SCIENCE

The American Heart Association report runs contrary to recent studies — and the group’s own guidelines — that found any amount of alcohol to be harmful.The American Heart Association report runs contrary to recent studies — and the group’s own guidelines — that found any amount of alcohol to be harmful. Read More

A yearly checkup on the region documents a warmer, rainier Arctic and 200 Alaskan rivers “rusting” as melting tundra leaches minerals from the soil into waterways.A yearly checkup on the region documents a warmer, rainier Arctic and 200 Alaskan rivers “rusting” as melting tundra leaches minerals from the soil into waterways. Read More

For ecologists, the Covid-19 pandemic has presented a remarkable natural experiment in what can happen to wild animals when humans stay home.For ecologists, the Covid-19 pandemic has presented a remarkable natural experiment in what can happen to wild animals when humans stay home. Read More

Medetomidine, a veterinary sedative mixed into fentanyl, has sent thousands to hospitals, not only for overdose but for life-threatening withdrawal. It is spreading to other cities.Medetomidine, a veterinary sedative mixed into fentanyl, has sent thousands to hospitals, not only for overdose but for life-threatening withdrawal. It is spreading to other cities. Read More

Researchers found a chasm between the health reasons for which the public seeks out cannabis and what gold-standard science actually shows about its effectiveness.Researchers found a chasm between the health reasons for which the public seeks out cannabis and what gold-standard science actually shows about its effectiveness. Read More

Perhaps it was hiding from predators. Or trying to catch food. Then again, maybe it just wanted to be left alone.Perhaps it was hiding from predators. Or trying to catch food. Then again, maybe it just wanted to be left alone. Read More

The moon will be about one-third full as one of the year’s last meteor showers becomes most visible.The moon will be about one-third full as one of the year’s last meteor showers becomes most visible. Read More

A federal lawsuit argues that proposed work by ConocoPhillips could threaten delicate ecosystems in the largest tract of public land in the U.S.A federal lawsuit argues that proposed work by ConocoPhillips could threaten delicate ecosystems in the largest tract of public land in the U.S. Read More

The group’s report had been expected to provide a road map for change after months of upheaval at the agency.The group’s report had been expected to provide a road map for change after months of upheaval at the agency. Read More

Escalating activity along a fault line in the Sea of Marmara is moving closer to Istanbul, seismologists warn.Escalating activity along a fault line in the Sea of Marmara is moving closer to Istanbul, seismologists warn. Read More