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A new book shows that the Northern Dene people of Alaska and Canada have known far more about the stars than an earlier generation of scientists were willing to acknowledge.A new book shows that the Northern Dene people of Alaska and Canada have known far more about the stars than an earlier generation of scientists […]

Video from a national park in Uganda depicted a parade of predatory species feeding on and dispersing fruit bats that are known natural reservoirs of infectious diseases.Video from a national park in Uganda depicted a parade of predatory species feeding on and dispersing fruit bats that are known natural reservoirs of infectious diseases. Read More

The judge accused the Trump administration of discriminating against minorities and L.G.B.T.Q. people and ordered the government to restore much of the funding.The judge accused the Trump administration of discriminating against minorities and L.G.B.T.Q. people and ordered the government to restore much of the funding. Read More

She was a proponent of natural childbirth when she joined the group that produced the candid guide to women’s health. It became a cultural touchstone and a global best seller.She was a proponent of natural childbirth when she joined the group that produced the candid guide to women’s health. It became a cultural touchstone and

The armored mammals are trafficked for their scales and meat.The armored mammals are trafficked for their scales and meat. Read More

More than 20 new marine protected areas in coastal waters were announced at the third U.N. ocean conference this week. Experts say thousands more are needed.More than 20 new marine protected areas in coastal waters were announced at the third U.N. ocean conference this week. Experts say thousands more are needed. Read More

The state’s governor signed legislation to allow clinical trials of a psychedelic drug that shows promise for veterans in treating addiction and post-traumatic stress disorder.The state’s governor signed legislation to allow clinical trials of a psychedelic drug that shows promise for veterans in treating addiction and post-traumatic stress disorder. Read More

Newer formulations are even more effective at preventing illnesses that commonly afflict seniors — perhaps even dementia.Newer formulations are even more effective at preventing illnesses that commonly afflict seniors — perhaps even dementia. Read More

The radiological threat from the targets of the earliest attacks are relatively minor.The radiological threat from the targets of the earliest attacks are relatively minor. Read More

Even as global emissions plateau, new research shows that wildlife in the Arctic is exposed to rising levels, posing a risk to those who eat it.Even as global emissions plateau, new research shows that wildlife in the Arctic is exposed to rising levels, posing a risk to those who eat it. Read More