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Mass Federal Firings May Imperil Pets, Cattle and Crops

Shortly after taking office for the second time, President Trump began making deep cuts to agencies and programs that play critical roles in...

She Lobbied for Formaldehyde. Now She’s at E.P.A. Approving New Chemicals.

Formaldehyde, the chemical of choice for undertakers and embalmers, is also used in products like furniture and clothes. But it can also cause...

F.D.A. Expands Access to Clozapine, a Key Treatment for Schizophrenia

The Food and Drug Administration has taken a crucial step toward expanding access to the antipsychotic medication clozapine, the only drug approved for...

The World Bank Pivoted to Climate. That Now May Be a Problem.

As the Trump administration imposes deep cuts on foreign aid and renewable energy programs, the World Bank, one of the most important financiers...

President Trump’s Cuts to Medical Research

The Trump administration stormed into office, loudly firing workers and closing diversity programs. But behind the scenes, it has also brought biomedical research...

Earth Safe From Asteroid 2024 YR4, NASA Says

Astronomers have been carefully watching 2024 YR4, a space rock with a heightened chance of hitting Earth in 2032. But fear not: NASA...

F.D.A. Reinstates Fired Medical Device, Food and Legal Staffers

The Food and Drug Administration has reinstated dozens of specialized employees involved in food safety, review of medical devices and other areas who...

Human Therapists Prepare for Battle Against A.I. Pretenders

The nation’s largest association of psychologists this month warned federal regulators that A.I. chatbots “masquerading” as therapists, but programmed to reinforce, rather than...

Greenpeace Is Going to Trial in $300 Million Suit That Poses Bankruptcy Risk

Greenpeace is set to go on trial on Monday before a North Dakota jury in a bombshell lawsuit that, if successful, could bankrupt...

Embracing Darkness on the Isle of Rum

Rum, a diamond-shaped island off the western coast of Scotland, is home to 40 people. Most of the island — 40 square miles...

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