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There Are Ants in This Canadian Hospital. Again.

Science News - Fri, 05/08/2026 - 3:03pm
A hospital in Manitoba had to postpone a “limited number of elective surgeries” after ants appeared there for the third time since 2024.

David Attenborough, a Voice of Nature, Turns 100

Science News - Fri, 05/08/2026 - 1:29pm
Pictures and striking scenes from the making of perhaps the world’s most celebrated naturalist.

Hantavirus Is Nothing Like Coronavirus, but It’s Bringing Some ‘Covid P.T.S.D.’

Science News - Fri, 05/08/2026 - 1:04pm
Experts have been quick to reassure the public after the deaths aboard the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius, but images and turns of phrase have rekindled anxieties from Covid’s early days.

Greenpeace Suffers Another Blow in Court Fight With Energy Transfer

Science News - Fri, 05/08/2026 - 12:07pm
In an unusual move, a North Dakota court said Greenpeace International shouldn’t be allowed to pursue a lawsuit in Europe, where it is based, against the company.

What Is Body Dysmorphic Disorder?

Science News - Fri, 05/08/2026 - 11:08am
It may look like vanity, but it’s a debilitating mental health condition.

Pentagon Releases Files on U.F.O.s

Science News - Fri, 05/08/2026 - 10:36am
The initial files are murky images that show what could be anything. The government said more would be released on a rolling basis.

She Tried to Help Schools Build Healthier Playgrounds. Then Her E.P.A. Grant Was Canceled.

Science News - Fri, 05/08/2026 - 10:00am
Kirsten Beyer was assessing the benefits of improving school playgrounds in Milwaukee. Then her E.P.A. grant was canceled.

Your Kids Asked the Artemis Astronauts Questions. They Answered.

Science News - Fri, 05/08/2026 - 6:42am
The crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission discussed what the journey was like and what they ate for dessert in space.

Trump Administration Lifts Ban on ‘Cyanide Bombs’ on Public Lands

Science News - Thu, 05/07/2026 - 3:12pm
The Bureau of Land Management will allow the use of the spring-loaded traps, which can kill coyotes and other animals that prey on livestock.

Trump Panel Recommends FEMA Respond to Fewer Disasters

Science News - Thu, 05/07/2026 - 1:13pm
A White House task force also called for speeding up aid, but some of its ideas would require action by Congress to become reality.

Hantavirus Response Shows How Trump Cuts Have Compromised U.S. Preparedness

Science News - Thu, 05/07/2026 - 12:17pm
The Trump administration has slashed funding for infectious disease research and has far fewer employees, including disease detectives, to respond to outbreaks.

Surprising Signs of an Atmosphere Around a Tiny World, Billions of Miles Away

Science News - Thu, 05/07/2026 - 10:41am
A gradual dimming and brightening when a star passed behind it suggested the mini-Pluto was wrapped in a thin layer of air.

Employees With Medical Conditions Challenge C.D.C. In-Office Requirement

Science News - Thu, 05/07/2026 - 5:01am
The health agency has been particularly strict in abolishing at-home work, overriding accommodations that were granted years before the pandemic.

America the Undammed

Science News - Thu, 05/07/2026 - 5:01am
More miles of the country’s rivers were reconnected last year thanks to dam removals than at any other time in history.

What My Father’s Experience Taught Me About Memory and the Brain

Science News - Thu, 05/07/2026 - 5:00am
In the final stages of his dementia, a long-lost memory from childhood returned, perfectly formed. What was going on in his brain?

James Loehr, Who Showed Athletes the Power of the Mind, Dies at 83

Science News - Wed, 05/06/2026 - 2:33pm
He began practicing sports psychology before it was a profession, teaching athletes the importance of mental resilience and how to cultivate it.

New Study Shows Risks of Amazon Deforestation. And Rewards of Protection.

Science News - Wed, 05/06/2026 - 2:25pm
Researchers examined the combined effects of tree loss and global warming in an effort to better understand how and when an ecosystem collapse could unfold.

A Mutation Gave Humans the Gift of Speech. These Mice Have It, Too.

Science News - Wed, 05/06/2026 - 12:02pm
Scientists wanted to know why the chatter of Alston’s singing mice sounds so much like human conversation. What they found might change how we study both species.

Weather Service Races to Rehire as Storm Season Arrives

Science News - Wed, 05/06/2026 - 9:56am
After deep cuts last year, the agency is hiring hundreds. But fears linger that it isn’t equipped for imminent tornado and hurricane threats.

A Landslide in Alaska Set Off a Tsunami. There May Be More to Come.

Science News - Wed, 05/06/2026 - 9:02am
Scientists say as glaciers retreat in a warming climate, landslide-generated tsunamis are likely to become more frequent.

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