Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Trump will claim that Tylenol is linked to autism. But every expert Julia Musto and I interviewed say this is a gross misreading of the data. via @the-independent.com www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...

ICYMI: Researchers warn the U.S. is heading toward 30,000 more deaths tied to wildfire smoke by 2050 www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan... @the-independent.com

And, here's the JPL release - showing those "leopard spots" in greater detail: www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasa-sa...

“This very well could be the clearest sign of life that we’ve ever found on Mars.” - NASA's Acting Administrator Sean Duffy says this morning stories.tamu.edu/news/2025/09...

Today marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. I spoke with @samlmontano.bsky.social @irwinredlener.bsky.social and UNC's Bill Gentry about federal response and the current moment... www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan... @the-independent.com

FEMA staff warn Trump officials’ actions risk a Katrina-level disaster

Got reaction from @pauloffit.bsky.social @jennifernuzzo.bsky.social @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social today following last week's mRNA news and today's announcement about an effective "personalized" mRNA cancer vaccine from researchers in Japan: www.independent.co.uk/news/health/... @the-independent.com

No, we are not going to have nuclear reactors on the Moon in five years. I talked with @juliaelenamusto.bsky.social about why this plan starves planetary science to fund a pipe dream. www.independent.co.uk/space/nasa-m...

“This is a deeply troubling development that will...leave the U.S. poorly prepared for a pandemic...and...stifle medical innovation upon which so many Americans depend for life saving cures,” - @jennifernuzzo.bsky.social By @juliaelenamusto.bsky.social www.the-independent.com/news/health/...

"If this ultimately comes to pass, the consequences will be stark: it essentially would halt all federal actions to regulate heat-trapping and climate change-causing greenhouse gases as a pollutant," @weatherwest.bsky.social @ucanrwater.bsky.social told @juliaelenamusto.bsky.social

"EPA poised to scrap landmark finding that will limit its battle against climate change" by @juliaelenamusto.bsky.social for @the-independent.com: www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...

I worked with @michaelemann.bsky.social @billmckibben.bsky.social @weatherwest.bsky.social on this morning's piece regarding the latest endangerment finding news. They had some impactful reactions. @the-independent.com

I'll just leave this here again... www.the-independent.com/politics/alc...

Cancer-causing asbestos has been regulated for decades and removed from buildings. Trump could one form to return

My latest for @the-independent.com: www.independent.co.uk/news/health/... Remember the three Ts this summer!

The second is an analysis (citing multiple experts) of the recent and historic dust storm in Chicago: www.the-independent.com/news/world/a... @the-independent.com

Hello, all! I just wanted to flag a couple of stories I worked on last week. The first is this collaboration with @alexwoodward.bsky.social: www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

New clinical study shows promise in treating Parkinson’s with drug found in magic mushrooms

You think you know the moon? NASA scientists say think again

EPA weakens regulations aimed at curbing forever chemical pollution in drinking water. Environmental groups say weakening regulations that fight forever chemicals will harm the health of millions of Americans.

“Everything’s getting harder, I think. I don’t see any change to that. At some point, something will go wrong, I have no doubt.” My latest: www.independent.co.uk/space/satell... @the-independent.com Many thanks to @planet4589.bsky.social @profhughlewis.bsky.social and Dr. John Crassidis!

The seabirds on Alcatraz are already threatened by climate change. Now, they may also have to contend with the government: www.independent.co.uk/politics/alc... @the-independent.com

"This effort aims to sustain the momentum of the sixth National Climate Assessment (NCA), the authors and staff of which were dismissed earlier this week by the Trump Administration, almost a year into the process." news.agu.org/press-releas...

If the ‘Big One’ earthquake hits the West Coast it’s gonna sink the land, experts warn

Tuberculosis case is confirmed at Florida high school. Here’s what to know

How the Trump administration’s health cuts could kill thousands of test animals

ICYMI: Thanks so much to @noaa.gov @jnaylor.bsky.social @tornatrix.bsky.social @kakosiba.bsky.social and everyone who helped out with this piece. They do amazing and important work. www.independent.co.uk/news/science... @the-independent.com

New Jersey wildfire mapped: Flames spread as teen is accused of not extinguishing bonfire that started blaze

Happy Earth Day. 🌎 “Nature has so far balanced our abuse. This is coming to an end." - Johan Rockström

They’re here. They’re howling. But, are they resurrected dire wolves?

An experimental bird flu vaccine just saw success in trial — here’s when it could be used to save poultry

Trump administration is working to end habitat protections for endangered animals, environmental groups say

Gray whales are dying again off the Pacific Coast

A pink moon is on its way. Here’s how to see it

The truth is out there: Scientists want a new mission to hunt for life beyond Earth

Our marine species - our oceans - are on the front lines of human-caused climate change and its impacts. Some of the most resilient and majestic animals are starving: www.independent.co.uk/news/science... @the-independent.com

RFK praises anti-vaxxer hours after attending funeral of 8-year-old who died from measles

Dolphins are starving to death in Florida. Scientists say a plankton bloom is to blame

Trump administration guts mine safety and reproductive health divisions in sweeping HHS cuts

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration just approved the first new antibiotic to treat urinary tract infections in nearly three decades. One in four women are affected by a UTI in their lifetime, and approximately 30 percent are prone to painful recurring infections.

Good morning. For my PNW friends: Local NWS forecasters are saying much of the region could see golf ball-sized hail, nearly hurricane-force wind gusts (up to 70mph), and a possible isolated tornado. Please take care and act cautiously!

Thanks to @protectparks.bsky.social @sierraclub.org and @grandcanyontrust.bsky.social for speaking about the possibility of new mining threats at the beloved Grand Canyon and the communities who are affected there. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a... @the-independent.com

Evacuation orders across North Carolina as wildfires burn uncontained

Scientist bluntly blasts Musk’s hope to go to Mars in the coming years: It’s not going to happen

Oh, and the chances of getting it all right are one in 9,223,372,036,854,775,808. And, the SpaceX spacecraft that would be used to get to Mars just exploded.

Foodborne illness can lead to deadly consequences and devastating conditions - that can last much longer than the initial queasiness. Here’s what to know about how foodborne illness can be linked to these diseases: