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By Ellie Shechet Jun 14, 2021

Science

Laughing gas could help people with hard-to-treat depression

When the three-month study was finished, 85 percent of patients saw improvements.

By Emily Cerf Jun 13, 2021

Science

These 142-year-old seeds sprouted after spending more than a century underground

These resilient plants are part of a centuries-long experiment at Michigan State University.

By Tom Gerencer/Outdoor Life Jun 12, 2021

Health

Chronic Lyme disease is a nightmare. Here’s why it’s so hard to detect and treat.

Tens of thousands of Americans may have it. But few are getting the expert help they need.

By Emily Cerf Jun 12, 2021

Science

Carcasses are the best clues we have for these mysterious whales

Researchers discovered two new elusive beaked whale subpopulations.

By Angely Mercado Jun 12, 2021

Environment

What makes a sunscreen ‘reef-safe’?

Not all sunscreens, even environmentally-friendly ones, are created equal.

By Natasha Mikles/The Conversation Jun 11, 2021

Science

The Buddhist practice of planting trees in human ashes is saving space across the planet

More and more Japanese families are favoring "tree burials" over tomb sites.

By Sara Kiley Watson Jun 11, 2021

Environment

Keystone XL is officially dead

The pipeline's developer has pulled the plug on the controversial project at last.

By Philip Kiefer Jun 11, 2021

Health

New data shows Wuhan markets were ripe for diseases to jump from animals to people

Multiple species known to be susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 were sold there, both legally and illegally.

By Lauren Leffer Jun 11, 2021

Science

Humans have become the biggest selection force in evolution

We’re shaping the distant future of biodiversity, as well as the present.

By Hannah Seo Jun 10, 2021

Environment

The world now has a fifth ocean

The Southern Ocean joins the club.

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Laughing gas could help people with hard-to-treat depression

These 142-year-old seeds sprouted after spending more than a century underground

Chronic Lyme disease is a nightmare. Here’s why it’s so hard to detect and treat.

Carcasses are the best clues we have for these mysterious whales

What makes a sunscreen ‘reef-safe’?

The Buddhist practice of planting trees in human ashes is saving space across the planet

Keystone XL is officially dead

New data shows Wuhan markets were ripe for diseases to jump from animals to people

Humans have become the biggest selection force in evolution

The world now has a fifth ocean