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An Abortion Ban With Unexpected Consequences for Older Mothers
Older women are more likely to carry fetuses with genetic disorders that often can’t be detected until 15 weeks of pregnancy, beyond the limit set in a Senate proposal.
Paid to Fight, Even in Ancient Greece
DNA from a 2,500-year-old battlefield in Sicily reveals that mercenary soldiers were common, if not the Homeric ideal.
Can New Vaccines Finally Eradicate Malaria?
Two new vaccines may finally turn back an ancient plague. But in unexpected ways, their arrival also complicates the path to ending the disease.
New Infectious Threats Are Coming. The US Probably Won’t Contain Them.
The coronavirus revealed flaws in the nation’s pandemic plans. The spread of monkeypox shows that the problems remain deeply entrenched.
Monkeypox Appears to Recede, but Risks and Uncertainties Linger
Scientists do not yet know how well the vaccine and the drug used to treat the infection are working. Two new trials will provide answers.
How Long Is the Drive to the Edge of the Universe?
See you in a quadrillion years or so. Don’t forget to pack zillions of tons of snacks!
How Long Is the Drive to the Edge of the Universe?
See you in a quadrillion years or so. Don’t forget to pack zillions of tons of snacks!
Cracking the Case of the Giant Fern Genome
Scientists have sequenced complete fern genomes for the first time, to learn why the plants have twice as much DNA as humans.
Post-Roe Decision, Abortion Pill Providers Work to Broaden Access
These new efforts, which test the legal boundaries, have sprung up since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and many states restricted abortion.