The observation suggests that seals join cobras, archerfish and other animals known to spit, although researchers can only speculate about the reason for the mammal’s expectoration.The observation suggests that seals join cobras, archerfish and other animals known to spit, although researchers can only speculate about the reason for the mammal’s expectoration. Read More
A Seal’s Spray Adds a Chapter to the Science of Spitting Read More »
Among his accomplishments during a four-decade career in public health, he helped to pioneer programs providing bed nets in Africa.Among his accomplishments during a four-decade career in public health, he helped to pioneer programs providing bed nets in Africa. Read More
Kent Campbell, Pivotal Figure in the Fight Against Malaria, Dies at 80 Read More »
For the fourth year in a row, President Biden is trying to eliminate federal tax breaks for coal, oil and gas companies. But fossil fuel subsidies have proven difficult to kill.For the fourth year in a row, President Biden is trying to eliminate federal tax breaks for coal, oil and gas companies. But fossil fuel
U.S. Taxpayers Have Subsidized Fossil Fuels for 111 Years, and Counting Read More »
What’s in the $24.99 tub, exactly? Lindsay Moyer, a nutritionist, reviews the contents of the movie-snack “vessel.”What’s in the $24.99 tub, exactly? Lindsay Moyer, a nutritionist, reviews the contents of the movie-snack “vessel.” Read More
The Surprise Ending of ‘Dune,’ the Popcorn Bucket Read More »
The financing faced criticism that it doesn’t mesh with U.S. commitments on climate change. Earlier, two climate advisers had resigned over the plan.The financing faced criticism that it doesn’t mesh with U.S. commitments on climate change. Earlier, two climate advisers had resigned over the plan. Read More
U.S. Approves $500 Million for Bahrain Oil Project, Despite Opposition Read More »
A large analysis in Canada finds that teenagers who had babies were twice as likely to die before age 31.A large analysis in Canada finds that teenagers who had babies were twice as likely to die before age 31. Read More
Teen Pregnancy Linked to Risk of Earlier Death in Adulthood, Study Finds Read More »
The third test flight of the most powerful rocket ever built achieved a series of milestones before the spacecraft was lost as it re-entered Earth’s atmosphere.The third test flight of the most powerful rocket ever built achieved a series of milestones before the spacecraft was lost as it re-entered Earth’s atmosphere. Read More
SpaceX Successfully Launches Starship for a Third Time Read More »
After previous tests ended in explosions, the powerful rocket, a version of which will carry astronauts to the moon for NASA, is scheduled to take off Thursday morning from South Texas.After previous tests ended in explosions, the powerful rocket, a version of which will carry astronauts to the moon for NASA, is scheduled to take
Live Updates: SpaceX Prepares to Launch Third Starship Flight Read More »
Paul Alexander, who died at 78, was paralyzed with polio at age 6 and relied on the machine to breathe. Still, he was able to earn a law degree, write a book and, late in life, build a following on TikTok.Paul Alexander, who died at 78, was paralyzed with polio at age 6 and relied
Paul Alexander, Lawyer and TikTok Star Who Spent Decades in Iron Lung, Dies at 78 Read More »
Many patients are reluctant to undergo colonoscopies or conduct at-home fecal tests. Doctors see potential in another screening method.Many patients are reluctant to undergo colonoscopies or conduct at-home fecal tests. Doctors see potential in another screening method. Read More
Colon Cancer Blood Test Shows Promise for Early Detection Read More »