The Sciences

Some astronomers argue the space agency’s next flagship observatory will memorialize discrimination. Others are waiting for more evidence

Can we ever really know the world?

They strengthen the institutions that ensure a strong democracy, leading to rational decisions

New research finds they fly around on noise-cancelling wings

The billionaire and three others take a suborbital trip onboard the craft New Shepard

Researchers say they have discovered unique and exciting DNA strands in the mud; others are not sure of their novelty

After nearly twenty years pursuing a lifelong dream of spaceflight, the world’s wealthiest person is at last ready for lift off

It’s a romantic notion, but pretending they’re like humans could actually harm the cause of conservation

“Ecological biosignatures” hold promise for revealing alien organisms that may dwell within icy moons such as Jupiter’s Europa and Saturn’s Enceladus

Jumping spiders see more in their periphery than previously known

Although meant to minimize risks to human health, the proposed new limits would still be exceeded by any conceivable near-future crewed voyage to Mars

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