The Black Hole That Could Rewrite Cosmology
Astronomers see a mysterious object shining in the deep sky. It could be older than the stars.
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The HHS Officials Being Paid Six Figures to Do Nothing
The Trump administration hasn’t fired them but won’t let them do their jobs.
Are Humans Watching Animals Too Closely?
Some may crave a little privacy, even your dog.
RFK Jr.’s Victory Lap
The health secretary is showing this week what he’s willing to do with his power.
NOAA Has Been Trying to Predict How Bad Floods Could Get
Under the Trump administration, the future of those projects is up in the air.
How Close Are Manatees to Extinction?
Close enough that proposed changes to protections for endangered species could doom them.
Scientists Are Caught in a Political Trap
Fighting back against the Trump administration means they start to look more like activists.
The Meadowlands Ideal
The protections that made its balance possible are disappearing.
The Clean-Energy Equation No One Can Solve Yet
Does the world have enough key minerals?
Yes, a Moon Base
The construction of a lunar settlement may be the most wondrous space achievement of our lives.