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As the Trump Administration Slashes Federal Spending, Scientists Consider Leaving the U.S.
As the United States cuts budgets and restricts immigration, China and Europe are offering researchers money and stability.
Results of Muon Experiment Offer More Precision But No Added Clarity
The deviant behavior of a subatomic particle might point to undiscovered forms of matter and energy in the universe. Or it might not.
The White House Gutted Science Funding. Now It Wants to ‘Correct’ Research.
Thousands of scientists, academics, physicians and researchers have responded to the administration’s executive order about “restoring a gold standard for science.”
From No Hope to a Potential Cure for a Deadly Blood Cancer
Multiple myeloma is considered incurable, but a third of patients in a Johnson & Johnson clinical trial have lived without detectable cancer for years after facing certain death.
Racing to Save California’s Elephant Seals From Bird Flu
Two years ago, avian influenza ravaged elephant seal colonies in South America. Are the colonies on the northern Pacific Coast next?
Michael Boren Built an Airstrip on Protected Land. Now He Might Lead the Forest Service.
Michael Boren, nominated by President Trump, is accused of threatening trail workers with a helicopter, building an airstrip without a permit and putting a cabin on federal property.
Anorexia in Middle Age and Beyond
A growing number of older women are seeking treatment for eating disorders. Many have struggled without help for decades.
Mount Etna Erupts in Sicily, Sending Hikers Scrambling for Cover
Videos circulating on social media showed visitors rushing to descend the mountain as volcanic plumes rose overhead.
Medical Care for Transgender Youth: ‘The Protocol’ Podcast
Coming June 5: A six-part podcast exploring the origins of medical treatment for transgender young people, and how the care got pulled into a political fight that could end it in the United States.
Health Risks From Cannabis May Grow as Users Age
More older people are using cannabis products regularly, but research suggests their cannabis-related health problems are also on the rise.
John Brenkus, Who Merged Sports and Science on TV, Dies at 54
His “Sport Science” program was whimsical and fun, showing how golfers can drive balls so far and how snowboarders’ quad flips generated G-forces.
Which Cooking Oil Is Best for the Planet?
When it comes to climate and the environment, some oils are a cut above. Here’s what to know.
Scientific Dreams in the Balance
Research breakthroughs are often sagas of passion, curiosity and sacrifice. If Trump’s proposed budget cuts for 2026 are enacted, many such journeys may never get started.
Breast Cancer Patients Get Early Warning of Faltering Drugs With Blood Test
A study found that women could switch drugs without waiting for scans showing cancer progression, which improved their quality of life.
Northern Lights May Be Visible as Far South as Alabama
Streaks of colorful light could paint the sky over a large portion of the country on Sunday night into Monday morning amid a severe geomagnetic storm.
Trump to Withdraw Musk’s Ally as Nominee for Top NASA Job
Jared Isaacman was a close associate of Elon Musk, whose SpaceX company has multiple contracts with NASA.
Trump’s Proposed Budget Would Cut the Ecosystems Mission Area and Much of Its Work
From bee science to understanding the impact of a warming world on plant life, here’s what the Ecosystems Mission Area does.
Étienne-Émile Baulieu, Who Developed the Abortion Pill, Dies at 98
He became an advocate of a woman’s right to choose and once said, “It is always tragic when politics takes the most vulnerable hostage — in this case, women.”
World Scientists Look Elsewhere as U.S. Labs Stagger Under Trump Cuts
With the welcome mat withdrawn for promising researchers from around the world, America is at risk of losing its longstanding pre-eminence in the sciences.
Trump Administration Ends Program Critical to Search for an H.I.V. Vaccine
The termination is the latest in a series of cuts to H.I.V. research and programs to prevent the disease.