NYT Science

by Lisa Friedman on 23 July 2019 at 18:37

The influential group of lawmakers is calling for net-zero emissions in the United States by 2050. Supporters of the Green New Deal say that's not enough. […]

by Meghan Miner Murray on 23 July 2019 at 18:37

Demonstrators blocking construction of a major scientific project on Hawaii’s highest mountain have started to attract support across the country. Here’s what you need to know. […]

by Maya Salam on 23 July 2019 at 18:29

That “giant leap for mankind” happened thanks to plenty of women. […]

by Shannon Stirone on 23 July 2019 at 18:21

The Planetary Society will attempt to deploy LightSail 2 and further demonstrate the potential for solar sailing for space travel. […]

by Donald G. McNeil Jr. on 23 July 2019 at 16:20

In preliminary tests, a matchstick-size rod containing a new drug offered promise as a shield against the virus. But a large clinical trial must still be done. […]

by Benedict Carey on 23 July 2019 at 15:46

“Something happened to the brain” of diplomats who reported odd ailments, brain-imaging study suggests. But the cause is still unclear. […]

by Robert D. McFadden on 23 July 2019 at 15:08

He directed the first piloted orbital flights, orchestrated spacewalks, oversaw the first lunar landing and led the space center in Houston. […]

by Sebastian Modak on 23 July 2019 at 15:05

The 52 Places Traveler was one of four tourists on the remote Falkland Islands, also known as Las Malvinas. But there were thousands of penguins. […]

by James Gorman on 23 July 2019 at 10:01

Sometimes the interests of humans and animals are the same, but humans have to save the animals first. […]

by Paula Span on 23 July 2019 at 10:01

Even when older plaintiffs win their suits, correcting institutional biases can take years. […]

by C. Claiborne Ray on 23 July 2019 at 05:08

Ever eaten ostrich or alligator? Then you may already know what certain dinosaurs may have tasted like. […]

by Carl Zimmer on 23 July 2019 at 05:07

New laser technology appeared to trigger particular images in the brains of lab mice. […]

by Lisa Friedman on 23 July 2019 at 04:29

The inquiry will focus on whether Mr. Wehrum, who left the agency in June, broke rules when he interacted with clients of his former law firm. […]

by William J. Broad on 23 July 2019 at 04:06

Its condition is pristine, but its identity is a mystery. For now, maritime archaeologists call it Okänt Skepp, Swedish for “unknown ship.&rdquo […]

by Jeffrey Gettleman and Hari Kumar on 23 July 2019 at 04:01

Last week, scientists abruptly called off the historic launch right before liftoff. A second attempt on Monday was a success. […]

by Aaron E. Carroll on 23 July 2019 at 03:59

Those with the least understanding of science oppose it the most and also think they know the most, a study showed. […]

by Knvul Sheikh on 23 July 2019 at 01:36

Disney’s 2019 remake is no nature documentary. It should probably be “The Lion Queen” because males don’t rule the pride; females do. […]

by Kenneth Chang on 22 July 2019 at 21:42

His discovery of what seemed at first a mathematical curiosity led to what is known as the Feigenbaum constant, a pattern of chaos found in nature. […]

by Knvul Sheikh on 22 July 2019 at 19:17

Eggs vibrate in response to parental alarm calls, then pass on the warning to nearby eggs. […]

by James Gorman on 22 July 2019 at 17:48

One of the world’s most studied and preventable diseases is still a deadly and common threat in much of the world. […]