Tag: scientist

NIH cuts put medical research at risk, scientists say, raising concerns at UC and elsewhere

Each year, the National Institutes of Health gives billions of dollars to the University of California to pay for research into cancer,...

L.A. fires wreaked havoc on the land. Scientists are racing to learn what they've done to the sea

The Reuben Lasker was about four miles off the coast of Manhattan Beach when ash began to rain upon the sea —...

Why scientists say we are fighting H5N1 bird flu with one hand tied behind our backs

As the H5N1 bird flu virus steamrolls its way across the globe — killing wild animals, commercial livestock and even some people...

Key takeaways from our investigation into the science behind an alternative autism therapy

While many clinics feature glowing testimonials from satisfied customers, patient experiences with MERT run a broad gamut. The Times spoke to...

Half a pound of this powder can remove as much CO2 from the air as a tree, scientists say

A typical large tree can suck as much as 40 kilograms of carbon dioxide out of the air over the course of...

NASA launches Europa Clipper to see if Jupiter's icy moon has ingredients for life

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Fla., on Monday morning carrying a NASA probe designed to explore Jupiter’s...