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Today — 30 May 2026NYT | Top Stories

Can New Technology Help Save North Atlantic Right Whales?

28 May 2026 at 17:02
Innovative systems to keep ships from hitting North Atlantic right whales are coming into use. The Trump administration is weighing whether they can replace a bedrock protection.

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Research Funding Slows Again for Universities Targeted by White House

The National Science Foundation lifted a hold on some grants for Harvard and other universities this week after inquiries from media outlets, including The New York Times.

© Sophie Park for The New York Times

Harvard has faced more government actions than any school since President Trump returned to office.

A Hidden Treasure of Rare Snake Specimens

In the foothills of the Ecuadorean Amazon, a 101-year-old farmer and a young scientist turned an amateur collection into a scientific survey of one of the most diverse snake habitats on Earth.

Manuel Genaro Peñafiel Flores with some of his collection of snakes at home in Mera, Ecuador.
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Scientists Find a Potential Cure for Chronic Hepatitis B

28 May 2026 at 16:30
Most people recover from the infection, but it poses great risks for those who don’t. A new drug may cure 1 in 5 of these patients.

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A hepatitis B vaccine being prepared in 2009.

In Flint, Cash for Pregnant Women Leads to Better Outcomes for Babies

28 May 2026 at 06:30
New research suggests money with no strings attached can promote better health, but other studies have seen mixed results.

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The study found that the percentage of babies born prematurely and with low birth weight started to decline after the program was established in 2024.
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