Under intense pressure, WHO skips summary report on coronavirus origin
The full report, however, is expected the week of March 15.
Science // Science & Exploration
Rocket Report: SpaceX explains landing failure, more on New Glenn delays
"The level of detail that we get is remarkable, how good the forecast is."
Meet Maxwell’s gambling demon—smart enough to quit while it’s ahead
Physicists even demonstrated the basic principle in a nanoscale electronic device.
Starship goes up. Starship goes down. But is the program moving forward?
"One day, the true measure of success will be that Starship flights are commonplace."
Researchers build a swimming robot that works in the Mariana Trench
New muscles and electronics setup were needed for the crushing pressures.
SpaceX recycling vehicle for second Starship launch attempt [Updated]
Musk says he is confident Starship will be ready for a lunar flight in three years.
CDC to release guide for life after vaccination—with normalcy still far off
There are small steps toward normal life, but most activities are still out of bounds.
Meet this year’s winners of the Dance Your PhD contest
This year's contest also featured a special award for best COVID-19-related dance.
“Hell no!” States aren’t ready for Trump’s phased reopening, experts say
Trump suggested some states may be ready to reopen soon, but experts disagree.
Another disaster is ready to catch the US unprepared: Drought
Like COVID-19, water insecurity is set to hit the most vulnerable the hardest.
How turtles use temperature to figure out their sex
We’re figuring out the genes that let reptiles use temperature to determine sex.
For the first time, a spacecraft has returned an aging satellite to service
It’s a big step forward for satellite servicing.
Einstein wins again: Star orbits black hole just like GR predicts
After nearly 30 years, VLT's new observations show star moves in rosette-shaped orbit
