After more than two decades of delay, American consumers are finally getting access to a sunscreen ingredient that has long ...

More than 100 new laws are going into effect on July 1, 2026, in Florida.

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Bioacousticians are finding animal communication patterns once thought unique to humans — discoveries that challenge ideas about what makes human language special.

When I taught introductory and advanced courses on animal behavior, many students woke up when I talked about the sex lives of a wide variety of animals. While there were a good number of books that ...

More than 120 new Florida laws kick in on Wednesday, July 1. Some are minor changes, but some you need to know now.

For years, the phrase “trans fat” has carried a warning. Health experts have linked these fats to heart disease, prompting ...

Oregon's PEACE Act: The Ballot Initiative That Would Criminalize Hunting, Fishing, and the American Outdoor Way of Life It started as a fringe idea championed by a small circle of Portland-based ani ...

From worker classification to expense reimbursement, California employers must navigate a complex regulatory landscape to avoid the pitfalls of noncompliance and their costly consequences. This ...

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Fireflies are remarkable insects, most well-known for their unique ability to produce flashes of light on warm, summer nights. Commonly found in backyards, gardens, fields, meadows and forests, ...