Tag: Science
Scientists: Up to 25,000 barrels at DDT dump site in Pacific
SAN DIEGO — Marine scientists say they have found what they believe to be as many as 25,000 barrels that possibly contain DDT dumped...
Pain, loss linger a decade after tornadoes hammer 6 states
<p>BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — For Tom Sanders, it’s the void left by the death of a cousin and the man’s wife, killed when a tornado...
Packed parks, lurking virus? Worries mount as Italy reopens
<p>MILAN — Italy’s gradual reopening on Monday after six months of rotating virus lockdowns is satisfying no one: Too cautious for some, too hasty...
FDA to scrutinize unproven cancer drugs after 10-year gap
WASHINGTON — Each year the U.S. approves dozens of new uses for cancer drugs based on early signs that they can shrink or slow...
FDA to scrutinize unproven cancer drugs after 10-year gap
<p>WASHINGTON — Each year the U.S. approves dozens of new uses for cancer drugs based on early signs that they can shrink or slow...
Summit catapults world ahead in crucial year to curb warming
WASHINGTON — The world moved closer to curbing the worst of global warming after this week's climate summit. But there’s still a long way...
China names Mars rover for traditional fire god
BEIJING — China’s first Mars rover will be named Zhurong after a traditional fire god, the government announced Saturday.
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Out of the cave: French isolation study ending after 40 days
LOMBRIVES CAVE, France — Ever wonder what it would feel like to unplug from a hyperconnected world and hide away in a cave for...
Old SpaceX capsule delivers new crew to space station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A recycled SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts arrived at the International Space Station on Saturday, the third high-flying taxi ride...
Summit catapults world ahead in crucial year to curb warming
<p>WASHINGTON — The world moved closer to curbing the worst of global warming after this week's climate summit. But there’s still a long way...