NASA’s Jim Bridenstine Agrees Humans Are Responsible for Climate Change
“We are putting [carbon dioxide] into the atmosphere in volumes we haven’t seen before," said NASA's new administrator. "We are responsible for it.”
How NASA Will Look for Geysers (and Life) on Europa
Future spacecraft will scan for biomarkers of life in the ocean of Jupiter's moon.
Testosterone Ruling for Athletes Fuels Debate Over ‘Natural’ Ability
Women with high levels of testosterone—like Olympic gold medalist Caster Semenya—must either compete against men or take medication.
If Scott Pruitt Leaves, Will EPA Science Change Course?
Advocates say attacks on science and deregulation would continue under the agency's number two.
Estonia’s President Talks AI, Genetic Testing, and Dealing with Russia
Kersti Kaljulaid, Estonia’s youngest and first female president, lays out her plans for moving the country from a traditional state to a digital society.
Ocean Acidification Could Be a Net Positive for Some Fish
Baby herring adapt to extra carbon dioxide in the water; cod and clams, not so much.
NASA’s New Parker Probe Will Skim the Sun’s Surface
Engineers hope a special heat shield will keep the craft cool while it collects space weather info.
Ski Resorts Fight Climate Change With Snow Guns and Buses
"We are going to have to be appreciative of what we get.”
The CDC Can’t Fund Gun Research. What if that Changed?
Scientists want to know more about risk factors, gun epidemiology, and whether laws work.
Congress Takes On Sexual Harassment in the Sciences
New rules could make it easier to remove faculty members who harass or assault grad students and postdocs.