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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...

Scientists long urged NASA to search for signs of life near Jupiter. Now it's happening

In 2015, Bill Nye was on Marine One with President Obama.The television personality and science advocate was officially there for an Earth...

New genetic research points to Wuhan animal market as origin of COVID pandemic, study says

A new analysis of genetic material gathered from a live-animal market in Wuhan in the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic strengthens...