Alaska wildlife

Merck & Co. announced encouraging results from its late‑stage trial of an experimental pill that blocks the PCSK9 protein, a breakthrough that could usher in an era of dramatically lower cholesterol levels for millions of patients. Unlike existing PCSK9‑targeting drugs, which must be injected and carry hefty price tags, Merck’s...

The Trump administration has taken a significant step towards expanding oil and gas development in Alaska, announcing plans to open up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) to drilling. The move is expected to spark intense debate and criticism from environmental groups and Native American communities, who have long opposed...