International wildlife trade is causing disease to spread from species to species
Animals traded through global wildlife markets are far more likely to carry diseases that can infect humans, and…
Invasive rodent plaguing California may have been deliberately released. Here’s the theory
State wildlife officials have finally come up with a theory to explain where a giant, highly destructive rodent…
Anthropic Says Its Latest AI Model Is Too Powerful to Be Released
Anthropic said on Tuesday that it has halted the broader release of its newest AI model, Mythos, due…
Industrial chemicals have reached the middle of the oceans, new study shows
New research shows the chemicals we use to kill pests, heal our bodies and package our foods are…
Deadly bird flu found in California elephant seals for the first time
The H5N1 bird flu virus that devastated South American elephant seal populations has been confirmed in seals at…
Can apes play pretend? Scientists use an imaginary tea party to find out
By age 2, most kids know how to play pretend. They turn their bedrooms into faraway castles and…
Violence over water is on the rise, reached a record last year
In Algeria, water shortages left faucets dry, prompting protesters to riot and set tires ablaze. In Gaza, as…
Mountain lion sightings prompt closure of Orange County park
An Orange County park was temporarily shut down Tuesday after two people reported mountain lion sightings the day…
World used record amount of fossil fuels last year, scientists say
Industries and individuals around the world burned record amounts of oil, gas and coal last year, releasing more…
Common opioid is not that effective for easing chronic pain, study finds
Tramadol, a potent synthetic opioid, has been widely used to treat moderate to severe pain, but a new…
Insects trapped in amber shed light on ancient Amazon rainforest
WASHINGTON — Scientists have discovered prehistoric insects preserved in amber for the first time in South America, providing a fresh…
Drying and water depletion bring deepening crisis around the world
For more than two decades, satellites have tracked the total amounts of water held in glaciers, ice sheets,…