General science
Paleontologists have identified Gerrothorax maritimus, the first known amphibian to live exclusively in a marine environment. Two nearly complete fossils found in southwestern China reveal that this flat, armored…
General science
Following his historic mission past the Moon, retired astronaut Reid Wiseman has been appointed as the new deputy director of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, marking the first time an astronaut will lead at this level…
General science
After decades without approved therapies, three new drugs have been authorized to treat fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (F.O.P.), a rare genetic condition that transforms soft tissue into bone. The latest…
General science
The brick and concrete foundations of a former water pumping station stand at the edge of Eno River State Park, marking the site of a system that once supplied drinking water to Durham. Visitors can access these ruins…