A judge has ordered the release of a Russian scientist, and a German court has dismissed a climate lawsuit against a major energy company. These cases highlight the intersection of science, law, and international relations.

• Judge Says Government Should Release Russian Scientist — The New York Times Science - 21:28
• German Court Dismisses Climate Lawsuit Against RWE — The New York Times Science - 18:57

Recent studies explore the relationship between cats and their owners through scent recognition, and the impact of a new fungal species on North American bat populations. These headlines delve into the complexities of animal senses and ecological threats.

• Your Cat May or May Not Love You, but It Knows Your Scent — The New York Times Science - 21:32
• A Fungus Devastated North American Bats. A New Species Could Deliver a Killer Blow. — The New York Times Science - 15:07