If industry-backed law passes, EPA couldn't use the science behind hundreds of environmental protections
The proposed law introduced would bar the federal Environmental Protection Agency from using hundreds of chemical assessments ...
EPA considers eliminating its science arm
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering the elimination of its science arm and firing most of that branch’s ...
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Scientists test accessible, affordable diagnostic tool for heart disease risk via molecular blood screening
Scientists have successfully tested a rapid, reliable method for assessment of heart disease risk. The method can measure 25 important markers in the blood simultaneously, such as cholesterol, in less ...
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Report Shows Science-Informed Operations Increase NorCal Resilience to Floods
A drone panoramic view of Oroville Dam and main spillway at Lake Oroville in Butte County, Calif. Photo taken March 11, 2025.
Industry-Backed Legislation Would Bar the Use of Science Behind Hundreds of Environmental Protections
Two bills in Congress would prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from using hundreds of chemical assessments ...
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Long-term exposure to low-level crystalline silica and risk assessment of silicosis: a cohort study
Background High-level exposure to crystalline silica dust is the key factor in silicosis. Long-term exposure to low-level silica dust, for example, lower than that in occupational exposure limits, ...
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Ferrets, water testing and future scientists at risk due to DOGE spending cuts
Interior Department employees say they have been scrambling to keep the lights on and do their jobs as budget cuts driven by ...
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Science Under the Radar: Five Researchers Make Their Case
When science reporters miss the chance to pick up on these storylines, the public can miss out on opportunities to get ...
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The riskiest asteroid on record now has near-zero chance of hitting Earth
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. NASA estimates that ...