What we know so far about the malaria cases in Florida and Texas
27 June 2023
Five malaria cases have been reported in Florida and Texas, all of which were acquired through local transmission
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Why expanding access to Narcan in the US won’t solve the opioid crisis
14 April 2023
The US has made a medication that rapidly reverses opioid overdoses available without prescription – it will no doubt prevent some deaths, but it’s not enough to tackle the opioid epidemic
US agency says covid-19 may have leaked from lab – here's what to know
28 February 2023
The US Department of Energy says that covid-19 most likely originated from an unintentional laboratory leak in China, according to a classified document. However, it has not released evidence supporting the claim
Rise in US gun sales during the pandemic linked to extremist beliefs
16 February 2023
People in the US who purchased a gun during the pandemic were more likely to support extreme political beliefs and engage in violent behaviour than people who bought a gun before March 2020
US childhood obesity guidelines may rush the use of drugs or surgery
27 January 2023
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends intensive interventions to manage weight loss, including drugs and surgery – but it’s unclear whether they will reduce childhood obesity
Ranchers are using GPS-collars to herd livestock with virtual fences
17 January 2023
The US Bureau of Land Management is helping ranchers and farmers in Colorado test virtual fences, which set moveable boundaries controlled by an app, and can keep cattle from overgrazing the range
US action on climate change will start to get serious in 2023
3 January 2023
The Inflation Reduction Act will accelerate US progress on boosting renewable energy and reducing carbon emissions in 2023 as a decade of funding starts
When water runs short, how do you get people to use their fair share?
10 November 2022
Droughts are expected to become more common and more severe due to climate change, affecting the water supply we all rely on. Making sure there's enough to go around will require significant changes – including to our individual habits
Extreme California wildfires may increase 57% even with low emissions
8 September 2022
Wildfires that grow more than 4000 hectares in a single day could become much more frequent in California even with low greenhouse gas emissions
Camera trap images reveal the hidden wildlife of New York City
1 September 2022
A collection of motion-triggered cameras in Brooklyn and Long Island is bringing ecologists closer to understanding how wildlife distribution evolves on urban landscapes
