Recent developments include groundbreaking pig-to-human lung transplant efforts, a stark reminder from a 1990 measles outbreak on the virus's resurgence, and research showing how heat waves accelerate human aging, alongside shifting public health strategies for drug harm reduction.

• Scientists Perform First Pig-to-Human Lung Transplant — The New York Times Science -
• A 1990 Measles Outbreak Shows How the Disease Can Roar Back — The New York Times Science -
• New Study Shows Heat Waves Make People Age Faster — The New York Times Science -

• New Study Shows Heat Waves Make People Age Faster — The New York Times Science -
• Cities Move Away From Strategies That Make Drug Use Safer — The New York Times Science -

The latest in space includes SpaceX rescheduling its Starship launch after prior setbacks, and the exciting discovery of a quadruple star system in our cosmic neighborhood, featuring unique brown dwarfs.

• SpaceX Reschedules Scrubbed 10th Test Launch of Starship Rocket — The New York Times Science -
• Scientists Find a Quadruple Star System in Our Cosmic Backyard — The New York Times Science -

New biological insights reveal how the pygmy sea horse evolved its unique snout, while conservation efforts are reshaped by the reclassification of giraffes into four distinct species, three of which face significant trouble.

• How the Pygmy Sea Horse Lost Its Snout — The New York Times Science -
• Scientists Split Giraffes Into Four Species. Three Are In Trouble. — The New York Times Science -

Addressing climate concerns, a practical guide explores the benefits of portable induction cooktops as a healthier and more environmentally friendly alternative to gas cooking.

• Should I Get a Portable Induction Cooktop? — The New York Times Science -