Recreation researchers are studying how to minimize human impact on public lands while maximizing accessibility.

Long undiagnosed, autistic women and girls who cope by putting on their "best normal” are finally being recognized.

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A proposed U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rule would allow activities that harm the habitats of protected species.

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Proposed cuts for prescribed burning could rekindle a debate over fire’s historical role in managing some forests.

What will the Trump administration’s proposed changes to federal science spending mean for biomedical research?

Officials asked agency staff to draft a rule that would limit data collection. The move could set a global precedent.

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