Lizette Ortega

• Science

The study reveals how mortality rates among young Black people and working-age people rose during the pandemic, highlighting disparities and structural racism.

• Science

The prize was awarded Wednesday for research that cracked the code of proteins.

• Science

One laureate recognized for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning warns of “possible bad consequences” of artificial intelligence.

• Science

The prize was awarded for the discovery of microRNA and “its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation.” MicroRNA plays an important role in gene regulation and how organisms develop and function.

• Science

A bacteria commonly found in wastewater can break down plastic to turn it into a food source, a new study finds. Scientists hope it is a pollution solution.

• Health

It is a reflection of the far-reaching consequences of Hurricane Helene and the resulting supply chain interruptions.

• Health

Hospital workers reported respiratory symptoms after encountering a Missouri patient with H5N1 who had not been exposed to farm animals. Officials say bird flu transmission is unlikely.

• Science

Millions of asteroids are floating around in space. Find out what you know about these relics of our solar system with this cosmic quiz.

• Science

Researchers have long flagged antimicrobial resistance as a public health concern, but this study is the first to analyze such trends around the world and over time.