Biology

Jul 11, 2019

Small leak found from nuclear Soviet sub that sank in 1989

Norwegian researchers says they found a leak from a Soviet nuclear submarine that sank 30 years ago, but it poses no risk to people or fish


Jun 21, 2019

Study: Lethal plastic trash now common in Greece's whales

Scientists say a study of whales and dolphins that have washed up dead in Greece over a 20-year period has found alarmingly high levels of plastic trash in the animals' stomachs, which can condemn them to a slow and painful death


Jun 20, 2019

Poll: Tracking asteroids a favored focus for space program

AP-NORC poll: Most Americans prefer focusing on potential asteroid impacts


May 31, 2019

Feds to investigate spike in gray whale deaths on West Coast

US scientists will investigate why an unusual number of gray whales are washing up dead on West Coast beaches


May 29, 2019

Sound barrier to chase seals, prevent shark attacks debated

A Cape Cod company has proposed building a sonic barrier around the region's beaches to chase away seals to prevent shark attacks


May 1, 2019

US wildlife officials propose downlisting endangered beetle

U.S. wildlife officials say an endangered carnivorous beetle is making a comeback and should be downlisted to threatened


May 1, 2019

The Latest: US proposes downlisting endangered beetle

Biologists say the government's decision to change the classification of an endangered scavenging beetle is not supported by scientific data


Apr 30, 2019

Harvard, MIT receive $9 million for research on cannabis

Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are sharing what is being the largest private donation supporting research into marijuana and its effects on the human brain


Apr 30, 2019

Enigmatic Beluga whale off Norway so tame people can pet it

A beluga whale found in Arctic Norway wearing a harness that suggests links to a military facility in Russia has become an attraction for locals who come to see it frolicking in the frigid waters


Apr 29, 2019

Correction: Endangered Whales-Gulf story

Correction: Endangered Whales-Gulf story


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