An Ancient Law Could Shape the Modern Future of America’s Beaches. Here’s How.
The growing battle over how to manage sea level rise turns partly on a legal principle set down in Roman…
FDA to Ask Sarepta to Stop Shipping Muscular Dystrophy Drug Elevidys
Three patients with a muscle-wasting disease died from liver failure after taking the therapy, Elevidys, or a similar treatment.The Food…
Robert Alvarez, 76, Dies; Called Attention to Nuclear-Waste Safety
A self-taught expert, he spent decades working in both nonprofits and the government to expose problems in the production of…
Trump Administration’s N.I.H. and F.D.A. Cuts Could Curtail New Drug Development, Budget Office Says
The Trump administration’s proposed cuts to medical research and health agencies will curtail the development of promising medications, the Congressional…
This Dinosaur Probably Tweeted More Than It Roared
The anatomy of a Chinese fossil offers a hint that birdsong may be as old as the dinosaurs themselves.Since the…
Heath Insurers Are Denying More Drug Claims, Data Shows
Offering a rare glimpse inside the hidden world of rejected insurance claims, new data shows a steady uptick among major…
Beware of ‘Swiper,’ a Fox at Grand Teton Park With a Penchant for Footwear
One or more foxes have stolen at least 32 shoes, according to park officials, who warned campers to guard their…
Interior Dept. to Put Wind and Solar Projects Through Stricter Political Review
Industry groups said the directive could create new delays and bottlenecks for renewable energy projects across the country.The Trump administration…
E.P.A. Delays Required Cleanups of Toxic Coal Ash Landfills
The Trump administration will give utilities around the country an additional year to come up with a plan to clean…
Mauna Loa Observatory Is One NOAA Site That Could Close Because of Budget Cuts
Closing Mauna Loa and three other U.S. sites that track greenhouse gases would disrupt a decades-long record of the planet’s…