Elevating Mr. Kennedy to secretary of H.H.S. “would put the public’s health in jeopardy,” more than 75 laureates wrote.
Dec, 9th - 08:00 PM 2024 EST
Elevating Mr. Kennedy to secretary of H.H.S. “would put the public’s health in jeopardy,” more than 75 laureates wrote....
Dec, 9th - 08:00 PM 2024 EST
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which backstop most U.S. mortgages, know floods and fires are a growing problem. But little action has been taken.
Dec, 9th - 04:48 PM 2024 ESTFannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which backstop most U.S. mortgages, know floods and fires are a growing problem. But little action has been taken....
Dec, 9th - 04:48 PM 2024 EST
Startup Phantom Neuro is building an implant that sits under the skin and promises to give amputees more accurate control of electronic prosthetics.
Dec, 9th - 11:51 AM 2024 ESTStartup Phantom Neuro is building an implant that sits under the skin and promises to give amputees more accurate control of electronic prosthetics....
Dec, 9th - 11:51 AM 2024 EST
Some fear Donald Trump could freeze the Energy Department’s loan office, which supports electric vehicles, geothermal, nuclear and other novel technologies.
Dec, 9th - 10:18 AM 2024 ESTSome fear Donald Trump could freeze the Energy Department’s loan office, which supports electric vehicles, geothermal, nuclear and other novel technologies....
Dec, 9th - 10:18 AM 2024 EST
The two solvents, known as Perc and TCE, cause kidney cancer and other ailments, and have been the subject of years of controversy.
Dec, 9th - 09:29 AM 2024 ESTThe two solvents, known as Perc and TCE, cause kidney cancer and other ailments, and have been the subject of years of controversy....
Dec, 9th - 09:29 AM 2024 EST
Biotechnologist Sebastian Cocioba started hacking plants to put himself through college. Now, from his home lab on Long Island, he wants to bring the tools of genetic engineering to the masses.
Dec, 9th - 06:30 AM 2024 ESTBiotechnologist Sebastian Cocioba started hacking plants to put himself through college. Now, from his home lab on Long Island, he wants to bring the tools of genetic engineer...
Dec, 9th - 06:30 AM 2024 EST
New York City has extended its curbside composting program to all five boroughs. Here’s how to sort through the heap of rules and guidelines.
Dec, 9th - 05:00 AM 2024 ESTNew York City has extended its curbside composting program to all five boroughs. Here’s how to sort through the heap of rules and guidelines....
Dec, 9th - 05:00 AM 2024 EST
Human-caused global warming helped increase dry conditions on every continent, scientists said in a new report, as talks on halting desertification were underway in Saudi Arabia.
Dec, 9th - 03:00 AM 2024 ESTHuman-caused global warming helped increase dry conditions on every continent, scientists said in a new report, as talks on halting desertification were underway in Saudi Arab...
Dec, 9th - 03:00 AM 2024 EST
Global plastic pollution talks have stalled—but a treaty is possible if countries can agree on finances, the proper regulation of dangerous ingredients, and set limits on production.
Dec, 8th - 08:30 AM 2024 ESTGlobal plastic pollution talks have stalled—but a treaty is possible if countries can agree on finances, the proper regulation of dangerous ingredients, and set limits on pr...
Dec, 8th - 08:30 AM 2024 EST
Forrest Meggers, a professor at Princeton University, has turned his home into a live-in laboratory that pushes the boundaries of sustainability.
Dec, 8th - 03:00 AM 2024 ESTForrest Meggers, a professor at Princeton University, has turned his home into a live-in laboratory that pushes the boundaries of sustainability....
Dec, 8th - 03:00 AM 2024 EST
Mathematician David Bessis claims that mathematical thinking isn’t what you think it is, and that everyone can benefit from doing more of it.
Dec, 8th - 02:00 AM 2024 ESTMathematician David Bessis claims that mathematical thinking isn’t what you think it is, and that everyone can benefit from doing more of it....
Dec, 8th - 02:00 AM 2024 EST
In a remote Congolese town, a medical mystery led to the discovery of alarming changes in the mpox virus and, eventually, to a global health emergency.
Dec, 7th - 06:45 PM 2024 ESTIn a remote Congolese town, a medical mystery led to the discovery of alarming changes in the mpox virus and, eventually, to a global health emergency....
Dec, 7th - 06:45 PM 2024 EST
“We’re putting another burden on the elderly that we don’t have to,” one researcher said.
Dec, 7th - 05:02 AM 2024 EST“We’re putting another burden on the elderly that we don’t have to,” one researcher said....
Dec, 7th - 05:02 AM 2024 EST
Hadrian’s Aqueduct supplied water to Greece’s capital for centuries but was then largely abandoned. It’s being revived to ease water scarcity amid global warming.
Dec, 7th - 04:32 AM 2024 ESTHadrian’s Aqueduct supplied water to Greece’s capital for centuries but was then largely abandoned. It’s being revived to ease water scarcity amid global warming....
Dec, 7th - 04:32 AM 2024 EST
State leaders want nuclear reactors to provide consistent, low-carbon power for AI, oil extraction, and more. But in South Texas, people worry mining for fuel will poison their water.
Dec, 7th - 02:00 AM 2024 ESTState leaders want nuclear reactors to provide consistent, low-carbon power for AI, oil extraction, and more. But in South Texas, people worry mining for fuel will poison thei...
Dec, 7th - 02:00 AM 2024 EST
The United Nations chief inspector says production has quadrupled. But it is not clear whether Iran is trying to touch off a crisis or gather bargaining chips for negotiations with the United States.
Dec, 6th - 09:53 PM 2024 ESTThe United Nations chief inspector says production has quadrupled. But it is not clear whether Iran is trying to touch off a crisis or gather bargaining chips for negotiations...
Dec, 6th - 09:53 PM 2024 EST
It’s not just the elderly. More than three-quarters of heat-related deaths in Mexico occurred among people younger than 35, researchers reported.
Dec, 6th - 05:11 PM 2024 ESTIt’s not just the elderly. More than three-quarters of heat-related deaths in Mexico occurred among people younger than 35, researchers reported....
Dec, 6th - 05:11 PM 2024 EST
New federal rules call for testing unpasteurized milk from dairy processors and for farm owners to provide details that would help officials identify and track cases more easily.
Dec, 6th - 03:53 PM 2024 ESTNew federal rules call for testing unpasteurized milk from dairy processors and for farm owners to provide details that would help officials identify and track cases more easi...
Dec, 6th - 03:53 PM 2024 EST
The WHO has sent epidemiologists to the country to uncover the cause of the illness, which has killed more than 70 people, half of them children.
Dec, 6th - 01:52 PM 2024 ESTThe WHO has sent epidemiologists to the country to uncover the cause of the illness, which has killed more than 70 people, half of them children....
Dec, 6th - 01:52 PM 2024 EST
A company controlled by Goldman Sachs is helping to lead a lobbying effort by makers of fertilizer linked to “forever chemicals.”
Dec, 6th - 12:24 PM 2024 ESTA company controlled by Goldman Sachs is helping to lead a lobbying effort by makers of fertilizer linked to “forever chemicals.”...
Dec, 6th - 12:24 PM 2024 EST
Ottawa says its focus on the Arctic comes after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine “has shaken the foundations” of international cooperation in the northern region.
Dec, 6th - 11:37 AM 2024 ESTOttawa says its focus on the Arctic comes after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine “has shaken the foundations” of international cooperation in the northern region....
Dec, 6th - 11:37 AM 2024 EST
Sea kelp, otherwise known as bladderwrack, has become a trendy superfood. But the modern hype doesn’t hold up.
Dec, 6th - 10:02 AM 2024 ESTSea kelp, otherwise known as bladderwrack, has become a trendy superfood. But the modern hype doesn’t hold up....
Dec, 6th - 10:02 AM 2024 EST
The psychology of fear, blame and scarcity keeps us from solving the crisis of displaced people.
Dec, 6th - 09:41 AM 2024 ESTThe psychology of fear, blame and scarcity keeps us from solving the crisis of displaced people....
Dec, 6th - 09:41 AM 2024 EST
Mr. Isaacman’s company Shift4 Payments made him a billionaire, and he has financed two trips to orbit on SpaceX vehicles, including a daring spacewalk in September.
Dec, 6th - 08:30 AM 2024 ESTMr. Isaacman’s company Shift4 Payments made him a billionaire, and he has financed two trips to orbit on SpaceX vehicles, including a daring spacewalk in September....
Dec, 6th - 08:30 AM 2024 EST
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield officials had planned to roll out the changes nationwide but said they were misunderstood.
Dec, 6th - 08:15 AM 2024 ESTAnthem Blue Cross Blue Shield officials had planned to roll out the changes nationwide but said they were misunderstood....
Dec, 6th - 08:15 AM 2024 EST