Federal judge halts construction at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' The 14-day stoppage comes as a federal judge considers whether additional construction of the immigration detention facility in south Florida's Everglades is detrimental to the environment. Greg Allen
This week in science: Eagles in Japan, the lives of deep-sea animals and 'SuperAgers' Regina Barber and Rachel Carlson of Short Wave talk about endangered eagles in Japan, the lifestyles of deep-living ocean creatures and the longevity secrets of human 'SuperAgers,' aged 80 and older. Regina G. Barber
When female gorillas move into a new group, they find old friends A long-term study of mountain gorillas finds that when female gorillas move into a new group, they pick one that contains buddies they've lived with before.
A planet from the Avatar movies may exist in real life One of the brightest stars in the night sky seems to be orbited by a planet like Jupiter. The news is sure to cheer fans of the Avatar series, which centers on a moon that orbits a fictional gas giant planet in this particular star system. Nell Greenfieldboyce
The NFL banned smelling salts. Here's why The NFL has banned the use of smelling salts during games, citing an FDA warning concerning the safety of the substance. Here's what experts say about the effects and the risks. Michal Ruprecht
A zoo in Denmark asked patrons to donate their pets. Not as attractions, but for food The Aalborg Zoo in Denmark said it would take certain surplus pets such as chickens, rabbits and guinea pigs to be "gently euthanized" and fed to its captive predators. Alana Wise
The quest to create gene-edited babies gets a reboot There's a fresh push to edit the genes of human embryos to prevent diseases and enhance characteristics that parents value. Bioethicists say just because it's possible doesn't mean it should be done. Rob Stein
The quest to create genetically modified babies is getting a reboot Genetically engineered humans may still sound like science fiction. But there's a new push to edit the genes of human embryos to eliminate diseases and enhance characteristics parents value. Rob Stein
A squirmy diet may explain the high nitrogen levels in neanderthal remains New research suggests that maggots may be the secret ingredient responsible for extremely high nitrogen values found in Neanderthal remains. Manuela López Restrepo
Teen suicide is on the decline, new federal data shows The 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health report found that in recent years, depression and suicidal thoughts and behaviors in teens have declined. Rhitu Chatterjee
