This Rare Gene Drastically Raises Lung Cancer Risk in People Who Never Smoked
The gene is found predominantly in Southern Appalachia and may be one of the most powerful cancer-risk mutations ever found.
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The Day Before The Times Began
Most newspapers offered scandals and ads. With The New-York Daily Times, Henry Raymond saw room for something else.
Russia and China Veto U.S. Bid to Renew U.N. Monitoring of Iran Nuclear Program
The conflict underscored the distance between world powers over the United States’ pressure campaign on Iran.
The Next Gene-Editing Technology May Also Be the Oldest
Scientists have discovered a powerful gene-targeting system in viruses. Billions of years old, VIPR seems to predate CRISPR and may…
Jon Kyl, Senator Known for His Skills Behind the Scenes, Dies at 84
The Arizona politician rose to the second-highest position in the Republican-held Senate caucus thanks to his policy smarts and deft…
Rising Seas Are Gobbling Up Beaches Around the World. A.I. Might Restore Them.
An experiment with roots at M.I.T. used A.I. and satellite images to grow a coastline in the Maldives. More projects…
Jewish Leaders in Michigan Urge Support for El-Sayed’s Senate Bid
The public petition comes after other Michigan Jews registered their discontent with Abdul El-Sayed, the state’s Democratic Senate nominee.
Jon Kyl, Republican Senator Known for His Skills Behind the Scenes, Dies at 84
He rose to the second-highest position in the Republican Senate caucus thanks to his deep policy smarts and deft political…
Are Trump’s Official Papers His Personal Property?
The administration argues that presidential papers are like those of Supreme Court justices.
Carney Calls for E.U.-Canada Pact Amid ‘Ferocious Storm’
Prime Minister Mark Carney told European lawmakers that an alliance would help to secure sovereignty and independence for his country….