Trump's plan to shut down weather and climate center triggers lawsuit

Suit: The National Center for Atmospheric Research is to be terminated for no rational reason. [...]

Coal plant forced to stay open due to emergency order isn't even running

Department of Energy's attempts to prop up coal can look pretty pointless. [...]

Never mind Band-Aids, Neanderthals had antiseptic birch tar

Our view of Neanderthal life keeps getting more complex and vibrant. [...]

Get Ready for a Year of Chaotic Weather in the US

A massive Western heat wave and a potential El Niño event raise concerns about a long stretch of unpredictable and extreme weather. [...]

Study pinpoints when bow and arrow came to North America

Radiocarbon results suggest a single origin and rapid diffusion through cultural transition networks. [...]

Your Phone Pinging Hijacks Your Brain for 7 Seconds, Study Finds

It's tough to ignore the buzz of your phone when a new message arrives. [...]

China Approves the First Brain Chips for Sale—and Has a Plan to Dominate the Industry

While the United States and Europe are moving cautiously forward with clinical trials, China is racing toward the commercialization of brain implants. [...]

'Project Hail Mary' Creator Andy Weir Just Taught Me a Surprising Thing About Sci-Fi

I spoke with Andy Weir about the adaptation of his hit novel, Project Hail Mary. Our conversation quickly turned into a mind-blowing lesson about science fiction. [...]

Monte Verde site gets a new date, but the big picture doesn't change

Stop trying to make "Clovis First" happen; it's not going to happen. [...]