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Volunteer Rangers Work To Rein In Antler Poachers
The popularity of antlers as rustic décor is threatening deer and elk in the Pacific Northwest. The animals can naturally shed antlers, but some people harass or kill animals to get at prized racks.
Proposed Oil Refinery Could Help Washington State Meet Clean Fuel Standards
The push for cleaner fuels in Oregon and Washington could bring the region more crude oil and a new refinery along the Columbia River. It would be the first refinery on the West Coast in 25 years.
DNA Tracking Of Ivory Helps Biologists Find Poaching Hotspots
To stop elephant slaughter in Africa, zoologist Sam Wasser spent years extracting DNA from elephant dung and tissue. Much of the world's poached ivory, he discovered, comes from just two hotspots.
Hunting Ways To Keep Synthetic Estrogens Out Of Rivers And Seas
Hormones from medical treatments wind up in wastewater, and that can be a problem. Some scientists think a version of a household chemical, hydrogen peroxide, could be part of the solution.
Administration Proposes New Truck Emissions Rules To Reduce CO2
The new rules, yet to be finalized, were expected to cut greenhouse gas emissions by a quarter by the year 2027.
Why Some Teen Brains May Be Hardwired To Make Risky Choices
Individual differences in the brain's working memory could help explain why some teens are especially impulsive about sex. Having engaged parents helps reduce the risk.
When Should Surgeons Stop Operating?
A quarter of U.S. physicians are older than 65, and there are no national guidelines for assessing late-career skills. Some say the lack of oversight, especially for surgeons, is cause for concern.
'They Will Strafe You,' Bird Expert Says Of Seattle's Dive-Bombing Crows
"We had crows literally come down and tap me on the head, trying to scare me," a man says of crows that aggressively swoop at humans.
In Search Of Edible Weeds: Adventures In Urban Foraging By App
An expert forager has a video and an app for finding weeds to make the ultimate locally grown salad. But even a master foraging app might not lead an amateur to success.