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Not all acts of extinction are to be regretted.Not all acts of extinction are to be regretted. Read More

The strawberry guava, one of the world’s worst invasive species, hinders forest restoration on the island while feeding its famous endangered primates.The strawberry guava, one of the world’s worst invasive species, hinders forest restoration on the island while feeding its famous endangered primates. Read More

New data about the DART spacecraft’s effects adds evidence that Earth could be defended from future deadly asteroids by diverting their orbits.New data about the DART spacecraft’s effects adds evidence that Earth could be defended from future deadly asteroids by diverting their orbits. Read More

She laid much of the theoretical groundwork for the atomic bomb, although she did not participate directly in its production.She laid much of the theoretical groundwork for the atomic bomb, although she did not participate directly in its production. Read More

How scientists, conservationists and the fragrance industry are working to revive extinct scents and perpetuate threatened ones.How scientists, conservationists and the fragrance industry are working to revive extinct scents and perpetuate threatened ones. Read More

Kakapos, which are reclusive and flightless and can live as long as humans, are found only in New Zealand. They feed on the fruit of the rimu tree.Kakapos, which are reclusive and flightless and can live as long as humans, are found only in New Zealand. They feed on the fruit of the rimu tree. Read

A new analysis of prescription data found that emergency room orders for acetaminophen for pregnant women fell for weeks after the federal warning.A new analysis of prescription data found that emergency room orders for acetaminophen for pregnant women fell for weeks after the federal warning. Read More

One year in, assessing budget cuts to federal climate and science jobs.One year in, assessing budget cuts to federal climate and science jobs. Read More

An unusual outbreak of wildfires in city parks gave scientists a chance to study these rare events. Now they’re coming to different conclusions.An unusual outbreak of wildfires in city parks gave scientists a chance to study these rare events. Now they’re coming to different conclusions. Read More

Agency officials promise fast reviews of new treatments while vowing they will not be a “rubber stamp” for the industry. But patients with rare diseases view recent decisions as signs that the doors are closing on their options.Agency officials promise fast reviews of new treatments while vowing they will not be a “rubber stamp” for