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Civil Penalties for Breaking Environmental Laws Fell 60 Percent Under Trump
A new report compares the Environmental Protection Agency's productivity during the presidencies of Donald Trump, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton.
Viewfinder: Confronting a Wildfire in Portugal
A firefighter tackles a wildfire close to the village of Pucarica in Abrantes on August 10th, 2017.
The Subtle Bias That Underlies Our Ideological Leanings
Our reflexive approach to explaining the world strongly predicts our political orientation.
Viewfinder: Surfing for Sport in Cornwall
People gather on Fistral beach as surfers compete in a heat of the World Surf League Boardmasters Quicksilver Open at the annual Boardmasters festival on August 9th, 2017, in Cornwall, England.
Researchers Have Found Signs of Ritualistic Cannibalism in a Paleolithic Cave
An old human radius bone from a cave in the U.K. has both tooth marks and engravings, suggesting that cannibalism may have been part of an early funeral ritual.
Why Rain Doesn’t Signal the End of a Drought
It can take years for a tropical forest to return to its previous levels of photosynthesis and growth, and, as the frequency and severity of droughts increases, they may soon outpace the region's ability to recover entirely.
The Myth Behind Painkilling Lettuce
Some doctors' manuals from the 19th century do list Lactuca virosa as a pain reliever, but there's little evidence that it works.
Fewer Fast Food Outlets Does Not Mean Thinner People
Evidence points to a failed attempt at social engineering.
Viewfinder: Migrants Wait Near the French Border
Migrants walk next to the Roya River on August 8th, 2017, in Ventimiglia, close to the French border.