Why don't diving seals drown? Scientists finally have an answer
New research suggests seals sense oxygen levels in their blood to know when to come up for air.
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Buying or selling on StubHub? It's probably not showing you all the available tickets
StubHub has a "Recommended Tickets" filter that only displays some tickets but not others. It's automatically turned on — and it's upsetting users.
Parts of America will experience a partial solar eclipse this weekend
The partial solar eclipse will be visible in various locations in the U.S. Northeast.
As opposition to fluoride grows, rural America risks a new surge of tooth decay
Many rural counties are short on dentists, and if they lose water fluoridation, tooth decay could surge to levels that have not been seen in decades, experts warn.
Colorado is poised to pass some of the toughest gun laws in the country
A proposal to severely limit guns that use detachable magazines is approaching final passage in the Colorado legislature. The state's Democratic governor, Jared Polis, is expected to sign it into law.
Why a tiny bit of oil can be a big deal
More than three-quarters of U.S. wells make just 6% of the country's oil. They're called marginal wells because of their small output. But they're a big deal to oil producers and environmentalists.
Kennedy Center lays off Social Impact employees
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., has dissolved its Social Impact division, which partnered with local organizations to bring in diverse artists and audiences.
A glimpse into the newly opened archive of Joan Didion and John Gregory Dunne
The New York Public Library's Joan Didion archive opens March 26. Here's what you'll find inside.
Federal workers ordered back to office find shortages of desks, Wi-Fi and toilet paper
As agencies scramble to comply with President Trump's Jan. 20 order terminating remote work, employees say the process has been marked by confusion, changing guidance and frustrating conditions.
March Madness is underway. So is March Napness, the tournament for hibernating bears
A handful of rescued bears in Europe are competing in March Napness, a bracket-style tournament to see what bear can stay in hibernation the longest.