Chaos extends to CDC, which is shuttering websites in “data apocalypse”

The downsized DNA-slicing machinery may reach more tissues to take aim at more diseases

Small nonprofit that helps manage network could soon run out of money

A global study of urban rat populations explores why some urban environments are more infested than others

Links between obesity or depression during pregnancy and autism in children don’t represent cause and effect, authors argue

Scientists find a number of pathogens in high-flying insects over Africa

Ongoing trials will reveal whether suzetrigine is also effective against chronic pain

Program gave students from underrepresented groups a taste of space science

Grantee accounts remain frozen, while union accuses NSF of ignoring rules governing peer review

Nominee: “I don’t think anybody can say” COVID-19 vaccines saved millions of lives

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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