All I Want For Christmas Is A Giant Whale Eye
A giant whale eye spent decades on a strange journey before it finally arrived at an animal eyeball lab and gave the folks there the "best Christmas ever."
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Nearly Dying In Childbirth: Why Preventable Complications Are Growing In U.S.
The rate of life-threatening complications for new mothers in the U.S. has more than doubled in two decades as a result of pre-existing conditions, medical errors and unequal access to care.
Siddhartha Mukherjee: Can We Reimagine Our Approach To Treating Disease?
When it comes to medicine, one rule of thinking has generally prevailed: Have disease, take pill, kill something. But physician Siddhartha Mukherjee says treatment should take a broader approach.
Trump's Busy Year On Energy And Environment
President Trump and a trio of cabinet members have made headway in their campaign for American fossil fuel "energy dominance." This might slow renewable energy, but it won't bring back coal.
How Humans Use 'Strategic Ignorance' When Facts Get In The Way
Social science research explores how our minds push away information that gets in the way of our feelings and desires.
Fossil Fuel Industry Pushes For Clean Power Plan Replacement
The industry declared victory when the Trump administration reversed President Obama's signature climate plan. Now, fearing a legal challenge, they're in the odd position of pushing for a replacement.
Rounding Up Reindeer: Zoo Prepares To Evacuate As Fire Burns Close
As the massive Thomas Fire burs in California, the Santa Barbara Zoo's elaborate evacuation plan involves 150 species, tranquilizers and maybe even throwing a towel over an alligator's head.
Latest 'Star Wars' Teaches The Value Of Failure
The Last Jedi highlights the need for failure to find success, as the ongoing dynamic of The Force — the tug-of-war between good and evil — aptly defines our humanity, says Marcelo Gleiser.
Mistrial Declared In Bundy Ranch Standoff Case
The government's case against Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy accuses him of leading an armed standoff over control of U.S. public lands in 2014.
Why Some Cities Are Better Than Others At Avoiding Gridlock
Just because a city is efficient at moving traffic around doesn't mean it's "traffic resilient." Scientists examined 40 cities and ranked them in terms of how they handle disruptions.