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At an industry presentation about dangerous “forever chemicals,” lawyers predicted a wave of lawsuits that could dwarf asbestos litigation, audio from the event revealed.At an industry presentation about dangerous “forever chemicals,” lawyers predicted a wave of lawsuits that could dwarf asbestos litigation, audio from the event revealed. Read More

The new principles aim to define ‘high-integrity’ offsets amid concerns that current practices often don’t cut greenhouse gas emissions as claimed.The new principles aim to define ‘high-integrity’ offsets amid concerns that current practices often don’t cut greenhouse gas emissions as claimed. Read More

At a time when the U.S. government is concerned about its reliance on a mercurial billionaire for access to space, new competitors say Elon Musk’s SpaceX is using tactics intended to squash them.At a time when the U.S. government is concerned about its reliance on a mercurial billionaire for access to space, new competitors say

The Lord Howe Island stick insect vanished from its home, but an effort at zoos in San Diego and Melbourne highlights the possibilities and challenges of conserving invertebrate animals.The Lord Howe Island stick insect vanished from its home, but an effort at zoos in San Diego and Melbourne highlights the possibilities and challenges of conserving

The annual event brings New Yorkers together to celebrate longer days, warmer weather and epic summer sunsets.The annual event brings New Yorkers together to celebrate longer days, warmer weather and epic summer sunsets. Read More

New software let scientists re-examine old radar images, providing some of the strongest evidence yet that volcanoes continue to reshape the hellish planet.New software let scientists re-examine old radar images, providing some of the strongest evidence yet that volcanoes continue to reshape the hellish planet. Read More

In Kenya, Revital Healthcare is manufacturing medical products that Africa needs to take charge of routine health care and respond to outbreaks.In Kenya, Revital Healthcare is manufacturing medical products that Africa needs to take charge of routine health care and respond to outbreaks. Read More

From sibling murder to snakes for breakfast, birds’ lives may be darker than you imagine.From sibling murder to snakes for breakfast, birds’ lives may be darker than you imagine. Read More

Medicare Advantage plans say it reduces waste and inappropriate care. Critics say it often restricts coverage unnecessarily.Medicare Advantage plans say it reduces waste and inappropriate care. Critics say it often restricts coverage unnecessarily. Read More

In a new study, researchers found universal features of songs across many cultures, suggesting that music evolved in our distant ancestors.In a new study, researchers found universal features of songs across many cultures, suggesting that music evolved in our distant ancestors. Read More