How to Cut an Infinitely Large Pancake into as Many Pieces as Possible
A team of mathematicians seeks to cut an infinitely large pancake into as many pieces as possible, in a new take on an old puzzle. NYT > Science More...
Cows Use Tools, Too, New Study Finds
A pet cow named Veronika can scratch her own back with a broom — the first scientifically documented case of tool use in cows, researchers say. NYT > Science More...
Artemis II Moon Mission: NASA Completes Giant Rocket’s Slow Ride to Launchpad
The Space Launch System and Orion capsule were transported to the launchpad before an astronaut mission that could launch as soon as Feb. 6. NYT > Science More...
Highlights From NASA’s Medical Evacuation From the Space Station
Two Americans and astronauts from Japan and Russia landed in a SpaceX capsule in the Pacific Ocean after a medical issue prompted NASA to move up their return to Earth. NYT > Science More...
The Sea Lions of the Galápagos Are Not Ready to Give Up Mother’s Milk
Animals that researchers call “supersucklers” come back to nurse even after they can hunt, mate and fend for themselves. NYT > Science More...
This Dinosaur Really Knew How to Get a Grip
A fossil of Manipulonyx reshetovi, found in a Mongolian desert, shows how the dinosaur used its specialized claw to snatch eggs. NYT > Science More...
Google’s Ex-CEO Backs Start-Up Approach to Big Telescopes for Space and Astronomy
Eric and Wendy Schmidt are backing a start-up-like approach to building a giant space telescope and powerful ground observatories. NYT > Science More...
Scientists Discover Oldest Poison, on 60,000-Year-Old Arrows
Residues on arrow tips found in South Africa hint at how far back in history humans have been using poison for survival. NYT > Science More...
Brenna Henn Wanted to Improve Genetic Medicine. Then Her N.I.H. Grant Was Cut.
Brenna Henn had a long-term grant to study the genetic diversity of Africans and people of African descent. Then her N.I.H. funding was cut. NYT > Science More...
The Year in Neanderthal Discoveries
They drew with crayons, possibly fed on maggots and maybe even kissed us: Forty millenniums later, our ancient human cousins continued to make news. NYT > Science More...