News Brief: Government Shutdown, Spying Charges, North Korea
It’s Day 11 of the partial government shutdown, and there’s no end in sight. Russian authorities arrest an American on spying charges. North Korea’s leader has given his annual New Year’s Day address.
China’s Lunar Lander To Explore Moon’s Far Side
Early in 2019, China hopes to land a rover — the first soft landing on the moon’s far side. The mission is exploratory, and will lay groundwork for a trip by Chinese astronauts to the lunar surface.
Federal Workers, Burdened By Shutdown, Face Trump-Ordered Pay Freeze
Because of the partial government shutdown, a great number of federal workers are furloughed or working without pay. President Trump has ordered a freeze in 2019 federal employee salary rates.
Rocket Launches, Trips to the Moon and More Space and Astronomy Events in 2019
A busy year in space just ended, and this one will be full of new highlights in orbit and beyond.
James Watson Won’t Stop Talking About Race
The Nobel-winning biologist has drawn global criticism with unfounded pronouncements on genetics, race and intelligence. He still thinks he’s right, a new documentary finds.
A Rising Threat to Wildlife: Electrocution
Power lines and electrified fences are killing birds, monkeys, pangolins and even elephants in surprising numbers.
On Politics: Elizabeth Warren Is Running for President
The Massachusetts senator is forming a presidential exploratory committee, making her the first major candidate in what is likely to be a crowded Democratic primary.
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