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Medetomidine, a veterinary sedative mixed into fentanyl, has sent thousands to hospitals, not only for overdose but for life-threatening withdrawal. It is spreading to other cities.Medetomidine, a veterinary sedative mixed into fentanyl, has sent thousands to hospitals, not only for overdose but for life-threatening withdrawal. It is spreading to other cities. Read More

Researchers found a chasm between the health reasons for which the public seeks out cannabis and what gold-standard science actually shows about its effectiveness.Researchers found a chasm between the health reasons for which the public seeks out cannabis and what gold-standard science actually shows about its effectiveness. Read More

Perhaps it was hiding from predators. Or trying to catch food. Then again, maybe it just wanted to be left alone.Perhaps it was hiding from predators. Or trying to catch food. Then again, maybe it just wanted to be left alone. Read More

The moon will be about one-third full as one of the year’s last meteor showers becomes most visible.The moon will be about one-third full as one of the year’s last meteor showers becomes most visible. Read More

A federal lawsuit argues that proposed work by ConocoPhillips could threaten delicate ecosystems in the largest tract of public land in the U.S.A federal lawsuit argues that proposed work by ConocoPhillips could threaten delicate ecosystems in the largest tract of public land in the U.S. Read More

The group’s report had been expected to provide a road map for change after months of upheaval at the agency.The group’s report had been expected to provide a road map for change after months of upheaval at the agency. Read More

Escalating activity along a fault line in the Sea of Marmara is moving closer to Istanbul, seismologists warn.Escalating activity along a fault line in the Sea of Marmara is moving closer to Istanbul, seismologists warn. Read More

Ancient plants called cycads say “come hither” in infrared.Ancient plants called cycads say “come hither” in infrared. Read More

American officials joined Russia, Saudi Arabia and Iran in objecting to language on fossils fuels, biodiversity and plastics in a report that was three years in the making.American officials joined Russia, Saudi Arabia and Iran in objecting to language on fossils fuels, biodiversity and plastics in a report that was three years in the making. Read

Off the coast of British Columbia, dolphins lead killer whales to salmon and earn their share of lunch, a new study reveals.Off the coast of British Columbia, dolphins lead killer whales to salmon and earn their share of lunch, a new study reveals. Read More