Sweden’s government announced a new national mining strategy July 23, designating critical metals and rare earth minerals a national security interest as the country strives to reduce its dependence on China.The designation is expected to make it easier for the industry to obtain permits...

Scientists have discovered a rare form of skin cancer in brown bullhead catfish that can be passed from one fish to another in a lake that spans the northeastern United States and Canada, according to a study published July 22 in the journal Nature.Biologists...