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The government will look at ways to extend the shelf life of foods and to create more composting and other facilities, as well as urge companies to donate more food.The government will look at ways to extend the shelf life of foods and to create more composting and other facilities, as well as urge companies […]

An extensive examination of medical data gathered from the private Inspiration4 mission in 2021 revealed temporary cognitive declines,An extensive examination of medical data gathered from the private Inspiration4 mission in 2021 revealed temporary cognitive declines, Read More

Computer simulations suggest that a collision with another planetary object early in Earth’s history may have provided the heat to set off plate tectonics.Computer simulations suggest that a collision with another planetary object early in Earth’s history may have provided the heat to set off plate tectonics. Read More

A rare supercentenarian, he remained remarkably lucid after 11 decades, even maintaining a blog. His brain has been donated for research on what’s known as super-aging.A rare supercentenarian, he remained remarkably lucid after 11 decades, even maintaining a blog. His brain has been donated for research on what’s known as super-aging. Read More

Researchers have long assumed that a tube in the famous Pikaia fossil ran along the animal’s back. But a new study turned the fossil upside-side down.Researchers have long assumed that a tube in the famous Pikaia fossil ran along the animal’s back. But a new study turned the fossil upside-side down. Read More

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