Last Call at the Disaster Department
Trump has signaled an end date for FEMA.
Science
A New View Into the Universe
At the summit of Cerro Pachón, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory has started its work.
Inside the Creepy, Surprisingly Routine Business of Animal Cloning
“Really and truly, a horse can be alive forever. Forever and ever.”
The ‘Profound’ Experience of Seeing a New Color
The ecstasy of “olo”
Show Your Immune System Some Love
Antibodies are great and all, but macrophages, B cells, and helper T cells deserve some attention too.
So Much Hinges on the Existence of Ancient Black Holes
If real, these massive, invisible objects could help unravel the mystery of dark matter.
The Weekly Planet: An Outdated Idea Is Still Shaping Climate Policy
Biden’s team is split on how to think about climate change.
No, You’re Crying About a Helicopter on Mars
NASA just flew a tiny (and totally lovable) robot on another planet for the first time.
The Future of American Radio Astronomy Now Depends on China
After Puerto Rico’s Arecibo telescope collapsed late last year, the researchers who depended on it are in a tough position.
The Danger of a ‘Dudes Only’ Vaccine
We still don’t know who’s most at risk of getting the Johnson & Johnson vaccine blood clots.
The Blood-Clot Problem Is Multiplying
So are theories to explain it.
COVID-19 Vaccines Are Entering Uncharted Immune Territory
Some people’s bodies aren’t set up for vaccines.
A Tiny Ant Brain Is Still Too Big for Reproduction
Disturbingly light is the head that wears the crown.
3 Different Futures for the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
A pause is just that—a pause—in which health officials can reevaluate the data at hand.