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Los Angeles sheriff retesting 4,000 DNA samples due to possible error
"We take the integrity of our criminal investigations and the reliability of our forensic testing very seriously,” L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna said.
With fewer weather balloons after government staffing cuts, forecasts may be less accurate
At least 10 sites have suspended or limited weather balloon launches, which used to occur twice daily, because of the Trump administration’s cuts to the National Weather Service.
Chinese researchers report a pig kidney transplant and a first-step liver experiment
Scientists are genetically altering pigs so their organs are more humanlike in hope of alleviating a transplant shortage.
LatAmGPT aims to create AI that better represents Latin America's diversity
A coalition of research institutions is working on the tool to offer users more accurate responses that take into account language variances and culturally specific details.
Unusual two-clawed dinosaur species discovered in Mongolia's Gobi Desert
The specimen belonged to the group called Therizinosaurs, feathered ground-dwellers known for their huge claws, leaf-shaped teeth and long necks ending in small heads.
Scientists warn of severe honeybee losses in 2025
Researchers at Washington State University projected that honeybee colonies in the U.S. could decline by up to 70% this year.
A movement to ban food dyes gains ground across the U.S., backed by RFK Jr.
More than a dozen states have introduced bills this year to crack down on artificial dyes and other food additives.
Kids' Health
RFK Jr. praises cellphone bans in schools, citing mix of science and misinformation
Kennedy pointed to evidence-based links between social media use and depression, but shared an unfounded claim that cellphones increase cancer risk.
Saturn's rings will temporarily 'disappear' this weekend
The angle between Earth and Saturn will briefly create something of a cosmic illusion, in which the planet’s rings look invisible from our vantage point.
How will the universe end? A changing understanding of dark energy may provide a new answer
The big question is whether dark energy is a constant force, which scientists have long thought, or whether the force is weakening. New findings bolster the case for the latter.
Fired NOAA staffers are reinstated, creating confusion on the heels of severe storms
The agency had already halted several services because of staffing issues following the cuts, including some weather balloon launches. It is not clear whether those will resume.
