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The orca attacks appear to be led by a large adult male, suggesting that he may be leading the charge on this predatory ...

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Emily Kwong and Jessica Yung of Short Wave about ancient evidence of hot water on Mars, indigenous people's cultivation of hazelnuts, and an inauspicious fish sighting.

Researchers at Acadia University find that wine drinkers are more accepting of pasta sauce formulated with the addition of grape pomace than those who do not drink wine.

Under Michael Crow, ASU now requires students to take courses in sustainability and encourages creative teamwork among its ...