22% of butterflies in U.S. disappeared in 2 decades, study finds

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 - 3h

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 finds

ABC News - 2h

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 - 3h

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 - 16h

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.

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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 story

CBS News - Feb. 23

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

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 conditions

Financial 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

Ukrainian refugees in Germany face uncertain prospects, study finds

Yahoo News - 3d

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 - 1d

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

US sees first measles death in a decade

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story US sees first measles death in a decade A growing measles outbreak in West Texas claimed its first victim — ...

The Hill - Feb. 26

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

Reporter's Notebook: Finding wonder all around us

In troubled times, the desire to reach for signs of order is natural. And sometimes, nature helps out with the task. John Dickerson offers a glimpse.

CBS News - 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 old

ABC News - Feb. 22

The Tool Michael Phelps Uses to Find the ‘Best Version’ of Himself

The most decorated Olympian of all time writes down even the most minuscule details of his day in a journal.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Finding a former military plane used to throw Argentines to their deaths

Argentines are unraveling what happened under the country's ruthless dictatorship decades ago. One investigation led to a "death flight" plane, used to throw citizens to their deaths.

CBS News - 3d

Finding the plane used for Argentina’s dictatorship-era “death flights” | 60 Minutes

Argentines are unraveling what happened under the country’s ruthless dictatorship decades ago. One investigation led to a “death flight” plane, used to throw citizens to their deaths.

CBS News - 3d

$2 bills: Why does the US still print the rarely-used currency?

You may have never even held a $2 bill in your hand — so why do we still have it?

The Hill - 5d

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 - 2h

Putin ally pushes deal to restart Nord Stream 2 with US backing

Ex-spy Warnig’s plan to involve American investors shows breadth of Trump’s rapprochement with Russian president

Financial Times - 4d

The Last Of Us Season 2: See All The New Images So Far

The Last of Us is back soon HBO's very popular The Last of Us TV series returns for Season 2 in April. Ahead of that, the network has released a batch of images, showing off the characters ...

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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

What the numbers tell us about Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol 2

Here's a look at the fight through the numbers.

ESPN - Feb. 22

US, Russian officials to meet again within 2 weeks to discuss Ukraine war: Russia

U.S. and Russian officials will meet again within two weeks to discuss ending the war in Ukraine after re-establishing diplomatic relations this week, Russia says.

ABC News - Feb. 22

The Last Of Us Season 2 Is A "Different Version" Of The Game's Story, Matrix Actor Joins Cast

The Last of Us Season 2 premieres this April, and now we've learned a little more about it. In an interview, showrunner Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin discussed the show's depature from the game's ...

GameSpot - 1d

22% of butterflies in U.S. disappeared in 2 decades, study finds

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