Is the shark fin ban culturally biased?

Juliet Eilperin

New York proposes a law to ban shark fins

Climate scientist admits duping skeptics

Climate scientist admits duping skeptics

Juliet Eilperin

A prominent climate scientist acknowledged that he had obtained internal documents from a climate skeptic group under a fake identity.

Photographers who are shooting to save

Photographers who are shooting to save

Juliet Eilperin

A new breed of environmental photographers are not only recording wildlife and the stunning worlds that they inhabit, but pushing to preserve them. How? By changing how they craft their images and by lobbying policymakers in Washington and abroad.

Environmentalist alliance fractures

Environmentalist alliance fractures

Juliet Eilperin and Steven Mufson

The change underscores the shifting nature of America’s energy landscape.

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New radar confirms tornadoes faster (1:47)

New radar confirms tornadoes faster (1:47)

Confirming a tornado's existence is still a bit of a mystery to forecasters, but a new type of radar is cutting out some of the guess work. (Feb. 23)
New radar confirms tornadoes faster (1:47)

New radar confirms tornadoes faster (1:47)

Confirming a tornado's existence is still a bit of a mystery to forecasters, but a new type of radar is cutting out some of the guess work. (Feb. 23)
Scientists revive ice age flower from fruit tissue (1:31)

Scientists revive ice age flower from fruit tissue (1:31)

Russian scientists have regenerated an entire plant from the fruit tissue found in an Ice Age squirrel's burrow estimated to be at least 30,000 years old. (Feb. 22)
FDA: New suppliers to increase supply of cancer drugs (1:57)

FDA: New suppliers to increase supply of cancer drugs (1:57)

Federal regulators have approved new suppliers for two crucial cancer drugs, easing critical shortages that had been ratcheting up fears that patients, particularly children with leukemia, would miss lifesaving treatments.(Feb. 21)
FDA: New suppliers to ease cancer drug shortages (2:18)

FDA: New suppliers to ease cancer drug shortages (2:18)

Federal regulators have approved new suppliers for two crucial cancer drugs, easing critical shortages ratcheting up fears that patients, particularly children with leukemia, would miss life-saving treatments. (Feb. 21)
John Glenn bemoans lack of U.S. space vehicle (1:19)

John Glenn bemoans lack of U.S. space vehicle (1:19)

On the 50th anniversary of becoming the first American to orbit earth, former astronaut John Glenn said NASA is in a difficult position because the space agency must rely on the Russians to transport Americans to the International Space Station. (Feb. 20)
Snow across South causes outages and accidents (0:41)

Snow across South causes outages and accidents (0:41)

A winter storm dumped several inches of snow across parts of the South, causing power outages, slippery roads and numerous accidents during the Presidents Day holiday weekend. (Feb. 20)
FDA to review inhalable caffeine (1:24)

FDA to review inhalable caffeine (1:24)

U.S. Food and Drug Administration officials plan to investigate whether inhalable caffeine sold in lipstick-sized canisters is safe for consumers and if its manufacturer was right to brand it as a dietary supplement. (Feb. 20)
Three are dead in Washington state avalanche (0:45)

Three are dead in Washington state avalanche (0:45)

Three people died when an avalanche struck near a popular ski resort about 80 miles northeast of Seattle, Washington. As many as eight others were missing, but authorities said they have all been accounted for. (Feb. 19)
Newly-discovered health benefits of coffee (1:10)

Newly-discovered health benefits of coffee (1:10)

New studies indicate coffee may help with depression and lowering the risk of diabetes, among other benefits. Dr. Holly Phillips reports. (Feb. 17)
Early astronauts recall 'ridiculous' fears (1:06)

Early astronauts recall 'ridiculous' fears (1:06)

John Glenn fever has taken hold of Cape Canaveral once again. Three days before the 50th anniversary of his historic flight, the first American to orbit the Earth addressed employees at Kennedy Space Center. ( Feb. 17)
John Glenn looks to 50th anniversary of historic spaceflight (2:21)

John Glenn looks to 50th anniversary of historic spaceflight (2:21)

As the world's most enduring and endearing spaceman gets set to celebrate what no other living astronaut has done, mark the 50th anniversary of his own spaceflight, John Glenn reflects on what has been an undeniably charmed, golden life. (Feb. 17)
CRISP helps improve patient care for doctors (3:09)

CRISP helps improve patient care for doctors (3:09)

Dr. Barton Leonard discusses the impact Chesapeake Regional Information System for Our Patients (CRISP) has had on his care for patients. (Feb. 16)

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Woodcocks start their spring

Woodcocks start their spring

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