Marine life's latest hotspot could be an underwater volcano primed to erupt off Oregon A researcher monitoring Axial Seamount, 300 miles off the coast of Oregon, says the eruption is expected to happen before the year is over. Ayana Archie
UW project took nuisance seaweed from shellfish farm to help growers. The USDA cut its funding A $5 million grant to promote climate-smart farm practices that funded the Blue Carbon, Green Fields project was cancelled by the USDA. Ruby de Luna
Chimps' rhythmic drumming and complex calls hint at origins of human language Two studies of wild chimps point to the evolutionary roots of human language. The studies found that chimp communication often relies on rhythmic structures and call combinations. Jon Hamilton
U.S. halts cattle imports from Mexico, citing fears of flesh-eating maggot The New World screwworm is endemic in parts of Latin America and the Caribbean — and its northward spread into Mexico has alarmed U.S. officials. It can kill a full-grown cow in one to two weeks. Will Stone
Chimps' rhythmic drumming and complex calls hint at origins of human language Two new studies hint at the evolutionary roots of human language. The studies found that chimps use rhythmic structures and complex call combinations to communicate. Jon Hamilton
Trump tightens control of independent agency overseeing nuclear safety NPR has learned that rules must now be vetted by the White House and that the administration is drafting an executive order that could loosen radiation limits. Geoff Brumfiel
2 men convicted of cutting down beloved Sycamore Gap tree in 'mindless' destruction Prosecutors say that as news of the crime spread, the two men exchanged messages relishing the outrage and sadness they caused. The tree in northern England was believed to be about 200 years old. Bill Chappell
RFK Jr. says autism database will use Medicare and Medicaid info The National Institutes of Health will partner with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid to create a database of Americans with autism, using insurance claims, medical records and smartwatch data. Alana Wise
Glittering blue creatures are washing up on California beaches. Here's why Hundreds of thousands of Velella velella, more commonly known as by-the-wind-sailors, are drifting onto the coastline. Beachcombers say they look like "blue diamonds strewn across the beach." Vanessa Romo
Economists warn Trump's research cuts could have dire consequences for GDP President Trump has proposed slashing federal scientific funding. Economists say the long-term consequences could be dire. Geoff Brumfiel
