Hundreds of wildflowers to be planted at meadow

Butterfly populations 'could crash' due to weather

More than 77,000 butterflies were recorded in Devon while 47,000 were spotted in Cornwall this July.

Meal deliveries can save money and improve health. Will they survive Medicaid cuts?

Some states deliver meals to Medicaid patients that address their dietary needs. Evidence shows it aids recovery and saves healthcare costs, but federal budget cuts may lead some states to cancel it.

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The U.S. has more thalidomide survivors than the government admits

In the 1950s and 1960s, doctors gave the drug thalidomide to pregnant patients without telling them — and without FDA approval. Now those patients' children want recognition.

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Seahorse habitats 'healing' thanks to eco-moorings

Scars in Studland Bay's seagrass meadows, caused by boat anchor chains, are healing, a study finds.

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How unarmed 911 teams are reshaping public safety in nearly 100 cities

Programs that send mental health workers out to 911 calls instead of police have grown in recent years. But doing them right is a challenge.

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Space museum launched by Britain's first astronaut

Helen Sharman officially opened the John Dulcamara Space Flight Museum at Grizedale Observatory.