Environmental Penalties Down Under President Trump
A new report shows the EPA has collected 60 percent less in civil penalties from polluters compared with recent administrations.
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Some Tuna Can Carry Up To 36 Times The Toxic Chemicals Of Others. Here's Why
When it comes to pollutant levels, researchers now say where your tuna was caught can make a huge difference. But tracking your yellowfin to the spot it was caught may be tricky.
Hurricane Franklin, First Of Atlantic Season, Barrels Toward Mexico's Coast
The storm is expected to make landfall north of Veracruz, where it could dump as much as 15 inches of rain, causing "life-threatening flash floods and mudslides."
47 Hospitals Slashed Their Use Of Two Key Heart Drugs After Huge Price Hikes
These two older drugs, nitroprusside and isoproterenol, are frequently used in emergency and intensive care situations and have no direct alternatives, say cardiologists.
Belgian And Dutch Officials Point Fingers Amid Egg Contamination Scare
Millions of eggs have been recalled in European countries afraid they've been contaminated with insecticide. Who is to blame, though? That question is now a matter of international discord.
This Could Be The Biggest Dinosaur Ever Found — And It's Finally Got A Name
After years of study, scientists have given a name to the prehistoric colossus: Patagotitan mayorum. And in a paper published Wednesday, researchers offered the world a closer glimpse.
Ahead Of Solar Eclipse, Small Town Prepares For Light Among The Darkness
When the total solar eclipse crosses North America next month, one city will be dark for the longest time. Hopkinsville, Ky., is a small town making big preparations for the big event.
Trump Claims To Have Modernized The U.S. Nuclear Arsenal
On Wednesday, President Trump tweeted that he modernized the U.S. nuclear arsenal as his first act in office. But others question that claim. NPR takes a closer look at America's nuclear capabilities.
Perseid Meteor Shower Falls Victim To Fake News. Sad!
It seems nothing is safe from fake news this year, not even the annual astronomical event. This year's Perseid show will be at its peak Saturday night into Sunday.
Earliest-Known Winged Mammal Relatives Discovered In China
These 160-million-year-old fossils are the oldest known examples of mammal relatives with the ability to glide. They're from an extinct lineage with no relationship to modern gliders.