The Infrastructure Deal Is Not Not a Climate Bill
Here are five ways of looking at the Senate’s bipartisan proposal.
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Congress Is Slashing a $30 Billion Plan to Fight the Next Pandemic
The proposal would overhaul America’s approach to tackling outbreaks, allowing scientists to develop vaccines in advance. But for now, Democrats are cutting it down.
The Day the Space Station Lurched
A recent arrival at the International Space Station created a little too much excitement.
A Major Climate Idea Is Based on Some Shaky Science
At least for now, we can’t just trap carbon in the soil.
This Picture Has Major Moon Potential
A newly discovered disk of cosmic dust around a faraway exoplanet could one day become something more.
Vaccines Are Great. Masks Make Them Even Better.
Why not both?
Unfortunately, I Care About Power Lines Now
If America wants to fight climate change—or enjoy the benefits of a modern economy—it must get much better at building electricity transmission. Yikes.
One More Thing We Have in Common With Cats
Feline genomes are surprisingly similar to humans’, and could help us treat disease in both species.
Do Not Read This at Lunch
Scientists teased out a new dimension of disgust by showing people gross videos of rotting meat, bugs, and other very unappetizing prospects.
Your Vaccinated Immune System Is Ready for Breakthroughs
Getting COVID-19 when you’re vaccinated isn’t the same as getting COVID-19 when you’re unvaccinated.