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”
NASA Should Ditch the Spin
Americans deserve more transparency about Boeing’s space-debut debacle.
USA Swimming Has a Secret Weapon: Linear Algebra
Meet the mathematician helping Olympic athletes improve their performance.
Elephants Are Doing Something Deeply Human
They’re part of a growing list of animals that use namelike calls.
How Risky Is COVID for an 81-Year-Old?
Once again, Joe Biden has COVID-19.
The Search for Alien Life Starts on Earth
But the places that could most help scientists find it are melting away.
The MAGA Plan to End Free Weather Reports
Project 2025 would all but dissolve the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
A Whale-Skeleton Discovery Has Stumped Marine Biologists
Why are there more whale remains off the coast of Los Angeles than in the rest of the world combined?
A Major Climate Threat Could Be Disastrous for Birds
The animals are highly sensitive to particle pollution. How far will they go to avoid wildfires?
Houston Is on a Path to an All-Out Power Crisis
The city’s widespread outage is a preview of how bad things could get this hurricane season.
The Awkward Truth About Extinction
The disappearance of species is destructive, but it’s also one of the most natural, creative forces on Earth.