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Kelp forests are underwater thickets of algae that keep the world’s oceans rich with biodiversity. And scientists just offered a strong financial argument for keeping them healthy.

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As programs recognizing LGBTQ+ people are cut, an Ohio archive is doing what queer Americans always have: preserving their own history.

Researchers set out to discover whether therapy dogs’ mental health support could apply beyond a screen.

Determined to make HPV and cervical cancer screenings less invasive, these researchers have turned to menstrual blood.

After three sessions, Texas lawmakers passed a bill last month that defines consent and fixes what advocates called a loophole in Texas sexual assault laws.

In Sweden, all egg-laying hens are officially cage-free, after decades of public pressure and grassroots momentum from animal welfare group Project 1882.

Robin Hanbury-Tenison has not let age stop him from protecting and preserving the natural world.

For several days, nearly 200 Pennsylvanians gathered together to talk about hot-button issues like voter ID laws and immigration reform. A majority of them changed their minds.

The sustainability-minded artist spearheaded the initiative at Universal Music Group.

Researchers confirmed that the beloved activity can have a positive impact on our creative problem-solving skills.

Green roofs are a growing trend in urban cities, and researchers in Shanghai are making a strong case for why we need them.