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”
Rivian Wants to Be the Apple of Electric Pickup Trucks
Or maybe the Patagonia
A Better Name for Booster Shots
The phrase took off earlier this year but flew too close to the sun. Maybe we should let it burn.
Why Are Americans Still—Still!—Wearing Cloth Masks?
It’s long past time for an upgrade.
Weighing a Fat Bear Is a Great Idea Until You Actually Do It
Alaska’s “Fat Bear Week” is not all fun and games.
What Even Counts as Science Writing Anymore?
The pandemic made it clear that science touches everything, and everything touches science.
Jeff Bezos Is Being Knocked Back Down to Earth
After a summer of flying high, the space billionaire is facing a chaotic moment at his rocket company.
Big Business Is Bankrolling an Effort to Kill the Democratic Climate Bill
The trade group that represents Apple, Walmart, Nike, and dozens of other companies is trying to kneecap the U.S.’s final chance to meet its 2025 climate goals.
The Moon Is Leaving Us
And we can’t stop it.
We’re Already Barreling Toward the Next Pandemic
This one is far from over, but the window to prepare for future threats is closing fast.
Vaccine Data for Kids Under 5 Are Coming ‘Before the End of the Year’
Pfizer’s CEO set a timeline for when Americans can expect the earliest news about shots for young children.