Why Omicron Might Stick Around by Carl Zimmer
Omicron, the 13th named variant of the coronavirus, seems to have a remarkable capacity to evolve new tricks. […]
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Neptune and Its Rings Come Into Focus With Webb Telescope ...
New images from the space-based observatory offer a novel view of the planet in infrared. Published: September 21, […]
To Save Whales, Don’t Eat Lobster, Watchdog Group Says by ...
The group says that the shellfish, long considered a more responsible choice, cannot be considered a guilt-free meal […]
Unearthing a Maya Civilization That ‘Punched Above Its Weight’ by ...
Before the pandemic, the long-sought ruins of Sak Tz’i’, a small but influential Mesoamerican kingdom, were discovered on […]
What Makes Your Brain Different From a Neanderthal’s? by Carl ...
Scientists have discovered a mutation that increases the production of brain cells and seems to have set our […]
A Volcano Erupted Without Warning. Now, Scientists Know Why. by ...
A new study explains how Nyiragongo, a volcano in the Democratic Republic of Congo, was relatively quiet before […]
The Curious Hole in My Head by Helen Santoro
Born without my left temporal lobe, a brain region thought to be critical for language, I’ve been a […]
Why NASA Is Not Rushing to Launch the Artemis Moon ...
After a pair of called-off launches, the latest caused by a large hydrogen leak, the agency is not […]
NASA Scrubbed Another Moon Launch. It May Not Be the ...
Engineers were unable to resolve a hydrogen leak, which led the launch director to call off Saturday’s flight. […]
How and When to Watch NASA’s Giant Rocket Launch to ...
Here’s what you need to know about Artemis I and the second attempt to launch the Space Launch […]