Applications are live for NASA’s next four-person cohort to live and work from a 3D-printed, 1,700-square-foot facility.
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How far can cities go to clear homeless camps? The US Supreme Court will decide
Lower courts have said it’s unconstitutional to punish people for sleeping outside if no shelter is available. Cities say these rulings have paralyzed their efforts to manage growing tent encampments.
Violent crime is dropping fast in the US — even if Americans don’t believe it
In cities big and small, from both coasts, violence has dropped. Yet when you ask people about crime in the country, the perception is it’s getting a lot worse.
Research at the heart of a federal case against the abortion pill has been retracted
A research paper that raises questions about the safety of abortion has been retracted. The research is cited in a federal judge’s ruling about the abortion pill mifepristone.
It’s no surprise there’s a global measles outbreak. But the numbers are ‘staggering’
Measles is one of the most contagious infectious diseases, and also one of the most preventable.
Scientists explore whether to add a ‘Category 6’ designation for hurricanes
Under the new scale, Category 6 hurricanes would be exceedingly rare right now.
NTSB says key bolts were missing from the door plug that blew off a Boeing 737 Max 9
According to preliminary NTSB findings, four key bolts were “missing” when a door plug blew off an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 in midair last month.
How are atmospheric rivers affected by climate change?
California is in the grips of an atmospheric river that’s causing flooding all over the state. Climate change might be intensifying storms like it — but scientists are still working out the details.
A new FAFSA setback means many college financial aid offers won’t come until April
The new delay puts schools in a difficult bind as colleges can’t determine what financial aid students should get until they receive the government’s FAFSA data.
The IRS is piloting new software that could let you file your taxes for free
Direct File will be open only to people with certain tax situations living in certain states at the outset. The free service has been criticized by Republicans and tax preparation companies.