Energy Secretary Chris Wright's comments on climate change and unusual lightning activity in California highlight pressing issues in environmental policy and immediate climate impacts.

• Lightning Strikes California With Unusual Frequency This Summer — The New York Times Science -
• Energy Secretary Attacks Offshore Wind and Dismisses Climate Change — The New York Times Science -

A significant federal report on drinking has been withdrawn, indicating that new U.S. Dietary Guidelines will be influenced by an industry-favored study suggesting moderate alcohol consumption is healthy.

• Federal Report on Drinking Is Withdrawn — The New York Times Science -

Scientists have explored the bizarre evolutionary adaptation of the ratfish, focusing on its unique forehead teeth used during mating.

• Get to Know the Ratfish and the Forehead Teeth It Uses During Sex — The New York Times Science -