Humans still haven't seen 99.999% of the deep seafloor Human eyes have only seen a tiny, tiny, tiny fraction of the areas of the world that are covered by deep water. Scientists want to change how they explore these regions. Nell Greenfieldboyce
Most Americans use federal science information on a weekly basis, a new poll finds Most Americans frequently use federal science information. But few are concerned that cuts to federal science spending could affect their access to such information, a new poll finds. Rebecca Hersher
Main road into Hoh Rainforest set to reopen this week after months-long closure The main road into the Hoh Rainforest is set to reopen on Thursday after being closed since December. Casey Martin
States sue Trump administration for blocking the development of wind energy Attorneys general from 17 states and D.C. are challenging an executive order Trump signed on his first day in office pausing approvals, permits and loans for all wind energy projects. The Associated Press
Captive-bred axolotls thrive in Mexican wetlands, researchers find The cartoonish-looking salamanders have faced an uncertain future in the wild. But researchers hope that breeding axolotls in captivity and releasing them in the wild can help their numbers. Alana Wise
Rural communities were promised millions in disaster funds. Trump is ending it Rural communities are scrambling after the Trump administration canceled billions in disaster grants. Many were counting on the funds for infrastructure fixes meant to withstand future disasters. Rebecca Hersher
A record-size run of pink salmon may be headed toward Washington state Biologists expect a record number of pink salmon to return to Puget Sound and Washington rivers and streams this year. And while that may seem like a good signal about salmon habitat, it's also raising some concerns. Kim Malcolm
Premier climate study frozen by Trump administration as researchers get the boot The Trump administration has put the nation’s most comprehensive climate study on hold and told hundreds of scientists working on it that their services are no longer needed. John Ryan
Private eye accused of hacking American climate activists loses U.K. extradition fight The Justice Department has charged Amit Forlit with conspiracy to commit computer hacking, among other crimes. Michael Copley
Scientists are raising the alarm about Trump's deep sea mining executive order President Trump signed an executive order aimed at making it easier for companies to mine the ocean floor. Scientists and environmentalists worry it could harm an ecosystem we don't know much about. Dan Ackerman
