U.S. Nuclear Arms Chief Warns Against Leaks of Secret Information
Science, Today
The email sent to atom bomb officials by Brandon Williams highlights the managerial challenge faced by the former one-term congressman.
He’s Beautiful, but He Has a Huge Blind Spot
Science, Today
Males of two species of pheasants seem to trade attractiveness for the ability to get a good look at predators.
A Volcano in Ethiopia Spews Ash Into Asia, Disrupting Flights
World, Yesterday
The ash cloud drifted over northern India, causing some flight delays and cancellations, and continued toward China.
Seal Milk Is the Cream of the Molecular Crop
Science, Yesterday
You won’t be drinking it any time soon, but the aquatic mammal’s milk is much more chemically complex than that of other mammals, including humans.
Mapping the Sense of What’s Going On Inside
Science, Yesterday
Scientists are learning how the brain knows what’s happening throughout the body, and how that process might go awry in some psychiatric disorders.
The Forgotten Nuclear Weapon Tests That Trump May Seek to Revive
Science, November 24
Hydronuclear experiments, barred globally since the 1990s, may lie behind President Trump’s call last month for the United States to resume its testing of nuclear bombs.
Is There a Little Wolf in Your Chihuahua?
Science, November 24
New studies of canine genetics shed light on the diversity of dogs and our longstanding, still-evolving relationship to them.
Gramma, a Galápagos Tortoise at the San Diego Zoo, Dies at About 141
Science, November 24
She traveled through her long life at her own pace.
In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Locals Fight for ‘The Right to Night’
Science, November 24
Industrialization in the mostly rural northern part of the state has some residents pushing for protection of the region’s dark skies.
Lemurs in Madagascar Face an Unexpected Killer
Science, November 22
Thousands of the endangered primates end up on the dinner plates of people in the upper rung of the country’s society who have money to spare.
Por qué los anillos de Saturno parecen casi invisibles
En español, November 21
El fin de semana, las órbitas de la Tierra y Saturno se cruzarán para crear una ilusión óptica interplanetaria que se podrá ver con un buen telescopio y cielos despejados.
Why the Rings of Saturn Seem as if They’re About to Disappear
Science, November 21
During the weekend, the orbits of Earth and Saturn will combine to create an interplanetary optical illusion for anyone with a good telescope and clear skies.
La Luna se gestó en casa
En español, November 21
Nuevas investigaciones sugieren que Tea, el objeto cuya colisión con la Tierra, se teoriza, causó la formación de la Luna, provino de una región cerca del Sol.
Anonymous Bidder Pays Nearly $1 Million for Secret to Decode C.I.A. Sculpture
Science, November 21
The creator of the Kryptos panels, Jim Sanborn, sought to unburden himself of the puzzle, and then discovered before an auction he had archived its solution in the Smithsonian.
Stephen Anderson, Linguist Who Refuted Doctor Dolittle, Dies at 82
Science, November 20
In “Doctor Dolittle’s Delusion,” he argued that language is a biological system unique to humans, despite the widespread belief to the contrary.
The Moon Was an Inside Job
Science, November 20
New research suggests that Theia, the object whose collision with Earth is theorized to have caused the formation of the moon, came from closer to the sun.
¿Cuánto tiempo dura la comida que sobra?
En español, November 20
Aunque no hay reglas rígidas, seguir estas recomendaciones reducirán el riesgo de acabar con comida en mal estado.
Indonesia’s Mount Semeru Erupts and Rains Ash on Villages
World, November 20
Mount Semeru on the island of Java is one of the Indonesia’s most active volcanoes. Its latest eruption forced hundreds to flee their homes.
NASA Releases Images of Comet 3I/ATLAS: It ‘Doesn’t Look Like a Spacecraft’
Science, November 19
With the government reopened, the space agency at last released pictures captured by a fleet of government spacecraft of an object that came from beyond our solar system.
Data Centers in Space
Video, November 19
Kevin Roose and Casey Newton, the hosts of “Hard Fork,” discuss Google’s Project Suncatcher, one of a number of companies’ ambitious plans to build solar-powered data centers in space. As the demands for electricity increase, is this our only option?
Kissing Has Existed for at Least 16 Million Years, Scientists Say
Science, November 19
And humans are far from the only species locking lips.
La esposa de una astronauta se declara culpable de alegar falsamente un delito desde el espacio
En español, November 19
Summer Worden admitió haber mentido a agentes federales cuando acusó a su pareja, la astronauta Anne McClain, de acceder ilegalmente a su cuenta bancaria desde la Estación Espacial Internacional.
Wife of Astronaut Pleads Guilty to Falsely Alleging Crime in Space
U.S., November 18
Summer Worden admitted lying to federal agents when she accused her spouse, the astronaut Anne McClain, of illegally accessing her bank account from space.
A Voyage Into the Art of Finding One’s Way at Sea
Science, November 18
Scientists and Indigenous sailors in the Marshall Islands are studying seafaring and the human brain.
Video Reveals How Far Wolves Will Go to Steal a Meal
Science, November 17
After a wolf dragged a crab trap out of water to get a snack, some scientists said the behavior revealed their ability to use tools.
Cómo ver la lluvia de estrellas de las Leónidas
En español, November 17
Este fenómeno produce algunos de los meteoros más rápidos del año, con colas brillantes y largas. Estará activo hasta el 20 de noviembre.
Parasitic Queen: Now She’s Stealing an Ant Fief
Science, November 17
Experts discovered an unusual form of regicide in which a parasitic ant queen tricks workers in a colony into turning on their own mother.
We Can Now Track Individual Monarch Butterflies. It’s a Revelation.
Science, November 17
Scientists used tiny new sensors to follow the insects on journeys that take thousands of miles to their winter colonies in Mexico.
Hochul Urged to Ban Horseshoe Crab Fishing
Science, November 15
Supporters of the legislation argue it would protect a declining horseshoe crab population, while opponents warn it will harm the commercial fishing industry.
El científico de Harvard, Kim Kardashian y el cometa que quizá no sea una nave extraterrestre
En español, November 15
Los científicos que estudian los cometas están luchando por mantenerse al día con la especulación popular de que el objeto interestelar 3I/ATLAS fue enviado a nuestro sistema solar por una inteligencia extraterrestre.
La misión más reciente de la NASA a Marte es inusual en varios aspectos
En español, November 15
ESCAPADE, que se lanzó al espacio el jueves en un cohete de Blue Origin, rompe el molde de cómo suelen desarrollarse las misiones de ciencia planetaria.
The Building Blocks of Life Were Just the Beginning
Books, November 14
In “Crick: A Mind in Motion,” the British biologist Matthew Cobb provides a biography both vivid and authoritative.
How to Watch the Leonids Meteor Shower Reach Its Peak
Science, November 14
The moon is far from full this weekend, which could mean good fireball viewing for night sky watchers.
Almost Everything About NASA’s Latest Mission to Mars Is Unusual
Science, November 14
The ESCAPADE mission, which launched to space on a Blue Origin rocket on Thursday, breaks the mold of how planetary science missions typically come together.
The Dogs of 8,000 B.C. Were Amazingly Diverse
Science, November 13
The staggering array of modern dog breeds is typically traced to the Victorian era. But half of all canine variation was in place roughly 10,000 years ago, a new study suggests.
Blue Origin to Launch NASA’s ESCAPADE Mission to Mars: How to Watch
Science, November 13
This will be the second flight of the orbital rocket from Jeff Bezos’ space company and will include a key test of whether it can land a booster stage for later reuse.
Bird Flu Ravaged the World’s Largest Elephant Seal Population, Study Finds
Science, November 13
After the H5N1 virus hit the remote island of South Georgia in 2023, more than 50,000 breeding females may have disappeared.
Northern Lights Are Beautiful, but They’re Risky for Satellites
Science, November 13
At least one space launch has been put on hold, as satellite operators and rocket companies manage the effects of the current geomagnetic storm hitting Earth.
Missed the Northern Lights on Tuesday? Here’s How to Catch Wednesday’s Show.
Science, November 12
A geomagnetic storm that made the aurora borealis visible farther south than normal is expected to continue for another night. But clouds may obscure your view.
Let the Mind-Control Games Begin!
Science, November 12
Every four years at the Cybathlon, teams of researchers and technology “pilots” compete to see whose brain-computer interface holds the most promise.
Scientists Grow More Hopeful About Ending a Global Organ Shortage
Health, November 12
At an international conference, researchers at the forefront of animal-human transplantation compared notes and allowed themselves the first real optimism in decades.
The ‘Lost Sisters’ of the Pleiades Fill the Entire Night Sky
Science, November 12
Astronomers identified more than 3,000 stars associated with the cluster, and there might be even more.
Northern Lights Dazzle U.S. Skies as Far South as Alabama
Science, November 12
The night skies across the United States lit up as fast-moving charged particles from the sun slammed into the Earth’s atmosphere.
F.D.A. Names Agency Veteran to Run Drug Division
Science, November 11
Dr. Richard Pazdur, who has been the F.D.A.’s top cancer drug regulator, represents a stabilizing choice for an agency reeling under staff cuts and low morale.
How a Sea Creature’s Fossils Show All the Colors of the Rainbow
Science, November 11
The brilliant iridescent hues found in ammolite come from tiny air gaps in the fossils’ layers, a new study finds.
La búsqueda de China de conquistar el envejecimiento
En español, November 10
Los laboratorios de longevidad, las “islas de la inmortalidad” y pastillas de semillas de uva forman parte del proyecto chino para vencer al envejecimiento.
How Inventors Find Inspiration in Evolution
Interactive, November 10
Soft batteries and water-walking robots are among the many creations made possible by studying animals and plants.
Blue Origin Launches NASA’s ESCAPADE Mission to Mars: How to Watch
Science, November 9
This will be the second flight of the orbital rocket from Jeff Bezos’s space company and will include a key test of whether it can land a booster stage for later reuse.
Robert H. Bartlett, Father of Innovative Life-Support System, Dies at 86
Science, November 8
He developed extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, or ECMO, a treatment that can sustain patients whose hearts and lungs are failing — for days or weeks or longer.
Stinking, Spongy, Dark, Huge: A Spider Web Unlike Any Seen Before
Science, November 8
A pitch-black cave in the Balkans is home to what researchers say is a singular work of cooperation by two usually-hostile species of spider.
Sometimes a Comet Is Just a Comet
Science, November 8
Scientists who study comets are struggling to keep up with popular speculation that the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS was sent to our solar system by an alien intelligence.
In China, the Dream of Outrunning Time
World, November 8
Longevity labs, “immortality islands” and grapeseed pills are part of China’s national project to conquer aging, despite sometimes shaky science and extravagant claims.
The DNA Helix Changed How We Thought About Ourselves
Science, November 8
“The laws of inheritance are quite unknown,” Charles Darwin acknowledged in 1859. The discovery of DNA’s shape altered how we conceived of life itself.
James Watson, Co-Discoverer of the Structure of DNA, Is Dead at 97
Science, November 7
His decoding the blueprint for life with Francis H.C. Crick made him one of the most important scientists of the 20th century. He wrote a celebrated memoir and later ignited an uproar with racist views.
What Can Cosmic Dust Tell Us About the Changing Arctic?
Climate, November 6
Extraterrestrial particles found at the bottom of the Arctic Ocean could unlock at least 30,000 years of sea ice history, a new study finds.
What We Can Learn From Brain Organoids
Science, November 6
Lab-grown “reductionist replicas” of the human brain are helping scientists understand fetal development and cognitive disorders, including autism. But ethical questions loom.
You Could Catch a Glimpse of the Northern Lights This Week
Science, November 6
A strong geomagnetic storm is expected to push the often-magical light display farther south than usual.
Her Research Could Improve Training for Service Dogs
Science, November 6
“This is a type of science that has an impact that most people could see in their homes,” said Erin Hecht, a canine researcher at Harvard. “Now there’s just no money.”
Where You See a Fancy Fish, Engineers See Alan Turing’s Math
Science, November 6
Using a new computer model, scientists simulated the stripes, spots and hexagons on a species of boxfish, imperfections and all.
Can Math Be Violent? For 3 Scholars, the Solution Was Yes.
Books, November 6
In “The Great Math War,” Jason Socrates Bardi takes on a battle for the soul of numbers that divided the experts of its day.
2 destellos misteriosos iluminaron la Luna. ¿Qué eran?
En español, November 5
Un astrónomo japonés captó un par de objetos chocando contra la superficie lunar en los últimos días.
This Is What a Vindicated Iguana Looks Like
Science, November 5
Reptiles on a Mexican island were considered an invasive species, but DNA evidence proves they beat humans to the island by hundreds of thousands of years.
What Were Those 2 Spooky Flashes That Lit Up the Moon?
Science, November 5
A Japanese astronomer captured a pair of objects slamming into the moon in recent days.
Chasing the Elusive Southern Lights in Tasmania
Travel, November 5
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, November 5
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, November 5
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, November 5
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, November 4
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, November 4
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, November 4
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.
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.