Defense
Chinese Spy Balloon Has Unexpected Maneuverability
An expert explains why it’s so odd that the suspected Chinese spy balloon can change course
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Climate Change
A Climate Scientist Is Evaluating the U.S.’s Spy Programs
President Joe Biden named an expert on paleoclimatology to a White House intelligence panel
Public Health
A Secret Weapon in Preventing the Next Pandemic: Fruit Bats
New research links bat habitat destruction with the spillover of their viruses to humans
Artificial Intelligence
Mystery Portrait May Be a Raphael, Artificial Intelligence Suggests
A mysterious portrait of the Virgin Mary and Jesus may have been painted by the master Raphael, facial recognition finds. But many art historians reject the claim
Climate Change
War, Politics, Business Make Meeting 1.5 Degrees C Target Unlikely
The transformative social change needed to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius isn’t happening fast enough, experts say in a new report
Vaccines
Should COVID Vaccines Be Given Yearly?
Some scientists say the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s suggestion of updating COVID vaccines each year, as happens with influenza vaccines, could boost uptake. But others are less convinced...
Particle Physics
‘Unbelievable’ Spinning Particles Probe Nature’s Most Mysterious Force
The strong force holds our atoms together. Scientists may have observed its small-scale fluctuations for the first time
Animals
Size, Sex and Breed May Predict Dogs’ Cancer Diagnosis
A study of more than 3,000 dogs finds that larger breeds, males and purebred animals tend to be diagnosed with cancer at a younger age
Climate Change
More Airports to Use Greener ‘Glide’ Approach to Landing
A growing number of U.S. airports are trying swoop landings rather than staircase descents, a method that saves fuel, cuts emissions and reduces noise
Genetics
Decoded: Aging
What really happens to our bodies when we age — and could we find a way to slow it down?
