Foreign, feral honeybees are crowding out native bee species in southern California
Non-native, feral honeybees are crowding out native bee species in southern California — and it could have knock-on effects on local plants in need of pollination. …
Category: Science
NIH budget cuts threaten the future of biomedical research — and the young scientists behind it
NIH budget cuts are threatening key medical research programs, shrinking training grants, and leaving young researchers facing career uncertainty. …
Lopez: A candid take on mortality and the power of friendship
David Mays, a cancer survivor, is dying — but he’s at peace with his fate because he’s got friends, love and support. …
Should bioplastics be counted as compost? Debate pits farmers against manufacturers
Plastic manufacturers are pushing to have their products counted as compost. Composters and farmers are trying to stop them. …
‘Chaotic and deeply frightening’: Once a global gold standard, U.S. government health guidance is falling apart
Government-provided health information now comes with disclaimers that the government can’t be trusted. …
Federal contractors improperly dumped wildfire-related asbestos waste at L.A. area landfills
Cleanup crews contracted by the Army Corp of Engineers dumped asbestos-tainted wildfire debris in landfills that they shouldn’t have, according to government records. …