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2 articles from Guardian Unlimited Science
Terrawatch: the mysteries of the moon's largest crater
A recent Chinese mission has revealed more about the South Pole Aitken basinMost space rocks that hurtle towards Earth burn up in the atmosphere. The moon’s lack of atmosphere means it does not have the same protection, and consequently its surface is peppered with craters. The oldest and largest crater – a massive 2,000km across and 13km deep – sits at the far side of the moon. Known as the...
Why this top federal scientist is worried about public health under Trump | Carey Gillam
The US government has become dangerously complacent about public healthIf you want to understand the perilous state of federal scientific research, ask Linda Birnbaum.For 40 years, Birnbaum has worked as a toxicologist for the US government, rising through the ranks to direct both the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and the National Toxicology Program. She has authored more...