Scientists recreate a pathway that senses pain, using nerve cells grown in a dish Scientists created a model of the human pain pathway in a dish by connecting four separate brain organoids. The feat should help them understand sensory disorders like those affecting pain perception. Jon Hamilton
20 musicians who should get to go to space before Katy Perry On April 14, Blue Origin plans to launch a space flight with a crew that includes the singer behind the 2010 hit "Firework." But we can think of many other artists who deserve to be among the stars. Neda Ulaby
A look at nuclear energy's micro future Companies are developing nuclear reactor alternatives that can be transported on the back of a semi-truck.
If Planet Nine is out there, this telescope might actually find it A powerful new observatory is the best hope yet for finding the elusive Planet 9, a large planet that some scientists say is hidden in our solar system. Nell Greenfieldboyce
NOAA contracts are being reviewed one by one. It's throwing the agency into chaos NOAA relies on hundreds of contracts to keep the agency running. The new commerce secretary is reviewing many of them individually, causing disruptions to many normal operations within the agency. Alejandra Borunda
Four critically endangered Galápagos tortoises hatch at the Philadelphia Zoo The birth of tortoises native to Santa Cruz Island in the Galápagos increases their U.S. population from 44 to 48. A few thousand remain globally, according to estimates by experts. Ayana Archie
A biotech company says it has bred three pups with traits of the extinct dire wolf Colossal Biosciences says it used novel gene-editing technology to alter gray wolf DNA to breed the animals. Dire wolves recently featured prominently in the HBO series Game of Thrones. Rob Stein
Health secretary RFK Jr. endorses the MMR vaccine — stoking fury among his supporters Prominent anti-vaccine activists lined up on social media to denounce the move. Geoff Brumfiel
The (artificial intelligence) therapist can see you now Many AI products claim to deliver mental health therapy, but with little quality control. But new research suggests with the right training, AI can be effective at helping people. Katia Riddle
RFK Jr. visits epicenter of Texas measles outbreak after death of second child A second school-aged child in West Texas has died from a measles-related illness, a hospital spokesman confirmed Sunday, as the outbreak continues to swell. The Associated Press
