Relaxing rules on opioid treatment drugs did not increase overdose deaths, study finds
by A new study shows that reducing restrictions on buprenorphine, a drug that can treat opioid use disorders, did not lead to an increase in overdose …
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Bears were mysteriously missing toes. These scientists have solved the case.
Clayton Lamb initially didn’t like the missing toe. The Canadian biologist moved a sleeping bear with conservation officers in Fernie, a ski resort tucked away …
Rare attack in Alaska renews interest in polar bear patrols
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — For isolated communities at the top of the world, keeping the planet’s largest land predators — polar bears — out of …
Spacewalkers continue the upgrade of the space station’s power system
Two astronauts on their first spacewalk ventured outside the International Space Station on Friday as they became more aware of the threat posed by micrometeoroids …
Europa’s mission to Jupiter’s icy moons ready for launch
Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer: The mission has been in the planning for nearly two decades Europa is about to embark on one of its largest …
Glass bottles excluded from deposit schemes
The deposit scheme applies to plastic PET bottles larger than 500 ml, but not to glass bottles. The government’s latest plans for a beverage container …
British Tim Peake says goodbye to the European astronaut corps
British cosmonaut Tim Peake is stepping down from his role as European astronaut. Instead, he will take on a full-time science and space ambassador position …
Refundable cans and bottles are intended to encourage recycling
Customers can return beverage bottles and cans and receive a refund A refundable fee will be added to drinks bottles and cans to help boost …
Photos show 10 mummified crocodiles found in an Egyptian tomb, likely after being sacrificed
The mummified crocodiles found in a tomb are seen from above.Patri Mora Riudavets, Qubbat al-Hawa team member, CC-BY 4.0 An ancient Egyptian tomb was discovered …
Dartmoor wild camping agreement reached
There has been furious opposition to the loss of a wild camping tradition on Dartmoor Landowners have agreed to allow people to “wild camp” without …