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Invoking an obscure provision, it said power plants and others could write to ask for exemptions to mercury, arsenic and other restrictions and that “the president will make a decision.”Invoking an obscure provision, it said power plants and others could write to ask for exemptions to mercury, arsenic and other restrictions and that “the president […]

Researchers in New Zealand have recorded what they believe is the first instance of a shark actively making noise.Researchers in New Zealand have recorded what they believe is the first instance of a shark actively making noise. Read More

After more than a decade of mapping the stars, the European spacecraft will shut down on Thursday. But its legacy lives on.After more than a decade of mapping the stars, the European spacecraft will shut down on Thursday. But its legacy lives on. Read More

State health officials worry that declining vaccination rates have left many communities vulnerable nationwide.State health officials worry that declining vaccination rates have left many communities vulnerable nationwide. Read More

Federal officials cited the end of the Covid-19 pandemic in halting the research. But much of the work was focused on preventing outbreaks of other pathogens.Federal officials cited the end of the Covid-19 pandemic in halting the research. But much of the work was focused on preventing outbreaks of other pathogens. Read More

The James Webb Space Telescope identified the lights in the distant planet’s atmosphere, which could not be seen by earlier telescopes or spacecraft.The James Webb Space Telescope identified the lights in the distant planet’s atmosphere, which could not be seen by earlier telescopes or spacecraft. Read More

States have been told that they can no longer use grants that were funding infectious disease management and addiction services.States have been told that they can no longer use grants that were funding infectious disease management and addiction services. Read More

A 281-page spreadsheet obtained by The Times lists the Trump administration’s plans for thousands of foreign aid programs.A 281-page spreadsheet obtained by The Times lists the Trump administration’s plans for thousands of foreign aid programs. Read More

Masaki Kashiwara received the honor, often regarded as the Nobel Prize in mathematics, for work that combined different mathematical fields to solve challenging problems.Masaki Kashiwara received the honor, often regarded as the Nobel Prize in mathematics, for work that combined different mathematical fields to solve challenging problems. Read More

A neglected parcel of land was restored by volunteers and patients at a community medical center. Along the way, their health also improved.A neglected parcel of land was restored by volunteers and patients at a community medical center. Along the way, their health also improved. Read More