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Why it's hard to ban "forever" chemicals

We're drowning in a soup of chemicals. Experts explain how these chemicals help in our daily lives — and pose heal

Salon · Jul 1, 2023

New study upends human evolution history

There's a promising new model for human origins in Africa — but scientists don't quite know what to do with it

Salon · Jul 1, 2023

Moms for Liberty platforming extremists

"Rhetoric spewed at this conference by its host and invited guests has real-world consequences," GLAAD CEO warns

Salon · Jul 1, 2023

Report outs Trump official cited by DOJ

"She will either be held in contempt for failing to cooperate, or, cooperate and be deemed disloyal," attorney says

Salon · Jun 29, 2023

Climate change causing wildfires

While Canadian wildfires devastate North America, other parts of the country are experiencing record heat waves

Salon · Jun 29, 2023

Scientists “hear” gravitational wave hum

The source could be merging black holes — or something more 'mind-bending'

Salon · Jun 29, 2023

Are the orca "attacks" spreading?

Genetics aren't the only way that animals evolve. Here's what cultural evolution means for orcas that attack boats

Salon · Jun 28, 2023

Trump lawyers have "criminal exposure"

"Trump's lawyers can be charged with conspiring to overturn the election results," ex-prosecutor says

Salon · Jun 28, 2023

Problems about to get "worse for Trump"

"It's almost like he wants to be convicted," legal expert says

Salon · Jun 27, 2023

A MAGA movement betrayed morphs

In his new book "The Age of Insurrection," David Neiwert traces the path of the far-right since the Capitol riot

Salon · Jun 27, 2023