Plant ‘time bombs’ highlight how sneaky invasive species can be
A stealthy, destructive weed — the sycamore maple — began its “don’t worry, just love me” phase of invading Great…
Separating science fact from fiction in Netflix’s ‘3 Body Problem’
The orbits of a trio of stars can be so chaotic that it’s impossible to precisely calculate the stars’ future…
A rapid shift in ocean currents could imperil the world’s largest ice shelf
Antarctica’s largest ice shelf, buttressing a dozen major glaciers and slowing their flow into the ocean, may be surprisingly sensitive…
A new U.S. tool maps where heat will be dangerous for your health
Summer is coming. After last year’s record-breaking and deadly heat, forecasts show that above-average summer temperatures are likely to return…
Pluto’s heart-shaped basin might not hide an ocean after all
Rather than a vast ocean, Pluto’s heart might be hiding a huge, heavy treasure. Computer simulations suggest that an object…
Language models may miss signs of depression in Black people’s Facebook posts
People with depression tend to write and speak about how bad they feel, years of research has shown. But linguistic…
Our picture of habitability on Europa, a top contender for hosting life, is changing
THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS — On stage, before a silent assembly of scientists, many of whom are experts on alien worlds,…
A new road map shows how to prevent pandemics
Want to limit the transfer of viruses between animals and humans? A new report gives examples of how to do…
Aimee Grant investigates the needs of autistic people
Before becoming a researcher, Aimee Grant worked as a caregiver for six years in Cornwall, England, supporting autistic adults in…
These windpipe cells trigger coughs to keep water out of the lungs
Have you ever taken a gulp of water that goes down the wrong way? Or felt acid reflux bubbling up?…
