A leading researcher is calling for the platypus to be recognised as a threatened species in NSW, saying a lack of data is ...

Hawaii’s marine mammals often get entangled in fishing nets, lines, and plastics in the ocean — a well-known fact. But which one is most at risk of extinction from plastic pollution? The endangered ...

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It's been a long time since I've written about the deceptive narratives around placebos promoted by supporters of alternative ...

Two UC Berkeley faculty, a UCLA physicist and a UC Santa Barbara Nobel laureate were awarded Breakthrough Foundation prizes ...

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The island is famous for its pink-sand beaches, azure waters and golfing greens, but dig deeper and you’ll find much more to ...