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The ocean’s most aggressive shark can make friends, researchers find
A new study has found that one of the most aggressive species of sharks on the planet has “active social preferences.”
This app is quietly reformulating America’s food supply
Food scanning app Yuka is empowering consumers to demand that processed food brands make their products healthier
How a species evolved fast enough to save itself from extinction
Scientists call the phenomenon “evolutionary rescue” — when a species’ genetic diversity allows it to survive amid extreme threats
For eons, the Earth has been talking to us. New technology allows us to listen.
New technology enables us to perceive sounds beyond human hearing range, allowing a new perspective on our place on the planet
How to ditch forever chemicals without getting cold and wet
The first people to climb Everest didn’t need outdoor gear made with “forever chemicals” to stay warm and dry. You don’t either
Noem’s spending limits have frozen millions in disaster aid, Democratic report charges
The report says more than 1,000 FEMA contracts, grants or disaster aid awards have been delayed or remain pending, including for victims of July’s deadly flooding in Texas and Hurricane Helene in 2024
How to find the secret superfoods hiding in your grocery store
Some $190 billion is spent annually on superfoods for better health, but the word has no legal or scientific definition, and there’s a cheaper way to reap the benefits
Confidential database reveals which items NPS thinks may ‘disparage’ America
An internal government database reviewed by The Washington Post demonstrates the vast scope of the Trump administration’s ongoing effort to revise or remove information on African American history, climate change and other topics at hundreds of national park sites
Stormy weather may be brewing in central states. Here’s where there’s most risk.
The most widespread and potentially significant storms are expected Friday
Many FEMA staff can’t travel during shutdown. Some working with ICE still can.
Current and former FEMA officials called the travel restrictions amid the partial shutdown highly unusual, especially because FEMA has a separate bucket of money to use even if DHS does not have a budget in place