Society & Policy

U.S. personnel working at an Army facility in Utah appeared to follow correctly all the outlined procedures to inactivate anthrax before they mistakenly shipped off live samples of the deadly bacteria

Black balls that litter the planet may prove the best marker for a new geologic epoch recognizing humanity's outsized impacts

ProPublica examination shows that the scarcity of water is as much a man-made crisis as a natural one

The Thirty Meter Telescope can revolutionize astronomy and become a part of the holy mountain’s rich cultural heritage

Melbourne holds lessons for the U.S. Southwest and other places struggling with a lack of precipitation

The proposed deals have the potential to boost research but could also weaken health and environmental protections

From predatory microbes to toxic metals, nature is inspiring new ways to treat infections

A heat wave in India has killed more than 1,100 people this week as temperatures soar above 47 Celsius 

A historical analysis suggests a link between IQ and performance

Random checks of pilots' psychological fitness could help reduce risks, Lufthansa Chief Executive Carsten Spohr said in his first newspaper interview since the crash of a Germanwings plane in March

The partnership is designed to help Canada, the United States and Mexico harmonize policies

Water regulators said they approved a plan by some of the state's most senior water rights holders to voluntarily cut back water use by 25% in exchange for assurances they would not face further cuts