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Native American tribes and environmental groups are expected to challenge the move to shrink the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments.Native American tribes and environmental groups are expected to challenge the move to shrink the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments. Read More

A federal appeals court overruled a district court judge who dismissed the lawsuits, citing unreliable scientific evidence.A federal appeals court overruled a district court judge who dismissed the lawsuits, citing unreliable scientific evidence. Read More

It’s the first time a sugar molecule has been detected in interstellar space. The discovery provides tantalizing new clues into how life may have arisen on Earth.It’s the first time a sugar molecule has been detected in interstellar space. The discovery provides tantalizing new clues into how life may have arisen on Earth. Read More

As yellow-legged hornets spread through South Carolina’s Lowcountry region, threatening the local honey crop, a state team of bee defenders is racing to the rescue.As yellow-legged hornets spread through South Carolina’s Lowcountry region, threatening the local honey crop, a state team of bee defenders is racing to the rescue. Read More

The condition that killed Senator Lindsey Graham is deadly, sudden and difficult to treat — “like a knife to the back,” one expert said.The condition that killed Senator Lindsey Graham is deadly, sudden and difficult to treat — “like a knife to the back,” one expert said. Read More

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States and older adults are at higher risk. But only about a quarter of patients eligible for screening are up-to-date.Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States and older adults are at higher risk. But only about a

A start-up company has permission to try its plan to bounce solar rays onto the dark side of Earth, turning night to day for a three-mile-wide patch.A start-up company has permission to try its plan to bounce solar rays onto the dark side of Earth, turning night to day for a three-mile-wide patch. Read More

A space neophyte not long ago, China is now the United State’s main competitor for supremacy throughout the solar system.A space neophyte not long ago, China is now the United State’s main competitor for supremacy throughout the solar system. Read More

The launch and recovery of the Long March 10B could represent a long-awaited breakthrough for Chinese satellite companies.The launch and recovery of the Long March 10B could represent a long-awaited breakthrough for Chinese satellite companies. Read More

The move could open up habitats to drilling and mining, and hasten the demise of many imperiled animals, experts say.The move could open up habitats to drilling and mining, and hasten the demise of many imperiled animals, experts say. Read More