No clear opposition from Republicans to HHS nominee, who promises “unbiased gold standard science”

Nation has been trying to phase out smoky traditional stoves that burn wood and dung

An analysis of the Arctic animals’ fur reveals chemical clues to how they stay ice-free

Breakdown of collaboration with CERN forcing many physicists to reorient work

For decades, intermediate-mass black holes have largely evaded direct observation

The loss of genetic variation means species may be less resilient to climate change and other stressors

Scientists engaged in work to make research fields more inclusive face canceled contracts and expired grants

How the White House’s pause in federal spending could affect academic science

“You’re completely erasing nonbinary, gender-diverse people,” one researcher says

Major reorganization draws mixed reviews from researchers

Seismologist Susan Hough chats with Science about her attempts to debunk a local legend

Memo from acting director to staff allows some purchasing, and suggests travel and study sections could soon resume

Rena D’Souza will retire on 31 January

Little powerhouses might someday replace billion-dollar, kilometer-long behemoths at major x-ray facilities

Sweeping executive order likely to be read broadly, experts predict

Agency sees pause on purchases, confusion about publishing, and the end of taxpayer-funded security for Anthony Fauci

Health experts worry about impact on major program to combat HIV

Cutting grass in ever-changing curves—rather than straight lines—could boost the abundance and diversity of pollinators

After the Economic Research Service was moved to Kansas City in 2019, staffing and productivity took a dive

Tooth chemistry shines a light on weaning practices across urban and rural communities in the Roman Empire

“Brochosomes” could inspire new camouflaging materials

Strategy allows the plant to self-fertilize when pollinators aren’t present

Genetic study also reveals blood groups modern humans acquired from Neanderthals

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