Science Tooth be told: Sea otters have a powerful bite Sea otters are incredible marine wrestlers, packing some serious strength under all that fluff. Brandi Fullwood Paige Browning
Politics Top scientists warn that Trump policies are causing a 'climate of fear' in research Some 2,000 scientists, including dozens of Nobel Prize winners, have signed an open letter warning that the U.S. lead in science is being "decimated" by the Trump administration's cuts to research. Scott Neuman
Science 4 astronauts to be the first to orbit the poles on a privately funded SpaceX mission SpaceX is planning a launch as early as Monday evening. If successful, it will mark the first crewed mission to polar orbit and the first mission to cultivate mushrooms as a crop Scott Neuman
Science Countries boost recruitment of American scientists amid cuts to scientific funding American scientists have long worked abroad, but recruitment efforts are increasing due to cuts by the Trump administration. Chandelis Duster
Science A new study reveals the genetic change that made horses so athletic A genetic change that boosts a cell's aerobic capacity while also protecting it from excess stress could explain how horses became such powerful athletes, according to a new study in Science. Jonathan Lambert Play AudioListen 4 mins
Science What makes marijuana smell distinctive? The smell of marijuana has diversified in recent years into a variety of cannabis strains with their own scent profiles. Play AudioListen 6 mins
Environment There's no rulebook for deep-sea mining. Companies want to push forward anyway Countries have debated for decades whether to allow mining on the ocean floor, a potential trove of critical minerals. Now, companies are telling regulators they plan to move ahead, whether or not rules are in place. Daniel Ackerman
Environment EV buyers who missed out on their tax credits now have a fix from the IRS Some car owners couldn't claim the EV tax credit for vehicles purchased in 2024 because dealers skipped a key sales reporting step. The IRS is now offering a fix. Camila Domonoske
Environment What's soil blocking? This seeding method helps gardeners use less plastic and peat Soil blocking is an environmentally friendly method to prep seedlings. The technique has captured the attention of serious gardeners who'd like to make their growing more sustainable. Neda Ulaby
Politics Trump cuts threaten a measurement lab critical for advanced chips and medical devices The Atomic Spectroscopy Group provides standardized measurements used across wide swaths of science and industry. The Trump administration plans to cut it. Geoff Brumfiel
