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Belated decision on widely disputed 2010 study pleases some critics but puzzles and dismays others

New approach aims to reduce disease transmission by quickly spreading a gene variant that occurs naturally in some mosquitoes

First global map of mushrooms that form beneficial relationships with plant roots reveals 90% live outside of conservation areas

As Piers Forster steps down as chair of the influential Climate Change Committee, he chats with Science about his role in guiding the country toward decarbonization

House of Representatives committee signals support for HIV/AIDS and other funding

Field study in Kenya suggests innovative strategy has promise—but some researchers question its viability

Concealed black or white bands on feathers boost the vibrancy of bird plumage

Science chats with health economist Shailender Swaminathan about how compact EEGs could reveal the impact of culture and environment on the brain

Letter to key House Democrat follows declarations by scientists at NIH, EPA, and NASA

Footage of massive Myanmar temblor provides the first video evidence of earthquake ruptures

New method places inactivated viruses directly into mice’s gums

Rising levels of the potent greenhouse gas prompt “delicate” steps into new kind of geoengineering

Extensive layoffs could have wide-ranging impacts on conservation and human health

Experiment shows octopuses feel body ownership, a trait previously seen only in mammals

Ability may help treehoppers distinguish friend from foe

Cheap catalyst could improve global access to costly green fuel

Small star could crash into red supergiant in the next 10,000 years

Some critics of the new policy say the cap could hinder researchers in need of funding

Proposed changes to avert huge cuts in reimbursement get pushback at town hall

Researchers find that certain genetic variants and mother’s age may have an impact on the sex of her children