In experiments, researchers found that ticks avoid the tar of beech trees, which bears seem to have an affinity toward. 1 hour ago - NYT > Science - Science
A study of butchered bones from 125,000 years ago offers what researchers call “the first clear-cut evidence of elephant-hunting in human evolution.” 20 hours ago - NYT > Science - Science
The last time the comet came this close to Earth was during the Stone Age. On Thursday it’ll make its nearest approach to our planet. Feb. 2, 2023 - NYT > Science - Science
The administration issued an analysis that indicates a scaled-back version of the Willow project could go forward. Opponents call the drilling plan a “carbon bomb.” Feb. 1, 2023 - NYT > Science - Science - Joe Biden
An environmental review expected soon would effectively signal that the Willow project proceed, according to people familiar with the report. Jan. 31, 2023 - NYT > Science - Science
The move to ban disposal of mining wastes near the site of the proposed Pebble mine, made under the Clean Water Act, protects a valuable salmon fishery. Jan. 31, 2023 - NYT > Science - Science
Longstanding research shows the health dangers of gas-burning ranges. Utilities are turning to Julie Goodman, a toxicologist with a firm whose work raises questions about the science. Jan. 30, 2023 - NYT > Science - Science
Bottlenose dolphins help Brazilian fishermen pull in their catch, and researchers have worked out what the marine mammals get from the cooperative hunting. Jan. 30, 2023 - NYT > Science - Science - Brazil