Scientists discover virus with no recognizable genes
Another group finds hundreds of new viruses, some of which may play a role in human disease".
Metallurgy, Chemicals
This powerful observatory studying the formation of galaxies is getting a massive, $54 million expansion
South Africa and Germany’s Max Planck Society split the bill for 20 new dishes".
Top stories: Faster ocean currents, coronavirus DNA, and the largest-ever study of cancer genomes
This week’s top Science news".
Colombian university fires prominent biologist accused of sexual harassment
Long-running controversy had drawn extensive attention".
U.S. attorneys warn of upcoming ‘spike’ in prosecutions related to China ties
Some 1000 investigations in industry and academia now open, FBI says".
Trump’s new budget cuts all but a favored few science programs
But "industries of the future" on the rise".
Caught in the act: Opossums pollinate bizarre parasitic plant
Study confirms decades-old hypothesis".
Deadly air pollution is blowing into your state from a surprisingly large source
Emissions from U.S. homes and businesses now kill 28,000 people a year".
Maps of a now-submerged land help reconstruct the lives of ancient Europeans
The lost frontiers of the North Sea come into focus".
Major cancer institute sued by its own researchers over ‘tapering’ funding
Gradual drawdown of funds before 2023 closure of branch breaks their contracts, San Diego researchers assert".
