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Dice snakes found on an island in southeastern Europe fully commit themselves to the role of ex-reptile.Dice snakes found on an island in southeastern Europe fully commit themselves to the role of ex-reptile. Read More

A long-awaited new policy broadens the type of regulated viruses, bacteria, fungi and toxins, including those that could threaten crops and livestock.A long-awaited new policy broadens the type of regulated viruses, bacteria, fungi and toxins, including those that could threaten crops and livestock. Read More

Sperm whales rattle off pulses of clicks while swimming together, raising the possibility that they’re communicating in a complex language.Sperm whales rattle off pulses of clicks while swimming together, raising the possibility that they’re communicating in a complex language. Read More

Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will fly to the International Space Station in an orbital capsule that faced years of costly technical delays.Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will fly to the International Space Station in an orbital capsule that faced years of costly technical delays. Read More

Responding to fears of a “honeybee collapse,” 30 states have passed laws to protect the pollinators. But when they invaded my house, I learned that the honeybees didn’t need saving.Responding to fears of a “honeybee collapse,” 30 states have passed laws to protect the pollinators. But when they invaded my house, I learned that the

Recent studies cast doubt on whether large-scale mental health interventions are making young people better. Some even suggest they can have a negative effect.Recent studies cast doubt on whether large-scale mental health interventions are making young people better. Some even suggest they can have a negative effect. Read More

A 12-year-old boy in the Washington, D.C., area faces months of procedures to remedy his disease. “I want to be cured,” he said.A 12-year-old boy in the Washington, D.C., area faces months of procedures to remedy his disease. “I want to be cured,” he said. Read More

Gov. Kristi Noem suggested that President Biden should have euthanized the family dog, as she did. Animal experts said that such an option should be a last resort.Gov. Kristi Noem suggested that President Biden should have euthanized the family dog, as she did. Animal experts said that such an option should be a last resort. Read

New research finds that the death rate among Black youths soared by 37 percent, and among Native American youths by 22 percent, between 2014 and 2020, compared with less than 5 percent for white youths.New research finds that the death rate among Black youths soared by 37 percent, and among Native American youths by 22

Illinois is the center of the cicada emergence that is on the way. Two groups of cicadas are expected at once, leaving some people queasy, others thrilled.Illinois is the center of the cicada emergence that is on the way. Two groups of cicadas are expected at once, leaving some people queasy, others thrilled. Read More