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Humans drove wolves nearly to extinction in the American West. Reintroducing them in 1995 was, and still is, controversial.

Dr. Erica Fisher was working at Charity Hospital when it flooded, trapping her and 1,600 other people inside during Hurricane Katrina.

The FDA and HHS plan to eliminate petroleum-based food dyes as part of the MAHA agenda. What does science say about their ...

Humans drove wolves nearly to extinction in the American West. Reintroducing them in 1995 was, and still is, controversial.

The superhero satire that’s “the lowest brow you can go” has a secret identity—a message about environmental justice.

Watch any pro cycling race and you’ll see it: cyclists with smooth, shaved legs. It’s one of the sport’s most visible habits. Some say it makes them faster. Some point to massage, wound care, or team ...

First Known Use: 1997 Etymology: Many assume the word emoji has roots in emotion, but the resemblance is purely coincidental. It actually comes from the Japanese for picture (絵, pronounced eh), plus ...

Okay, but how exactly did sex come about? Science journalist Rachel Feltman dives into the saucy science of doing it.