The Joys and Challenges of Caring for Terrance the Octopus
Dr. Cameron Clifford, a dentist in Edmond, Okla., said his son Cal, 9, has been infatuated with octopuses since he…
‘Climate-Controlled’ Sausage? Courts Crack Down on ‘Greenwashing’
From airlines to pork sellers, corporate brands face legal and regulatory challenges for misleading the public with lofty climate claims.A…
Bennett Braun, Psychiatrist Who Fueled ‘Satanic Panic,’ Dies at 83
He diagnosed dozens of patients with what he said were suppressed memories of being tortured by cults. He later lost…
Royalties for Drilling on Public Lands to Increase
For the first time since 1920, the government has raised the rates that companies pay. The fossil fuel industry says…
Tell Us: Has Elon Musk’s Behavior Affected How You View Tesla?
Mr. Musk, the chief executive of Tesla, has turned off many people with polarizing remarks on social media, and it…
National Academy Asks Court to Strip Sackler Name From Endowment
Millions in Sackler donations sat dormant, rising in value as the opioid epidemic raged and as other institutions distanced themselves…
Complications from Alcohol Use Are Rising Among Women
New research shows that alcohol-related liver disease and other health problems increased even more than expected among women ages 40…
What Makes Tiny ‘Water Bears’ So Tough? They Quickly Fix Broken DNA.
New research finds that microscopic tardigrades are remarkably good at repairing their DNA after a huge blast of radiation.To introduce…
No ‘Hippie Ape’: Bonobos Are Often Aggressive, Study Finds
Despite their peaceful reputation, bonobos act aggressively more often than their chimpanzee cousins, a new study found.In the early 1900s,…
Get Organized Quickly With These Decluttering ‘Sprints’
You can finish them in 30 minutes or less.Some parts of my house are neat, others are not — like…