BOSTON — An unusual May nor’easter was pulling away from New England on Friday after soaking…
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Endangered whales gave birth to few babies this year as population declines
SCARBOROUGH, Maine — A vanishing species of whale gave birth to few babies this birthing season,…
Oldest Ant Ever Found: 113-Million-Year-Old Hell Ant Unearthed In Brazil
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have unearthed the oldest known ant fossil, dating back 113 million…
Genetic medicine can leave people with rare mutations behind. But there’s new hope
Emily Kramer-Golinkoff can’t get enough oxygen with each breath. Advanced cystic fibrosis makes even simple things…
Proposed rule change on endangered species triggers alarm for environmentalists
The Trump administration plans to eliminate habitat protections for endangered and threatened species in a move…
Four space tourists return to Earth after a private flight over the poles
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Four space tourists who orbited the north and south poles returned to…
Novo Nordisk’s diabetes pill slashes risk of cardiovascular complications by 14% after four years
Novo Nordisk on Saturday said its diabetes pill Rybelsus showed cardiovascular benefits in a late-stage trial,…
Are Trump’s cuts to science the end of the endless frontier?
US President Donald Trump’s executive orders have led to drastic cuts across the sciences SHAWN THEW/POOL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock…
What to know about earthquakes like the one that hit Myanmar
Early Friday, a major 7.7 magnitude earthquake that originated near Mandalay, Myanmar, shook the Earth as…
Canada’s new leader announces Australian radar purchase while visiting edge of Arctic Circle
IQALUIT, Nunavut — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday announced a radar purchase from Australia…