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22% of butterflies in U.S. disappeared in 2 decades, study finds
A study, published Thursday in the journal Science, found that 22% of butterflies in the United States disappeared between 2000 and 2020.CBS News - 5h -
A fifth of US butterflies have disappeared since 2000: Study
Butterflies are disappearing from the United States at an alarming rate, with their total population declining by more than a fifth over two decades, a new study has found. Total butterfly ...The Hill - 6h -
National analysis finds America's butterflies are disappearing at 'catastrophic' rate
A new study finds the number of butterflies has dropped 22% since 2000, a new study findsABC News - 5h -
Weatherwatch: hurricanes will hit harder over next decade, study finds
Researchers say number of tropical cyclones over Atlantic could more than double compared with 1970s. Hurricanes are going to hit harder and stronger over the next decade, a study has found, and ...The Guardian - 19h -
Study finds hundreds of contaminants in U.S. drinking water
A new report from the nonprofit Environmental Working Group shows millions of Americans are drinking water tainted with unsafe levels of chemicals, metals and radioactive substances. Sydney Evans, ...CBS News - Feb. 26 -
US lost a fifth of its butterflies within two decades
However the researchers say butterflies may be able to recover if urgent conservation measures are taken.BBC News - 6h -
Alarming new data on butterfly decline in the U.S.
The total amount of butterflies in the U.S. declined by 22% over two decades, a new study shows. Eliza Grames, an assistant professor at Binghamton University and co-author of the study, joins CBS ...CBS News - 5h -
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Hostages released by Hamas as ceasefire holds; family confirms return of Shiri Bibas' remains; Cymande founding members open up about the band's unusual journey.CBS News - Feb. 22 -
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Pope Francis’ condition remains critical after respiratory crisis, says the Holy See; Webcam follows bald eagle couple’s epic love storyCBS News - Feb. 23 -
Finding a plane used to "disappear" people during Argentina's dictatorship
A plane used to hurl people to their deaths during Argentina's military dictatorship was found in Florida decades later.CBS News - 4d -
Wildfires becoming less frequent but more destructive, study finds
Recent wildfires throughout the U.S. have been significantly more devastating. However, the number of these fires has actually gone down in the past few decades, according to a new study published ...CBS News - Feb. 20 -
Hurricane-proof skyscrapers vulnerable to less powerful windstorms, study finds
Tall buildings fare poorly in derechos, say experts, raising questions over their resilience as climate crisis worsens. Skyscrapers built to withstand major hurricanes fare much more poorly in less ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Every hour children spend on screens raises chance of myopia, study finds
Experts warn young people should have limited use of devices and spend more time outdoors. Every hour young people spend in front of screens increases their chance of being shortsighted, ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Cardiac arrest in athletes did not increase during pandemic, study finds
A six-year study found no increase in cardiac arrests or cardiac deaths among athletes during the Covid pandemic, contradicting anti-vaccine misinformation that has circulated.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Judiciary in England and Wales facing ‘recruitment crisis’, study finds
More judges complain about threats to personal safety and poor working conditionsFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
Brewing tea removes heavy metals from water, study finds
Scientists say consumption of the beverage may have health benefit by reducing intake of metals such as lead . The medicinal effect of a cup of tea is no surprise to anybody who has headed straight ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Total collapse of vital Atlantic currents unlikely this century, study finds
Climate scientists caution, however, that even weakened currents would cause profound harm to humanity. Vital Atlantic Ocean currents are unlikely to completely collapse this century, according to ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
Hollywood diversity in decline despite audience demand, study finds: 'The writing was on the wall'
Despite the popularity of films like 'Wicked,' opportunities for people of color in Hollywood declined in 2024, according to the latest UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 27 -
Tea Leaves Can Steep Away Lead, Study Finds
Researchers found that compounds in black and green tea leaves acted like “little Velcro” hooks on lead molecules.The New York Times - 6d -
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Men with higher-quality sperm live longer, study finds
Research suggests difference in life expectancy between men with highest and lowest quality is nearly three years. Sperm may be the canaries in the coalmine for male health, according to research ...The Guardian - 2d -
Women With Postpartum Depression Experienced Brain Changes During Pregnancy, Study Finds
The research constitutes some of the first evidence that the condition is associated with modifications in the brain before childbirth.The New York Times - 1d -
Search on for 2-year-old Oregon boy who disappeared while playing in yard
Authorities near Portland, Oregon said they were searching for a 2-year-old boy last seen playing in his home's front yard but out of sight of his parents.CBS News - 3d -
Christianity’s Decline in U.S. Appears to Have Halted, Major Study Shows
Young people contributed to the shift. “If you’re a young white male these days and you think of yourself as conservative, then being religious is a part of that.”The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
Trump turns toward Russia, breaking with decades of U.S. policy
The extraordinary pivot is upending decades of hawkish foreign policy, raising questions about the future of post-World War II global security project.NBC News - 3d -
Report Finds U.S. Judiciary Is Rife With Workplace Abuse
For many highly trained professionals, the judiciary might be the most dangerous U.S. workplace, according to a report on what happens behind blind Lady Justice’s back.Inc. - 6d -
Big endowments are heavily invested in hedge funds and other alts. They’ve been an expensive waste, study finds
An astonishing two-thirds of big university endowments are invested in hedge funds and other alternative investments that actually have delivered zero outperformance since the 2008 global financial ...MarketWatch - Feb. 26 -
Social media influencers are ‘fearmongering’ to promote health tests with limited evidence, study finds
Researchers warn of harms of overdiagnosis for generally healthy people as well as the cost of tests themselves. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
Extreme Heat May Cause Older People to Age Faster, New Study Finds
A first-of-its-kind analysis found that people living in hotter areas experienced more molecular changes than those in cooler places.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
A decades-old rocket-propelled grenade kills 2 toddlers who found it in the Cambodian countryside
Officials in Cambodia say a rocket-propelled grenade believed to be more than 25 years old has detonated and killed two cousins, a girl and a boy both 2 years oldABC News - Feb. 22 -
His dream of playing basketball in the U.S. helped him find a second family
Ama Sow moved to Pennsylvania to fulfill his basketball dreams. But when his school closed unexpectedly, he was left penniless and homeless. That's when a local family opened their home to him.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Growing LGBTQ+ representation on U.S. ballot boxes, report finds
As President Trump targets transgender rights, the U.S. is seeing more LGBTQ+ representation at the ballot box. The LGBTQ+ Victory Fund tracked over a thousand candidates who ran for local, state ...CBS News - 2h -
Three arrested over man's 2002 disappearance
Northumbria Police says it has arrested two men and a woman on suspicion of murder.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
Canada defeats U.S. 3-2 to win 4 Nations Face-Off Championship
The North American rivals turned what had been a tune-up for the 2026 Olympics into an geopolitical brawl over anthems and annexation as much as international hockey supremacy.CBS News - Feb. 20 -
Canada Beats U.S., 3-2, to Win 4 Nations Championship in Overtime Thriller
Connor McDavid scored the sudden death goal for the Canadians, adding another chapter to the hockey rivalry.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Search resuming for Malaysia Airlines plane 11 years after it disappeared
A U.S.-based company is resuming the search for the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, 11 years after it vanished in one of the great aviation mysteries.NBC News - Feb. 26 -
Trump 'bump' disappears as the S&P 500 is now negative since the election
The S&P 500 dropped below its pre-election levels on Tuesday, while small caps and energy stocks are performing even worse since Trump's victory.CNBC - 2d -
Japan battles largest wildfire in decades
More than a thousand people have been evacuated near forest of Ofunato in northern region of Iwate. More than a thousand people have been evacuated as Japan battles its largest wildfire in more ...The Guardian - 5d -
What's No. 22 worth to Juan Soto? At least $92,000
The New York Mets' newest all-star has proven he is an asset on the field, but on Thursday, he proved he has what it takes to be an all-star off, too.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Aging Women’s Brain Mysteries Are Tested in Trio of Studies
Researchers identified a gene that seems to help slow brain aging in women, and studied links between hormone therapy, menopause and Alzheimer’s.The New York Times - 1d
