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Scientists Denounce Trump Administration’s Climate Report
Scores of researchers reviewed the Energy Department’s argument about greenhouse gases and found serious deficiencies.
Cue the Sun: This Lab Recreates Hot, Sweaty Days to Test Humans
Our reporter hits the treadmill to understand how scientists study extreme heat.
With ‘Weather Hunters,’ Al Roker Finally Brings the Rainbow Home
Inspired by a funny request from his children years ago, his new series teaches young viewers about clouds, thunder and the ingredients of a rainbow.
The Space Rock Stars of Brazil
An all-female research group, As Meteoriticas, scours the South American country’s interior aiming to preserve meteorites for scientific study and public display.
Exxon and California Spar in Dueling Lawsuits Over Plastics
The oil giant accused the state’s attorney general and four nonprofit groups of defamation after they sued over recycling claims.
Northern Lights Could Put on a Show for Large Sections of U.S.
A dazzling display in the nighttime sky might be seen much farther south than usual, including parts of Iowa, Oregon and Pennsylvania, by Tuesday, forecasters said.
Historians See Autocratic Playbook in Trump’s Attacks on Science
Authoritarians have long feared and suppressed science as a rival for social influence. Experts see President Trump as borrowing some of their tactics.
Eugenia Cheng Says You Don’t Need to Be Good at Math to Enjoy It
In her latest book, Eugenia Cheng, a mathematician, explores the choices we make to determine if two things — numbers, shapes, words and even people — are equal.
Margaret W. Rossiter, 81, Dies; Wrote Women Scientists Into History
In her groundbreaking trilogy, “Women Scientists in America,” she told the stories of numerous accomplished but largely invisible women.
What to Know About Jim O’Neill, the New Acting C.D.C. Director
The selection of Jim O’Neill, a former Silicon Valley executive, drew objections from Democrats, who noted his lack of medical or scientific training.
Will the C.D.C. Survive?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s assault may have dealt lasting damage to the agency, experts fear, with harsh consequences for public health.
What to Know About Jim O’Neill, the New Acting C.D.C. Director
The selection of Jim O’Neill, a former Silicon Valley executive, drew objections from Democrats, who noted his lack of medical or scientific training.
Transportation Dept. Cancels $679 Million for Offshore Wind Projects
The Trump administration’s campaign against wind power continued as it targeted funding for marine terminals and ports to support development of the industry.
A.K. Best, Master of the Art of Fly Tying, Is Dead at 92
His meticulously crafted, lifelike designs were said to have “shaped the soul of modern fly fishing.”
RFK Jr. Sought to Fire CDC Director Susan Monarez Over Vaccine Policy
The director, Susan Monarez, declined to fire agency leaders or to accept all recommendations from a vaccine advisory panel made over by Mr. Kennedy, according to people with knowledge of the events.
‘We Are All Shocked’: Warming Waters Bring a Stinging Sea Slug to Spain’s Coasts
The blue dragons, which pack a ferocious sting, have led to several beach closures. Experts say it’s a worrying sign of the warming of the Mediterranean.
Steven Cook, a Former Chemical Industry Lawyer, Now at E.P.A., Wants to Change PFAS Rules
A Trump appointee has proposed rewriting a measure that requires companies to clean up “forever chemicals,” documents show. The new version would shift costs from polluters.
Medicare Will Require Prior Approval for Certain Procedures
A pilot program in six states will use a tactic employed by private insurers that has been heavily criticized for delaying and denying medical care.