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Newly discovered x-ray objects could be a rare type of black hole
For decades, intermediate-mass black holes have largely evaded direct observation
Wide range of Earth’s species are showing a decline in diversity
The loss of genetic variation means species may be less resilient to climate change and other stressors
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces Democratic fire on vaccine record at nomination hearing
No clear opposition from Republicans to HHS nominee, who promises “unbiased gold standard science”
Should India expand push for gas stoves? Health study finds few benefits, complicating picture
Nation has been trying to phase out smoky traditional stoves that burn wood and dung
Polar bear fur has a built-in deicing feature
An analysis of the Arctic animals’ fur reveals chemical clues to how they stay ice-free
Banished from world’s biggest physics lab, Russian scientists look inward—and to China
Breakdown of collaboration with CERN forcing many physicists to reorient work
Trump executive order puts STEM diversity efforts on hold
Scientists engaged in work to make research fields more inclusive face canceled contracts and expired grants
Is your research on Trump’s spending hit list?
How the White House’s pause in federal spending could affect academic science
Trump executive order would upend federal surveys that ask about gender identity
“You’re completely erasing nonbinary, gender-diverse people,” one researcher says
New Zealand shakes up its research system in bid to boost economic growth
Major reorganization draws mixed reviews from researchers
‘Ghost’ that haunts abandoned South Carolina rail line may be caused by tiny earthquakes
Seismologist Susan Hough chats with Science about her attempts to debunk a local legend
NIH memo addresses ‘confusion’ about restrictions imposed by Trump, easing some concerns
Memo from acting director to staff allows some purchasing, and suggests travel and study sections could soon resume
Dental institute director settles lawsuit with HHS after 9 months of involuntary leave
Rena D’Souza will retire on 31 January
Compact, cheaper, laser-powered particle accelerators get real
Little powerhouses might someday replace billion-dollar, kilometer-long behemoths at major x-ray facilities
These nanoscale ‘soccer balls’ make leafhoppers antireflective—and waterproof
“Brochosomes” could inspire new camouflaging materials
Trump’s ban on funds to ‘promote gender ideology’ could threaten hundreds of NIH research projects
Sweeping executive order likely to be read broadly, experts predict
As Trump freeze continues, NIH gets a temporary leader
Agency sees pause on purchases, confusion about publishing, and the end of taxpayer-funded security for Anthony Fauci
Trump pause on foreign aid could threaten distribution of lifesaving drugs, experts say
Health experts worry about impact on major program to combat HIV
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