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Saving a Fussy Predator in Europe, With Help From 50,000 Rabbits
After nearing extinction 20 years ago, the Iberian lynx has made a comeback in southern Spain and Portugal, thanks to a vast recovery program funded by the European Union. -
Faced With Drought, the Pharaohs Tried (and Failed) to Adapt
Ancient Egyptian leaders increased their empire’s grain production and crossbred cattle for resilience in an early effort to ward off climate disaster, a study shows. -
Is This Tissue a New Organ? Maybe. A Conduit for Cancer? It Seems Likely.
A new study reveals a network of tissue that acts as a “highway of moving fluid” but loses its shape when viewed. -
Trilobites: Why Do Cracking Knuckles Make That Noise? You Might Need a Calculator
Researchers developed a mathematical model to test competing theories for what causes the popping sound that will either irritate you or signal relief. -
Global Health: Bologna Blamed in Worst Listeria Outbreak in History
It took officials 12 months to identify the source of the outbreak, which has led to nearly 200 deaths in South Africa. -
Q&A: Hanging Out the Wash in the Fresh, Clean Air
What makes the laundry smell so good when it’s been outdoors? -
The New Old Age: Many Americans Try Retirement, Then Change Their Minds
More and more older people have realized that not working just isn’t for them —and it’s not all economics. -
Court Dismisses Exxon’s Effort to Block Climate Investigation
A federal judge in New York called a lawsuit brought by Exxon Mobil against state attorneys general in New York and Massachusetts “implausible.” -
Matter: A Few Species of Frogs That Vanished May Be on the Rebound
A new study in Panama finds some types of frogs are returning, after being decimated by a deadly fungus that has vanquished amphibians around the world. -
Trilobites: Arctic Foxes on a Swedish Mountain Turned ‘Blue.’ It Was a Good Thing.
The immigration of just three new foxes dramatically reduced inbreeding in an isolated population, providing some support for a disputed conservation strategy.