Permits were supposed to make climbing Yosemite’s Half Dome safer. They made things worse
Study finds injuries and death per person rose after national park began to restrict access".
Metallurgy, Chemicals
Ancient DNA reveals two lost lineages of horses—but not their elusive origins
Largest collection of horse DNA illuminates how humans shaped equine evolution".
German research promised a decade of budget increases
State and federal government pledge €17 billion in extra funds through 2030".
Senator’s queries prompt NIH and NSF to clarify how they monitor foreign research ties
Senator Chuck Grassley (R–IA) says carefully worded answers raise more questions".
Top stories: A box jellyfish antivenom, the quest for the color blue, and Isle Royale’s new wolves
This week’s top Science news".
The International Space Station has found its scientific calling
Carbon observatory joins sensors using station for a lower-cost view on Earth".
Landmark analysis documents the alarming global decline of nature
Massive scientific review calls for “transformative change” to protect species and ecosystems".
This 5000-year-old mass grave hides a family tragedy
Mothers, sons, and siblings fill the grave—but where are the fathers?".
The age-old quest for the color blue and why pollution is not killing the killifish
On this week’s show: how scientists are giving food and flowers a color rarely found in nature, and how a small fish has adapted to pollution—by stealing its cousin’s genes".
Experimental Huntington disease drug reduces toxic protein, newly published data confirm
HTTRx drops spinal fluid levels of deadly brain protein".
