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Split image of herbicide being sprayed over green vegetation on the left and a man comforting a woman in a hospital bed on the right.

Families Seeking Justice Over Cancer Claims Confront Push To Protect Glyphosate Companies

ens of thousands of Americans have filed lawsuits alleging that glyphosate-based herbicides caused cancer. But the fight is no longer just in the courtroom.

Families Seeking Justice Over Cancer Claims Confront Push To Protect Glyphosate Companies

ens of thousands of Americans have filed lawsuits alleging that glyphosate-based herbicides caused cancer. But the fight is no longer just in the courtroom.

Large python stretches across a bathroom sink faucet beside toothbrushes and toiletries.

Homeowner Walks Into Bathroom And Finds A Giant Python Staring Back In The Mirror

Homeowner startled by bathroom mirror python; WIRES recommends keeping distance and calling wildlife rescuers.

Homeowner Walks Into Bathroom And Finds A Giant Python Staring Back In The Mirror

Homeowner startled by bathroom mirror python; WIRES recommends keeping distance and calling wildlife rescuers.

Beekeeper wearing a veil and gloves examines a hive box glowing in warm evening light.

USDA Move Threatens Critical Bee Research After Massive Colony Losses

After widespread honeybee deaths, one federal lab helped identify a likely cause and gave beekeepers answers they needed. Now that same research center could be shut down.

USDA Move Threatens Critical Bee Research After Massive Colony Losses

After widespread honeybee deaths, one federal lab helped identify a likely cause and gave beekeepers answers they needed. Now that same research center could be shut down.

Split image showing a mountain fire lookout tower on one side and a firefighter battling intense flames on the other.

Forest Service Plans To Close Critical Wildfire Research Stations As Danger Grows

The United States Forest Service is moving ahead with plans that could shut down research stations studying wildfire risk, drought, and forest change just as fire danger grows across the...

Forest Service Plans To Close Critical Wildfire Research Stations As Danger Grows

The United States Forest Service is moving ahead with plans that could shut down research stations studying wildfire risk, drought, and forest change just as fire danger grows across the...

Small reddish-brown squirrel stands upright on the ground with its front paws held near its mouth.

Kind Stranger Stops In Desert Heat To Share Water With A Thirsty Squirrel

Uplifting video of a hiker sharing water with a squirrel in Phoenix heat highlights simple kindness and wildlife respect.

Kind Stranger Stops In Desert Heat To Share Water With A Thirsty Squirrel

Uplifting video of a hiker sharing water with a squirrel in Phoenix heat highlights simple kindness and wildlife respect.

Turtle Scarred By Plastic Rings Keeps Defying The Odds Three Decades Later

Turtle Scarred By Plastic Rings Keeps Defying The Odds Three Decades Later

Peanut the red-eared slider shows how a turtle cut free from six-pack rings inspires better litter disposal.

Turtle Scarred By Plastic Rings Keeps Defying The Odds Three Decades Later

Peanut the red-eared slider shows how a turtle cut free from six-pack rings inspires better litter disposal.