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Volcanic ash is a silent killer, more so than lava: What Alaska needs to know with Mount Spurr likely to erupt

When volcanoes like Alaska’s Mount Spurr erupt, the ash can damage people’s lungs, smother crops and kill animals, and the harm can continue to spread long afterward.

Volcanic ash is a silent killer, more so than lava: What Alaska needs to know with Mount Spurr likely to erupt
Africa|Business|Crime|Environment|Science

Kenyan agents bust plot to smuggle giant ants for sale to foreign insect lovers

Four smugglers caught trying to transport thousands of live ants out of Kenya for sale on exotic pet markets in Europe and Asia will be sentenced

Kenyan agents bust plot to smuggle giant ants for sale to foreign insect lovers
Health|Science|Technology|US

FDA OKs trial of pig livers as dialysis-like treatment for liver failure

U.S. researchers are about to test if livers from gene-edited pigs could treat people with sudden liver failure — not with a transplant but temporarily attached outside the body

FDA OKs trial of pig livers as dialysis-like treatment for liver failure
Americas|Health|Science|US

How bird flu differs from seasonal flu − an infectious disease researcher explains

Avian influenza infections in the US have been rising over the past year, but there’s no evidence so far that people can infect each other with this strain of the virus.

How bird flu differs from seasonal flu − an infectious disease researcher explains
Education|Science|Sports|Technology

Johns Hopkins students develop technology to help Baltimore Orioles build better baseball bats

Johns Hopkins students develop technology to help Baltimore Orioles build better baseball bats

Johns Hopkins students develop technology to help Baltimore Orioles build better baseball bats
Business|Political|Science|Technology|US

US House committee seeks testimony from 23andMe co-founder after bankruptcy

A U.S.

US House committee seeks testimony from 23andMe co-founder after bankruptcy
Economy|Europe|Health|Political|Science

High UK visa costs deter international scientists and engineers

It took Ed Roberts over a year to find a senior scientist to work at his cancer research laboratory in Scotland, a delay he blames on high UK visa costs that

High UK visa costs deter international scientists and engineers
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Europe had most widespread floods for more than a decade in 2024, scientists say

Europe faced its most widespread flooding last year since 2013, with 30% of the continent's river network hit by significant floods, scientists said on Tuesday, as

Europe had most widespread floods for more than a decade in 2024, scientists say
Environment|Health|Science

Brain-harming chemicals released from mattresses while children sleep, study says

Brain-harming chemicals released from mattresses while children sleep, study says

Brain-harming chemicals released from mattresses while children sleep, study says
Environment|Europe|Science|Technology

This ‘Poo Zoo’ is harvesting living cells from animal dung

This ‘Poo Zoo’ is harvesting living cells from animal dung

This ‘Poo Zoo’ is harvesting living cells from animal dung
Environment|Science|US

Elephants at San Diego safari park huddle to protect calves during earthquake

At the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, a herd of African elephants was caught on video running over to protect their young by encircling them during a 5.2 magnitude earthquake

Elephants at San Diego safari park huddle to protect calves during earthquake
Science

Antarctic iceberg break exposes hidden marine ecosystem thriving

A colossal iceberg named A-84 – comparable in size to Chicago – calved from the George VI Ice Shelf on Jan. 13, unveiling a seafloor area previously concealed for decades. This event provided scientists aboard the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s (SOI) research vessel R/V Falkor (too) with an unprecedented opportunity to explore the newly exposed marine environment.  Upon arrival on Jan. 25, the research team deployed remotely operated vehicles to document and collect specimens from the seafloor. Contrary to initial expectations of sparse life due to prolonged ice coverage, the area revealed a vibrant ecosystem teeming with diverse species, including icefish,

Antarctic iceberg break exposes hidden marine ecosystem thriving
Science|Technology

Why the meteorites that hit Earth have less water than the asteroid bits brought back by space probes – a planetary scientist explains new research

Water-rich meteorites contain key ingredients for life, yet they barely appear in meteorite collections. Recent research using shooting stars may explain why.

Why the meteorites that hit Earth have less water than the asteroid bits brought back by space probes – a planetary scientist explains new research
Business|Science|Technology

OpenAI launches new GPT-4.1 models with improved coding, long context comprehension

OpenAI on Monday launched its new AI model GPT-4.1, along with smaller versions GPT-4.1 mini and GPT-4.1 nano, touting major improvements in coding, instruction following, and long context

OpenAI launches new GPT-4.1 models with improved coding, long context comprehension
Celebrity|Entertainment|Science|Technology|World

Katy Perry launches into space with all-female crew on Blue Origin rocket

Pop star Katy Perry and five other women launched into space on a Blue Origin rocket and successfully returned to Earth on Monday, marking the first all-female spaceflight in

Katy Perry launches into space with all-female crew on Blue Origin rocket
Americas|Science|US

Earthquake brings widespread shaking across Southern California

Earthquake brings widespread shaking across Southern California

Earthquake brings widespread shaking across Southern California
Education|Political|Science|Technology|US

US universities sue Energy Department over research cuts

A group of U.S. universities sued the Department of Energy in Massachusetts federal court on Monday over steep cuts to federal research funding in areas like

US universities sue Energy Department over research cuts
Celebrity|Entertainment|Science|Technology|Travel

Blue Origin launches an all-female celebrity crew with Katy Perry, Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez

Blue Origin has launched Jeff Bezos' fiancee Lauren Sanchez into space with an all-female celebrity crew that included Katy Perry and Gayle King

Blue Origin launches an all-female celebrity crew with Katy Perry, Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez
Health|Science|Technology

Technology use may be associated with a lower risk for dementia, study finds

Technology use may be associated with a lower risk for dementia, study finds

Technology use may be associated with a lower risk for dementia, study finds
Health|Science

New antibiotic is effective against gonorrhea, could be first new treatment since 1990s, study says

New antibiotic is effective against gonorrhea, could be first new treatment since 1990s, study says

New antibiotic is effective against gonorrhea, could be first new treatment since 1990s, study says
Business|Health|Science

Pfizer ends development of potential pill obesity treatment

Pfizer is ending the development of its potential once-daily pill treatment for obesity before venturing into the biggest and most expensive level of clinical testing

Pfizer ends development of potential pill obesity treatment
Health|Political|Science|US

How the CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service protects public health at home and abroad

The Epidemic Intelligence Service has been a crucial tool in fighting diseases at home and abroad. Its impact would be impossible to replace.

How the CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service protects public health at home and abroad
Environment|Political|Science|Technology|US

How and where is nuclear waste stored in the US?

The decades-long struggle to find a permanent place to dispose of nuclear waste will continue, probably for many years to come.

How and where is nuclear waste stored in the US?
Education|Health|Science

Are twins allergic to the same things?

An allergic reaction happens when your immune system overreacts to something that should be harmless. Whether that happens can be thanks to your genes, your environment or a combination.

Are twins allergic to the same things?
Science|Technology

Getting AIs working toward human goals − study shows how to measure misalignment

Aligning AIs with people’s goals and values is tricky. A new technique quantifies how far off human and machine are from each other.

Getting AIs working toward human goals − study shows how to measure misalignment
Education|Political|Science|Technology|US

Perceived consensus drives moral intolerance in a time of identity-driven politics and online bubbles

A psychologist explains how group identity, polarizing issues and social media are driving people apart – and suggests some remedies.

Perceived consensus drives moral intolerance in a time of identity-driven politics and online bubbles
Business|Economy|Europe|Health|Political|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Trump health policy uncertainty sends biotech sector into deeper slump

Trump administration cuts across federal health agencies have sent shivers through a biotech industry already struggling through a prolonged downturn

Trump health policy uncertainty sends biotech sector into deeper slump
Health|Science

Yawning may be more dangerous than you think, experts say

Yawning may be more dangerous than you think, experts say

Yawning may be more dangerous than you think, experts say
Health|Political|Science|US

Takeaways from AP's report on how flat funding set stage for Texas measles outbreak, might fuel more

The measles outbreak in West Texas didn’t happen just by chance

Takeaways from AP's report on how flat funding set stage for Texas measles outbreak, might fuel more
MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|World

Saudi Arabia, US on 'pathway' to civil nuclear agreement, US Energy Secretary says

The United States and Saudi Arabia will sign a preliminary agreement to cooperate over the kingdom's ambitions to develop a civil nuclear industry, U.S.

Saudi Arabia, US on 'pathway' to civil nuclear agreement, US Energy Secretary says
Environment|Science|US

Gray wolf who was brought to Colorado from Canada dies in Wyoming

Gray wolf who was brought to Colorado from Canada dies in Wyoming

Gray wolf who was brought to Colorado from Canada dies in Wyoming
Environment|Science|US

The reason for an outburst of deadly storms early in the year could be lurking in the ocean

The reason for an outburst of deadly storms early in the year could be lurking in the ocean

The reason for an outburst of deadly storms early in the year could be lurking in the ocean
Political|Science|US

Weather predictions may get worse. CNN Meteorologist explains why

Coordinated twice daily weather balloon launches make up the backbone of weather forecasts across the globe. Due to staffing shortages brought on by the Trump administration, the National Weather Service has cut weather balloon launches at eight sites across the United States, including in Nebraska and South Dakota. Here’s what that could mean for critical weather reports, particularly during severe weather.

Weather predictions may get worse. CNN Meteorologist explains why
Asia|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Jawbone from ancient land bridge reveals a mysterious human ancestor

Jawbone from ancient land bridge reveals a mysterious human ancestor

Jawbone from ancient land bridge reveals a mysterious human ancestor
Science|World

April’s full moon is a ‘micromoon.’ Here’s what that means

April’s full moon is a ‘micromoon.’ Here’s what that means

April’s full moon is a ‘micromoon.’ Here’s what that means
Asia|Environment|Science

A mysterious ocean glow reported for over 400 years has stumped scientists. A new study could offer clues

A mysterious ocean glow reported for over 400 years has stumped scientists. A new study could offer clues

A mysterious ocean glow reported for over 400 years has stumped scientists. A new study could offer clues
Health|Political|Science|US

RFK Jr.’s long, complicated history with the measles vaccines

RFK Jr.’s long, complicated history with the measles vaccines

RFK Jr.’s long, complicated history with the measles vaccines
Africa|Environment|Science

Vultures are among the least loved animals. African conservationists are trying to change that

Vultures have an image problem and are among the least loved animals in the world

Vultures are among the least loved animals. African conservationists are trying to change that
Business|Science|Technology

A16z eyes leading mega round in former OpenAI CTO’s startup Thinking Machines, sources say

Silicon Valley venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz is in talks to lead an outsized early stage funding round of former OpenAI chief

A16z eyes leading mega round in former OpenAI CTO’s startup Thinking Machines, sources say
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|US

Group of ex-OpenAI employees back Musk's lawsuit to halt OpenAI restructure

A dozen former OpenAI employees filed a legal brief on Friday backing co-founder Elon Musk's lawsuit aimed at keeping the non-profit status of OpenAI, marking

Group of ex-OpenAI employees back Musk's lawsuit to halt OpenAI restructure
Business|Science|Technology

Alphabet, Nvidia invest in OpenAI co-founder Sutskever's SSI, source says

Alphabet and Nvidia have joined prominent venture capital investors to back Safe Superintelligence (SSI), a startup co-founded by OpenAI's

Alphabet, Nvidia invest in OpenAI co-founder Sutskever's SSI, source says
Education|Europe|Political|Science|US|World

Brain drain? Trump cutbacks force scientists to seek jobs in Europe

David Die Dejean is passionate about studying tuna.

Brain drain? Trump cutbacks force scientists to seek jobs in Europe
Health|Science

Shame, grief, fear. How writing it all down can ease chronic pain

Psychotherapist and author, Nicole J. Sachs, explains how to begin a 20-minute practice called JournalSpeak that she says can help to interrupt the connection between negative emotions and chronic pain.

Shame, grief, fear. How writing it all down can ease chronic pain
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Chronic pain? Your nervous system could be causing it for good reason

Psychotherapist and bestselling author, Nicole Sachs, breaks down a key principle of mind-body medicine, explaining why the nervous system can sometimes turn pent-up stress, fear and anger into chronic, physical pain.

Chronic pain? Your nervous system could be causing it for good reason
Environment|Science|Technology|Travel

A drone, a robot dog and determined researchers found areas thought lost at Alcatraz

Armed with robots, lasers, and specialized drones, Pete Kelsey and his team 3D-mapped all of Alcatraz Island, gaining access to areas previously off limits. Over the course of 13 months, the team unveiled details around the famous 1962 prison escape and created new models that could help strengthen the island against threats from climate change.

A drone, a robot dog and determined researchers  found areas thought lost at Alcatraz
Environment|Political|Science|US

Trump’s budget plan eviscerates weather and climate research, and it could be enacted immediately

Trump’s budget plan eviscerates weather and climate research, and it could be enacted immediately

Trump’s budget plan eviscerates weather and climate research, and it could be enacted immediately
Lifestyle|Science

Quiet couples: Silent moments can be powerful ways to connect

Knowable Magazine talks about how the right kind of silence between a couple can be golden, revitalizing and strengthening in a relationship.

Quiet couples: Silent moments can be powerful ways to connect
Health|Lifestyle|Science

What is the salt trick for men, and is it a secret to improved intimacy?

Ro took a closer look at an at-home cure for erectile dysfunction and discovered it should be taken with a big grain of salt.

What is the salt trick for men, and is it a secret to improved intimacy?
Fashion and Beauty|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Women report more hair loss than men at every age—is stress at play?

Hers has conducted studies that show women experiencing more hair thinning and loss than men.

Women report more hair loss than men at every age—is stress at play?
Food|Health|Science

Lower-calorie Mediterranean diet and exercise limit bone loss, even during weight loss, study finds

Lower-calorie Mediterranean diet and exercise limit bone loss, even during weight loss, study finds

Lower-calorie Mediterranean diet and exercise limit bone loss, even during weight loss, study finds
Environment|Health|Science|US

Extreme heat can age you as fast as a smoking habit

Grist reports on a new study showing that exposure to high temperatures adds up to 14 months to older adults' cellular age.

Extreme heat can age you as fast as a smoking habit
Health|Science|US

Doctors remove pig kidney from an Alabama woman after a record 130 days

An Alabama woman who lived with a pig kidney for a record 130 days had the organ removed and is back on dialysis

Doctors remove pig kidney from an Alabama woman after a record 130 days
Business|Europe|Science|Technology

Irish regulator investigates X over use of EU personal data to train Grok AI

Ireland's data regulator on Friday said it had opened an investigation into social media platform X over the use of personal data collected from European Union users to train its AI

Irish regulator investigates X over use of EU personal data to train Grok AI
Health|Science|Technology

Transplanted pig kidney removed after functioning in living patient for more than four months

Transplanted pig kidney removed after functioning in living patient for more than four months

Transplanted pig kidney removed after functioning in living patient for more than four months
Environment|Science

Were dinosaurs headed for extinction even before massive asteroid strike? Scientists offer new clues

Were dinosaurs headed for extinction even before massive asteroid strike? Scientists offer new clues

Were dinosaurs headed for extinction even before massive asteroid strike? Scientists offer new clues
Europe|Science

Tiny cut marks on animal bone fossils reveal that human ancestors were in Romania 1.95 million years ago

Researchers reexamining fossils identified telltale marks made by human ancestors cutting meat from bones. The discovery pushes back the date hominins started living in Europe by 200,000 years.

Tiny cut marks on animal bone fossils reveal that human ancestors were in Romania 1.95 million years ago
Education|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|Technology

AI-generated images can exploit how your mind works − here’s why they fool you and how to spot them

During scrolling, the brain processes visuals quickly not critically, making it easy to miss details that reveal a fake. As technology advances, slow down, look closer and think critically.

AI-generated images can exploit how your mind works − here’s why they fool you and how to spot them
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Pornography may be commonplace, but a growing body of research shows it causes lasting harm to the brain and relationships

‘Problematic’ pornography use has been linked to an array of health and relational issues – and more young people than ever are being exposed at early ages.

Pornography may be commonplace, but a growing body of research shows it causes lasting harm to the brain and relationships
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Ahead of spaceflight, Katy Perry is reading Carl Sagan and channeling her 'feminine divine'

Before she kicks off her upcoming world tour, Katy Perry is reaching for the stars

Ahead of spaceflight, Katy Perry is reading Carl Sagan and channeling her 'feminine divine'
Health|Science

That chronic pain is not all in your head, but the solution may not be in your body, expert says

That chronic pain is not all in your head, but the solution may not be in your body, expert says

That chronic pain is not all in your head, but the solution may not be in your body, expert says
Environment|Science|US

Two key ingredients cause extreme storms with destructive flooding – why these downpours are happening more often

Rising global temperatures increase the risk of extreme downpours, as a climate scientist explains.

Two key ingredients cause extreme storms with destructive flooding – why these downpours are happening more often
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel

How one man just rewrote the history of Alcatraz

How one man just rewrote the history of Alcatraz

How one man just rewrote the history of Alcatraz
Americas|Environment|Science|World

Chile monitors volcanic field after seismic swarm causes 160 quakes in 2 hours

A seismic swarm that caused 160 quakes in two hours at the Laguna del Maule volcanic field in central Chile earlier this week has put authorities and citizens on alert.

Chile monitors volcanic field after seismic swarm causes 160 quakes in 2 hours
Health|Political|Science|US

RFK Jr. claims new research effort will find cause of ‘autism epidemic’ by September

RFK Jr. claims new research effort will find cause of ‘autism epidemic’ by September

RFK Jr. claims new research effort will find cause of ‘autism epidemic’ by September
Business|Environment|Political|Science|US

NOAA fires previously reinstated probationary workers, sources say

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has fired previously reinstated probationary workers after an appeals court on April 9 cleared the

NOAA fires previously reinstated probationary workers, sources say
Health|Political|Science|Technology|US

FDA says it will phase out animal testing requirement for monoclonal antibodies and drugs

FDA says it will phase out animal testing requirement for monoclonal antibodies and drugs

FDA says it will phase out animal testing requirement for monoclonal antibodies and drugs
Health|Political|Science|US

Kennedy sets September deadline to identify cause of rising US autism rates

The United States will identify the cause of autism by September, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F.

Kennedy sets September deadline to identify cause of rising US autism rates
Health|Science|Travel|US

Official travel resumes at US National Institutes of Health, HHS spokesperson says

Scientists at the U.S.

Official travel resumes at US National Institutes of Health, HHS spokesperson says
Health|Science|Technology|US

US FDA to phase out animal testing in drug development

The U.S.

US FDA to phase out animal testing in drug development
Business|Health|Political|Science|Stock Markets

Novavax shares tumble after U.S. health secretary raises concerns over COVID shot's efficacy

Vaccine maker Novavax's shares plunged nearly 20% at market close on Thursday, after Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.

Novavax shares tumble after U.S. health secretary raises concerns over COVID shot's efficacy
Asia|Science

Jawbone dredged up from the seafloor expands the range of a mysterious species of ancient human

Jawbone dredged up from the seafloor expands the range of a mysterious species of ancient human

Jawbone dredged up from the seafloor expands the range of a mysterious species of ancient human
Health|Political|Science|US

US NIH reverses conference travel ban for scientists

The U.S.

US NIH reverses conference travel ban for scientists
Asia|Science

Ancient jawbone from Taiwan belongs to a mysterious group of human ancestors, scientists say

Researchers say a fossil jawbone discovered in Taiwan belonged to an enigmatic group of early human ancestors

Ancient jawbone from Taiwan belongs to a mysterious group of human ancestors, scientists say
Health|Science

Cancer hijacks your brain and steals your motivation − new research in mice reveals how, offering potential avenues for treatment

Cachexia, or wasting syndrome, causes around 80% of patients with advanced cancer to withdraw from life.

Cancer hijacks your brain and steals your motivation − new research in mice reveals how, offering potential avenues for treatment
Education|Science|Technology

Shark AI uses fossil shark teeth to get middle school kids interested in paleontology and computer vision

Lesson plans incorporating shark fossil teeth help prepare kids to live and work in an AI world.

Shark AI uses fossil shark teeth to get middle school kids interested in paleontology and computer vision
Political|Science|Technology

Meet the tech billionaire who could lead NASA

President Donald Trump selected tech billionaire Jared Isaacman, a close ally of Elon Musk, to head up NASA. Here’s what that could mean for the future of space travel.

Meet the tech billionaire who could lead NASA
Health|Science|US

US measles battle hindered by confusion over health secretary response

U.S. pediatricians and infectious

US measles battle hindered by confusion over health secretary response
Political|Science|Technology|US

Options for Trump's space-based 'Golden Dome' missile defense shield head to Hegseth for approval

U.S. Space Command says it's finalized options for President Donald Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile defense system and has sent its recommendations to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for his review and approval

Options for Trump's space-based 'Golden Dome' missile defense shield head to Hegseth for approval
Health|Science

Heavy drinking linked with lasting impact on the brain, study finds

Heavy drinking linked with lasting impact on the brain, study finds

Heavy drinking linked with lasting impact on the brain, study finds
Environment|Science

Rare juvenile minke whale stranded in mudflat humanely euthanized, officials say

Rare juvenile minke whale stranded in mudflat humanely euthanized, officials say

Rare juvenile minke whale stranded in mudflat humanely euthanized, officials say
Education|Environment|Food|Science

'If we can’t grow food, then we can’t eat': Powell Gardens' conservation program regenerates native soil

'If we can’t grow food, then we can’t eat': Powell Gardens' conservation program regenerates native soil

'If we can’t grow food, then we can’t eat': Powell Gardens' conservation program regenerates native soil
Economy|Health|Political|Science|US

USDA to lose bird flu response employees, source says

Several U.S.

USDA to lose bird flu response employees, source says
Political|Science|Technology|US

Moon vs. Mars: Trump's NASA pick says both can be done at the same time

President Donald Trump's nominee to lead NASA, entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, faced questions from senators on Wednesday about his ties to

Moon vs. Mars: Trump's NASA pick says both can be done at the same time
Political|Science|Technology|US

Trump’s unconventional NASA pick signals Mars intentions in confirmation hearing

Trump’s unconventional NASA pick signals Mars intentions in confirmation hearing

Trump’s unconventional NASA pick signals Mars intentions in confirmation hearing
Political|Science|Technology|US

Billionaire spacewalker highlights Mars trip for astronauts in his bid to become NASA's next chief

The nominee for NASA's top job is outlining his vision for space exploration, highlighting Mars

Billionaire spacewalker highlights Mars trip for astronauts in his bid to become NASA's next chief
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

PacBio to cut jobs, lower spending over NIH funding cuts and tariffs

Gene sequencing equipment maker PacBio plans to cut around 120 jobs and lower expenses due to fresh tariffs and reduced funding for federal health agency National Institutes of

PacBio to cut jobs, lower spending over NIH funding cuts and tariffs
Science|Technology

Scientists map part of a mouse's brain that's so complex it looks like a galaxy

Thanks to a mouse watching clips from “The Matrix,” scientists have created the largest functional map of a brain to date

Scientists map part of a mouse's brain that's so complex it looks like a galaxy
Business|Science|Technology

Google launches new Ironwood chip to speed AI applications

By Max A.

Google launches new Ironwood chip to speed AI applications
Asia|Science|Technology|World

Soil from the moon's far side suggests drier conditions than the side facing Earth

Soil and rocks returned from the moon's far side suggest it may be drier than the side constantly facing Earth

Soil from the moon's far side suggests drier conditions than the side facing Earth
Entertainment|Science|Technology

3D scan of Titanic sheds new light on doomed liner’s final moments

3D scan of Titanic sheds new light on doomed liner’s final moments

3D scan of Titanic sheds new light on doomed liner’s final moments
Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Why you should think twice before using shorthand like ‘thx’ and ‘k’ in your texts

Abbreviations like ‘brb’ and ‘plz’ may seem benign. But new research shows they can make senders appear less sincere – and even undermine budding romances.

Why you should think twice before using shorthand like ‘thx’ and ‘k’ in your texts
Economy|Europe|Health|Science|US

Americans die earlier at all wealth levels, even if wealth buys more years of life in the US than in Europe

New research shows that Americans’ personal wealth is not enough to compensate for factors that affect how long people live, such as health behaviors, education or social support.

Americans die earlier at all wealth levels, even if wealth buys more years of life in the US than in Europe
Health|Science

More people with type 1 diabetes are using GLP-1 drugs, study finds, despite limited evidence on safety or effectiveness

More people with type 1 diabetes are using GLP-1 drugs, study finds, despite limited evidence on safety or effectiveness

More people with type 1 diabetes are using GLP-1 drugs, study finds, despite limited evidence on safety or effectiveness
Health|Science|US

RFK Jr. publicly urges people to get the measles vaccine

RFK Jr. publicly urges people to get the measles vaccine

RFK Jr. publicly urges people to get the measles vaccine
Economy|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Pets could boost wellbeing as much as a wife or husband, study suggests

Pets could boost wellbeing as much as a wife or husband, study suggests

Pets could boost wellbeing as much as a wife or husband, study suggests
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

See the first new dire wolf cubs born in over 12,000 years

Colossal Biosciences, a Dallas-based biotech company, has claimed to have resurrected the dire wolf, to create the “world’s first successfully de-extincted animal.” Scientists created three dire wolf pups by using gene-editing technology to alter the genes of the dire wolf's closest living relative, the gray wolf. The result is essentially a hybrid species similar in appearance to its extinct forerunner.

See the first new dire wolf cubs born in over 12,000 years
Environment|Science|Technology|US

US company resurrects the extinct dire wolf, or some version of it

The dire wolf was one of the most formidable predators in the Americas during the last Ice Age, possessing a body more stout and a skull more robust than those of

US company resurrects the extinct dire wolf, or some version of it
Political|Science|Technology|US

Trump's NASA pick wants to prioritize Mars, setting stage for tense Senate hearing

President Donald Trump's pick to lead NASA will tell senators on Wednesday that the agency will prioritize an astronaut mission to Mars,

Trump's NASA pick wants to prioritize Mars, setting stage for tense Senate hearing
Science|Technology

New observations show the asteroid that won't hit Earth resembles a spinning hockey puck

The asteroid that once had a small chance of striking Earth and now might slam into the moon resembles a spinning hockey puck

New observations show the asteroid that won't hit Earth resembles a spinning hockey puck
Environment|Science|US

A micromoon will grace the night skies this weekend

There's a micromoon coming up

A micromoon will grace the night skies this weekend
Environment|Science|Travel|US

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano spews fountains of lava in latest eruption episode

Scientists are bracing for high lava fountains in the latest episode of an ongoing eruption of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano spews fountains of lava in latest eruption episode
Food|Health|Science

Clusters of additives in ultraprocessed foods linked to type 2 diabetes, study finds

Clusters of additives in ultraprocessed foods linked to type 2 diabetes, study finds

Clusters of additives in ultraprocessed foods linked to type 2 diabetes, study finds
Education|Health|Science|Technology

South Florida teen born deaf excels in school thanks to determination, modern science

South Florida teen born deaf excels in school thanks to determination, modern science

South Florida teen born deaf excels in school thanks to determination, modern science
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Woman donates part of liver to mother of late son's best friend with groundbreaking procedure

Woman donates part of liver to mother of late son's best friend with groundbreaking procedure

Woman donates part of liver to mother of late son's best friend with groundbreaking procedure
Education|Health|Science

Cognitive shuffling: A mental trick to help you quiet racing thoughts and fall asleep

Cognitive shuffling: A mental trick to help you quiet racing thoughts and fall asleep

Cognitive shuffling: A mental trick to help you quiet racing thoughts and fall asleep
Health|Political|Science|US

HHS, EPA to study fluoride in drinking water as RFK Jr. says he’ll tell CDC to stop recommending it

HHS, EPA to study fluoride in drinking water as RFK Jr. says he’ll tell CDC to stop recommending it

HHS, EPA to study fluoride in drinking water as RFK Jr. says he’ll tell CDC to stop recommending it
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Peru’s ancient irrigation systems succeeded in turning deserts into farms because of the culture − without it, the systems failed

Ancient practices hold important lessons for farmers facing drying lands, but they were often more complex than modern societies realize. Glacier loss adds to the challenge today.

Peru’s ancient irrigation systems succeeded in turning deserts into farms because of the culture − without it, the systems failed
Australia|Environment|Europe|Science|World

Prague Zoo joins the effort to ensure the survival of a rare insect once considered extinct

The Prague Zoo has joined an international effort to ensure the survival of a rare insect that had been considered extinct for more than 80 years

Prague Zoo joins the effort to ensure the survival of a rare insect once considered extinct
Asia|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Russia takes an American astronaut to the space station

A Russian spacecraft safely delivered an American astronaut Jonathan Kim and two Russian cosmonauts to the International Space Station (ISS) on Tuesday, a flight hailed

Russia takes an American astronaut to the space station
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Social media before bedtime wreaks havoc on our sleep − a sleep researcher explains why screens alone aren’t the main culprit

Research suggests that how often people check social media − and how emotionally engaged they are with it − can influence sleep even more than how much time they spend online.

Social media before bedtime wreaks havoc on our sleep − a sleep researcher explains why screens alone aren’t the main culprit
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

RTX's Pratt & Whitney develops additive manufacturing to reduce engine repair time

RTX said on Tuesday its engine making subsidiary Pratt & Whitney has developed an additive manufacturing repair process for its geared turbofan (GTF) engine components, which would reduce

RTX's Pratt & Whitney develops additive manufacturing to reduce engine repair time
Health|Political|Science|Technology|US

Anti-vaccine sentiment may derail vaccines already awaiting FDA approval, experts fear

Anti-vaccine sentiment may derail vaccines already awaiting FDA approval, experts fear

Anti-vaccine sentiment may derail vaccines already awaiting FDA approval, experts fear
Science|Technology|US|World

A US-Russian crew of 3 arrives at the International Space Station

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian crewmates have arrived at the International Space Station on board a Russian spacecraft

A US-Russian crew of 3 arrives at the International Space Station
Science|Technology

Scientists say they have resurrected the dire wolf

Scientists say they have resurrected the dire wolf

Scientists say they have resurrected the dire wolf
Health|Science

‘Amazing’ reduction in Alzheimer’s risk verified by blood markers, study says

‘Amazing’ reduction in Alzheimer’s risk verified by blood markers, study says

‘Amazing’ reduction in Alzheimer’s risk verified by blood markers, study says
Americas|Arts|Science|World

Altar found in Guatemalan jungle evidence of mingling of Mayan and Teotihuacan cultures, experts say

An altar from the Teotihuacan culture, at the pre-Hispanic heart of what became Mexico, has been discovered in Tikal National Park in Guatemala, the center of Mayan culture, demonstrating the interaction between the two societies

Altar found in Guatemalan jungle evidence of mingling of Mayan and Teotihuacan cultures, experts say
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|US

Scientists genetically engineer wolves with white hair and muscular jaws like the extinct dire wolf

A company that aims to bring back lost species say they have genetically engineered wolves with white hair and muscular jaws like the extinct dire wolf

Scientists genetically engineer wolves with white hair and muscular jaws like the extinct dire wolf
Political|Science|Technology|US

Trump's NASA nominee backs US moon program in talks with lawmakers, sources say

U.S.

Trump's NASA nominee backs US moon program in talks with lawmakers, sources say
Health|Science

Study strengthens link between maternal diabetes and autism

A large new study adds to evidence that diabetes during pregnancy is linked with an increased risk of brain and nervous system problems in children, including autism,

Study strengthens link between maternal diabetes and autism
Political|Science|Technology|US

National Weather Service no longer translating products for non-English speakers

The National Weather Service is no longer providing translations of its products after its contract with an artificial intelligence company was allowed to lapse

National Weather Service no longer translating products for non-English speakers
Health|Political|Science|US

Ex-official says he was forced out of FDA after trying to protect vaccine safety data from RFK Jr.

A former top vaccine official says he was forced out of government after trying to block Robert F

Ex-official says he was forced out of FDA after trying to protect vaccine safety data from RFK Jr.
Americas|Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Chile has 28% more lithium than previous estimates, studies find

Chile's total lithium resources are 28% greater than previously estimated, according to new studies of salt flats in the northern

Chile has 28% more lithium than previous estimates, studies find
Health|Science|US

Suicides and attempts fall in health systems implementing the 'Zero Suicide Model,' study finds

A new study suggests that health care systems can reduce suicides through patient screening, safety planning and mental health counseling

Suicides and attempts fall in health systems implementing the 'Zero Suicide Model,' study finds
Science|Technology

A day at Uranus just got 28 seconds longer

A day at Uranus just got a little longer

A day at Uranus just got 28 seconds longer
Business|Science|Technology

Engineering software startup Rescale raises $115 million from Applied Materials, Nvidia 

Rescale, a San Francisco-based startup that makes engineering software used to design race cars and computer chips, raised $115 million on Monday in venture

Engineering software startup Rescale raises $115 million from Applied Materials, Nvidia 
Science|Technology

What is reinforcement learning? An AI researcher explains a key method of teaching machines – and how it relates to training your dog

Computing pioneer Alan Turing suggested training machines with rewards and punishments. Two computer scientists put the idea into practice in the 1980s and set the stage for the likes of ChatGPT.

What is reinforcement learning? An AI researcher explains a key method of teaching machines – and how it relates to training your dog
Crime|Health|Science|US

Animal tranquilizers found in illegal opioids may suppress the lifesaving medication naloxone − and cause more overdose deaths

Increasingly, these types of tranquilizers are turning up in fentanyl, oxycodone and other illegal opioids.

Animal tranquilizers found in illegal opioids may suppress the lifesaving medication naloxone − and cause more overdose deaths
Health|Science

Alcohol causes cancer, and less than 1 drink can increase your risk − a cancer biologist explains how

Alcohol is the third-leading preventable cause of cancer in the US, accounting for tens of thousands of cancer deaths per year.

Alcohol causes cancer, and less than 1 drink can increase your risk − a cancer biologist explains how
Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

AI isn’t what we should be worried about – it’s the humans controlling it

The dread that AI evokes seems a distraction from the more disquieting scrutiny of humanity’s own dark nature.

AI isn’t what we should be worried about – it’s the humans controlling it
Environment|Europe|Science|Sports|Travel

Zen the border collie teaches other dogs how to rescue people in Italy's avalanche-prone Dolomites

The role of dogs in Italian alpine rescues is becoming more important as the number of people caught by avalanches increases — up by 50% over the last 25 years

Zen the border collie teaches other dogs how to rescue people in Italy's avalanche-prone Dolomites
Environment|Political|Science|US

EPA must use the best available science − by law − but what does that mean?

The Trump administration’s job cuts and advisory board changes at the agency won’t change those rules, as a former EPA science adviser explains.

EPA must use the best available science − by law − but what does that mean?
Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|US

Woodpecker attacks cars in Massachusetts neighborhood. A bird expert explains why.

Woodpecker attacks cars in Massachusetts neighborhood. A bird expert explains why.

Woodpecker attacks cars in Massachusetts neighborhood. A bird expert explains why.
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

To tackle the e-waste problem, this casing for electronics dissolves in water

To tackle the e-waste problem, this casing for electronics dissolves in water

To tackle the e-waste problem, this casing for electronics dissolves in water
Africa|Asia|Science|World

Super Rat: the record-setting rodent sniffing out landmines and saving lives

Super Rat: the record-setting rodent sniffing out landmines and saving lives

Super Rat: the record-setting rodent sniffing out landmines and saving lives
Health|Science|US

Second child died from measles-related causes in West Texas, where cases are nearing 500

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F

Second child died from measles-related causes in West Texas, where cases are nearing 500
Health|Science|US|World

What to know about US measles cases on the rise

A second child in Texas has died from measles, one of the world's most contagious illnesses which was declared eliminated from the United States in 2000, several decades

What to know about US measles cases on the rise
Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

What you eat in midlife affects how healthy you are at age 70, according to a new study

What you eat in midlife affects how healthy you are at age 70, according to a new study

What you eat in midlife affects how healthy you are at age 70, according to a new study
Crime|Environment|Health|Science|US

Sea lions are attacking people in the waters off California’s coast. Here’s why

Sea lions are attacking people in the waters off California’s coast. Here’s why

Sea lions are attacking people in the waters off California’s coast. Here’s why
Environment|Health|Political|Science|US

‘A huge impact on worker safety’: Protection for miners, firefighters in jeopardy after CDC cuts

‘A huge impact on worker safety’: Protection for miners, firefighters in jeopardy after CDC cuts

‘A huge impact on worker safety’: Protection for miners, firefighters in jeopardy after CDC cuts
Health|Political|Science

‘He’ll have to confront his maker for those lies’: FDA’s vaccine chief who resigned slams RFK Jr.

CNN's Erin Burnett talks with Dr. Peter Marks, the former head of vaccines for the FDA, who says he was pushed out for not agreeing to spread misinformation about vaccines.

‘He’ll have to confront his maker for those lies’: FDA’s vaccine chief who resigned slams RFK Jr.
Business|Science|Technology

Meta releases new AI model Llama 4

Meta Platforms on Saturday released the latest version of its large language model (LLM) Llama, called the Llama 4 Scout and Llama 4 Maverick. Meta said Llama is a multimodal AI system.

Meta releases new AI model Llama 4
Africa|Environment|Science

Ancient DNA pulls back curtain on the Sahara Desert’s greener past

Ancient DNA pulls back curtain on the Sahara Desert’s greener past

Ancient DNA pulls back curtain on the Sahara Desert’s greener past
Arts|Education|Environment|Science|US

Lakota artist smudges the former gold mine inside the Black Hills

When Lakota artist Marty Two Bulls Jr. looks at the Black Hills of South Dakota, he doesn’t just see its natural beauty, he also sees a scar cut deep into the heart of the universe

Lakota artist smudges the former gold mine inside the Black Hills
Africa|MidEast|Science|World

Archaeologists uncover an ancient Egyptian tomb belonging to a mystery king

Archaeologists uncover an ancient Egyptian tomb belonging to a mystery king

Archaeologists uncover an ancient Egyptian tomb belonging to a mystery king
Health|Political|Science|US

Dramatic HHS cuts leave US ‘weaker as a nation,’ says top FDA vaccine official forced out under Kennedy

Dramatic HHS cuts leave US ‘weaker as a nation,’ says top FDA vaccine official forced out under Kennedy

Dramatic HHS cuts leave US ‘weaker as a nation,’ says top FDA vaccine official forced out under Kennedy
Business|Science|Technology|US

Musk and OpenAI jury trial to begin in spring next year

- Billionaire Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI will go to a jury trial in spring 2026, the federal judge presiding over the case decided on Friday. 

Musk and OpenAI jury trial to begin in spring next year
Health|Political|Science|US

Ousted vaccine official says Kennedy sought data to justify anti-science stance, WSJ reports

Peter Marks, the FDA's top vaccine official ousted by Robert F.

Ousted vaccine official says Kennedy sought data to justify anti-science stance, WSJ reports
Business|Science|Technology|US

SpaceX, ULA, Blue Origin clinch $13.5 billion-dollar Pentagon launch contracts

Elon Musk's SpaceX, United Launch Alliance and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin on Friday won U.S.

SpaceX, ULA, Blue Origin clinch $13.5 billion-dollar Pentagon launch contracts
Health|Political|Science|US

US group asks Kennedy to restore national labs for hepatitis, sexually transmitted infections

The Association of Public Health Laboratories sent a letter on Friday asking the U.S.

US group asks Kennedy to restore national labs for hepatitis, sexually transmitted infections
Environment|Political|Science|US

Nearly half of National Weather Service offices have 20% vacancy rates, and experts say it's a risk

Data obtained by The Associated Press shows that close to half of the local National Weather Service forecast offices have 20% vacancy rates as severe weather chugs across the nation’s heartland

Nearly half of National Weather Service offices have 20% vacancy rates, and experts say it's a risk
Business|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|Travel

4 space tourists splash down after traveling an orbit never attempted before

4 space tourists splash down after traveling an orbit never attempted before

4 space tourists splash down after traveling an orbit never attempted before
Business|Science|Technology|Travel|US|World

Four space tourists return to Earth after a private flight over the poles

Four space tourists are back on Earth after orbiting over the north and south poles

Four space tourists return to Earth after a private flight over the poles
Environment|Science|US

Tornadoes will become more frequent in coming weeks. Here's what to know if your home is destroyed

An average of 1,200 tornadoes hit yearly, and the United States will probably get more killer supercells spawning tornadoes and hail as the world warms

Tornadoes will become more frequent in coming weeks. Here's what to know if your home is destroyed
Business|Science|Technology|Travel|World

SpaceX's private Fram2 crew returns to Earth after polar-orbiting mission

Four private astronauts returned to Earth in a SpaceX capsule on Friday after roughly four days orbiting the planet in a novel polar trajectory, walking out of

SpaceX's private Fram2 crew returns to Earth after polar-orbiting mission
Health|Lifestyle|Science

17 factors affect your risk for dementia, stroke and depression, study suggests

17 factors affect your risk for dementia, stroke and depression, study suggests

17 factors affect your risk for dementia, stroke and depression, study suggests
Business|Science|Technology

Meta nears release of new AI model Llama 4 this month, the Information reports

Meta Platforms plans to release the latest version of its large language model later this month, after delaying it at least twice, the Information reported on Friday, as the Facebook owner

Meta nears release of new AI model Llama 4 this month, the Information reports
Africa|Science|World

Sahara desert, once lush and green, was home to mysterious human lineage

The Sahara Desert is one of Earth's most arid and desolate places, stretching across a swathe of North Africa that spans parts of 11 countries and covers an area comparable

Sahara desert, once lush and green, was home to mysterious human lineage
Europe|Science|World

Mass grave of Roman soldiers tells gruesome tale of military disaster

Mass grave of Roman soldiers tells gruesome tale of military disaster

Mass grave of Roman soldiers tells gruesome tale of military disaster
Business|Finance|Science|Technology

AI startup SandboxAQ adds Nvidia, Google as backers, raises additional $150 million

By Krystal Hu SandboxAQ, a startup drawing on quantum computing techniques to develop quantitative artificial intelligence models for enterprises, said it has raised $150 million from new investors

AI startup SandboxAQ adds Nvidia, Google as backers, raises additional $150 million
Economy|Education|Political|Science|US

Abolition wasn’t fueled by just moral or economic concerns – the booming whaling industry also helped sink slavery

New research shows that when the whaling industry in the US produced more products, the proportion of slaves also declined in the 1700s and 1800s.

Abolition wasn’t fueled by just moral or economic concerns – the booming whaling industry also helped sink slavery
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science

Being alone has its benefits − a psychologist flips the script on the ‘loneliness epidemic’

Americans are spending more of their time alone. Contrary to national fears of a loneliness crisis, many of them find solitude essential for their well-being.

Being alone has its benefits − a psychologist flips the script on the ‘loneliness epidemic’
Education|Health|Science

Hard work feels worth it, but only after it’s done – new research on how people value effort

Researchers probed what psychologists call the ‘paradox of effort’ to learn how different people value work they could do in the future or that they’ve already accomplished in the past.

Hard work feels worth it, but only after it’s done – new research on how people value effort
Health|Science

Hormone therapy may cut cardiovascular risk in younger menopausal women

A more nuanced understanding of hormone therapy now suggests that its benefits for heart health depend on how soon after menopause onset it is prescribed.

Hormone therapy may cut cardiovascular risk in younger menopausal women
Political|Science|Technology|US

4 ways forecasts are about to get worse

4 ways forecasts are about to get worse

4 ways forecasts are about to get worse
Business|Health|Political|Science|US

Trump layoffs begin to erode FDA drug review system

The Trump administration's mass firings at the U.S.

Trump layoffs begin to erode FDA drug review system
Health|Science|US

Measles vaccination rate may be even lower than estimated, leaving kids vulnerable amid outbreak

Measles vaccination rate may be even lower than estimated, leaving kids vulnerable amid outbreak

Measles vaccination rate may be even lower than estimated, leaving kids vulnerable amid outbreak
Business|Health|Science|Technology|US

GSK resolves patent lawsuit against Pfizer over RSV vaccines

British pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline and rival Pfizer have agreed to end a lawsuit that alleged Pfizer's respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine Abrysvo violated

GSK resolves patent lawsuit against Pfizer over RSV vaccines
Celebrity|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Olivia Munn has strong feelings about the next Blue Origin space flight: ‘What’s the point?’

Olivia Munn has strong feelings about the next Blue Origin space flight: ‘What’s the point?’

Olivia Munn has strong feelings about the next Blue Origin space flight: ‘What’s the point?’
Food|Health|Political|Science|US

FDA suspends program to improve bird flu testing due to staff cuts

The U.S.

FDA suspends program to improve bird flu testing due to staff cuts
Business|Health|Science|US

US FDA approves Amgen's Uplizna as first treatment for rare immune disorder

The U.S.

US FDA approves Amgen's Uplizna as first treatment for rare immune disorder
Science|Technology|US

What you do before and during a tornado could mean the difference between life and death

Experts say planning before a tornado threatens is key for staying safe

What you do before and during a tornado could mean the difference between life and death
Business|Political|Science|Technology|US

US energy department invites AI data center development at Los Alamos and other federal lands

The U.S. Department of Energy said it has identified 16 federal sites, including storied nuclear research laboratories such as Los Alamos, where it could invite tech companies to build data centers in a push to accelerate commercial development of artificial intelligence technology

US energy department invites AI data center development at Los Alamos and other federal lands
Environment|Science|US

When heavy rainfall threatens flooding, you can protect yourself. Here's how

Extreme weather is dangerous weather, and that’s particularly true for the heavy rainfall events that experts say are becoming more frequent with climate change

When heavy rainfall threatens flooding, you can protect yourself. Here's how
Health|Science|Travel|US

Carbon monoxide poisoning has been tied to several traveler deaths. Here’s how to stay safe on your trips

Carbon monoxide poisoning has been tied to several traveler deaths. Here’s how to stay safe on your trips

Carbon monoxide poisoning has been tied to several traveler deaths. Here’s how to stay safe on your trips
Business|Political|Science|Technology|US

US plans to develop AI projects on Energy Department lands

The administration of President Donald Trump said on Thursday it has identified 16 potential sites on U.S.

US plans to develop AI projects on Energy Department lands
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology

“Pictures, just like that”: local artist uses cardboard boxes to create photo exhibit

“Pictures, just like that”: local artist uses cardboard boxes to create photo exhibit

“Pictures, just like that”: local artist uses cardboard boxes to create photo exhibit
Americas|Environment|Science|US

Forecasters predict above-average 2025 Atlantic hurricane season

Colorado State University forecasters said on Thursday the upcoming 2025 hurricane season across the Atlantic basin will be above average, with 17 named tropical storms, including nine

Forecasters predict above-average 2025 Atlantic hurricane season
Education|Science|Technology

High school students work with NASA scientists to send experiment into stratosphere

High school students work with NASA scientists to send experiment into stratosphere

High school students work with NASA scientists to send experiment into stratosphere
Environment|Science|US

Early look at hurricane season predicts over a dozen named storms. But El Niño could change things

Early look at hurricane season predicts over a dozen named storms. But El Niño could change things

Early look at hurricane season predicts over a dozen named storms. But El Niño could change things
Africa|Science|World

Ancient DNA sheds light on origins of 7,000-year-old Saharan mummies

Ancient DNA sheds light on origins of 7,000-year-old Saharan mummies

Ancient DNA sheds light on origins of 7,000-year-old Saharan mummies
Education|Health|Political|Science|Technology

Susan Monarez, Trump’s nominee for CDC director, faces an unprecedented and tumultuous era at the agency

Trump’s nominee for the top CDC role would join the agency at a time of great turmoil and uncertainty for medical research.

Susan Monarez, Trump’s nominee for CDC director, faces an unprecedented and tumultuous era at the agency
Food|Health|Science

Vitamin D builds your bones and keeps your gut sealed, among many other essential functions − but many children are deficient

Because vitamin D plays a crucial role in many aspects of health and growth, inadequate levels can put children at risk of developing chronic disease early on.

Vitamin D builds your bones and keeps your gut sealed, among many other essential functions − but many children are deficient
Business|Celebrity|Science|Technology

Microsoft founder Bill Gates reflects upon a 50-year-old computer code that reshaped technology

Even as he grows older, Microsoft founder Bill Gates still fondly remembers the catalytic computer code he wrote 50 years ago that opened up a new frontier in technology

Microsoft founder Bill Gates reflects upon a 50-year-old computer code that reshaped technology
Environment|Science|US

This is what forecasters mean when they talk about a 100-year flood

Weather forecasts sometimes warn of storms that can unleash rains so unusual that they are described as 100-year or even 500-year floods

This is what forecasters mean when they talk about a 100-year flood
Health|Science

Shingles is awful, but here's another reason to get vaccinated: It may fight dementia

A vaccination to prevent horribly painful shingles may offer an extra benefit: New research suggests it might lower the risk of dementia, too

Shingles is awful, but here's another reason to get vaccinated: It may fight dementia
Health|Political|Science|US

Doctor with wish list for more vaccine scrutiny named assistant to new FDA chief, sources say

Tracy Beth Hoeg, a sports medicine physician and epidemiologist who opposed key U.S. health policies during the COVID-19 pandemic and questioned the use of some childhood

Doctor with wish list for more vaccine scrutiny named assistant to new FDA chief, sources say
Health|Political|Science|US

Scientists sue NIH, saying politics cut their research funding

A group of scientists and health groups sued the National Institutes of Health on Wednesday, arguing that an “ideological purge” of research funding is illegal and threatens medical cures

Scientists sue NIH, saying politics cut their research funding
Health|Political|Science|US

Researchers, ACLU sue over Trump's 'ideological purge' of NIH grants

Scientific researchers on Wednesday sued to secure reinstatement of National Institutes of Health grants that funded research on topics like LGBTQ health, COVID-19

Researchers, ACLU sue over Trump's 'ideological purge' of NIH grants
Health|Science|US

Two infants die of whooping cough in Louisiana as cases climb nationally

Two infants die of whooping cough in Louisiana as cases climb nationally

Two infants die of whooping cough in Louisiana as cases climb nationally
Health|Political|Science|US

FDA delays full approval of Novavax Covid-19 vaccine even though it was on track for clearance

FDA delays full approval of Novavax Covid-19 vaccine even though it was on track for clearance

FDA delays full approval of Novavax Covid-19 vaccine even though it was on track for clearance
Business|Health|Science|US

US FDA misses deadline for decision on Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has missed its deadline for making a decision on traditional approval for Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine, the company told Reuters on Wednesday.

US FDA misses deadline for decision on Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine
Business|Science|Technology|US

Amazon targets April 9 launch of first Kuiper internet satellites

Amazon.com said on Wednesday it plans to launch the first 27 satellites for its Project Kuiper internet network next week, pinning down a long-awaited start to

Amazon targets April 9 launch of first Kuiper internet satellites
Business|Science|Technology

Google Gemini executive Sissie Hsiao to step down

Alphabet's Google is replacing Sissie Hsiao, who led the development of the artificial intelligence chatbot Bard, now known as Gemini, the company told staff in its AI division on

Google Gemini executive Sissie Hsiao to step down
Europe|Science

Footprints show giant carnivorous dinosaurs and their plant-eating prey drank from same Scottish watering hole

Footprints show giant carnivorous dinosaurs and their plant-eating prey drank from same Scottish watering hole

Footprints show giant carnivorous dinosaurs and their plant-eating prey drank from same Scottish watering hole
Science|Sports|Technology

Phil Mattingly breaks down the science behind 'torpedo' bats

It’s not just a Yankees thing, CNN Chief Domestic Correspondent (and former division one college baseball player) Phil Mattingly explains. There’s science behind the buzzy “torpedo" bat.

Phil Mattingly breaks down the science behind 'torpedo' bats
Europe|Science|World

A mass grave for fighters in a Roman Empire-era battle is revealed in Vienna

Construction crews in Vienna last year made an unprecedented discovery

A mass grave for fighters in a Roman Empire-era battle is revealed in Vienna
Asia|Food|Science|Technology

Scientists sent beans into orbit and made ‘space miso.’ Here’s how it tasted

Scientists sent beans into orbit and made ‘space miso.’ Here’s how it tasted

Scientists sent beans into orbit and made ‘space miso.’ Here’s how it tasted
Arts|Business|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Watches and Wonders 2025: 11 striking designs from the world’s largest watch fair

Watches and Wonders 2025: 11 striking designs from the world’s largest watch fair

Watches and Wonders 2025: 11 striking designs from the world’s largest watch fair
Business|Science|Technology

New AI benchmarks test speed of running AI applications

By Max A.

New AI benchmarks test speed of running AI applications
Environment|Science|US

Wild weather expected Wednesday gets a rare 'high-risk' designation — the most severe category

Weather forecasters are using a relatively rare “high-risk” designation to warn that a major tornado outbreak appears likely Wednesday

Wild weather expected Wednesday gets a rare 'high-risk' designation — the most severe category
Health|Science

Why autism isn’t diagnosed in girls and women

Why autism isn’t diagnosed in girls and women

Why autism isn’t diagnosed in girls and women
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|World

Kazakhstan says it has discovered 20 million ton rare earth metals deposit

Kazakh geologists have discovered a rare earth metal deposit with estimated resources of more than 20 million metric tons at a depth of up to 300 metres, the country's

Kazakhstan says it has discovered 20 million ton rare earth metals deposit
Lifestyle|Science|Travel

Feeling FOMO for something that’s not even fun? It’s not the event you’re missing, it’s the bonding

Across a series of studies, researchers dug into what really triggered FOMO – and what worked to fend it off.

Feeling FOMO for something that’s not even fun? It’s not the event you’re missing, it’s the bonding
Business|Health|Science|Technology

23andMe is potentially selling more than just genetic data – the personal survey info it collected is just as much a privacy problem

If you were a 23andMe customer, your genetic and personal information could be used in civil or criminal cases, targeted advertising, medical discrimination and so much more.

23andMe is potentially selling more than just genetic data – the personal survey info it collected is just as much a privacy problem
Science|Technology

‘Another mind-blowing change’: New data suggests mysterious dark energy is evolving

‘Another mind-blowing change’: New data suggests mysterious dark energy is evolving

‘Another mind-blowing change’: New data suggests mysterious dark energy is evolving
Business|Education|Science|Technology

The ‘father of the internet’ and hundreds of tech experts worry we’ll rely on AI too much

The ‘father of the internet’ and hundreds of tech experts worry we’ll rely on AI too much

The ‘father of the internet’ and hundreds of tech experts worry we’ll rely on AI too much
Environment|Health|Science

Exposure to phthalates during pregnancy can affect a newborn’s brain development, study finds

Exposure to phthalates during pregnancy can affect a newborn’s brain development, study finds

Exposure to phthalates during pregnancy can affect a newborn’s brain development, study finds
Science|Sports|Technology

Yankees and their ‘torpedo’ bats break MLB home run record in loss

Yankees and their ‘torpedo’ bats break MLB home run record in loss

Yankees and their ‘torpedo’ bats break MLB home run record in loss
Business|Science|Technology

Meta's head of AI research stepping down

The head of Meta’s artificial intelligence research division said she plans to step down, vacating a high-profile position at the parent company of Facebook and Instagram at a time of intense competition in the development of AI technology

Meta's head of AI research stepping down
Environment|Europe|Science|Travel|World

Volcano erupts in southwestern Iceland after a nearby town and spa are evacuated

A volcano in southwestern Iceland that has erupted repeatedly for more than a year again belched lava and smoke into the air, just hours after authorities evacuated the few remaining residents of a nearby fishing village

Volcano erupts in southwestern Iceland after a nearby town and spa are evacuated
Business|Science|Technology

Meta's head of AI research to depart in May

Meta Platforms' head of artificial intelligence research, Joelle Pineau, plans to leave the company, at a time when the tech giant is aggressively investing and competing in the AI space.

Meta's head of AI research to depart in May
Health|Political|Science|US

Here's where jobs and programs are being cut at the nation's top health agencies

Thousands of people at the nation’s top health agencies were laid off Tuesday

Here's where jobs and programs are being cut at the nation's top health agencies
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Psyllium husk for weight loss: Is it really like Ozempic?

Ro takes a closer look at what science says about psyllium husk for weight loss.

Psyllium husk for weight loss: Is it really like Ozempic?
Health|Science

Is Ozempic a game-changer for insulin resistance? What you need to know

SaveHealth explores what the research says about Ozempic's effects on insulin resistance and related conditions.

Is Ozempic a game-changer for insulin resistance? What you need to know
Education|Science|Technology

Gifted 5-year-old boy with Einstein-level IQ joins sister as member of Mensa

Gifted 5-year-old boy with Einstein-level IQ joins sister as member of Mensa

Gifted 5-year-old boy with Einstein-level IQ joins sister as member of Mensa
Asia|Science

Archaeologists unearthed a cache of stone tools. Neanderthals may have made them, study finds

Archaeologists unearthed a cache of stone tools. Neanderthals may have made them, study finds

Archaeologists unearthed a cache of stone tools. Neanderthals may have made them, study finds
Environment|Science|US

Is giving rats birth control the key to curbing Chicago's infestation?

Is giving rats birth control the key to curbing Chicago's infestation?

Is giving rats birth control the key to curbing Chicago's infestation?
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Volcano erupts in Iceland, triggering tourist evacuation

A volcano erupted to the south of Iceland's capital on Tuesday, spewing lava and smoke in a fiery display of orange and red that triggered the evacuation of

Volcano erupts in Iceland, triggering tourist evacuation
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|US

Cerebras Systems, Ranovus win $45 million US military deal to speed up chip connections

Cerebras Systems, a Silicon Valley-based AI chip company, and Canadian chip startup Ranovus said on Tuesday that they had been awarded a $45 million

Cerebras Systems, Ranovus win $45 million US military deal to speed up chip connections
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Stress has a sweet spot. 5 tips to help you find it

Stress has a sweet spot. 5 tips to help you find it

Stress has a sweet spot. 5 tips to help you find it
Europe|Science|Technology

Scientists release plans for an even bigger atom smasher to address the mysteries of physics

Top minds at the world’s largest atom smasher have released a blueprint for a much bigger successor

Scientists release plans for an even bigger atom smasher to address the mysteries of physics
Science|Technology|US

US earthquake safety relies on federal employees’ expertise

The US experiences violent earthquakes, but the damage and death toll is much lower than in many countries because of the work of federal seismologists and engineers.

US earthquake safety relies on federal employees’ expertise
Science|Technology

'It's a great spacecraft': Wilmore and Williams praise ship that led to extended stay on ISS

NASA's Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams explain why they're willing to fly on the Starliner spacecraft despite issues that extended their stay in space by several months.

'It's a great spacecraft': Wilmore and Williams praise ship that led to extended stay on ISS
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NASA astronauts from Starliner mission readjust to Earth, resume work with Boeing

After nine months in space, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are readjusting to Earth life with dog walks and family time, while resuming work

NASA astronauts from Starliner mission readjust to Earth, resume work with Boeing
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OpenAI to raise $40 billion in SoftBank-led round to boost AI efforts

OpenAI said on Monday it would raise up to $40 billion in a new funding round led by SoftBank Group at a $300 billion valuation to advance AI

OpenAI to raise $40 billion in SoftBank-led round to boost AI efforts
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SpaceX launches 4 people on a polar orbit never attempted before

SpaceX launches 4 people on a polar orbit never attempted before

SpaceX launches 4 people on a polar orbit never attempted before
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Bitcoin investor buys an entire SpaceX flight for the ultimate polar adventure

A bitcoin investor is headed to space with three polar explorers on the first flight to carry people over the North and South poles

Bitcoin investor buys an entire SpaceX flight for the ultimate polar adventure
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Torpedo bat designer says it's more about the players than the bat model

For the MIT-educated physicist behind the torpedo bat, it’s more about the talent of the players than their lumber at the plate

Torpedo bat designer says it's more about the players than the bat model
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Lightmatter releases new photonics technology for AI chips 

Lightmatter, a startup valued at $4.4 billion, on Monday released two pieces of technology aimed at speeding up the connections between artificial

Lightmatter releases new photonics technology for AI chips 
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NASA's newly returned astronauts say they would fly on Boeing's Starliner capsule again

NASA's celebrity astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams say they would fly on Boeing's Starliner capsule again

NASA's newly returned astronauts say they would fly on Boeing's Starliner capsule again
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NASA astronauts speak out for the first time following unexpected 9-month mission to space

NASA astronauts speak out for the first time following unexpected 9-month mission to space

NASA astronauts speak out for the first time following unexpected 9-month mission to space
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OpenAI plans to release open-weight language model in coming months

OpenAI is planning to release its first open-weight language model with reasoning capabilities since GPT‑2 in the coming months, CEO Sam Altman said on Monday.

OpenAI plans to release open-weight language model in coming months
Environment|Science|US

Scientists hope a newly discovered flower will return after rain in West Texas

Scientists who want to learn more about a tiny, newly discovered flower in West Texas are hoping it will bloom again in a couple of weeks after rain finally fell in the area

Scientists hope a newly discovered flower will return after rain in West Texas
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Dogs to help fight spread of invasive golden mussel​s at Rancho Seco Lake

Dogs to help fight spread of invasive golden mussel​s at Rancho Seco Lake

Dogs to help fight spread of invasive golden mussel​s at Rancho Seco Lake
Asia|Science|Technology

Stone tool discovery in China shows people in East Asia were innovating during the Middle Paleolithic, like in Europe and Middle East

Discovery in China of tools called Quina scrapers suggests the people of East Asia were as inventive and flexible with technology during the Middle Paleolithic era as those in other parts of the world.

Stone tool discovery in China shows people in East Asia were innovating during the Middle Paleolithic, like in Europe and Middle East
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After an earthquake, how long can trapped victims survive?

For those trapped in rubble after an earthquake, survival depends on many factors, including weather and access to water and air

After an earthquake, how long can trapped victims survive?
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‘The lives of individuals in the US are at stake,’ researchers warn after HHS cancels hundreds of vaccine grants

‘The lives of individuals in the US are at stake,’ researchers warn after HHS cancels hundreds of vaccine grants

‘The lives of individuals in the US are at stake,’ researchers warn after HHS cancels hundreds of vaccine grants
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: REPORT: CDC BURIES MEASLES FORECAST STRESSING VACCINATIONS

ProPublica: The CDC buried a measles forecast that stressed the need for vaccinations

: REPORT: CDC BURIES MEASLES FORECAST STRESSING VACCINATIONS
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Blue Origin targets late spring for next New Glenn launch after FAA probe

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin said on Monday it is targeting "late spring" for the second launch of its giant New Glenn rocket, as the U.S.

Blue Origin targets late spring for next New Glenn launch after FAA probe
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Drugmakers sink after key FDA official ousted as Trump plans health overhaul

Shares of U.S. drugmakers fell on Monday after reports that the Food and Drug Administration's top vaccine official, Peter Marks, had been forced to resign, the most high-

Drugmakers sink after key FDA official ousted as Trump plans health overhaul
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AI and satellites help aid workers respond to Myanmar earthquake damage

Just after sunrise on Saturday, a satellite set its long-range camera on the city of Mandalay in Myanmar, not far from the epicenter of Friday’s 7.7 magnitude earthquake that devastated the Southeast Asian country’s second-largest city

AI and satellites help aid workers respond to Myanmar earthquake damage
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Dow wants to power its Texas manufacturing complex with new nuclear reactors instead of natural gas

Dow, a major producer of chemicals and plastics, wants to use next-generation nuclear reactors for clean power and steam at a Texas manufacturing complex instead of natural gas

Dow wants to power its Texas manufacturing complex with new nuclear reactors instead of natural gas
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Corcept's ovarian cancer drug cuts disease progression in study, shares jump

Corcept Therapeutics said on Monday its experimental drug in combination with chemotherapy helped delay progression of a type of ovarian cancer

Corcept's ovarian cancer drug cuts disease progression in study, shares jump
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US FAA closes one of two SpaceX Starship probes as rocket remains grounded

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US FAA closes one of two SpaceX Starship probes as rocket remains grounded
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A stroke survivor speaks again with the help of an experimental brain-computer implant

Scientists have developed a device that can translate thoughts about speech into spoken words in real time

A stroke survivor speaks again with the help of an experimental brain-computer implant
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Video shows rare European spaceport launch ending in fiery crash

A German start-up’s orbital rocket spun out and crashed seconds after take-off in a rare European test flight that the makers said “met its set goals.”

Video shows rare European spaceport launch ending in fiery crash
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Italy investigates drone flyovers of EU facility, spying suspected

Italian prosecutors have opened an investigation into possible espionage and terrorism after a drone flew several times over an EU research centre in northwestern Italy, two sources

Italy investigates drone flyovers of EU facility, spying suspected