Minke whales are struggling to communicate over the din of ocean noise
Natural and humanmade sounds can interfere with their social interactions".
Metallurgy, Chemicals
From ‘living’ cement to medicine-delivering biofilms, biologists remake the material world
Engineered microbes shift from making molecules to materials".
Hardy microbe’s DNA could be a time capsule for the ages
Artist and DNA storage pioneer says microbes entombed in salt could preserve a lasting record of humanity".
Teen vaping is bad. Nicotine makes it worse, says researcher
Animal studies hint at long-term harm to the developing brain".
Europe plans to strictly regulate high-risk AI technology
European Commission’s artificial intelligence plan also promises to pump billions into R&D".
Sexual misconduct legal battle raises questions about microbe researcher’s work
Defamation lawsuit brings allegations and past legal problems to light".
Scientist decries ‘completely chaotic’ conditions on cruise ship Japan quarantined after viral outbreak
Japanese government also slow to release epidemiological data about the Diamond Princess, critics say".
‘A door of hell.’ War stories from past NSF leaders help agency mark 70th birthday
Six former directors recount how they defended an agency they love".
Budget cut threatens novel social science research program at Department of Defense
Research on understanding friends and foes runs counter to current DOD emphasis on advanced weapons".
White House formally invites public comment on open-access policies
Some publishers feared order making federally funded studies free".
