From ancient predators to human bipedalism, glowing plants, and the microbiomes of trees, this topic showcases advances in understanding life's past, present, and potential future applications.

• This Crocodile Relative Was One of Dinosaurs’ Most Fearsome Predators — The New York Times Science -
• Uncovering the Genes That Let Our Ancestors Walk Upright — The New York Times Science -
• It’s a Night Light. It’s a Plant. It’s a Glowing Succulent. — The New York Times Science -

• Like Humans, Every Tree Has Its Own Microbiome, a New Study Has Found — The New York Times Science -

Southwest monsoons are causing travel disruptions and natural phenomena, while President Trump continues efforts to influence global climate policy with threats and tariffs, pushing a fossil fuel agenda.

• Southwest Monsoon Brings Dust Storms and Rain — The New York Times Science -
• Trump, With Tariffs and Threats, Tries to Strong-Arm Nations to Retreat on Climate Goals — The New York Times Science -

The FDA has approved updated Covid vaccines but with new restrictions, aligning with the Health Secretary's long-standing opposition to broad vaccine access.

• FDA Approves Updated Covid Vaccines With New Restrictions — The New York Times Science -

SpaceX's Starship achieved a significant milestone by completing a successful test flight, culminating in a splashdown in the Indian Ocean after a series of previous launch setbacks.

• SpaceX Starship Completes Successful Test Flight After Previous Launch Setbacks — The New York Times Science -

The scientific community mourns the passing of Rainer Weiss, a Nobel laureate whose work on gravitational waves provided crucial confirmation for Einstein's theory of relativity and our understanding of the universe's origins.

• Rainer Weiss, Who Gave a Nod to Einstein and the Big Bang, Dies at 92 — The New York Times Science -