Environment Biden bans new offshore oil and gas drilling in most federal waters President Joe Biden is moving to ban new offshore oil and gas drilling in most U.S. coastal waters, an effort to block possible action by the incoming Trump administration to expand offshore drilling. The Associated Press
Science How do you keep monkeys from making mischief? In one Indian town, monkeys will steal your glasses — and give them back if you toss them a container of mango juice. It's one more sign of the impact of urbanization on the wild. Omkar Khandekar
Science Jurassic footprints are discovered on a 'dinosaur highway' in southern England The 166-million-year-old footprint tracks, found at a quarry in southern England, mark one of the largest discoveries in decades. Rebecca Rosman
Science Bats catch a lift from storm winds on long-distance migrations Migrating hundreds and hundreds of miles is hard work for the common noctule bat. But this European species makes its marathon journey a little bit easier by paying attention to the weather. Jonathan Lambert Play AudioListen 3 mins
Science Zebra fish respond to ketamine New research shows that the anesthetic ketamine keeps fish from giving up -- and the way it works may help figure out how it works in humans and lead to better medications for depression. Jon Hamilton Play AudioListen 4 mins
Science Farmers are abandoning their land. Is that good for nature? Traditional farmers around the world are walking away from millions of acres of land where they once grew crops or grazed animals. It's provoking mixed reactions. Dan Charles Play AudioListen 5 mins
Science How brain-mapping research by Seattle scientists could help prevent Alzheimer's Research by a group of Seattle scientists may help doctors and drug companies target specific brain cells to help people keep their minds sharp as they age. KUOW Staff
Science Scientists have learned secrets of Australia's marsupial mole Researchers have probed the genetics of one of Australia's most elusive animals, the marsupial mole. Nell Greenfieldboyce Play AudioListen 4 mins
Politics Employees at federal science agencies try to shield themselves from political influence Unions representing certain agencies have bolstered their contracts with language intended to help protect them from political influence. Play AudioListen 7 mins
Science Look up! Here's what's to watch for in space in 2025 In the New Year, there will be supermoons, meteor showers and other exciting celestial events. Chandelis Duster
