SCIENCE

Collecting wild mushrooms, berries and other foods from public forests and parks has become so popular that state and federal agencies are imposing more restrictions.Collecting wild mushrooms, berries and other foods from public forests and parks has become so popular that state and federal agencies are imposing more restrictions. Read More

Work is starting in Wyoming coal country on a new type of reactor. Its main backer, Bill Gates, says he’s in it for the emissions-free electricity.Work is starting in Wyoming coal country on a new type of reactor. Its main backer, Bill Gates, says he’s in it for the emissions-free electricity. Read More

For years, mycologists and hobbyists alike have been using DNA sequencing on foraged fungi.For years, mycologists and hobbyists alike have been using DNA sequencing on foraged fungi. Read More

Industry groups said the E.P.A. had exceeded its authority in requiring the drinking-water cleanup. The chemicals, known as PFAS, are linked to cancer and health risks.Industry groups said the E.P.A. had exceeded its authority in requiring the drinking-water cleanup. The chemicals, known as PFAS, are linked to cancer and health risks. Read More

The federal team investigating the Titan disaster found that a detailed recounting of the craft’s descent was “made up.”The federal team investigating the Titan disaster found that a detailed recounting of the craft’s descent was “made up.” Read More

An analysis of elephant calls using an artificial intelligence tool suggests that the animals may use and respond to individualized rumbles.An analysis of elephant calls using an artificial intelligence tool suggests that the animals may use and respond to individualized rumbles. Read More

Arguments, verbal abuse and aggression are not unusual in elder care settings. Better staffing and training can ease the tensions, experts say.Arguments, verbal abuse and aggression are not unusual in elder care settings. Better staffing and training can ease the tensions, experts say. Read More

Arguments, verbal abuse and aggression are not unusual in elder care settings. Better staffing and training can ease the tensions, experts say.Arguments, verbal abuse and aggression are not unusual in elder care settings. Better staffing and training can ease the tensions, experts say. Read More

During the 1968 Apollo 8 mission, his color photograph of an emerging Earth, known as “Earthrise,” became an icon and driving force for the environmental movement.During the 1968 Apollo 8 mission, his color photograph of an emerging Earth, known as “Earthrise,” became an icon and driving force for the environmental movement. Read More

The American Cancer Society hopes to enroll 100,000 women and follow them for three decades to discover what’s causing higher case and death rates.The American Cancer Society hopes to enroll 100,000 women and follow them for three decades to discover what’s causing higher case and death rates. Read More