Scientists and spy agencies have tried to determine where the coronavirus originated, but conclusive evidence is hard to come by and the nation’s intelligence agencies are split.
Tag: Animals
Is There an Ethical Way to Kill Rats?
Welcome to the rat trapper’s dilemma.
How Widespread Are These Toxic Chemicals? They’re Everywhere.
Researchers created a map showing where PFAS compounds, linked to cancer in humans, have been detected in wildlife. It spans the globe.
How Climate Change Is Spreading Malaria in Africa
The mosquitoes that transmit the disease dramatically increased their range over the last century as temperatures warmed, scientists reported.
‘Biofoul’ on Hull Strands Cruise Ship at Sea for 6 Days
An unidentified organism prompted Australia to block the vessel from docking, forcing passengers to skip a series of port stops.
G.O.P. Senator’s Report on Covid Origins Suggests Lab Leak, but Offers Little New Evidence
The report, signed by Senator Richard Burr, foreshadows a new wave of political wrangling over Covid’s origins if Republicans gain control of the House or Senate.
Emperor Penguins Are Protected Under the Endangered Species Act
Under the new listing, federal agencies are required to reduce threats to emperor penguins, which are vulnerable to warming temperatures and melting sea ice caused by climate change.
The 2022 Living Planet Index Is Out. Here’s How to Understand It.
The latest update to an important assessment found that populations had declined by an average of 69 percent since 1970. But that might not mean what you think.
Australia Aims to Cut Its High Rate of Species Extinctions to Zero
The country plans to focus on 110 endangered species and 20 habitats, but experts said the initiative was only a start.
Fatal Kangaroo Attack Is Said to Be First in Australia in 86 Years
The police said they believed that the man had been keeping the wild animal as a pet.