Creating a Window Into a Fly’s Brain
By JAMES GORMAN Researchers develop a method for observing brain activity in a freely moving fly. Published: June […]
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Scientists Find Form of Crispr Gene Editing With New Capabilities
By CARL ZIMMER A common bacterium contains molecules that target RNA, not DNA. If it can be harnessed […]
A Plan to Give Whales and Other Ocean Life Some ...
By TATIANA SCHLOSSBERG Increasing sea noise has the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration concerned about its effects on […]
The Big Search to Find Out Where Dogs Come From
By JAMES GORMAN With a major study of ancient bones and DNA, scientists hope to determine where and […]
Nine Scientists Win Kavli Prizes Totaling $3 Million
By NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR The researchers will share the awards for their advances in astrophysics, nanoscience and neuroscience. […]
Ancient Civilization of Microbes, Not Greeks, Built ‘Lost City’
By HENRY FOUNTAIN Scientists have discovered why underwater “ruins” off a Greek island showed no signs of human […]
Scientists Announce HGP-Write, Project to Synthesize the Human Genome
By ANDREW POLLACK The formal announcement of the plans, which leaked last month, seeks to raise $100 million […]
Where Did Dogs Come From? There May be Two Answers.
By JAMES GORMAN A scientist studying the origins of dogs suggests they may have been domesticated twice. Published: […]
Watch Saturn Shine on Friday, No Equipment Required
By NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR Our solar system’s sixth planet will be at opposition, providing one of the best […]
Oliver Sacks Tribute Captures His Quirks and Insights
By ERICA GOODE Readers, friends, colleagues and former patients gathered for a celebration of his life and work […]