The Murky Ethics of Swimming With Killer Whales
Only two places in the world allow tourists to enter the water with the ocean’s apex predator. But the safety of both species is a growing concern. NYT > Science More...
Trump Seeks to Abolish Iran’s Nuclear Stockpile, a Problem He Helped Create
President Trump withdrew from the Obama-era nuclear accord in 2018, saying it was the worst deal ever. But Iran responded with an enrichment spree that haunts the negotiations to this day. NYT > Science More...
Were Neanderthals Able to Hunt Elephants? The Proof Is in an Ancient Bone
A new study found that a pachyderm skeleton, dismissed for decades as unimportant, offers evidence of careful planning, teamwork and a calculated kill. NYT > Science More...
Pace of N.I.H. Funding Slows Further in Trump’s Second Year
The agency has approved far fewer new grants than it did in years past. A renewed effort to screen for disfavored terms and a loss of personnel are contributing. NYT > Science More...
Sightings of Meteors Surge, and Scientists Aren’t Sure Why
The frequency of fireballs in our planet’s skies seemed to grow in recent months. NASA and other meteor experts can’t agree on what explains it. NYT > Science More...
Artemis II Crew Discusses NASA Moon Mission and Next Steps
The four astronauts spoke at a news conference Thursday afternoon at Johnson Space Center in Houston about their journey around the moon and back to Earth. NYT > Science More...
How Female Anglerfish Evolved to Have It All
The deep-sea fish ended up with glowing lures not just to snag meals, but also to attract mates, a new study finds. NYT > Science More...
In the Desert, a ‘Cleaning Station’ for Ants
A unique “choreography” between two ant species suggests a distinctive partnership in which one provides a carwash service to the other. NYT > Science More...
NASA’s Artemis II Astronauts Reunite With Friends and Family After 10-Day Moon Mission
The four astronauts made an emotional return to Houston a day after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean at the end of their 10-day lunar journey. NYT > Science More...