcanzan su máximo en la misma noche.
NASA’s Next Mission Will Launch From India. Here’s How to Watch.
Science, July 29
A new Earth-observing satellite, built by NASA and India’s space agency, will be sent into orbit on Wednesday.
Space Out With 11 Far-Out Songs
Arts, July 29
Muse about the universe to a playlist stocked with Björk, Sufjan Stevens, Frank Sinatra and more.
Watch Twin Meteor Showers Reach Their Simultaneous Peak in Summer Skies
Science, July 29
The Southern Delta Aquarids and Alpha Capricornids are not the best showers of the summer, but they reach their peak on the same night.
I Left a Plastic Water Bottle in a Hot Car. Is It Safe to Drink?
Well, July 29
Experts explain some of the potential risks.
When Coke and Pepsi Fought for Soft Drink Supremacy in Space
Science, July 29
In the summer of 1985, NASA, the Reagan White House and seven talented astronauts got wrangled into an orbital chapter of the cola wars.
Citizen Scientists Are Accelerating Ecology Research, Study Suggests
Science, July 28
Thousands of scientific papers have used data collected by users of the platform iNaturalist, according to new research.
Tom Lehrer, Musical Satirist With a Dark Streak, Dies at 97
Arts, July 27
A mathematician by training, he acquired a devoted following with songs that set sardonic lyrics to music that was often maddeningly cheerful.
William J. Rutter, Biotech Pioneer of Gene-Based Medicine, Dies at 97
Science, July 27
His company, the Chiron Corporation, contributed important scientific discoveries toward treatments for H.I.V., hepatitis B, diabetes and more.
The Parrot, Its Parasites and a Shared Struggle to Escape Extinction
Science, July 25
The endangered kakapo is a flightless bird native to New Zealand. Its population is growing, but its parasites have dwindled. Could that spell trouble?
Claim of Microbe That Survives on Arsenic Is Retracted After 15 Years
Science, July 24
Science, a top research journal, said there was no evidence of misconduct by researchers whose finding attracted heavy attention and scrutiny in social media’s early days.
In the Latest Space Race, It’s China vs. SpaceX
Video, July 24
China has made it a national priority to catch up with SpaceX’s nearly 8,000 Starlink internet-providing satellites in low-Earth orbit, which it regards as a military threat. Despite successes in other parts of its space program, China has just 124 internet-providing satellites in low-Earth orbit. Selam Gebrekidian, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, explains why China is lagging behind in this new space race.
When U.F.O.s Become Religion
Opinion, July 24
The skies — and the government — could be hiding more than we know.
Hints of Life on Exoplanet Recede Even Further
Science, July 24
New observations fail to confirm signs of life in the atmosphere of the distant planet K2-18b. They also raise questions about what it will take to detect biology light-years away.
The Ghost in the Therapy Room
Science, July 24
Therapists are cautious about sharing personal information. When they fall ill or die unexpectedly, the shock can be shattering.
This Was Supposed to Be the Year China Started Catching Up With SpaceX
Interactive, July 24
China’s biggest networks have deployed less than 1 percent of their planned satellites, falling far behind SpaceX for dominance in space communications.
Grand Canyon Fossils Offer Glimpse Into When Complex Life Appeared
Science, July 23
Rocks gathered along the Colorado River contained evidence of a bustling community of animals in an ancient sea.
A.I. May Be the Future, but First It Has to Study Ancient Roman History
Science, July 23
A software model from Google DeepMind put a more precise date on an important Latin text credited to a Roman emperor as a demonstration of its capabilities.
Meta Unveils Wristband for Controlling Computers With Hand Gestures
Science, July 23
When you write your name in the air, you can see the letters appear on your smartphone.
Something Like Feathers Grew on a 247-Million-Year-Old Reptile
Science, July 23
The discovery, in a bizarre animal not closely related to birds, could change how scientists think about the origin of feathers.
There’s Fungus Among Us. But Where Exactly?
Science, July 23
A new global atlas of underground fungi suggests that some surprising biodiversity hot spots lie hidden beneath our feet.
Zelig Eshhar, Who Engineered Immune Cells to Fight Cancer, Dies at 84
Science, July 23
He made a conceptual leap in immunotherapy by creating a hybrid T-cell, known as CAR-T, that was genetically modified to destroy cancer cells.
What’s That Splatter on Your Windshield?
Interactive, July 23
Can you identify what insects are pelting your vehicle during your summer road trip? Take this quiz and see what you can learn from these close encounters.
Amid Fear of Retaliation, N.S.F. Workers Sign Letter of Dissent
Science, July 22
In a public letter, employees of the National Science Foundation accused the administration of politicizing the agency and impeding scientific innovation.
Sarah Morlok Cotton, Quadruplet Who Knew Fame and Suffering, Dies at 95
Science, July 22
She was the last of four sisters who became a Depression-era sensation, performing onstage. Offstage, they endured abuse and were studied for their schizophrenia.
From Roman London, a Jigsaw Puzzle for the Ages
Science, July 22
Archaeologists are piecing together vivid 1,800-year-old frescoes from “thousands upon thousands upon thousands” of plaster fragments, with no picture on the box to guide them.
When Betelgeuse Explodes, It’s Going to Take Out Another Star
Science, July 22
The tempestuous star in Orion’s shoulder has a buddy, and neither of their futures look bright.
Google A.I. System Wins Gold Medal in International Math Olympiad
Technology, July 21
OpenAI said it, too, had built a system that achieved similar results.
Hundreds of NASA Employees, Past and Present, Sign Letter of Formal Dissent
Science, July 21
The signatories of the “Voyager Declaration” warned the space agency’s leadership about the consequences of major budget cuts that would halt many science missions.
Read the NASA ‘Voyager Declaration’ Letter of Dissent
Interactive, July 21
Hundreds of current and ex-employees of NASA signed a formal dissent letter protesting the Trump administration’s proposed cuts to the agency.
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.