Science
The latest Science coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our News section.
More in Science, page 21
-
Big March storm fans wildfires and flips trucks as forecasters fear weekend tornado outbreak
A sprawling storm system crossing the U.S. on Friday overturned semitrucks on highways and fanned wildfires in Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Kansas, prompting evacuation warnings in some communities. Tornado threats loomed for the Mississippi Valley into the night and the Deep South on Saturday.
-
Archaeologists uncover the oldest known partial face fossil of a human ancestor in western Europe
A fossil of a partial face from a human ancestor is the oldest in western Europe, archaeologists reported Wednesday.
-
SpaceX delays flight to replace NASA’s stuck astronauts after launch pad problem
A launch pad problem prompted SpaceX to delay a flight to the International Space Station on Wednesday to replace NASA's two stuck astronauts.
-
NASA’s newest space telescope blasts off to map the entire sky and millions of galaxies
NASA's newest space telescope rocketed into orbit Tuesday to map the entire sky like never before — a sweeping look at hundreds of millions of galaxies and their shared cosmic glow since the beginning of time.
-
Measles cases are still rising in Texas. Here’s what you should know about the contagious virus
Measles outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico are now up to more than 250 cases, and two unvaccinated people have died from measles-related causes.
-
West Texas reports nearly 200 measles cases. New Mexico is up to 30
A historic measles outbreak in West Texas is just short of 200 cases, Texas state health officials said Friday, while the number of cases in neighboring New Mexico tripled to 30.
-
More than hot flashes: Women raise awareness about menopause symptoms and work
It took five years for Crystal Burke to put a name to the symptoms that haunted her.
-
Kennedy and influencers bash seed oils, baffling nutrition scientists
Until recently, most Americans had never heard the term "seed oils," even though they've likely cooked with and consumed them for decades.
-
Private lunar lander is declared dead after landing sideways in a crater near the moon’s south pole
A private lunar lander is no longer working after landing sideways in a crater near the moon’s south pole and its mission is over, officials said Friday.
-
Do you need fluoride treatment after a teeth cleaning? Dental experts weigh in
When Tristen Boyer recently had a couple of cavities filled, her dentist suggested she get fluoride treatment afterward. She has Crohn's disease, which puts her at increased risk for tooth decay.
