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A White House task force also called for speeding up aid, but some of its ideas would require action by Congress to become reality.A White House task force also called for speeding up aid, but some of its ideas would require action by Congress to become reality. Read More

The Trump administration has slashed funding for infectious disease research and has far fewer employees, including disease detectives, to respond to outbreaks.The Trump administration has slashed funding for infectious disease research and has far fewer employees, including disease detectives, to respond to outbreaks. Read More

A gradual dimming and brightening when a star passed behind it suggested the mini-Pluto was wrapped in a thin layer of air.A gradual dimming and brightening when a star passed behind it suggested the mini-Pluto was wrapped in a thin layer of air. Read More

In the final stages of his dementia, a long-lost memory from childhood returned, perfectly formed. What was going on in his brain?In the final stages of his dementia, a long-lost memory from childhood returned, perfectly formed. What was going on in his brain? Read More

The health agency has been particularly strict in abolishing at-home work, overriding accommodations that were granted years before the pandemic.The health agency has been particularly strict in abolishing at-home work, overriding accommodations that were granted years before the pandemic. Read More

Researchers examined the combined effects of tree loss and global warming in an effort to better understand how and when an ecosystem collapse could unfold.Researchers examined the combined effects of tree loss and global warming in an effort to better understand how and when an ecosystem collapse could unfold. Read More

Scientists wanted to know why the chatter of Alston’s singing mice sounds so much like human conversation. What they found might change how we study both species.Scientists wanted to know why the chatter of Alston’s singing mice sounds so much like human conversation. What they found might change how we study both species. Read More

After deep cuts last year, the agency is hiring hundreds. But fears linger that it isn’t equipped for imminent tornado and hurricane threats.After deep cuts last year, the agency is hiring hundreds. But fears linger that it isn’t equipped for imminent tornado and hurricane threats. Read More

Scientists say as glaciers retreat in a warming climate, landslide-generated tsunamis are likely to become more frequent.Scientists say as glaciers retreat in a warming climate, landslide-generated tsunamis are likely to become more frequent. Read More

With cutting-edge sports medicine and sci-fi gadgetry, more and more athletes are figuring out how to extend their careers.With cutting-edge sports medicine and sci-fi gadgetry, more and more athletes are figuring out how to extend their careers. Read More