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Norma Swenson, ‘Our Bodies, Ourselves’ Co-Author, Dies at 93
She was a proponent of natural childbirth when she joined the group that produced the candid guide to women’s health. It became a cultural touchstone and a global best seller.
At U.N. Conference, Countries Inch Toward Ocean Protection Goal
More than 20 new marine protected areas in coastal waters were announced at the third U.N. ocean conference this week. Experts say thousands more are needed.
Many Older People Embrace Vaccines. Research Is Proving Them Right.
Newer formulations are even more effective at preventing illnesses that commonly afflict seniors — perhaps even dementia.
Texas OK’s $50 Million for Ibogaine Research
The state’s governor signed legislation to allow clinical trials of a psychedelic drug that shows promise for veterans in treating addiction and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Radiation Risk From Israel’s Strikes on Iran Nuclear Sites Is Low, for Now
The radiological threat from the targets of the earliest attacks are relatively minor.
Study Shows Mercury Levels in Arctic Wildlife Could Rise for Centuries
Even as global emissions plateau, new research shows that wildlife in the Arctic is exposed to rising levels, posing a risk to those who eat it.
How Kennedy’s Purge of Advisers Could Disrupt U.S. Vaccinations
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, dismissed 17 scientific advisers to the C.D.C. Critics fear newly appointed members will roll back vaccine recommendations.
Traveling the Cosmos With Carter Emmart, One Last Time
For nearly three decades he has created mesmerizing planetarium shows at the American Museum of Natural History. But other galaxies await.
Amanda Feilding, Countess Who Drilled a Hole in Her Head, Dies at 82
She was ridiculed for drilling a hole in her skull to increase blood flow, but her foundation’s research into the therapeutic use of counterculture drugs proved visionary.
Soaring Temperatures Threaten Crops, So Scientists Are Looking to Alter the Plants
Genetically altering crops may be key to helping them adapt to extreme temperatures. But shrinking funds and social acceptance stand in the way.
Shining a Light on the World of Microproteins
From viruses to humans, life makes microproteins that have evaded discovery until now.
Russian Scientist Released After Four Months in Federal Custody
Kseniia Petrova, a Harvard researcher, still faces criminal charges for failing to declare scientific samples she was carrying in her suitcase.
A G.O.P. Plan to Sell Public Land Is Back. This Time, It’s Millions of Acres.
Senate Republicans want to sell the land to build more housing in the West, but the idea is contentious even within their own party.
Google DeepMind and National Hurricane Center Join on New A.I. Model
The National Hurricane Center will experiment with the company’s DeepMind program to enhance the work of its expert meteorologists.
People Can Be Identified by Breathing Patterns Alone, Scientists Find
Every breath you take, they really may be watching you.
The Real-Life Dating Boot Camp That Inspired ‘Love on the Spectrum’
When U.C.L.A. psychologists first proposed teaching adults with autism how to date, funders wouldn’t go near it. Now we are in a new world.
Climate Change Could Complicate Anti-Submarine Warfare
Sound is the primary means of tracking subs in vast ocean expanses, and research shows that it’s behaving differently as the seas warm.
Early Humans Settled in Cities. Bedbugs Followed Them.
A new study suggests that bedbugs were the first urban pest, and their population thrived in that environment. For the bloodsucking insects, it’s been the perfect 13,000-year-long marriage.
World Bank Ends Its Ban on Funding Nuclear Power Projects
The decision, a major reversal, could help poorer nations industrialize, cut planet-warming emissions and boost U.S. competitiveness on next-generation reactors.
This Elusive Antarctic Squid Was Seen for the First Time
An expedition in the Southern Ocean captured video of a rare species of deep-sea cephalopod. Until now, it had been found only in fishing nets and in the bellies of seabirds.