Timef 02/27/2026
- Fighting Wildfires Could Soon Get Harder nytimes.com2026-02-27 18:02:16
Simultaneous emergencies in different parts of the world could stop countries from sharing ground crews and equipment, new research warns.
- Edward L. Deci, 83, Dies; Found Self-Determination as a Key to Happiness nytimes.com2026-02-27 07:28:29
His work with his colleague Richard Ryan changed how psychologists understand human motivation and what people require to flourish.
- Vanguard Settles Case Claiming It Tried to Kill the Coal Industry nytimes.com2026-02-27 06:36:49
Republican-led states had accused financial firms of colluding against coal producers. Vanguard also agreed not to push for action to fight climate change.
- C.D.C.’s New Acting Director Draws Unexpected Praise From Agency Staff nytimes.com2026-02-27 04:02:45
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who was appointed to the role last week, has offered to publicly endorse vaccination, in particular the measles vaccine, winning over some agency employees.
- What Your DNA Reveals About the Sex Life of Neanderthals nytimes.com2026-02-27 03:58:55
Most people alive today carry fragments of Neanderthal DNA in their genome. Now scientists are gaining a more intimate understanding of the ancient encounters that put it there.
- Bird Losses Are Accelerating, New Study Finds nytimes.com2026-02-27 03:00:06
Scientists studying data collected over more than three decades found accelerating losses. Their research offers clues about the causes.
- Sorry, SpaceX: It’s Getting Too Crowded Up There nytimes.com2026-02-27 00:50:52
Elon Musk wants to launch a million satellites, but researchers say global warming is changing the upper atmosphere in ways that makes space junk linger.
