Science - Page 62

December 20

Several elephants killed in train crash after impact causes multiple coaches to derail

A high-speed passenger train struck an elephant herd in northeastern India, killing seven wild animals while all 650 passengers escape unharmed.

December 20

Ancient plague mystery cracked after DNA found in 4,000-year-old animal remains

Scientists discover Bronze Age plague DNA in 4,000-year-old sheep remains, shedding light on how ancient diseases spread between animals and humans across Eurasia.

December 19

White House pressures Smithsonian for internal records, warns funding could be withheld: report

The White House reportedly threatened to withhold Smithsonian funding unless the museum system provides internal records by Jan. 13 over American history exhibit concerns.

December 19

Conservative groups declare 2025 a tipping point on ‘climate hysteria’ as Trump unleashes energy agenda

Conservative energy groups declare 2025 as pivotal as climate activism faces major challenges under President Donald Trump's energy policies and shifting priorities.

December 19

Chinese researcher on US visa charged with smuggling E. coli into the country, FBI Director Kash Patel says

FBI charges Youhuang Xiang, a post-doctoral researcher and J-1 visa holder from China, with smuggling Escherichia coli (E. coli) into the U.S.

December 18

President Trump signs executive order to ‘ensure American space superiority’

NASA’s 15th administrator Jared Isaacman discusses President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at advancing America’s space policy on ‘The Will Cain Show.’

December 18

Who was Nuno Loureiro? MIT professor gunned down in apartment near university

MIT professor and nuclear physicist Nuno Loureiro was shot and killed at his home this week. The 47-year-old directed the university's fusion center.

December 17

Wild viral video shows blood-red scenes covering island after rainstorm

Heavy rainfall on Hormuz Island created blood-red runoff as iron oxide soil washes into coastal waters, and it was captured in stunning viral blood-red footage.

December 17

Senate GOP moves 97 Trump nominees closer to historic milestone

Senate Republicans teed up another massive batch of President Donald Trump's nominees for confirmation as they sprint to finish out a busy year in the upper chamber.

December 17

Senate confirms Jared Isaacman as NASA chief months after Trump-Musk rift that may have pulled his nomination

Jared Isaacman was confirmed as NASA administrator after a 67-30 Senate vote, becoming the agency's 15th leader after political drama between Trump and Musk.