World
Arctic's warming happening twice as fast as the rest of the globe
Warming at the top of the world has gone into overdrive, happening twice as fast as the rest of the globe, and extending unnatural heating into fall and winter, according to a new federal report.
Science
'Fear was gone': Hallucinogen eases depression in cancer patients, studies find
The record for psilocybin in the small studies so far shows "very impressive results," said Dr. Craig Blinderman, of the Columbia University Medical Center/New York-Presbyterian Hospital.
Nation
Climate change will intensify storms in U.S., study says
Heavy rainstorms may become more frequent. The biggest increase would be in the Northeast and the Gulf Coast.
Ailing Buzz Aldrin evacuated from South Pole to New Zealand
An ailing Buzz Aldrin, the second man to walk on the moon, was evacuated from the South Pole to New Zealand where he was in a hospital on Friday in stable condition.
Science
Medical device employees are often in the operating room, raising concerns about influence
Supporters say expertise is key, but critics raise ethics concerns.
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