Jun 07 How gene editing can help today’s endangered species By Alex Erwin, The Conversation A legal scholar with a Ph.D. in wildlife genetics explains the promise biotechnology techniques hold for some animals that are currently endangered. Continue reading
Jun 06 Musk backs off threat to decommission Dragon space capsule amid feud with Trump By Associated Press It was unclear how serious Musk's threat was, but several hours later — in a reply to another X user — he said he wouldn't do it. Continue reading
Jun 05 Japanese private lunar lander falls silent while attempting moon touchdown By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press The Tokyo-based company ispace said its lander dropped out of lunar orbit as planned. But there was no immediate word on the outcome, following the hourlong descent. Continue reading
Jun 03 Accidental discovery at New York planetarium unlocks secret into universe’s inner workings By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press Scientists say a new planetarium show about the Milky Way has helped them unlock one of the solar system’s many secrets. Continue reading
Jun 03 Scientists say a record amount of seaweed hit the Caribbean and nearby areas in May, with more expected By Dánica Coto, Associated Press It's the biggest amount of algae spotted in the region since scientists began studying the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt in 2011, said Brian Barnes, an assistant research professor at the University of South Florida. Continue reading
Jun 02 Milky Way’s chance of colliding with Andromeda galaxy is less than previously thought, astronomers report By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press Astronomers reported Monday that the probability of the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies colliding is less than previously thought. Continue reading
May 31 Watch 2:16 Group of rescued gray seals heads home after rehabilitation By John Yang, Kaisha Young A group of gray seals in Rhode Island are making a splash. They were rescued in March and April after becoming entangled in fishing gear and other debris near Block Island. Several were recently released after being rehabilitated. John Yang… Continue watching
May 31 Experts concerned over cuts to key federal agencies as hurricane season starts By Seth Borenstein, Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Associated Press With predictions for a busy hurricane season beginning Sunday, experts in storms and disasters are worried about something potentially as chaotic as the swirling winds: Massive cuts to the federal system that forecasts, tracks and responds to hurricanes. Continue reading
May 30 This waltz is the unofficial soundtrack of floating through space. Soon it will beam through the cosmos By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press Johann Strauss’ “Blue Danube” is heading into space Saturday, performed by the Vienna Symphony Orchestra. Continue reading
May 28 What to know about Manhattanhenge and how to see it By Associated Press Twice a year, New Yorkers and visitors are treated to a unique sunset. Continue reading