Coming up with a final federal budget always involves arm twisting and other negotiating tactics as everyone lobbies for their priorities, so the initial budget proposal released by the White House in ...

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From pangolin tracking in Kenya to walking the sand dunes of Namibia, these nocturnal safaris reveal wildlife few travelers ever see.

New technology enables us to perceive sounds beyond human hearing range, allowing a new perspective on our place on the planet.

Marine life researchers are tracking a mysterious pod of orcas recently spotted moving through the Salish Sea.

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Neuroscientists have uncovered new insights into a key evolutionary question: Why can humans talk when most animals can't?

Fifty-eight sea turtles in critical care have been bestowed with themed nicknames as part of their recovery process before they are released back out into the wild.