Society & Policy

Obama administration changes could change how you get your electricity

The act-of-god defense for extreme weather impacts is being challenged in court

Statistics have suggested a sharp increase in the number of American women dying as a complication of pregnancy since the late 1980s, but a closer look at the data hints that all is not as it seems

The House of Representatives’ proposal for the National Science Foundation and NASA would take from Earth and social sciences, and give to exploration of Europa and the sun

The EPA draft report did, however, warn some drilling activities could potentially cause health risks

A drug to treat low female sexual desire should be approved with strict measures in place to ensure patients are fully aware of its risks, the advisory panel said

Wood has played an important role in the history of civilization. Humans have used it for fuel, building materials, furniture, paper, tools, weapons, and more. And demand for wood continues to increase annually, spurring conflicts between neighboring states over control of shared resources. Our relationship to this resource has remained relatively unchanged over time, and our methods of developing and managing woodlands continue to rely on tried and true techniques established by early civilizations. So perhaps this is why we take it for granted: wood has long been a part of our lives, and we probably can't really imagine it not being there. 

Eight days after returning from a trip to the Middle East, a 68-year-old South Korean man developed a cough and fever

Conservationists welcome the nation's move but problems for African elephants remain

President Obama’s pitch for the pollution fighting measure relies on saving lives

If the administration loses, the elimination of federal subsidies to many states would boost health care costs for all

The EPA plans to determine whether CO2 from aircraft endangers public health, a first step to regulating emissions from the aviation sector, sources said