Today: September 25, 2026
Today: September 25, 2026

Science

Environment|Science|US|World

Severe storms that spawned destructive tornadoes leave 8 dead across the Central US

Severe storms that spawned destructive tornadoes leave 8 dead across the Central US

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

High school students develop AI wildfire suppression system for global competitio

High school students develop AI wildfire suppression system for global competitio

Business|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|US|World

Recovery center will be using a unique approach to help treat opioid addiction, focusing on withdrawal symptoms

Recovery center will be using a unique approach to help treat opioid addiction, focusing on withdrawal symptoms

Europe|MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|World

Ukraine’s counter-drone expertise has been hard won. War in the Middle East may reveal its silver lining

Ukraine’s counter-drone expertise has been hard won. War in the Middle East may reveal its silver lining

Science|Technology

Digital reconstruction reveals the face of ‘Little Foot,’ a nearly 4 million-year-old human ancestor

Digital reconstruction reveals the face of ‘Little Foot,’ a nearly 4 million-year-old human ancestor

Environment|Science|US|World

This weird winter was one of the warmest — and coldest — on record. It’s a glimpse of our future

This weird winter was one of the warmest — and coldest — on record. It’s a glimpse of our future

Political|Science|Technology|World

State actors are behind much of the visual misinformation about the Iran war

A deluge of misrepresented or fabricated videos has spread widely online since the Iran war began last weekend, fueled in part by state-linked propaganda influence campaigns — particularly around who is winning the war and how bad casualties have been

Arts|Business|Finance|Science|Technology

Pentagon's chief tech officer says he clashed with AI company Anthropic over autonomous warfare

A top Pentagon official says a fight with Anthropic centered on how the military could someday use artificial intelligence in autonomous weapons

Health|Science|Technology

FDA’s controversial vaccine chief will exit agency next month

FDA’s controversial vaccine chief will exit agency next month

Business|Health|Science|World

Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving for the second time

The Food and Drug Administration’s controversial vaccine chief, Dr. Vinay Prasad, is once again leaving the agency

Science|Technology|US|World

US Military and FAA plan joint test of lasers designed to shoot down drones

US Military and FAA plan joint test of lasers designed to shoot down drones

Environment|Science|Technology|World

Spacecraft's impact changed asteroid's orbit around the sun in a save-the-Earth test, study finds

A new study has found that an asteroid NASA used for target practice a few years ago was nudged into a slightly different route around the sun

Business|Crime|Economy|Health|Science

K-9 unit dogs get treatment to extend careers thanks to local nonprofit

K-9 unit dogs get treatment to extend careers thanks to local nonprofit

Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Science

Why you should tell a friend about that embarrassing thing that happened

Why you should tell a friend about that embarrassing thing that happened

Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

GPS jamming is emerging as an increasingly prevalent — and troubling — weapon of war

GPS jamming is emerging as an increasingly prevalent — and troubling — weapon of war

Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

Public health needs steady budgets – and federal funding uncertainty causes real harms, even if the money is later restored

Public health depends on long-term planning, and when that planning is interrupted, some programs never recover.

Economy|Health|Political|Science|Technology

Telehealth is widely used by older adults insured by Medicare, new research shows

Policymakers are still deciding whether to make some types of Medicare coverage for telehealth permanent. Studies show it helps older adults get more consistent health care.

Environment|Science|Technology|World

Scientists are trying to solve the mystery of whether global warming is speeding up. A new study says it has the answer

Scientists are trying to solve the mystery of whether global warming is speeding up. A new study says it has the answer

Business|Health|Science|Technology

How Instagram addictiveness lawsuit could reshape social media – platform design meets product liability

A lawsuit against Meta and Google avoids the issue of liability for content and focuses on allegations that social media platforms themselves are harmful by design.

Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Science

Measuring poverty on a spectrum instead of an arbitrary line conveys a more accurate picture of inequality

An economist proposes a new method of estimating the scope of poverty in different countries.

Business|Health|Science|Sports

Experts see a wide data gap in women's sports science. This WNBA team owner wants to fix it

New York Liberty owner Clara Wu Tsai has a vested interest in getting the most out of female athletes

Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Demand for minerals to power technology could triple by 2030, UN political chief says

The United Nations political chief says demand for critical minerals that power technology from smartphones to missiles could triple by 2030 and quadruple by 2040

Science|Technology|World

US aims to exhume and identify 88 USS Arizona crew members buried as unknowns after Pearl Harbor

The U.S. military plans to exhume the remains of 88 sailors and Marines killed when the USS Arizona was bombed during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 and who were buried as unknowns in a Honolulu cemetery

Business|Science|Technology|World

Pentagon says it is labeling AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk 'effective immediately'

The Trump administration is following through with its threat to designate artificial intelligence company Anthropic as a supply chain risk in an unprecedented move that could force other government contractors to stop using the AI chatbot Claude

Education|Health|Political|Science

Study suggests Trump's unproven autism claims influenced care

Last year, President Donald Trump promoted unproven ties between Tylenol and autism and touted an old generic drug as a treatment for the developmental condition

Business|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science

Leucovorin prescriptions surged after the White House touted the drug for autism. Parents are still scrambling to find it

Leucovorin prescriptions surged after the White House touted the drug for autism. Parents are still scrambling to find it

Environment|Science|US|World

Millions of Americans under threat of tornadoes as spring storm season kicks in early in the US

Forecasters say the first major storm outbreak ahead of spring is threatening much of the central U.S. They warn strong tornadoes and other forms of severe weather are possible

Science|Technology|World

Iran-designed drones that are being used against itself

As the US and Israel's war with Iran enters its fifth day, CNN's Ivan Watson looks at how Iran's Shahed drone has been developed to create a similar US-made drone, known as the LUCAS.

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Pentagon dispute bolsters Anthropic reputation but raises questions about AI readiness in military

Anthropic’s moral stand on U.S. military use of artificial intelligence is reshaping the competition between leading AI companies but also exposing a growing awareness that maybe chatbots just aren’t capable enough for acts of war

Environment|Science|Technology|World

The sea is higher than we thought and millions more are at risk, study finds

A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot or about 30 centimeters

Health|Lifestyle|Science

Men’s sexual health can predict heart issues

Men’s sexual health can predict heart issues

Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

The Latest: US Senate rejects war powers bill that would halt attacks against Iran

A widening U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has seen major strikes, missile fire across the region, and fresh fears for global energy and markets

Science|Technology|World

Radar bases housing key US missile interceptor hit in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and UAE, satellite images show

Radar bases housing key US missile interceptor hit in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and UAE, satellite images show

Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology|World

Persian Gulf desalination plants could become military targets in regional war

Key sources of drinking water have been targets in past conflicts. And Iranian strikes have already hit close to some.

Political|Science|Technology|World

On Iran, Trump officials say the US mission is 'that simple.' It depends who's doing the talking

President Donald Trump's administration is trying to explain why it struck Iran and killed its supreme leader without clear support from Congress or allies

Business|Science|Sports|Technology

Doubles and triples are dwindling in MLB. Blame better outfielders and sluggers

The number of doubles and triples in the major leagues went down again last year

Economy|Health|Science|World

Billions of dollars, decades of progress spent eliminating devastating diseases may be lost with undoing of USAID

Public health campaigns had made significant strides toward eradicating diseases like elephantitis and river blindness. But this progress has since unraveled with the second Trump administration.

Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Researchers are combining drones and AI to make removing land mines faster and safer

Using drones makes detecting land mines safer. Using AI to fuse data from multiple types of sensors on the drones makes it more efficient.

Economy|Environment|Science

2025 was hotter than it should have been – 5 influences and a dirty surprise offer clues to what’s ahead

Solar cycles, sea ice and rising electricity use all play a role. So does an unhealthy surprise that has been quietly hiding a large amount of global warming – until now.

Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Nearly a third of Pennsylvania gamblers are at risk of problem gambling − but few seek treatment

Online gambling has become easier, faster and more prevalent on social media feeds and streaming platforms – which appeals to younger adults in particular.

Education|Science|Technology

We designed an AI tutor that helps college students reason rather than give them answers

A 2025 study shows that an AI-based tutor improves learning when it prompts reasoning and is paired with peer discussion.

Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

When kids don’t sleep, parents don’t either. Experts share tips for better family sleep

When kids don’t sleep, parents don’t either. Experts share tips for better family sleep

Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|World

Punch the orphan macaque is outgrowing his plushie and making friends

Punch the baby orphan macaque is outgrowing the orangutan plushie that comforted him through early rejection from his mother and other monkeys

Health|Science

GLP-1 drugs may fight addiction across every major substance, according to a study of 600,000 people

GLP-1 drugs are the first medication to show promise for treating addiction to a wide range of substances.

Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity costs, but offers few details

President Donald Trump is pressing big tech to build its own power as AI data centers spark anger over electric bills

Education|Science|Technology

FAMU doctoral student builds seawater battery that could revolutionize underwater exploration

FAMU doctoral student builds seawater battery that could revolutionize underwater exploration

Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Baltimore to start killing deer with sharpshooters to bring population to healthy levels

Baltimore to start killing deer with sharpshooters to bring population to healthy levels

Education|Environment|Science|World

Scientists find sea levels are already much higher than we thought. That could spell trouble for the future

Scientists find sea levels are already much higher than we thought. That could spell trouble for the future

Science|Sports|Technology

Engine tricks and energy harvesting: how F1 teams can exploit new rules to win in 2026

A Formula 1 rules revolution is making cars lighter and smaller for 2026, with more electrical power

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science

When unpaid cooking, cleaning and child care get a dollar value, income inequality in the US shrinks – but the gap has grown since 1965

Women’s unpaid work at home has declined much more than men’s contributions have increased.

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Far from random, China’s global port network is clustering near the world’s riskiest trade routes

A review of 133 countries’ ports found a correlation between investment from China and proximity to chokepoints.

Business|Science|Technology|World

With Artemis II facing delays, NASA announces big structural changes to the lunar program

Artemis II has been plagued by similar issues to those faced by its predecessor, leading NASA to shake up its plan to return humans to the Moon.

Education|Environment|Health|Science

I study why zebrafish larva prefer to circle left or right, to understand how and why human brains encode right- and left-handedness

Being left- or right-handed – and the paw, eye, fin and wing equivalents – is a product of genes, development and the environment.

Science|Technology

AI and 3D printing help researchers create heat- and pressure-resistant materials for aerospace and defense applications

AI models are designing new metal alloys that have been 3D-printed and tested in the lab. The results are then fed back into the AI to accelerate alloy discovery.

Political|Science|Technology|World

US air defenses may not be able to intercept many of Iran’s one-way drones

US air defenses may not be able to intercept many of Iran’s one-way drones

Business|Science|Technology

Some OpenAI staff are fuming about its Pentagon deal

Some OpenAI staff are fuming about its Pentagon deal

Health|Science|World

US maternal deaths fell in 2024 and may have dropped again last year, government data shows

A new CDC analysis shows U.S. maternal deaths keep edging down

Political|Science|Technology|World

Hacked traffic cameras and US intelligence: How a plot to kill Iran’s supreme leader came together

Hacked traffic cameras and US intelligence: How a plot to kill Iran’s supreme leader came together

Economy|Education|Health|Science

The task force that shapes Americans’ preventive care has not met in a year. Doctors now worry it’s being ‘abandoned’ by HHS

The task force that shapes Americans’ preventive care has not met in a year. Doctors now worry it’s being ‘abandoned’ by HHS

Environment|Health|Science

Community "powdered" by dust from quarry, raising health concerns

Community "powdered" by dust from quarry, raising health concerns

Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Education|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology|World

CIA agents successfully executed a plan for regime change in Iran in 1953 – but Trump hasn’t revealed any signs of a plan

A covert US campaign in the mid-20th century helped steer Iran toward the intense anti-American sentiment that has distinguished its government policy for decades.

Crime|Education|Health|Science

Vaping is so bad at a school, principal is closing some bathrooms, using metal detector wands

Vaping is so bad at a school, principal is closing some bathrooms, using metal detector wands

Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science

Why a 6-year-old with diabetes is pushing for change in Virginia

Why a 6-year-old with diabetes is pushing for change in Virginia

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

High-tech snowplows and AI help cities clean up from big storms

Cities across the U.S. have been integrating video monitoring, GPS mapping and artificial intelligence into snow removal operations that once relied almost entirely on manual planning

Arts|Entertainment|Science|Travel

Why Pluto is the planet (yes, we said ‘planet’) we need right now

Why Pluto is the planet (yes, we said ‘planet’) we need right now

Science|Technology

NASA’s Hubble telescope detects possible ‘dark galaxy’

NASA’s Hubble telescope detects possible ‘dark galaxy’

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Anthropic’s Claude is suddenly the most popular iPhone app following Pentagon feud

Anthropic’s Claude is suddenly the most popular iPhone app following Pentagon feud

Education|Health|Science

Formerly incarcerated Black men say they’re ‘doing OK’ while trying to cope with depression and PTSD

A nurse scientist interviewed 29 formerly incarcerated Black men in Philadelphia to understand how they address their mental health needs.

Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

A Plan B for space? On the risks of concentrating national space power in private hands

What does it mean for national security if access to Earth’s orbit depends largely on one company?

Education|Lifestyle|Science

Are heroes born or made? Role models and training can prepare ordinary people to take heroic action

Heroes take a personal risk for the common good. Some people may just be born with the personality traits of a hero – but anyone can get ready to act heroically.

Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

China's economic ambitions hit limits to growth as its national congress meets

China’s progress in building a modern economy, evident in its kung-fu fighting robots and self-parking cars, is hitting limits as a downturn in its housing industry drags on and young people struggle to find jobs

Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|World

A total lunar eclipse is turning the moon red. Here’s how to watch

A total lunar eclipse is turning the moon red. Here’s how to watch

Economy|Environment|Food|Health|Science

Investigation finds ‘secretly’ added chemicals of unknown safety in US food supply

Investigation finds ‘secretly’ added chemicals of unknown safety in US food supply

Australia|Environment|Science|World

Crocodile caught in an Australian creek 1,200 miles from its tropical habitat

A crocodile has been caught in an Australian creek on the temperate east coast far from the species' tropical habitat

Health|Political|Science|World

Experts talk how to navigate distressing news stories and finding coping mechanisms

As people awoke to news over the weekend of the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran, it resulted in many feeling anxious and stressed

Economy|Health|Science|World

Global breast cancer cases expected to reach over 3.5 million by 2050

Global breast cancer cases expected to reach over 3.5 million by 2050

Health|Science|US|World

Meeting to determine US measles elimination status pushed back to November

Meeting to determine US measles elimination status pushed back to November

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|Travel|World

United Airlines passengers evacuate on the tarmac after emergency landing in Los Angeles

United Airlines passengers evacuate on the tarmac after emergency landing in Los Angeles

Business|Education|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Iowa water quality and cancer rates: Atlantic-area grandparents push lawmakers to act on pollution concerns

Iowa water quality and cancer rates: Atlantic-area grandparents push lawmakers to act on pollution concerns

Health|Political|Science

Trump’s neck rash is because of ‘preventative skin treatment,’ his doctor says

Trump’s neck rash is because of ‘preventative skin treatment,’ his doctor says

Europe|Political|Science|World

Macron says France will allow temporary deployment of nuclear-armed jets to European allies

French President Emmanuel Macron says France will allow the temporary deployment of its nuclear-armed aircraft to allied countries as part of its new nuclear strategy

Environment|Food|Science|Technology

Gene editing and new tree varieties offer hope for Florida’s citrus industry

Gene editing and new tree varieties offer hope for Florida’s citrus industry

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Apple launches cheaper iPhone 17e in push to boost iPhone sales

Apple launches cheaper iPhone 17e in push to boost iPhone sales

Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Dad joins TikTok to find stem cell match for 15-year-old son

Dad joins TikTok to find stem cell match for 15-year-old son

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

3D printing shop helps restore historic Winchester home, eyes future of the technology

3D printing shop helps restore historic Winchester home, eyes future of the technology

Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|Science|World

A look at some of the contenders to be Iran's supreme leader after the killing of Khamenei

Iran’s leaders are scrambling to replace Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled the country for 37 years before he was killed in the surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment

Education|Environment|Food|Health|Science|Technology

Church uses soil-free garden to feed the community

Church uses soil-free garden to feed the community

Health|Science|Technology

Free 10-minute online programs aimed at overcoming depression led to real improvements – new research

No time for therapy? A new study shows you can learn key skills to challenge depression in 10 minutes.

Education|Health|Science

What decades of research reveal about involuntary substance use treatment – and why evidence points elsewhere

Many cities are considering involuntary substance use treatment as a solution to drug use among the homeless. But research doesn’t support this strategy.

Crime|Political|Science

The nation is missing millions of voters due to lack of rights for former felons

At least 20 million Americans have served time. Most of them can’t or don’t vote, and that may distort some election outcomes, a political scientist argues.

Health|Science|Technology

What to know before asking an AI chatbot for health advice

Tech companies are pushing new health chatbots, but experts say you still need to talk to your doctor

Arts|Business|Entertainment|Environment|Science

Triceratops skeleton 'Trey' to hit the auction block as dinosaur market soars

A triceratops skeleton that once greeted visitors at a Wyoming museum is heading to an online auction as dinosaur prices keep soaring

Health|Lifestyle|Science

A priest helped her see her drinking problem. Talks with Jesus kept her sober. She’s not the only one

A priest helped her see her drinking problem. Talks with Jesus kept her sober. She’s not the only one

Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Malaysia renews Lynas Rare Earths' license for 10 years, orders end to radioactive waste by 2031

Malaysia has renewed Australian miner Lynas Rare Earths’ license for 10 years, but ordered it to stop producing radioactive waste by 2031

Political|Science|Technology|World

Iran's nuclear ambassador alleges that US-Israeli airstrikes targeted the Natanz enrichment facility

Iran’s IAEA ambassador says U.S. and Israeli airstrikes hit Iran’s Natanz enrichment site, but the U.N. nuclear watchdog says it has no reports of damage

Business|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

The winners of the smartphone boom think they know what the next big tech gadget is

The winners of the smartphone boom think they know what the next big tech gadget is

Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Family pushes for change after rare disease clinical trial abruptly ends

Family pushes for change after rare disease clinical trial abruptly ends

Education|Health|Opinion|Science

Kansas revoked transgender people’s IDs overnight – researchers anticipate cascading health and social consequences

With invalid driver’s licenses and birth certificates, transgender people are at risk for more than just steep fines and imprisonment.

Crime|Science|Technology|World

Rebuilding faces and identifying tattoos, AI joins the search for the missing in Mexico

Rebuilding faces and identifying tattoos, AI joins the search for the missing in Mexico

Business|Science|Technology|World

What to know about the clash between the Pentagon and Anthropic over military's AI use

A high-stakes dispute over how the U.S. military uses artificial intelligence has led the Pentagon to cancel its contract with rising AI star Anthropic

Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports

How to avoid injuries and grow stronger as you age

How to avoid injuries and grow stronger as you age

Environment|Science|Travel|World

A prehistoric skeleton found deep in a flooded Mexican cave was likely placed there in a ritual

Archaeologists have found a prehistoric human skeleton deep inside a flooded cave system on Mexico’s Caribbean coast

Environment|Fashion and Beauty|Health|Lifestyle|Science

‘What Black hair product is safe?’ Lead and carcinogens are found in hair extensions used by Black women

‘What Black hair product is safe?’ Lead and carcinogens are found in hair extensions used by Black women

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Science|World

Racial slur at BAFTA awards stirs complex feelings for Black people with Tourette syndrome

For Black people living with Tourette syndrome, a racial slur being shouted by someone with the disorder at the British Academy Film Awards has left them with complicated feelings

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

The week when AI changed everything

The week when AI changed everything

Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports

Electrolyte supplements are everywhere. Who benefits from them and when?

Social media is filled with influencers rating electrolyte supplements or even telling followers how to make their own

Business|Science|Technology|World

OpenAI strikes deal with Pentagon hours after Trump admin bans Anthropic

OpenAI strikes deal with Pentagon hours after Trump admin bans Anthropic

Business|Science|Technology

Trump orders US agencies to stop using Anthropic technology in clash over AI safety

President Donald Trump has ordered all U.S. agencies to stop using Anthropic technology after the company’s unusually public dispute with the Pentagon over artificial intelligence safety

Political|Science|Technology|World

US ambassador to Israel Urges Embassy Staff to Leave ‘Today’ as tensions with Iran increase

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee told embassy staff in an email on Friday that if they want to leave the country amid the possibility of a strike on Iran they “should do so TODAY,” according to a source familiar with the message.

Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|Technology|World

ICE agents said to have posed as police, a tactic some fear could erode trust in real cops

Federal immigration agents arrested a Columbia student after allegedly gaining access to her apartment by posing as police in search of a missing child

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|Travel

Aviation industry is running out of the people who keep planes flying

Aviation industry is running out of the people who keep planes flying

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Trump administration orders military contractors and federal agencies to cease business with Anthropic

Trump administration orders military contractors and federal agencies to cease business with Anthropic

Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump has claimed Iran is building missiles that could soon hit the US. Sources say that’s not backed up by US intelligence.

Trump has claimed Iran is building missiles that could soon hit the US. Sources say that’s not backed up by US intelligence.

Business|Science|Technology|World

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shares Anthropic’s concerns when it comes to working with the Pentagon

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shares Anthropic’s concerns when it comes to working with the Pentagon

Environment|Health|Science|World

Injured mother manatee and calf are rescued in Florida and taken to SeaWorld

Officials in Florida say an injured mother manatee and her calf have been rescued from a river and taken to SeaWorld Orlando for rehabilitation

Business|Environment|Food|Health|Science

Target will stop selling cereals with synthetic colors by end of May

Target will stop selling cereals containing synthetic colors by the end of May

Business|Science|Technology

Anthropic rejects latest Pentagon offer to change their contract

Anthropic is rejecting the Pentagon’s latest offer to change their contract, saying the changes do not satisfy the company’s concerns that AI could be used for mass surveillance or in fully autonomous weapons.

Business|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

'We're going oh my God please wind stay to your left': Florida brush fires contained

'We're going oh my God please wind stay to your left': Florida brush fires contained

Science|Technology|World

NASA revamps Artemis moon landing program by modeling it after speedy Apollo

NASA is revamping its Artemis moon landing program

Science|Technology|World

UN nuclear watchdog says it's unable to verify whether Iran has suspended all uranium enrichment

A U.N. nuclear watchdog report says Iran has blocked inspectors from reaching key nuclear sites hit during a June war

Health|Science|US|World

The US surpassed 1,100 measles cases in two months. Expect more deaths next

The US surpassed 1,100 measles cases in two months. Expect more deaths next

Business|Science|Technology|World

NASA abruptly changes its roadmap to putting boots back on the moon

NASA abruptly changes its roadmap to putting boots back on the moon

Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

OpenAI gets $110 billion in funding from a trio of tech powerhouses, led by Amazon

ChatGPT maker OpenAI has received $110 billion in investments from Amazon, SoftBank and Nvidia, putting the technology company’s pre-money valuation at $730 billion

Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|World

6-planet parade will grace the night sky on Saturday

6-planet parade will grace the night sky on Saturday

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Tiny recording backpacks reveal bats’ surprising hunting strategy

By listening in on their nightly hunts, scientists discovered that small, fringe-lipped bats are unexpectedly able to efficiently take down prey nearly their own size.

Environment|Science|Technology

Nanoparticles and artificial intelligence can help researchers detect pollutants in water, soil and blood

Tiny particles bounce light around in a unique way, a property that researchers are using to detect pollutants in water and soil samples.

Health|Lifestyle|Science

There aren’t enough geriatricians – here’s how older adults can still get the right care

A few simple strategies can help older adults convey their needs to their health care provider.

Business|Economy|Health|Science

Drug company ads are easy to blame for misleading patients and raising costs, but research shows they do help patients get needed treatment

Officials and policymakers say direct-to-consumer drug advertising encourages patients to seek treatments they don’t need and raises heath care costs, but the true picture is more nuanced.

Africa|Health|Science|World

New sleeping sickness pill gets nod, paving the way for use in Africa

European drug regulators are endorsing a new and simpler treatment for sleeping sickness, in what could be a giant boost to efforts to eliminate the disease

Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|World

Black fathers embrace resources to support their pregnant partners through birth

Federal health data shows Black women are more than three times likely than white women to die around the time of childbirth

Environment|Science|Technology|World

A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon blood red on Tuesday across several continents

A blood-red moon will soon grace the skies for a total lunar eclipse

Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Incredible images showcased in Underwater Photographer of the Year 2026 awards

Incredible images showcased in Underwater Photographer of the Year 2026 awards

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

AI is gobbling up the world’s memory chips, sending smartphone prices to record highs, report says

AI is gobbling up the world’s memory chips, sending smartphone prices to record highs, report says

Environment|Science|World

With only 3 women left, an Amazon tribe faced extinction. An unexpected birth now brings hope

Three women lived for years as the last members of the Akuntsu people, who were decimated by a government-backed push to develop parts of the Amazon rainforest in the 1970s and ‘80s

Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Growing more complex by the day: How should journalists govern use of AI in their products?

Journalists at the investigative outlet ProPublica have pledged to strike if negotiations for a contract don't take a turn — in what is believed would be the first such job action in the news industry where a dispute over how to deal with artificial intelligence is the chief sticking point

Business|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic rejects latest Pentagon offer: ‘We cannot in good conscience accede to their request’

Anthropic rejects latest Pentagon offer: ‘We cannot in good conscience accede to their request’

Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Anthropic CEO says it 'cannot in good conscience accede' to Pentagon's demands for AI use

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says the artificial intelligence company “cannot in good conscience accede” to the Pentagon’s demands to allow wider use of its technology

Business|Health|Science|Technology

Novartis settles with Henrietta Lacks' estate over use of her 'stolen' cells to advance medicine

Novartis has settled a lawsuit by the estate of Henrietta Lacks that alleged the pharmaceutical giant unjustly profited off her cells, which were taken from her tumor without her knowledge in 1951 and reproduced in labs to enable major medical advancements, including the polio vaccine

Science|World

What Americans think about Trump's judgment on military force as Iran talks resume: new AP-NORC poll

A new AP-NORC poll finds that as the U.S. and Iran head into their next round of nuclear talks in Geneva, many U.S. adults continue to view Iran’s nuclear program as a threat

Health|Science|World

Ancient coupling may have happened more between human females and Neanderthal males

Ancient linkups may have happened more frequently between female humans and male Neanderthals, according to an new genetic analysis

Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Albuquerque company celebrates 30 years of transforming food waste into compost

Albuquerque company celebrates 30 years of transforming food waste into compost

Business|Health|Science|Technology

FDA to offer bonus payments to staffers who complete speedy drug reviews

The head of the Food and Drug Administration plans to start offering bonus payments to agency drug reviewers who complete their work ahead of the schedule

Environment|Health|Science

Elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park test positive for avian flu

Elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park test positive for avian flu

Business|Food|Science|Technology

Burger King is testing AI headsets that will know if employees say 'welcome' or 'thank you'

Burger King is testing AI-powered headsets that can recite recipes, alert managers when inventories are low and even track how friendly employees are to customers

Business|Environment|Science

Peregrine falcons thrive in Wisconsin thanks one man's brilliant idea 40 years ago

Peregrine falcons thrive in Wisconsin thanks one man's brilliant idea 40 years ago

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The Latest: US-Iran talks end in Geneva but ‘will resume soon,’ Omani minister says

Iran and the United States held a third round of nuclear talks in Geneva as Washington sends airships and warships to the Middle East to underscore the U.S. demand that Iran stop enriching uranium

Education|Health|Science|Technology

Florida SouthWestern State College embraces virtual reality to train students for real life

Florida SouthWestern State College embraces virtual reality to train students for real life

Health|Science|Technology

What happened when humans and Neanderthals hooked up

What happened when humans and Neanderthals hooked up

Arts|Entertainment|Science|Technology

AI gospel artist Solomon Ray reaches hearts with his song 'Find Your Rest'

AI gospel artist Solomon Ray reaches hearts with his song 'Find Your Rest'

Health|Science|Technology|World

More organs are being donated after the heart stops, not brain death. Policies are changing too

The vast majority of organ donations once came from people who were brain-dead

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Duke University School of Medicine attempts to set world record in CPR training

Duke University School of Medicine attempts to set world record in CPR training

Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

‘Meatheads Are Hijacking America’: Vegans feel betrayed by RFK Jr.’s beef boosting

‘Meatheads Are Hijacking America’: Vegans feel betrayed by RFK Jr.’s beef boosting

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Naples Classical Academy cancels all public-facing events after possible measles exposure

Naples Classical Academy cancels all public-facing events after possible measles exposure

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Missouri man pulls mammoth femur from Missouri waterway

Missouri man pulls mammoth femur from Missouri waterway

Environment|Health|Science

Manatee and calf in distress rescued from Orange River

Manatee and calf in distress rescued from Orange River

Environment|Science|World

Judge orders changes to Columbia and Snake river dam operations to help 'disappearing' salmon

A federal judge in Oregon has ordered narrow changes to hydropower dam operations on the Columbia and Snake rivers in the Pacific Northwest to help salmon

Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

More than 500 students learn CPR after Duke-led effort

More than 500 students learn CPR after Duke-led effort

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ByHeart infant botulism outbreak ends with 48 babies sickened

Federal health officials say an infant botulism outbreak linked to recalled ByHeart baby formula is over

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Men in their 50s may be aging faster than women due to toxic ‘forever chemicals’

Men in their 50s may be aging faster than women due to toxic ‘forever chemicals’

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Meet 'Sam': the high-tech system changing how firefighters battle blazes in Ohio

Meet 'Sam': the high-tech system changing how firefighters battle blazes in Ohio

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

What the Anthropic AI safety saga is really all about

What the Anthropic AI safety saga is really all about

Arts|Science|Technology

Will AI accelerate or undermine the way humans have always innovated?

An anthropologist’s new book lays out the formula for human innovation, from stone tools to supercomputers. Depending on developments in the next few years, AI could hit the gas or the brakes.

Education|Environment|Health|Opinion|Science

Fewer new moms are dying in Colorado – naloxone might be one reason why

The opioid reversal drug is distributed directly to new moms at many of Colorado’s birthing hospitals.

Opinion|Political|Science|Technology|World

How to prevent elections from being stolen − lessons from around the world for the US

As President Trump and other Republicans cast doubt on the legitimacy of the US electoral system, other democracies offer lessons in protecting the integrity of voting systems.

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

How natural hydrogen, hiding deep in the Earth, could serve as a new energy source

Hydrogen demand around the world is projected to grow significantly by 2050. Some of that supply could come from nature itself.

Education|Lifestyle|Science

It’s never too late to learn a language – adults and kids bring different strengths to the task

While a young language learner can more easily acquire a native accent, adults retain the ability to learn new languages well into later life.

Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

If you're struggling to lose weight, could chilling your carbs help?

Can chilling carbohydrates help you lose weight

Environment|Health|Science|US

Majority of Americans say government is not protecting them from toxic chemicals

Majority of Americans say government is not protecting them from toxic chemicals

Health|Science|Technology

Surgeon general nominee faces sharp questions about vaccines, birth control and qualifications

Wellness influencer and entrepreneur Dr. Casey Means shared a vision for addressing the root causes of chronic disease instead of what she calls “reactive sick care” during her confirmation hearing to become the next surgeon general

Environment|Health|Science

Bird flu outbreak in California elephant seals prompts officials to cancel popular tours

Researchers have found avian flu in elephant seal pups at California’s Año Nuevo State Park, and officials have stopped seal-watching tours to help limit the spread of the virus

Science|Technology

NASA moves its Artemis II moon rocket off the launch pad for more repairs

NASA is moving its grounded Artemis moon rocket from the launch pad back to its hangar for more repairs

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Nvidia and other tech stocks lead Wall Street higher

U.S. stocks rose and erased their losses for the week so far, as Nvidia and other technology companies led the way

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Takeaways from surgeon general nominee Casey Means’ Senate confirmation hearing

Takeaways from surgeon general nominee Casey Means’ Senate confirmation hearing

Science|Sports

A Boston Celtics game-inspired friction test finally pinned down the sneaker squeak

A new study uses physics to uncover why sneakers squeak on the basketball court

Health|Science|Technology

NASA's Mike Fincke identifies himself as the ailing astronaut who prompted space station evacuation

NASA's Mike Fincke has identified himself as the astronaut whose medical condition prompted the space agency's first medical evacuation

Business|Science|Technology

Samsung rolls out more AI, new privacy shield mode with the new Galaxy S26 lineup

Samsung on Wednesday unveiled its latest Galaxy smartphones, which boast an even bigger toolbox of artificial intelligence technology than the previous two generations and introduce a new privacy shield that blocks snoopy bystanders from sneaking a peek at the display screen

Health|Science|Technology|World

Astronaut whose medical issue prompted NASA’s first early return from the ISS speaks out

Astronaut whose medical issue prompted NASA’s first early return from the ISS speaks out

Business|Science|Technology

AI is making waves everywhere, except where you’d expect it most. Two giant tech companies are working to change that

AI is making waves everywhere, except where you’d expect it most. Two giant tech companies are working to change that

Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Science

Kansas City priest thankful for new heart drug that 'changed his life'

Kansas City priest thankful for new heart drug that 'changed his life'

Health|Science

Scientists discover a key to staying mentally sharp in old age

Scientists discover a key to staying mentally sharp in old age

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Woman with rare disease becomes researcher to help others navigate their own diagnosis

Woman with rare disease becomes researcher to help others navigate their own diagnosis

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Teacher's rare diagnosis leads to new purpose

Teacher's rare diagnosis leads to new purpose

Environment|Science|US|World

Word of the Week: Where did this ‘nor’easter’ come from?

Word of the Week: Where did this ‘nor’easter’ come from?

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Acupuncture & avocados: How the Palm Beach Zoo cares for its senior anteater

Acupuncture & avocados: How the Palm Beach Zoo cares for its senior anteater

Education|Health|Science

As literacy rates lag, a pediatric hospital is screening for reading ability

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, has started checking literacy skills during pediatric visits for kids as young as 3

Business|Science|Technology

Anthropic ditches its core safety promise in the middle of an AI red line fight with the Pentagon

Anthropic ditches its core safety promise in the middle of an AI red line fight with the Pentagon

Education|Political|Science

Why US third parties perform best in the Northeast

Many Americans are unhappy with the two major parties but seldom support alternatives. New England is an exception.

Education|Environment|Science

The cost of casting animals as heroes and villains in conservation science

New research shows how these storytelling choices can distort science – and how to move beyond them.

Education|Environment|Science

How protecting wilderness could mean purposefully tending it, not just leaving it alone

For decades, wilderness lands have been left largely unaltered by human activity. But those places are still changing, and keeping them wild and special may require action, not inaction.

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Making sense of a chaotic planet: How understanding weather and climate risks depends on supercomputers like NCAR’s

Behind the long-term climate projections that affect our lives sits one of the most remarkable scientific achievements of the modern era.

Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Swirling beauty of the Milky Way galaxy's heart is captured in a new telescope picture

A telescope in Chile has revealed the swirling splendor of star-forming gases at the heart of our Milky Way galaxy

Environment|Science|Travel|World

Massive winter storm slams Northeast, record-breaking amounts of snow in some areas

A bomb cyclone pounded the Northeast with powerful winds and extreme snowfall, knocking out power for some and leading officials to declare travel bans in multiple states. "This kind of wet, heavy and sudden emergency can be a nightmare," says CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir.

Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Scale of Xi’s military purges could hinder China’s ability to fight, says think tank

Scale of Xi’s military purges could hinder China’s ability to fight, says think tank

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‘This is misery for us:’ New home construction stalls after immigration crackdown in Minnesota

‘This is misery for us:’ New home construction stalls after immigration crackdown in Minnesota

Economy|Health|Political|Science|World

Trump cites health care issues in Greenland saying he's sending a hospital ship. His claims are off

President Donald Trump has said the U.S. was sending a hospital ship to Greenland because people there are not getting care, but the claim faces pushback

Environment|Science|World

Power outages, travel troubles and bitter cold plague Northeast in wake of historic bomb cyclone blizzard

Power outages, travel troubles and bitter cold plague Northeast in wake of historic bomb cyclone blizzard

Health|Political|Science|World

States sue Trump administration over changes to childhood vaccine recommendations

More than a dozen states are suing the Trump administration over its changes to vaccine recommendations for children

Business|Science|Technology

Pentagon threatens to make Anthropic a pariah if it refuses to drop AI guardrails

Pentagon threatens to make Anthropic a pariah if it refuses to drop AI guardrails

Business|Environment|Science|Technology|US|World

House rejects bill requiring aircraft locator systems to prevent midair collisions like last year's

Legislation to require all aircraft flying around busy airports to have key locator systems to prevent midair collisions failed to win approval in the House on Tuesday

Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Hegseth warns Anthropic to let the military use the company’s AI tech as it sees fit, AP sources say

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pressuring Anthropic to give the military broader access to its artificial intelligence technology or lose its Pentagon contract

Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Taboo tics like shouting curses and slurs are uncommon in Tourette syndrome − but people who have them suffer harsh social stigma

Obscene language tics, called coprolalia, don’t reveal what people with Tourette’s think and feel. In fact, tics often compel people to say or do precisely what they most wish to avoid.

Health|Science

Newly approved US medication offers hope for cats diagnosed with FIP

Newly approved US medication offers hope for cats diagnosed with FIP

Environment|Health|Science

After cancer diagnoses, Massachusetts family seeks answers about landfill contaminated with PFAS

After cancer diagnoses, Massachusetts family seeks answers about landfill contaminated with PFAS

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

US stocks rise after getting a reminder of AI's potential upsides

The U.S. stock market rose after getting a reminder that the artificial-intelligence technology boom may also have an upside

Health|Lifestyle|Science

Penguins in party hats? Birthday cards cheer families of babies treated for botulism

The California program that identifies and treats cases of dangerous infant botulism also comforts families by sending silly cards on their babies' first birthdays

Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Novo Nordisk to slash Ozempic and Wegovy list prices by up to 50% for 2027

Novo Nordisk to slash Ozempic and Wegovy list prices by up to 50% for 2027

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Supreme Court fails to deliver for Texas woman who claims Postal Service withheld mail because she is Black

Supreme Court fails to deliver for Texas woman who claims Postal Service withheld mail because she is Black

Health|Science

Why does pain last longer for women? Immune cells may be the culprit

Your immune systems kicks into gear when you’re injured, both worsening and relieving pain.

Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

AI nerves are fraying. Anthropic keeps doubling down

AI nerves are fraying. Anthropic keeps doubling down

Economy|Health|Science

Florida’s proposed cuts to AIDS drug program threaten patient care and public health

Scaling back Florida’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program could mean a resurgence of HIV/AIDS and increased health care costs throughout the state.

Science|Technology|World

A new problem throws four astronauts’ impending moon journey into uncertainty

A new problem throws four astronauts’ impending moon journey into uncertainty

Arts|Business|Science|Technology

Artists and writers are often hesitant to disclose they’ve collaborated with AI – and those fears may be justified

Whether they’re famous composers or first-year art students, creators experience reputational costs when AI enters the mix.

Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

1 protein to rule them all – why crowning the protein that makes jellyfish glow green as a model can help scientists streamline biology

Researchers have been studying tens of thousands of proteins and even more variations without a yardstick to compare their results.

Business|Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

Why ICE’s body camera policies make the videos unlikely to improve accountability and transparency

For body cameras to function as transparency tools, wrongdoing would have to be consistently penalized, highlighting the consequences of noncompliance.

Science|Technology

‘Probably’ doesn’t mean the same thing to your AI as it does to you

Humans and AIs have different methods of calculating words about probability like ‘maybe’ and ‘likely’ – and different interpretations about what they mean.

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Waymo's robotaxis now being dispatched in 10 major U.S. markets with expansion in Texas and Florida

Waymo will begin dispatching its robotaxis in four more cities in Texas and Florida, expanding the territory covered by its fleet of self-driving cars to 10 major U.S. metropolitan markets

Asia|Environment|Health|Science

Thai officials say 72 tigers at tourist parks died of canine distemper, allaying bird flu fears

Officials say the deaths of 72 tigers at two tourist parks in northern Thailand are a result of canine distemper and not bird flu

Environment|Science|World

A bumper berry harvest has New Zealand's weird flightless parrot in a rare mood for romance

New Zealand conservationists have been fighting for years to keep the kakapo, the world’s only flightless parrot, from disappearing, with intensive conservation efforts

Environment|Health|Science

What to know about glyphosate, the herbicide behind a Trump executive order that’s angered MAHA moms

What to know about glyphosate, the herbicide behind a Trump executive order that’s angered MAHA moms

Environment|Science

19 years ago, the Supreme Court told EPA it could regulate climate pollution. Trump is trying to undo that

19 years ago, the Supreme Court told EPA it could regulate climate pollution. Trump is trying to undo that

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Are China’s ‘AI tigers’ cheating? US rival Anthropic alleges some are

Are China’s ‘AI tigers’ cheating? US rival Anthropic alleges some are

Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Travel|World

Huge snowstorm in the Northeast forces millions to stay home, disrupts flights and closes schools

A massive snowstorm is pummeling the northeastern United States, forcing millions of people to stay home amid strong wind and blizzard warnings, transportation shutdowns, and school and business closures

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US sheds light on its allegation of Chinese nuclear test and urges nations to push for disarmament

A U.S. official focusing on arms control has provided what he called new, declassified details of a Chinese underground nuclear test nearly six years ago

Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science

RFK Jr. fought pesticides for years. Now he's backing their production

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is doubling down on his support for an executive order that would aim to boost the production of a controversial weedkiller ingredient called glyphosate, even though it is widening a political fault line for the administration ahead of the midterm elections

Environment|Science|World

For Northeast blizzard, everything was just right to roll up a monster snowfall

Meteorologists say the powerful nor’easter smacking the Northeast is a classic, record-setting blizzard

Business|Health|Science|Technology

Facebook researchers previously proposed studying whether features were ‘addictive,’ documents show

Facebook researchers previously proposed studying whether features were ‘addictive,’ documents show

Crime|Education|Environment|Science|US

Human remains thought to be a century old discovered at University of Oklahoma

Human remains thought to be a century old discovered at University of Oklahoma

Education|Science|Sports|Technology

UC students design warming system for Paralympians

UC students design warming system for Paralympians

Health|Political|Science|US|World

CDC deputy director abruptly departs agency

CDC deputy director abruptly departs agency

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Supreme Court agrees to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block lawsuits seeking to hold the industry liable for billions of dollars in damage linked to climate change

Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Science

A horse's neigh may be unique in the animal kingdom. Now scientists know how they do it

A horse's signature whinny comes from a combination of whistling and singing

Business|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel

New Bob Hall Pier designed to withstand hurricanes with innovative engineering

New Bob Hall Pier designed to withstand hurricanes with innovative engineering

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FDA proposes new system for approving customized drugs and therapies for rare diseases

The Food and Drug Administration is proposing a system for approving customized drugs and medical treatments for patients with rare or hard-to-treat diseases

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Astronomers say they have solved one of Saturn’s greatest mysteries

Astronomers say they have solved one of Saturn’s greatest mysteries

Entertainment|Health|Science

What is Tourette syndrome? Understanding the condition after man’s involuntary BAFTAs outburst

What is Tourette syndrome? Understanding the condition after man’s involuntary BAFTAs outburst

Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

Colleges face a choice: Try to shape AI’s impact on learning, or be redefined by it

Colleges and universities are taking on different approaches to how their students are using AI – but with a shared recognition that they cannot prevent it altogether.

Education|Health|Science

Picky eating starts in the womb – a nutritional neuroscientist explains how to expand your child’s palate

While genes do influence some food preferences, positive experiences can help make new tastes easier to swallow.

Opinion|Science|Technology|World

Algorithms that customize marketing to your phone could also influence your views on warfare

AI systems are getting good at optimizing persuasion in commerce. They are also quietly becoming tools for strategic influence.

Education|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology

How Homeland Security’s subpoenas and databases of protesters threaten the ‘uninhibited, robust, and wide-open’ free speech protected by Supreme Court precedent

It’s difficult to measure what is lost when an opinion is never voiced and impossible to catalogue the arguments that never form because a speaker calculates the risk and decides silence is safer.

Business|Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology

What is Bluetooth and how does it work?

Did you know that your wireless earbuds contain a tiny radio transmitter?

Education|Science|Technology

6 planets will parade across the night sky at the end of February

Six planets will be visible in the night sky at the end of February, and most can be seen with the naked eye

Health|Lifestyle|Science

Women suffer heart attacks too. Understanding risks, symptoms and how to save yourself

More than 60 million women in the U.S. live with cardiovascular disease

Health|Science

Estrogen patches in short supply as demand for menopause hormone therapy grows

Estrogen patches in short supply as demand for menopause hormone therapy grows

Environment|Science|US|World

Blizzard warnings cascade across East Coast as winter storm hits

Snow began falling over parts of the Northeastern U.S. with the onset of an intense winter storm that prompted blizzard warnings throughout the region

Science|Technology|World

NASA will return its moon rocket to the hangar for more repairs before astronauts strap in

NASA's giant moon rocket is headed back to the hangar for more repairs

Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump says he’s sending a hospital boat to Greenland as territory says ‘no thanks’

Trump says he’s sending a hospital boat to Greenland as territory says ‘no thanks’

Environment|Science|Sports|Travel|World

Why have there been so many skiing deaths in Europe this year?

Why have there been so many skiing deaths in Europe this year?

Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Trump virtually eliminated emissions regulations. Here’s what happens to your next car now

Trump virtually eliminated emissions regulations. Here’s what happens to your next car now

Health|Science|Technology|World

A long-acting HIV drug arrives in Zimbabwe for some at highest risk

Zimbabwe is one of the world's first countries to roll out lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention drug that is administered only twice a year

Business|Environment|Finance|Science|Travel|World

Blizzard warnings expand as blockbuster nor’easter takes aim at New York City, Northeast

Blizzard warnings expand as blockbuster nor’easter takes aim at New York City, Northeast

Science|Technology|World

NASA delays astronaut moon mission again after new rocket problem

NASA’s new moon rocket has suffered another setback, with astronauts’ lunar trip now off until spring

Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Brazil and India agree to boost cooperation on rare earths

Brazil and India have signed a new deal to cooperate on rare earths and other critical minerals

Crime|Science|Technology

DNA from cigarette helps identify teenager’s killer nearly 44 years after her death

DNA from cigarette helps identify teenager’s killer nearly 44 years after her death

Business|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Social media can be addictive even for adults, but there are ways to cut back

Social media addiction has been compared to casinos, opioids and cigarettes

Environment|Science|Technology

US military airlifts small reactor as Trump pushes to quickly deploy nuclear power

The Pentagon and the Energy Department have airlifted a small nuclear reactor from California to Utah, demonstrating what they say is the potential for the U.S. to quickly deploy nuclear power for military and civilian use

Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Exclusive: US intelligence agencies tie Chinese explosive test to push for a completely new nuclear arsenal

Exclusive: US intelligence agencies tie Chinese explosive test to push for a completely new nuclear arsenal

Africa|Environment|Science|World

These shy, scaly anteaters are the most trafficked mammals in the world

Conservationists are raising the plight of the pangolin, a scaly anteater found in parts of Africa and Asia that is the most trafficked mammal in the world

Environment|Health|Political|Science|World

Trump administration to stand by tough Biden-era mandates to replace lead pipes

The Trump administration says it supports a strict Biden-era rule that forces cities to replace most lead water pipes within 10 years

Science|Technology|US|World

Trump to order release of government records on alien life and UFOs

President Trump says he’ll release government records on UFOs and extraterrestrial life. The renewed focus comes as the hit documentary "Age of Disclosure" fuels debate over what officials may know.

Environment|Science|Travel|World

Galápagos park releases 158 juvenile hybrid tortoises on Floreana to restore the ecosystem

Giant tortoises have returned to Floreana Island in Ecuador's Galapagos archipelago as conservationists release 158 juvenile hybrids to restore the ecosystem

Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Alyce Clarke Award: Hazlehurst teacher finds strength in students after personal loss

Alyce Clarke Award: Hazlehurst teacher finds strength in students after personal loss

Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Trump administration eases limits on coal plants for emitting mercury, other toxins

The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday weakened limits on mercury and other toxic emissions from coal-fired power plants

Environment|Science

Scientists change how El Nino is labeled to keep up with spike in temperature

El Nino warps weather worldwide

Environment|Science|US|World

Snow chances are trending up along the East Coast from a nor’easter. Here are the latest scenarios

Snow chances are trending up along the East Coast from a nor’easter. Here are the latest scenarios

Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Reggae the seal uses rubber ducks for daily enrichment training at Boston aquarium

A video of Reggae, a 33-year-old Atlantic harbor seal at the New England Aquarium, hugging and fetching a rubber duck has drawn attention on social media

Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|Travel|World

NASA targets March for first moon mission by Artemis astronauts after fueling test success

NASA aims to send astronauts to the moon in March after acing the latest rocket fueling test

Environment|Health|Science

25 manatees reported dead in Florida waters since Friday

25 manatees reported dead in Florida waters since Friday

Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|US

65 reptiles rescued from Baltimore home after death of owner

65 reptiles rescued from Baltimore home after death of owner

Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|Science

What is ALS, the disease that killed actor Eric Dane?

The fatal nervous system disease known as ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, killed actor Eric Dane less than a year after he announced his diagnosis

Environment|Science|World

Scientists extracted DNA from mummified cheetah remains and made a surprising discovery

Scientists extracted DNA from mummified cheetah remains and made a surprising discovery

Science|Technology|World

Trump says he doesn't know if aliens are real but directs government to release files on UFOs, more

President Donald Trump says he’s directing the Pentagon and other government agencies to identify and release files related to extraterrestrials and UFOs because of “tremendous interest.”

Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

You can give old batteries a new life by safely recycling them

Safely disposing of household batteries is good for the home and good for the environment

Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology|World

Enforcing Prohibition with a massive new federal force of poorly trained agents didn’t go so well in the 1920s

Both Prohibition and current mass deportation efforts were hastily built, staffed by people permitted to use force, and had difficult objectives to achieve.

Education|Science|Technology

Probability underlies much of the modern world – an engineering professor explains how it actually works

Scientific research, artificial intelligence and modern bank security all rely on probability.

Education|Environment|Health|Science

Colorado has high levels of radon, which can cause lung cancer – here’s how to lower your risk

Only 50% of Colorado homes have been tested for radon.

Environment|Health|Science

Menstrual pads and tampons can contain toxic substances – here’s what to know about this emerging health issue

Heavy metals, phthalates and other potentially harmful chemicals have been detected in a range of menstrual products – the latest category of concern in the personal care aisle.

Education|Science|Technology

Individual donors provide only a small slice of university research funding – but Jeffrey Epstein’s ties with academics show why screening matters

A small portion of university research funding comes from individual donors. Most universities have policies in place to protect against wrongdoing.

Political|Science|Technology|World

Saudi Arabia may have uranium enrichment under proposed deal with US, arms control experts warn

Saudi Arabia could have some form of uranium enrichment within the kingdom under a proposed nuclear deal with the United States

Health|Science|US|World

Tracking US flu cases in maps and charts

Tracking US flu cases in maps and charts

Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Growing number of Americans report experiencing extreme cold, AP-NORC poll finds

A new AP-NORC poll shows more Americans say extreme cold has affected their lives after frigid weather engulfed much of North America at the beginning of 2026

Environment|Science|Travel|World

The underground salt kingdom that became one of Europe’s strangest attractions

The underground salt kingdom that became one of Europe’s strangest attractions

Europe|Science|World

Ancient bone may be first physical evidence of Hannibal’s ‘war machine’ elephants in Western Europe

Ancient bone may be first physical evidence of Hannibal’s ‘war machine’ elephants in Western Europe

Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science|World

Trump climate health rollback likely to hit poor, minority areas hardest, experts say

The Trump administration’s revocation of a scientific finding that climate change is a danger to public health is likely to affect communities of color the most

Science|Technology|World

NASA conducts second rocket fueling test that will decide when Artemis astronauts head to the moon

NASA has taken another crack at fueling its giant moon rocket after leaks halted the initial dress rehearsal

Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Trump says he will direct government agencies to release files related to extraterrestrial life and UFOs

Trump says he will direct government agencies to release files related to extraterrestrial life and UFOs

Environment|Science|US|World

Plains megafire grows to nearly twice the size of Chicago with more dangerous weather to come

Plains megafire grows to nearly twice the size of Chicago with more dangerous weather to come

Environment|Science|Sports|Travel

Deadly California avalanche highlights inherent risks in the backcountry

The recovery of skiers killed in the deadliest U.S. avalanche in almost 45 years is dragging out because of what experts say is a prime rule for rescuers: Don’t make yourself a victim

Political|Science|World

Trump confronts his options on Iran — from targeted attacks to potentially toppling regime

Trump confronts his options on Iran — from targeted attacks to potentially toppling regime

Business|Science|Technology|World

NASA designates botched Boeing Starliner test flight a ‘Type A mishap’ in new report

NASA designates botched Boeing Starliner test flight a ‘Type A mishap’ in new report

Business|Science|Technology|World

NASA boss blasts Boeing and space agency managers for Starliner's botched astronaut flight

NASA's new boss is blasting Boeing and the space agency for Starliner's botched flight that left two astronauts stuck at the International Space Station

Health|Political|Science|World

CDC vaccine advisory committee meeting canceled for next week

CDC vaccine advisory committee meeting canceled for next week

Crime|Environment|Science|Travel|US

Snow drought helped set the stage for deadly California avalanche, leading to unstable conditions

Experts say a weekslong “snow drought” in Norther California's Sierra Nevada helped set the stage for Tuesday's deadly avalanche, after several feet of new snow fell on an earlier layer that had hardened

Arts|Crime|Health|Science|Technology

Genealogy sites have helped solve major crimes. Police in Nancy Guthrie's case might turn to them

Authorities trying to solve the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie say they might tap DNA genealogy databases

Business|Science|Technology|World

Modi’s AI summit turns awkward as tech leaders Sam Altman and Dario Amodei dodge contact

India’s prime minister has put AI rivals Sam Altman and Dario Amodei in an awkward spotlight at a summit in New Delhi

Arts|Crime|Science|Technology

Man wrongly arrested after Orlando police used facial recognition

Man wrongly arrested after Orlando police used facial recognition

Crime|Health|Science|Technology

Couple searches for baby's biological parents after IVF mix-up

Couple searches for baby's biological parents after IVF mix-up

Health|Lifestyle|Science

Cancer survivor shares story of unexpected heart failure diagnosis at 32

Cancer survivor shares story of unexpected heart failure diagnosis at 32

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Modi pitches India as an artificial intelligence hub at the AI summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pitched India as a major hub for artificial intelligence, built at home and used worldwide

Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

The greatest risk of AI in higher education isn’t cheating – it’s the erosion of learning itself

Automating knowledge production and teaching weakens the ecosystem of students and scholars that sustains universities, raising existential questions about their mission.

Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Do animals have a future on Hollywood sets?

The turn to CGI has sidelined many of the dogs, bears and horses of yesteryear. But ethical questions aside, there’s still some magic in filming and seeing the real thing.

Opinion|Political|Science|Technology|World

Last nuclear weapons limits expired – pushing world toward new arms race

The expiration of the New START treaty has the US and Russia poised to increase the number of their deployed strategic nuclear weapons, pushing the world into dangerous territory.

Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Your car could be ratting you out to your insurance company

Your car could be ratting you out to your insurance company

Arts|Business|Science|Technology

No one can agree on whether AI is the next big thing or all hype. Here’s why

No one can agree on whether AI is the next big thing or all hype. Here’s why

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North Korea shows Kim Jong Un at the wheel of a mobile rocket launcher

North Korea shows Kim Jong Un at the wheel of a mobile rocket launcher

Crime|Education|Health|Science|Technology

With no initial DNA match, Guthrie investigators turn to one of their newest tools to crack cases: genetic genealogy

With no initial DNA match, Guthrie investigators turn to one of their newest tools to crack cases: genetic genealogy

Economy|Health|Science|World

Early prenatal care, considered best for moms and babies, is on the decline in the US

Early prenatal care improves the chances of having a healthy pregnancy and baby

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North Korean leader deploys 50 new rocket launchers ahead of major party congress

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un held a ceremony to unveil the deployment of 50 new launch vehicles for nuclear-capable short-range missiles threatening rival South Korea as he flaunted his expanding military capabilities ahead of a major ruling party congress

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FDA’s abrupt flip-flop on Moderna’s mRNA flu shot highlights growing risks to drug-makers of investing in vaccines

After pushback, the agency reversed course and agreed to review Moderna’s application after all.

Environment|Science|World

Study finds warming world increases days when weather is prone to fires around the globe

A new study shows hot, dry and windy weather that fuels extreme wildfires has nearly tripled worldwide in 45 years

Business|Health|Science

FDA will drop two-study requirement for new drug approvals, aiming to speed access

The Food and Drug Administration plans to drop its longtime standard of requiring two rigorous studies for new drug approvals

Economy|Education|Health|Political|Science

NIH director temporarily steps in to run CDC

NIH director temporarily steps in to run CDC

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The fuel set to propel NASA’s moon crew is notorious for leaking. So why use it?

The fuel set to propel NASA’s moon crew is notorious for leaking. So why use it?

Environment|Health|Political|Science|World

Public health, green groups sue EPA over repeal of rule supporting climate protections

A coalition of health and environmental groups is suing the Environmental Protection Agency, challenging the rescinding of a scientific finding that has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change

Health|Political|Science|World

NIH's Bhattacharya will also run the CDC while Trump administration looks for a permanent director

The director of the National Institutes of Health is also taking over as acting head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to an administration official

Entertainment|Health|Science

What is a pulmonary embolism, the condition that led to Catherine O’Hara’s death?

What is a pulmonary embolism, the condition that led to Catherine O’Hara’s death?

Health|Science

Teen in need of bone marrow transplant helps boost donor registry, but is still seeking his own match

Teen in need of bone marrow transplant helps boost donor registry, but is still seeking his own match

Business|Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Black-owned toy store to be featured in Obama Presidential Center

Black-owned toy store to be featured in Obama Presidential Center

Environment|Health|Science|Travel

'Ridiculous' plan developed at Florida zoo saves wild rhino's eyesight in Africa

Animal behaviorists partnering with the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society in Florida traveled to Africa in August to help an endangered white rhino with a life-threatening, parasitic eye infection

Business|Health|Science|Technology|World

Moderna says the FDA will consider its new flu shot after resolving a public dispute

Vaccine maker Moderna says the Food and Drug Administration will decide whether to approve its new flu shot for older adults after all

Health|Lifestyle|Science

Your gut microbes can be anti-aging – scientists are uncovering how to keep your microbiome youthful

Certain lifestyle changes can help your gut microbiome help you age gracefully.

Health|Lifestyle|Science

Avoiding exercise? Here are 5 tips from an expert to get you motivated and moving

Avoiding exercise? Here are 5 tips from an expert to get you motivated and moving

Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

FDA reverses course and will review Moderna’s mRNA flu shot, company says

FDA reverses course and will review Moderna’s mRNA flu shot, company says

Environment|Health|Political|Science

When ICE sweeps a community, public health pays a price – and recovery will likely take years

As immigration enforcement crackdowns expand across the US, communities can mobilize to lessen the public health impacts.

Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology|World

A robotic dog made in China gets an Indian university kicked out of an AI summit

A private Indian university has been booted from a top artificial intelligence summit in New Delhi after one of its staffers displayed a a commercially available robotic dog made in China, claiming it was the university’s own innovation

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Microsoft pledges $50 billion to tackle AI inequality as it warns of a ‘growing divide’

Microsoft pledges $50 billion to tackle AI inequality as it warns of a ‘growing divide’

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Vonn, Shiffrin and Brignone among the Olympic skiers voicing concern over receding glaciers

Team USA skiers Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin, along with Italy’s Federica Brignone, are among the many skiers who have expressed concern during these Olympic Games about the accelerating melt of the world’s glaciers

Environment|Science|World

Surprise shark caught on camera for first time in Antarctica’s near-freezing deep

A marine researcher says he has video evidence of the first recorded shark in the Antarctic Ocean

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From automated farm tractors to exam paper grading, AI boosts efficiency for some in India

Artificial intelligence is spreading fast across India, and people already use it to work quicker and cheaper

Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

California walloped by winter storm with high winds and heavy rain and snow

California is being walloped by a powerful winter storm carrying thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy snow in the mountains

Science|Technology|World

NASA hopes fuel leaks are fixed as it launches another countdown test for the Artemis II moonshot

NASA has begun another practice launch countdown for its first moonshot in decades with astronauts

MidEast|Political|Science|World

Iran says it temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz as it held more indirect talks with the US

Iran has announced the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz for live fire military drills

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Trump administration is erasing history and science at national parks, lawsuit argues

Conservation and historical organizations are suing the Trump administration over National Park Service policies that the groups say erase history and science from America’s national parks

Arts|Entertainment|Political|Science|Technology

Colbert says CBS scrapped his James Talarico interview after Trump FCC’s threats

Colbert says CBS scrapped his James Talarico interview after Trump FCC’s threats

Science|Technology|World

Chain of errors led to deadly midair collision near Washington, DC, investigators conclude

Chain of errors led to deadly midair collision near Washington, DC, investigators conclude

Economy|Health|Science

New dietary guidelines prioritize ‘real food’ – but low-income pregnant women can’t easily obtain it

New research reveals a deepening crisis in prenatal health as geography and income increasingly dictate whether a mother can meet her basic nutritional needs.

Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

Coffee crops are dying from a fungus with species-jumping genes – researchers are ‘resurrecting’ their genomes to understand how and why

Coffee wilt disease has continually devastated farms around the world. Understanding the fungus’s genetics can help protect everyone’s cup of joe.

Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

In World War II’s dog-eat-dog struggle for resources, a Greenland mine launched a new world order

Strategic resources have been central to the American-led global system for decades, as a historian explains. But US actions toward Greenland today are different.

Business|Crime|Europe|Science|Technology|World

EU privacy investigation targets Musk's Grok chatbot over sexualized deepfake images

X faces a new EU privacy investigation after its Grok chatbot generated nonconsensual deepfake images on the platform

Business|Economy|Education|Health|Science|Technology

This doctor is training AI to do her job. And it’s a booming business

This doctor is training AI to do her job. And it’s a booming business

Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Opinion|Political|Science

Obama said aliens exist on a podcast then posted to clarify

In a podcast interview with Brian Tyler Cohen, former President Barack Obama made a remark about aliens existing. He later clarified on Instagram that he has not seen evidence of extraterrestrial life.

Political|Science|Technology|World

Iran meets UN nuclear watchdog in Geneva ahead of more US talks

Iran's top diplomat has held talks with the U.N. nuclear watchdog in Geneva before a second round of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran

Health|Science|Technology

Heart monitor helps Nashville woman find answers after mysterious stroke

Heart monitor helps Nashville woman find answers after mysterious stroke

Environment|Science

Warming winters are disrupting the hidden world of fungi – the result can shift mountain grasslands to scrub

Over a three-decade experiment in the Rocky Mountains, fungi and plant life fundamentally changed. The result has consequences for cattle and wildlife.

Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

A ‘ring of fire’ eclipse will be visible over part of the world. Here’s what to know

A ‘ring of fire’ eclipse will be visible over part of the world. Here’s what to know

Education|Health|Science

'They are overwhelmed:' Denver Health expands school-based centers as student mental health needs rise

'They are overwhelmed:' Denver Health expands school-based centers as student mental health needs rise

Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Obama shuts down alien buzz and says there's no evidence they've made contact

Former U.S. President Barack Obama has clarified comments he made about alien life on a podcast over the weekend

Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports

How do people know their interests? The shortest player in the NBA shows how self-belief matters more than biology

Some people seem to be born to excel at certain activities. But having opportunities to try new things and get better at them can lead to lifelong passions.

Business|Education|Opinion|Science

White men file workplace discrimination claims but are less likely to face inequity than other groups

Research shows that white men who file discrimination charges experience employer retaliation at similar rates as other racial groups.

Business|Crime|Science|Technology|World

AI chatbots to face strict online safety rules in UK

AI chatbots to face strict online safety rules in UK

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Searchers find wreck of luxury steamer lost in Lake Michigan more than 150 years ago

A search team has discovered the wreck of a luxury steamer that sank in a Lake Michigan gale more than 150 years ago

Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Obama clarifies alien comments after telling podcast ‘they’re real’

Obama clarifies alien comments after telling podcast ‘they’re real’

Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Why the ‘AI scare trade’ might not be done

Why the ‘AI scare trade’ might not be done

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

India hosts a high-stakes AI summit, drawing 20 leaders and top tech CEOs

India is hosting a major AI summit in New Delhi this week, as it pushes to shape global rules and show its own AI ambitions

Environment|Science|US|World

A storm system sweeps across the Southeast triggering tornado watches and damaging winds

A strong storm system has brought tornado watches and damage in parts of the Southeast just as the Northeast starts to warm up

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Biodegradable Mardi Gras beads help make Carnival season more sustainable

It is Carnival season in New Orleans

Environment|Health|Science

Indian Health Service to phase out use of dental fillings containing mercury by 2027

The federal agency that provides health care to Native Americans will no longer treat tooth decay with dental fillings containing mercury

Political|Science|World

Iran’s top diplomat to attend 'indirect' talks with US in Geneva, state-run IRNA news agency says

Iranian state media reports that Iran’s top diplomat is traveling to Geneva where the second round of nuclear negotiations with the U.S. will take place

Health|Lifestyle|Science

Is a stiff rib cage causing your back pain? An expert weighs in

Is a stiff rib cage causing your back pain? An expert weighs in

Education|Health|Science

As some people push to make profound autism its own diagnosis, this family is raising twins with it

As the definition of autism has widened, there’s a growing push to separate profound autism into its own diagnosis

Health|Science|Technology|World

Four new astronauts arrive at the International Space Station to replace NASA's evacuated crew

The International Space Station is back to full strength with the arrival of four new astronauts

Economy|Environment|Science|World

States reliant on Colorado River fail to meet the latest deadline to find consensus

The seven Western states that depend on the Colorado River have missed a deadline for the second time to agree on a plan addressing record drought and water shortages

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology

History lessons soar to new heights with the Children's Museum of Atlanta's Tuskegee Airmen exhibit

History lessons soar to new heights with the Children's Museum of Atlanta's Tuskegee Airmen exhibit

Environment|Science|Sports

'Great Carp Hunt' returns to Utah Lake as fight against invasive fish persists

'Great Carp Hunt' returns to Utah Lake as fight against invasive fish persists

Environment|Science|Travel

'Major travel impacts' expected as winter storm watch is issued for northern California

A winter storm watch was issued by the National Weather Service for parts of northern California this holiday weekend

Business|Environment|Science|World

US ocean regulator faces criticism over changes to right whale protection rule

The U.S.’s ocean regulator plans to make industry-friendly changes to a longstanding rule designed to protect vanishing whales

Health|Science

5 ways losing love affects you and what an expert says you can do to start feeling better

5 ways losing love affects you and what an expert says you can do to start feeling better

Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Steve Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to ‘take down’ Pope Francis

Steve Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to ‘take down’ Pope Francis

Business|Crime|Health|Science|Technology

Mandatory driver impairment sensors clear a funding hurdle, but are they ready?

A federal law requires new cars to include technology that detects drunk or impaired driving, but regulators still have not cleared it

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

What we can learn from lovebirds, the rare birds that mate for life

Phoenix is believed to be home to the world's largest colony of rosy-faced lovebirds outside of their native Africa

Business|Science|Technology

Why OpenAI says it isn’t spending on Super PACs

Why OpenAI says it isn’t spending on Super PACs

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SpaceX, NASA mission arrives at ISS, relieving bare-bones astronaut crew

SpaceX, NASA mission arrives at ISS, relieving bare-bones astronaut crew

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Jeffrey Epstein’s interest in dinosaurs has led to a reckoning in the paleontology community

Jeffrey Epstein’s interest in dinosaurs has led to a reckoning in the paleontology community

Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Travel|US

Valentine's Day fundraiser lets you destroy buckthorn named after your ex

Valentine's Day fundraiser lets you destroy buckthorn named after your ex

Health|Science|Sports|Technology|World

Retired NASA Astronaut Suni Williams to run in 130th Boston Marathon

Retired NASA Astronaut Suni Williams to run in 130th Boston Marathon

Environment|Science|Technology|Travel

Plane makes emergency landing after striking multiple deer during takeoff at Florida airport

Plane makes emergency landing after striking multiple deer during takeoff at Florida airport

Health|Science|Sports|Technology

Robotic surgery at NCH reduces recovery time for young athletes with spinal fractures

Robotic surgery at NCH reduces recovery time for young athletes with spinal fractures

Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Trump admin is pulling supercomputers out of key weather and climate research center

Trump admin is pulling supercomputers out of key weather and climate research center

Health|Lifestyle|Science

5 more minutes of exercise can help you live longer

5 more minutes of exercise can help you live longer

Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Two top aides to RFK Jr. leaving HHS as part of leadership shakeup

Two top aides to RFK Jr. leaving HHS as part of leadership shakeup

Science|Sports|Technology|World

Colder, higher, faster: The Winter Olympics’ most extreme moments in three charts

Colder, higher, faster: The Winter Olympics’ most extreme moments in three charts

Health|Science|Technology|World

New astronauts launch to the International Space Station after medical evacuation

The replacements for the astronauts involved in NASA's first medical evacuation are on their way to the International Space Station

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Why haven’t humans been back to the moon in over 50 years?

Why haven’t humans been back to the moon in over 50 years?

Business|Entertainment|Science|Technology|World

People — and robots — are getting ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year in China

China is getting ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year, and the festivities will include robots

Arts|Science|Technology

3D scanning and shape analysis help archaeologists connect objects across space and time to recover their lost histories

Digital tools allow archaeologists to identify similarities between fragments and artifacts and potentially recover previously unknown parts of their stories.

Health|Science|Sports

The intensity and perfectionism that drive Olympic athletes also put them at high risk for eating disorders

Athletes in sports where weight and body image come into play, such as figure skating and wrestling, can be particularly vulnerable.

Economy|Environment|Health|Science

EPA rescinds 2009 endangerment finding, clearing way for Trump to shred more US climate rules – but serious court challenges await

A federal judge dealt one blow to the effort when he found the administration had violated the law in handpicking a panel to question climate science.

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Are women board members risk averse or agents of innovation? It’s complicated, new research shows

The effect of women board members on patent activity hinges on whether the company is meeting performance targets.

Business|Economy|Opinion|Science|Technology

OpenAI has deleted the word ‘safely’ from its mission – and its new structure is a test for whether AI serves society or shareholders

OpenAI’s restructuring may serve as a test case for how society oversees the work of organizations with the potential to both provide benefits and harm humanity.

Education|Environment|Science|World

A 'ring of fire' solar eclipse will dazzle people and penguins in Antarctica

The first solar eclipse of the year is almost here, but very few people will see it

Business|Economy|Education|Health|Political|Science|World

Trump promised RFK Jr. would ‘restore faith in American health care.’ A year in, trust has plummeted

Trump promised RFK Jr. would ‘restore faith in American health care.’ A year in, trust has plummeted

Environment|Science|US|World

What can toughen Louisiana coast against worsening storms? 4 years and 30,000 trees

In the wetlands of coastal southeast Louisiana, conservation groups are wrapping up a four-year project to plant 30,000 trees

Environment|Health|Science|World

Thailand uses a birth control vaccine to curb its elephant population near expanding farms

Thailand has begun using a birth control vaccine on elephants in the wild to try curb a growing problem where human and animal populations encroach on each other

Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Science

Professors in the Epstein files say they hoped friendship would lead to research funding

A new trove of documents released by the Justice Department reveals that Epstein’s reach into academia was wider than previously known

Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

As electricity costs rise, everyone wants data centers to pick up their tab. But how?

Politicians from President Donald Trump to local lawmakers agree that tech companies should cover the power costs of artificial intelligence data centers

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science

A California photographer is on a quest to photograph hundreds of native bees

California photographer and conservationist Krystle Hickman is on a quest to document hundreds of species of native bees, which are under threat by climate change and habitat loss, some of it caused by the more recognizable and agriculturally valued honey bee

Science|Sports|Technology

Robots are coming to assist MLB umpires. Even so, the human touch still matters

For those worried robots are about to take over Major League Baseball, Colorado Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer has some experience with the Automated Ball/Strike system that’s coming to stadiums this summer

Health|Science

Colorectal cancer is increasing among young people, as James Van Der Beek’s death reminds us – cancer experts explain ways to decrease your risk

Colon cancer symptoms can be subtle. While lifestyle changes can help reduce your risk, open communication with your family and doctor is essential.

Health|Political|Science|World

Judge temporarily blocks Trump officials from rescinding health grants to some Democratic-led states

A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s administration cannot pull back $600 million in public health grants allocated to four Democratic-led states, for now

Political|Science|Technology|World

UN approves 40-member scientific panel on the impact of artificial intelligence over US objections

The U.N. General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to approve a 40-member global scientific panel on the impacts and risks of artificial intelligence, with the United States strongly objecting

Science|Technology|World

Counter-drone technologies are evolving – but there’s no surefire way to defend against drone attacks

Companies are selling a range of anti-drone devices, from guns that fire nets to powerful laser weapons, but no one system is sufficient for defending airports, power plants and other critical sites.

Environment|Health|Science

Scientific studies calculate climate change as health danger, while Trump calls it a 'scam'

The Trump administration has revoked a scientific finding that climate change is a danger to public health, an idea that President Donald Trump called “a scam.”

Economy|Environment|Health|Science

A look at false claims made by the Trump administration as it revokes a key scientific finding

While announcing that he was rolling back the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2009 endangerment finding, President Donald Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin made false claims regarding the government declaration, climate change and energy

Environment|Science|Technology|World

Trump's EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned US fight against climate change

The Environmental Protection Agency has revoked a key scientific finding that supported U.S. regulations on greenhouse gas emissions

Environment|Science|US|World

Trump delivers a deadly blow to EPA’s ability to regulate climate pollution

Trump delivers a deadly blow to EPA’s ability to regulate climate pollution

Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

EPA ends credits for automatic start-stop vehicle ignition, a feature Zeldin says 'everyone hates'

The Environmental Protection Agency says it is ending credits to automakers who install automatic start-stop ignition systems in their vehicles

Health|Science

RFK Jr. promised to restore trust in US health agencies. A year later, it’s eroding

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reshaping U.S. health policy as HHS secretary, and doctors say his changes are eroding trust

Health|Science|Technology

AI transforms Madison healthcare with Epic Systems' new doctor-patient tool

AI transforms Madison healthcare with Epic Systems' new doctor-patient tool

Science|Technology|World

Astronomers detect a solar system they say should not be possible

Astronomers detect a solar system they say should not be possible

Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Scientists say genetic analysis could greatly speed restoration of iconic American chestnut

A new study says genetic testing can speed the return of the American chestnut tree that once dominated Eastern U.S. forests

Economy|Health|Science|Technology

FDA rejects Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine application - for reasons with no basis in the law

The move signals an escalation in the agency’s efforts to interfere with established procedures for testing and approving vaccines.

Education|Health|Science|Technology

Man pain-free thanks to revolutionary sickle cell treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Man pain-free thanks to revolutionary sickle cell treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science|Technology|World

He witnessed the sun’s power ‘like nobody else before or since.’ Now his first portrait has been found

He witnessed the sun’s power ‘like nobody else before or since.’ Now his first portrait has been found

Health|Science|World

RFK Jr. pledged more transparency. Here's what the public doesn't know anymore

Health experts say the federal government now shares less public health data, even after Robert F_ Kennedy Jr_ promised “radical transparency.”

Health|Opinion|Science

Addiction affects your brain as well as your body – that’s why detoxing is just the first stage of recovery

Substance use disorders are widespread in the US, but many people wrongly equate detoxing with being cured.

Education|Health|Science

Nearly every state in the US has dyslexia laws – but our research shows limited change for struggling readers

Dyslexia laws are now nearly universal across the US. But the data shows that passing a law is not the same as improving how children learn to read.

Environment|Lifestyle|Science

What if just 1 in 10 people changed how they eat, drive, heat or shop?

Everyday lifestyle choices can add up to significant climate impact when even a small share of the population makes them

Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Cement has a climate problem — here’s how geopolymers with add-ins like cork could help fix it

Cement is responsible for about 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and demand is growing. Alternatives like geopolymers can help lower the impact.

Health|Science|Sports

Hesitation is costly in sports but essential to life – neuroscientists identified its brain circuitry

There are specific parts of the brain that trigger hesitation in times of uncertainty.

Education|Science|Technology

Swarms of AI bots can sway people’s beliefs – threatening democracy

A simulation shows that social media bots powered by today’s AI can infiltrate human networks on social media and influence what people believe.

Arts|Food|Health|Science|Sports

Want to train like a Winter Olympics athlete? Here’s what to eat, when and how often

Want to train like a Winter Olympics athlete? Here’s what to eat, when and how often

Environment|Health|Science

Commercial dog food contains ‘alarming’ levels of lead, mercury and other contaminants

Commercial dog food contains ‘alarming’ levels of lead, mercury and other contaminants

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

A football-size creature may have been among the earliest plant-eating land animals

A football-size creature may have been among the earliest plant-eating land animals

Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Professional iguana trapper says cold snap caused major reduction in iguanas

Professional iguana trapper says cold snap caused major reduction in iguanas

Science|Sports|Technology|World

Why do all Olympic curling stones come from one small island off Scotland’s coast?

Why do all Olympic curling stones come from one small island off Scotland’s coast?

Health|Science|Technology

Studies test whether gene-editing can fix high cholesterol. For now, take your medicine

Scientists are testing an entirely new way to fight heart disease: whether gene editing might offer a one-time fix for high cholesterol

Entertainment|Health|Science|Technology

Penn patients "forever grateful" as hospital celebrates 6 decades of organ transplants

Penn patients "forever grateful" as hospital celebrates 6 decades of organ transplants

Environment|Science

Possible "frost quake" causes soil buckling in Metro Detroit

Possible "frost quake" causes soil buckling in Metro Detroit

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Science|Sports

Word of the Week: The adorable, lethal ‘stoat’ is the face of the Winter Olympics

Word of the Week: The adorable, lethal ‘stoat’ is the face of the Winter Olympics

Health|Science|Technology

Throat cancer survivor finds new voice after life-changing surgery removes vocal cords

Throat cancer survivor finds new voice after life-changing surgery removes vocal cords

Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Brooklyn high school becomes first in NYC to heat entirely with vegetable oil biofuel. Here's how it works.

Brooklyn high school becomes first in NYC to heat entirely with vegetable oil biofuel. Here's how it works.

Education|Health|Science|Technology

Living in space can change where your brain sits in your skull – new research

These changes aren’t permanent – the brain goes gradually back to normal after coming back to Earth. Understanding the physical effects of spaceflight helps plan space missions.

Education|Health|Science

Reading to young kids improves their social skills − and a new study shows it doesn’t matter whether parents stop to ask questions

New research shows that parents who read to their 6- to 8-year-olds nightly boost their children’s creativity and empathy.

Business|Education|Health|Science

Distrust and disempowerment, not apathy, keep employees from supporting marginalized colleagues

The reasons colleagues stay silent when co-workers are mistreated may not be what you assume − and it’s not what companies typically spend money on in their efforts to create a fair environment.

Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia says it will stick to New START's nuclear arms limits as long as the US does

Russia's top diplomat says that Moscow will observe the limits of the last nuclear arms pact with the United States that expired last week as long as it sees that Washington does the same

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

This mineral makes your life run – and now it’s a trade issue

This mineral makes your life run – and now it’s a trade issue

Food|Health|Science

Over 70% of tested baby foods are ultraprocessed and full of additives

Over 70% of tested baby foods are ultraprocessed and full of additives

Business|Health|Science|Technology

FDA refuses to review Moderna’s application for mRNA flu vaccine, company says

FDA refuses to review Moderna’s application for mRNA flu vaccine, company says

Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|Science|Travel|US|World

Top Iran security official is in Oman, the site of talks with the US, likely over nuclear messages

Iranian security official Ali Larijani is in Oman, the country currently mediating talks between Tehran and Washington over Iran's nuclear program

Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna’s application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology

Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

Trump EPA set to repeal scientific finding that serves as basis for US climate change policy

The White House says the Trump administration will revoke a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change

Science

New experiments show Earth’s core may hold vast ‘oceans’ of an essential element for life

New experiments show Earth’s core may hold vast ‘oceans’ of an essential element for life

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Manatee successfully rescued after being trapped in a storm drain under road

Manatee successfully rescued after being trapped in a storm drain under road

Arts|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Winter storms don’t have to be deadly – here’s how to stay safe before, during and after one hits

Winter storms create many hazards, from slick ice to freezing temperatures. People often underestimate how quickly conditions can become life-threatening

Health|Science|Technology

Brain game may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s and other dementias

Brain game may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s and other dementias

Environment|Food|Health|Science

FDA to reassess the safety of BHA, a preservative used in popular snack foods

Federal health officials will reassess the safety of a chemical called BHA used in foods including potato chips, cereals, frozen meals and meat products

Health|Science|Technology

Groundbreaking cancer treatment given to patient with metastatic melanoma

Groundbreaking cancer treatment given to patient with metastatic melanoma

Environment|Science

It’s been a brutal winter, but now it’s prime time for blockbuster Northeast storms

It’s been a brutal winter, but now it’s prime time for blockbuster Northeast storms

Education|Science|Technology|World

World's first electronic computer born at University of Pennsylvania

World's first electronic computer born at University of Pennsylvania

Health|Science

Scientists find first physical evidence that Romans used human poop as medicine

Scientists find first physical evidence that Romans used human poop as medicine

Health|Science|Technology

Cancer patient becomes Vanderbilt Health's 100th person to experience histotripsy treatment

Cancer patient becomes Vanderbilt Health's 100th person to experience histotripsy treatment

Education|Entertainment|Science|Sports|Technology

One student is paving the way for Black innovators

One student is paving the way for Black innovators

Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

School employee finds kidney donor through coworker's social media response

School employee finds kidney donor through coworker's social media response

Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

Historically Black colleges and universities do more than offer Black youths a pathway to opportunity and success – I teach criminology, and my research suggests another benefit

HBCUs make up just 3% of the country’s colleges and universities. But their graduates include 40% of Black engineers and 50% of Black lawyers.

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Opinion|Science

Local governments provide proof that polarization is not inevitable

Partisan debates are less heated at the local level, providing lessons that might help calm the waters nationally.

Business|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Why eating cheap chocolate can feel embarrassing – even though no one else cares

Researchers describe what they call a consumption stigma – when you feel judged or looked down on for using certain products or services.

Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Mapping cemeteries for class – how students used phones and drones to help a city count its headstones

Cemeteries are a treasure trove of local history and family connection. Technology and ingenuity have made mapping them easier.

Environment|Health|Science|Technology

RNA is key to the dark matter of the genome − scientists are sequencing it to illuminate human health and disease

Researchers are embarking on the RNA equivalent of the Human Genome Project, including sequencing all the chemical modifications that make cells unique.

Environment|Science|Sports

In just 25 years, dozens of places will be too warm to host the Winter Olympics

In just 25 years, dozens of places will be too warm to host the Winter Olympics

Environment|Science|US|World

Record snow drought in Western US raises concern for a spring of water shortages and wildfires

Except for California, most Western states are experiencing the worst snow drought in decades, not because of dry conditions but really warm temperatures that change snow to rain

Europe|Science|Technology|World

An emotional countdown to the maiden launch of the Ariane 64, Europe's most powerful rocket

Engineers are preparing the Ariane 64 rocket for its first launch

Education|Health|Science|World

Mexico state steps up health screening in schools as measles cases grow nationwide

Mexico's most populous state is increasing health screenings at schools and recommending face masks due to a growing measles outbreak

Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|US|World

The US has a new center in Texas to disperse sterile screwworm flies to block a parasite it spawns

The U.S. has opened its first center for dispersing sterile screwworm flies from U.S. soil in decades in southern Texas

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Science|US

Sixth year of drought in Texas and Oklahoma leaves ranchers facing wildfires and bracing for another tough year

The Southern Plains states get a severe drought about once a decade, but long-lasting droughts lately have been leaving farms, rangeland and water sources with too little time to recover.

Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

UCHealth using new technology to identify cancer cells previously missed

UCHealth using new technology to identify cancer cells previously missed

Health|Lifestyle|Science

Caffeinated coffee and tea could help protect you against dementia. Even a few daily cups

Caffeinated coffee and tea could help protect you against dementia. Even a few daily cups

Arts|Business|Science|Technology

Musk clips his Mars settlement ambition, aims for the moon instead

Musk clips his Mars settlement ambition, aims for the moon instead

Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Man pays $50K to clone his Boston Terrier

Man pays $50K to clone his Boston Terrier

Education|Health|Science|Technology

DNA testing may soon uncover the story behind segregated Black graves

DNA testing may soon uncover the story behind segregated Black graves

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

No animal alive today is ‘primitive’ – why are so many still labeled that way?

All species alive today, from chimpanzees to bacteria, are cousins that each have equally long lineages, rather than ancestors or descendants of one another.

Science|Technology

How do scientists hunt for dark matter? A physicist explains why the mysterious substance is so hard to find

Dark matter doesn’t seem to interact with the matter we can see and touch, so scientists look for it in unusual places, like faraway galaxies and underground detectors.

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Infusing asphalt with plastic could help roads last longer and resist cracking under heat

A research team has paved plastic-infused roads in Texas and Bangladesh, with promising results.

Education|Environment|Science

Bonobos are capable of pretend play, just like human children

Bonobos are capable of pretend play, just like human children

Arts|Environment|Europe|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

Olympic town warms up as climate change puts Winter Games on thin ice

Olympic fans came to Cortina with heavy winter coats and gloves

Business|Environment|Science|World

In the Arctic, the major climate threat of black carbon is overshadowed by geopolitical tensions

A coalition of nations and environmental groups is lobbying the International Maritime Organization to create regulations around black carbon, or soot, that spews from ships and blankets parts of glaciers and snow

Arts|Business|Entertainment|Health|Science|Sports|Technology

Super Bowl ads try to overcome tough times with health, caring and the usual laughs

At a difficult time for America, Super Bowl advertisers asked viewers to take care of themselves and others — and maybe even crack a smile

Health|Science|World

'Take the vaccine, please,' a top US health official says in an appeal as measles cases rise

A leading U.S. health official is urging people to get inoculated against the measles at a time of outbreaks across several states

Health|Science|Technology

Man becomes one of the first patients to get new implant for arthritis

Man becomes one of the first patients to get new implant for arthritis

Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

FBI concluded Jeffrey Epstein wasn’t running a sex trafficking ring for powerful men, files show

The FBI pored over Jeffrey Epstein’s bank records and emails

Business|Health|Science|Technology|World

Is India about to make Ozempic-like weight-loss drugs a whole lot cheaper?

Is India about to make Ozempic-like weight-loss drugs a whole lot cheaper?

Business|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Hims & Hers drops plan for knockoff of Novo Nordisk's new Wegovy weight loss pill

Telehealth company Hims & Hers dropped its plan to offer a knockoff version of the weight-loss pill Wegovy on Saturday — two days after it announced the new drug

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

How Nvidia became the first $5 trillion company, in 4 charts

How Nvidia became the first $5 trillion company, in 4 charts

Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

4 people have died from eating death cap mushrooms as they spread in California after rains

Four people have died and three others have required a liver transplants after eating the death cap mushroom that is proliferating in California following a rainy winter

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Student makes cosmic dust in a lab, shining a light on the origin of life

Student makes cosmic dust in a lab, shining a light on the origin of life

Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

US accuses China of secret nuclear test as Trump admin calls for broader nuclear weapons agreement

US accuses China of secret nuclear test as Trump admin calls for broader nuclear weapons agreement

Environment|Health|Science|Sports|Technology

Winter Olympians often compete in freezing temperatures – physiology and advances in materials science help keep them warm

While physical exertion helps athletes stay warm, sweating can lead to dehydration.

Business|Economy|Environment|Science

Energy chief Wright says orders empowering coal plants helped keep lights on during winter storm

The Trump administration says its emergency orders keeping coal-fired plants running helped prevent blackouts during the recent cold snap

Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Travel|World

Seed guardians of the Amazon: A family's solitary fight to save endangered plants

Ramón Pucha ventures into the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle to collect seeds from endangered plant species

Business|Environment|Science|Technology

The consumer-friendly Energy Star program survived Trump. What about other efficiency efforts?

Energy Star, the program that helps guide consumers to more energy-efficient appliances and electronics, has survived President Donald Trump’s attempt to kill it

Economy|Health|Science|US|World

US births dropped last year, suggesting the 2024 uptick was short-lived

U.S. births slightly decreased in 2025

Political|Science|Technology|World

Kremlin says Russia and US agree that quick nuclear arms are talks needed

The Kremlin says Russian and U.S. negotiators have discussed the expiration of their last remaining nuclear arms pact

Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Building with air – how nature’s hole-filled blueprints shape manufacturing

3D printing makes it easier for engineers to design cheap, lightweight materials that reflect patterns found in nature.

Education|Environment|Science

A flower in Asia bucks the rules of evolution, puzzling scientists

A flower in Asia bucks the rules of evolution, puzzling scientists

Education|Environment|Science|Sports|Technology

From ski jumps and sliding bobsleds to engineering snow, here are 5 essential reads on the science of the Winter Olympics

Athletes will use physics concepts such as friction and lift to their advantage on the world stage in the 2026 Olympic Games.

Economy|Education|Political|Science|Technology

There’s a competition crisis in America’s state legislatures – and that’s bad for democracy

In dozens of states, an increasing number of legislative seats are going completely uncontested by one of the two major parties.

Health|Science

US experiencing largest measles outbreak since 2000 – 5 essential reads on the risks, what to do and what’s coming next

Public health scholars worry that the resurgence of measles may signal a coming wave of other vaccine-preventable diseases.

Health|Science

Federal and state authorities are taking a 2-pronged approach to make it harder to get an abortion

Four years after the Supreme Court’s Dobbs ruling gave states the power to ban abortion, further restrictions are arriving through legislation and litigation.

Environment|Science|Technology

New technologies are stepping up the global fight against wildlife trafficking

Emerging digital tools can help authorities prioritize inspections and rapidly identify illicit goods by linking online monitoring, legal references and on-the-ground investigations.

Economy|Education|Opinion|Science

What is the American Dream, and has it become harder to achieve in recent years?

Whether the American Dream is centered in economic mobility or personal freedom, many citizens believe its achievement has grown more elusive.

Health|Interview|Science

Depression can look starkly different for everyone — but 6 symptoms could increase dementia risk

Depression can look starkly different for everyone — but 6 symptoms could increase dementia risk

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Food|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Aldi is coming to Colorado, and the disruption could lead to lower food prices

The grocer offers low prices and plans to build its own distribution center.

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Has globalization lessened the importance of physical distance? For economic shocks, new research suggests ‘yes’

New research adds evidence to a common thesis offered after the end of the Cold War that globalization was making physical distance economically obsolete.

Environment|Science|US|World

The eastern US has been gripped by an Arctic freeze. That’s about to change

The eastern US has been gripped by an Arctic freeze. That’s about to change

Economy|Education|Science|Technology

AI is upending entry-level jobs. Three teens tell us how they’re responding

AI is upending entry-level jobs. Three teens tell us how they’re responding

Business|Economy|Environment|Science

Giant snails and tiny insects threaten the South's rice and crawfish farms

Farmers in Louisiana are going toe-to-toe with some nasty enemies: apple snails that clog crawfish traps while laying millions of bubblegum-colored eggs and tiny bugs called delphacids that can wipe out half a rice field while spreading plant disease

Education|Health|Science|World

Measles outbreak prompts health alert in World Cup host Jalisco, Mexico

The Mexican state of Jalisco has issued a health alert and mandated face masks in schools due to a measles outbreak in the state capital

Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Hims & Hers launches Wegovy knockoff pill, Novo Nordisk vows to sue

Telehealth company Hims & Hers is launching a cheaper, off-brand version of the blockbuster weight loss pill Wegovy

Political|Science|Technology|World

Fears of nuclear arms race rise as US-Russia treaty expires

Fears of nuclear arms race rise as US-Russia treaty expires

Education|Environment|Science

The largest life-form on land 400 million years ago was one that scientists can’t explain

The largest life-form on land 400 million years ago was one that scientists can’t explain

Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia says it regrets expiration of last nuclear arms treaty, but Trump says he wants a new pact

The Kremlin says it regrets the expiration of the last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States, while President Donald Trump declared he was against keeping its limits and wants a better deal

Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

A Los Angeles dog and a Philadelphia toddler share this unique bond

A Los Angeles dog and a Philadelphia toddler share this unique bond

Education|Health|Science

Can apes play pretend? Scientists use an imaginary tea party to find out

A new experiment hints that an ape may be able to play pretend like humans do

Business|Environment|Food|Health|Science

Companies can now claim 'no artificial colors' if they add plant-based color to food

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is relaxing rules that restrict when food companies can claim their products have no artificial colors

Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Food|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

Bessent says it would be up to Trump whether to sue his Fed nominee over interest rates

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says it would be up to the president to decide whether to sue Kevin Warsh, Donald Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve chair, if he doesn't lower interest rates

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

NASA Langley scientists playing important roles as part of Artemis II mission

NASA Langley scientists playing important roles as part of Artemis II mission

Business|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

FDA approves natural food dye beetroot red, expands the use of spirulina

FDA approves natural food dye beetroot red, expands the use of spirulina

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Anthropic, OpenAI rivalry spills into new Super Bowl ads as both fight to win over AI users

OpenAI and Anthropic, the startups behind ChatGPT and Claude, are gearing up for a major showdown

Business|Economy|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

The AI that spooked the stock market just got a big update

The AI that spooked the stock market just got a big update

Crime|Education|Science|Technology

Lakewood police becomes first department across the country to roll out new high-tech crime-fighting tool

Lakewood police becomes first department across the country to roll out new high-tech crime-fighting tool

Health|Science

Pandemic disruptions to health care worsened cancer survival, study suggests

A new study reveals that cancer patients diagnosed during the early COVID-19 pandemic had worse short-term survival rates than a similar group before the pandemic

Science|Technology|World

Ukrainian Defense Ministry says Starlink terminals used by Russia in Ukraine are ‘cut off’

Ukrainian Defense Ministry says Starlink terminals used by Russia in Ukraine are ‘cut off’

Health|Science|Sports

How Lindsey Vonn can compete with a ruptured ACL

How Lindsey Vonn can compete with a ruptured ACL

Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

Indian River State College pioneers AI integration with Superhuman

Indian River State College pioneers AI integration with Superhuman

Arts|Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

AI-generated text is overwhelming institutions – setting off a no-win ‘arms race’ with AI detectors

People are using generative AI to flood courts with filings, legislatures with constituent letters and publications with submissions. AI detectors are no silver bullet.

Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Overactive immune cells can worsen heart failure – targeting them could offer new treatments

Approaching heart failure like an autoimmune condition could offer new ways to improve patient survival.

Education|Environment|Science|Sports|Technology

What Olympic athletes see that viewers don’t: Machine-made snow makes ski racing faster and riskier – and it’s everywhere

US Olympic skiers and scientists explain the sharp differences between natural snow and machine-made snow, from the science to the rising risk of crashes.

Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Sports

Elizabeth Warren launches probe into booming car repossessions

Elizabeth Warren launches probe into booming car repossessions

Crime|Election|Science|Technology

Intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard’s office obtained and tested voting machines in Puerto Rico

Intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard’s office obtained and tested voting machines in Puerto Rico

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

TSMC to make advanced AI semiconductors in Japan in boost for its chipmaking ambitions

Taiwan’s TSMC, the world’s largest contract computer chip maker, has announced it will be manufacturing advanced 3-nanometer semiconductors in Japan to meet booming AI demand

Arts|Science|Technology|World

Long before AI, photos already lied to us

Long before AI, photos already lied to us

Environment|Health|Science|World

A newborn's death likely linked to the mom drinking raw milk while pregnant

Health officials in New Mexico have said a newborn baby died from a listeria infection likely linked to the child's mother drinking raw milk during pregnancy

Crime|Science|Technology

Colorado car theft task force implementing new evidence camera for investigations

Colorado car theft task force implementing new evidence camera for investigations

Americas|Health|Science|World

Regional health organization issues alert as measles cases surge across the Americas

The Pan American Health Organization has issued an alert due to a surge in measles cases across the Americas, with Mexico reporting the highest numbers

Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Plastic surgeons group calls for delaying gender-affirming surgery until age 19

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is recommending that surgeons delay gender-affirming surgeries until patients turn 19, including chest, genital and facial surgeries

Health|Science|Technology

Experimental cholesterol-lowering pill may offer new option for millions

A new kind of pill sharply reduced cholesterol in people at high risk of heart attacks despite taking statins

Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Mediterranean diet associated with lower risk of stroke in women

Mediterranean diet associated with lower risk of stroke in women

Business|Science|Technology

Musk vows to put data centers in space and run them on solar power but experts have their doubts

Elon Musk is bringing the same revolutionary thinking that helped him upend the car industry to the data center business with promises this week to put up to a million new satellites in the sky

Health|Science|World

‘Less lethal’ crowd-control weapons still cause harm – 2 physicians explain what they are and their health effects

Federal immigration agents tend to receive less training on how to properly deploy crowd-control weapons, research finds.

Environment|Health|Science

Study ties particle pollution from wildfire smoke to 24,100 US deaths per year

A new study out in the journal Science Advances finds that chronic exposure to wildfire smoke has contributed to tens of thousands of deaths each year in the United States

Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Anthropic’s new AI tool sends shudders through software stocks

Anthropic’s new AI tool sends shudders through software stocks

Political|Science|Technology|World

The last US-Russian nuclear pact is about to expire, ending a half-century of arms control

The last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States is set to expire this week, removing any caps on the two largest atomic arsenals for the first time in more than a half-century

Crime|Europe|Science|World

Skeletons found in mysterious pit died violent deaths in Anglo-Saxon-era England

Skeletons found in mysterious pit died violent deaths in Anglo-Saxon-era England

Crime|Education|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Former border patrol agent helps to look for Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie’s mom

Former border patrol agent helps to look for Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie’s mom

Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here's how to start yours

The healthiest and most climate-conscious food is local, and organic, and in-season

Arts|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Women have been mapping the world for centuries – and now they’re speaking up for the people left out of those maps

Women have moved from mapmakers using their bodies to depict maps to being leaders shaping the field of cartography.

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Reclaiming water from contaminated brine can increase water supply and reduce environmental harm

Desalination of seawater and sewage treatment plants leave behind water that contains high concentrations of salt, metals and other contaminants. What if that water could be separated from the rest?

Economy|Education|Political|Science|World

Congress has exercised minimal oversight over ICE, but that might change

Congress has handed ICE a blank check, dramatically increasing its funding without exercising oversight.

Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Lüften sounds simple – but ‘house-burping’ is more complicated in Pittsburgh

A German habit has been trending in recent weeks: ‘lüften,’ or airing out your home. It can help older, damp homes in the US – if circumstances are right.

Political|Science|Technology

‘Inoculation’ helps people spot political deepfakes, study finds

Priming people to watch out for political deepfakes helps them question the AI-generated videos.

Environment|Health|Science|World

See the first baby elephant born at Smithsonian’s National Zoo in nearly 25 years

See the first baby elephant born at Smithsonian’s National Zoo in nearly 25 years

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Elon Musk’s bold new plan to put AI in orbit isn’t as crazy as it sounds

Elon Musk’s bold new plan to put AI in orbit isn’t as crazy as it sounds

Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Kenya unveils tax breaks for EV parts and charging stations to speed up shift to electrics

Kenya is rolling out tax breaks to encourage use of electric vehicles

Environment|Science|Travel

Agave or bust! Mexican long-nosed bats head farther north in search of sweet nectar

Mexican long-nosed bats have a taste for agave nectar, fueling their migration from Mexico to the U.S. each summer

Business|Science|Technology|World

NASA delays astronauts' lunar trip until March after hydrogen leaks mar fueling test

NASA's long-awaited moonshot with astronauts is off until at least March because of leaking hydrogen fuel

Environment|Science|World

Why this US cold snap feels bone-shattering when it's not record-shattering

The frigid weather gripping much of America is not unprecedented, but it feels that way

Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Family's first heat in decades sparks fire and frantic calls as South Florida cold snap hits

Family's first heat in decades sparks fire and frantic calls as South Florida cold snap hits

Science|Technology|World

NASA delays launch of historic moon mission

NASA delays launch of historic moon mission

Health|Lifestyle|Science

Do women like beards? What science says

Hims looks at what research says about women's perceptions of men with beards.

Health|Science

Americans are overconfident about understanding their blood pressure—and may avoid getting needed treatment

The Conversation reports on research that even though most Americans don't know the normal or healthy range for blood pressure, they think they do—which is cause for serious concern.

Health|Political|Science

House lawmaker raises new concerns over FDA's ultra-fast drug review program

A Democratic lawmaker is raising new concerns about a Food and Drug Administration program designed to drastically shorten the review of certain drugs

Science|Technology|World

This is Countdown, CNN’s newsletter covering NASA’s first time sending humans to deep space in over 50 years

This is Countdown, CNN’s newsletter covering NASA’s first time sending humans to deep space in over 50 years

Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Volunteers build owl nesting platforms to tackle growing rat problem

Volunteers build owl nesting platforms to tackle growing rat problem

Arts|Education|Science|Technology

40 years ago, she was a semifinalist to be on board the Challenger. Today, she shares her story

40 years ago, she was a semifinalist to be on board the Challenger. Today, she shares her story

Environment|Science

Sanibel eyes lethal removal to curb coyote threat to sea turtle nests

Sanibel eyes lethal removal to curb coyote threat to sea turtle nests

Arts|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Your obsession with ‘Heated Rivalry’ is about much more than sex, therapists say

Your obsession with ‘Heated Rivalry’ is about much more than sex, therapists say

Arts|Entertainment|Science|Technology|Travel

Fly me to the moon: On a mission to Florida’s classic Space Coast

Fly me to the moon: On a mission to Florida’s classic Space Coast

Arts|Food|Health|Science

Confused by the new dietary guidelines? Focus on these simple, evidence-based shifts to lower your chronic disease risk

Red meat and dairy may be grabbing the headlines, but processed foods and sugary drinks remain the real drivers of chronic disease.

Education|Environment|Science|Sports|Technology

Climate change threatens the Winter Olympics’ future – and even snowmaking has limits for saving the Games

Innovations have made recent Winter Games possible, but the future climate will have a big impact on where the Olympics can be held and winter sports themselves.

Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Data centers told to pitch in as storms and cold weather boost power demand

The government directed data centers to turn on backup generation in parts of the US. Expanding distributed generation could improve grid resilience.

Science|Technology|Travel

NASA’s Artemis II plans to send a crew around the Moon to test equipment and lay the groundwork for a future landing

Several robotic spacecraft orbiting the Moon can take detailed pictures of its surface, so why send people around the Moon? A planetary geologist explains the benefits.

Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

A human tendency to value expertise, not just sheer power, explains how some social hierarchies form

Social inequalities emerge in every human society. New research into how these hierarchies form suggests ‘prestige psychology’ – the tendency to defer to expertise – is at the root.

Crime|Health|Science|Technology

Certain brain injuries may be linked to violent crime – identifying them could help reveal how people make moral choices

Armed with new tools that reveal patterns of connection between brain areas, researchers are gaining clearer insights into how the brain regulates behavior.

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

What is Moltbook, the social networking site for AI bots – and should we be scared?

What is Moltbook, the social networking site for AI bots – and should we be scared?

Health|Lifestyle|Science

Intermountain Health team helps young woman live beyond her diagnosis

Intermountain Health team helps young woman live beyond her diagnosis

Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Why China is building so many coal plants despite its solar and wind boom

China has significantly increased its coal power capacity, reviving concerns about its climate-changing carbon emissions

Environment|Health|Political|Science

MAHA has reshaped health policy. Now it's working on environmental rules

MAHA activists who want to hold corporations accountable for harming Americans’ health have found an unlikely ally in a Republican-led Environmental Protection Agency that has traditionally supported big businesses and less regulation

Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Families mourn those killed in a Congo mine landslide as some survivors prepare to return

A landslide last week killed at least 200 people in eastern Congo at a rebel-controlled coltan mine and families of the deceased are mourning their lost loved ones

Crime|Health|Science|Technology|US

1 person is arrested after a suspected biolab is found at Las Vegas home

Authorities are investigating a suspected biolaboratory found in a Las Vegas home linked to the owner of an unauthorized California biolab

Business|Science|Technology

Musk Inc.? Billionaire combines his rocket and AI businesses before an expected IPO this year

Elon Musk is joining his space exploration and artificial intelligence ventures into a single company before a massive planned initial public offering for the business later this year

Science|Technology|World

NASA troubleshoots issues in crucial test ahead of historic moon mission launch

NASA troubleshoots issues in crucial test ahead of historic moon mission launch

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Robotaxi pioneer Waymo gets $16 billion injection to accelerate its expansion plans

Robotaxi pioneer Waymo has raised another $16 billion to help fuel its ambition for its fleet of self-driving cars to provide rides throughout the world

Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Science|Technology

FACT FOCUS: Images of NYC mayor with Jeffrey Epstein are AI-generated. Here's how we know

Images circulating online that show New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a child with millionaire financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are generated by artificial intelligence

Business|Science|Technology

Elon Musk’s SpaceX acquires xAI, merging his two most ambitious companies

Elon Musk’s SpaceX acquires xAI, merging his two most ambitious companies

Health|Lifestyle|Science

Why the mid-30s are a major turning point for men’s heart health

Why the mid-30s are a major turning point for men’s heart health

Economy|Education|Science|Technology

Trump administration cuts number of sites for testing the 2030 census, focusing on the South

The Trump administration is eliminating four out of six planned locations for a 2030 census practice test

Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Yet another judge rejects Trump effort to block offshore wind, saying NY project can resume

A federal judge has ruled that an offshore wind project aimed at powering 600,000 New York homes can resume construction

Science|Technology|World

NASA hit by fuel leaks during a practice countdown of the moon rocket that will fly with astronauts

NASA has run into exasperating fuel leaks in a make-or-break test of the moon rocket that's supposed to send astronauts on a lunar fly-around

Health|Lifestyle|Science

Man gets life-saving gift from best friend

Man gets life-saving gift from best friend

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Engineers monitor rare ice buildup on Pittsburgh's three rivers

Engineers monitor rare ice buildup on Pittsburgh's three rivers

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Trump administration to create a strategic reserve for rare earth elements

The Trump administration plans to deploy nearly $12 billion to create a strategic reserve of rare earth elements

Science|Sports|Technology

What is Slippery Fish? A secret project to win Olympic speedskating medals with help from an app

The U.S. Olympic team for long track speedskating is hoping a secret project called Slippery Fish that uses computer technology can help win medals at the Milan Cortina Winter Games this month

Business|Education|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Whether it’s Valentine’s Day notes or emails to loved ones, using AI to write leaves people feeling crummy about themselves

When you outsource romance, there’s a hidden emotional cost.

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Collar cams offer a bear's eye view into the lives of grizzlies on Alaska's desolate North Slope

Researchers at Washington State University and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game are using collar cams to study a remote population of grizzly bears on Alaska's North Slope

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San Francisco Bay Area rattled by series of early morning earthquakes

A series of small earthquakes rattled the San Francisco Bay Area in an area that’s had a lot of seismic activity in recent months

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‘It's the silent killer’: Father raising awareness after son's carbon monoxide death

‘It's the silent killer’: Father raising awareness after son's carbon monoxide death

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Stroke survivors can counterintuitively improve recovery by strengthening their stronger arm – new research

Rehabilitation from stroke has traditionally focused on improving the function of the most severely affected arm. But training the other arm might actually lead to more gains.

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Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather

Punxsutawney Phil’s handlers say he’s seen his shadow and is therefore predicting six more weeks of winter weather

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The Latest: Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of winter

Punxsutawney Phil, the legendary groundhog that lives in a tree stump in rural Pennsylvania, has issued the most highly anticipated weather forecast of the season: six more weeks of winter

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2-month-olds see the world in a more complex way than scientists thought, study suggests

A new study suggests that babies are able to distinguish between the different objects they see around them at 2 months old, which earlier than scientists previously thought

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Some companies tie AI to layoffs, but the reality is more complicated

When Amazon announced it was cutting 16,000 corporate jobs, many assumed it was the latest phase of CEO Andy Jassy’s push to reduce the corporate workforce as AI brings more efficiency gains

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We asked retired astronauts about their favorite space movies, and this is what they shared with us

We asked retired astronauts about their favorite space movies, and this is what they shared with us

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Japan retrieves rare earth-rich mud from seabed to lower reliance on China

A Japanese research vessel has successfully drilled and retrieved deep-sea sediment containing rare earth minerals from the seabed near a remote island, Japan’s government announced Monday as the country seeks to reduce its reliance on China

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Denmark’s generous child care and parental leave policies erase 80% of the ‘motherhood penalty’ for working moms

Two researchers found that Danish government benefits do not fully offset moms’ lost earnings. But they do help offset lost income for working women with kids.

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Is the whole universe just a simulation?

Here’s why some people believe we’re living in a computer simulation of reality – like a giant video game in which we’re all the characters.

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Suspending family-based immigrant visas weakens US families and the economy

Family reunification is often framed as a cost, but evidence shows it functions as social infrastructure that supports work, well-being and economic stability.

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From ski jumping to speedskating, winter sports represent physics in action

Watching, modeling and even playing winter sports help students internalize physics concepts, including acceleration, momentum and friction.

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What did the groundhog see? Punxsutawney Phil’s winter prediction is in

What did the groundhog see? Punxsutawney Phil’s winter prediction is in

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Trump claims blue states have less-reliable, more expensive electricity. Here’s the reality

Trump claims blue states have less-reliable, more expensive electricity. Here’s the reality

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Pollution of a sacred river is leaving Delhi without water

The Yamuna River, a holy site for millions and a source of about 40% of Delhi’s water supply, is now so polluted that it is often covered in toxic foam and cannot be treated, triggering widespread shortages.

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Researchers train dogs to detect "silent killer" canine cancer

Researchers train dogs to detect "silent killer" canine cancer

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Aerial lidar mapping can reveal archaeological sites while overlooking Indigenous peoples and their knowledge

Aerial lidar raises ethical questions because it can collect data remotely without the knowledge or consent of Indigenous and descendant populations that are on the ground.

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Undercover investigation of Meta heads to trial in New Mexico in first stand-alone case by state

The first stand-alone trial from state prosecutors in a stream of lawsuits against Meta is getting underway in New Mexico

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NASA begins a practice countdown for its first moonshot with astronauts in more than 50 years

NASA has begun a two-day practice countdown for its first moonshot with astronauts in 53 years

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A chatbot entirely powered by humans, not artificial intelligence? This Chilean community shows why

About 50 members of a community outside Chile’s capital spent Saturday trying their best to power an entirely human-operated chatbot that could answer questions and make silly pictures on command, in a message to highlight the environmental toll and water usage of artificial intelligence data centers in the region

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Snow hits the Carolinas as low temps compound power outage woes elsewhere from last weekend's ice

A “bomb cyclone” that brings heavy snow to parts of the Carolinas and ushers in frigid temperature to much of East Coast Saturday is likely to persist into Sunday

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US exit from the World Health Organization marks a new era in global health policy – here’s what the US, and world, will lose

The US will no longer participate in the WHO’s global influenza monitoring system – a shift experts say will lead to more flu hospitalizations and deaths.

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See February’s full snow moon light up the sky

See February’s full snow moon light up the sky

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Pet sounds: Why some dog owners share music with their 4-legged friends

People use music to set moods, create a desired atmosphere and evoke memories of family and friends

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Staying up late is linked to poorer heart health. Here’s what night owls need to know

Staying up late is linked to poorer heart health. Here’s what night owls need to know

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How do you live longer? Your genes may help

How do you live longer? Your genes may help

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Scientists marvel at a Galapagos seabird that wandered 3,000 miles to California

Scientists on a research vessel off the California coast are marveling at a rare find — a waved albatross was spotted soaring over the Pacific

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How Tesla's grand robotic vision shapes their future business - and how much Musk gets paid

On Tesla's earning call, Elon Musk described how some car models were being discontinued to make way for robot manufacturing, giving investors a new look at Tesla's future with humanoid robotics. CNN's Hadas Gold reports.

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What to know about the Nipah virus

What to know about the Nipah virus

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Thousands face another arctic blast without power as East Coast preps for a storm

Frustrations are bubbling up for the tens of thousands that have been without power for nearly a week in the U.S. South as a new storm looms

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Most snow in years, blizzard conditions possible in parts of Southeast from powerful bomb cyclone

Most snow in years, blizzard conditions possible in parts of Southeast from powerful bomb cyclone

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Florida braces for frost and possible snow flurries as winter storms hit other parts of the US

Massive blankets of snow and ice are expected in parts of the U.S. this weekend, with frost and snow flurries possible in Florida

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Grammys’ AI rules aim to keep music human, but large gray area leaves questions about authenticity and authorship

AI is already in much of the music you hear. It can be as mundane as a production tool or as deceptive as a fake recording artist – and a whole lot in between.

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NASA delays the first Artemis moonshot with astronauts because of extreme cold at the launch site

NASA has delayed astronauts' upcoming trip to the moon because of near-freezing temperatures expected at the launch site

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The 8-minute morning routine to reduce back pain all day

The 8-minute morning routine to reduce back pain all day

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Polar bears in Norway’s Arctic are getting fatter and healthier, despite melting sea ice

Polar bears in Norway’s Arctic are getting fatter and healthier, despite melting sea ice

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It’s about to get so cold, Florida’s Gulf Coast beaches could see snowflakes

It’s about to get so cold, Florida’s Gulf Coast beaches could see snowflakes

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Scientists discover molecule in space that hints at origin of life

Scientists discover molecule in space that hints at origin of life

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After 200 years, the Farmers’ Almanac bets on a digital reboot and new owner

The Farmers’ Almanac isn’t going out of business after all, but it is leaving Maine for the big city

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Freezing reptile dubbed 'Lizard in a blizzard' is rescued after being buried in Rhode Island snow

Wildlife officials say a large exotic lizard was found buried in the snow in Rhode Island

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World creeps closer to eradicating human Guinea worm cases, with just 10 last year: Carter Center

The Carter Center says there were only 10 reported cases of Guinea worm infections confined to three countries in 2025

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Iowa teen recovering after surgeon uses artificial intelligence to rebuild jaw

Iowa teen recovering after surgeon uses artificial intelligence to rebuild jaw

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The flu isn’t done yet, as new data suggests infections are rebounding

The flu isn’t done yet, as new data suggests infections are rebounding

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Blue Origin pauses trips on rocket that carried Jeff Bezos, Katy Perry and William Shatner to space

Blue Origin pauses trips on rocket that carried Jeff Bezos, Katy Perry and William Shatner to space

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Judge calls Justice Department's statements on slavery exhibit display 'dangerous' and 'horrifying'

A federal judge warned Justice Department lawyers that they were making “dangerous" and “horrifying” statements when they said the Trump Administration can decide what part of history to display at National Park Service sites

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Oversalting your sidewalk or driveway harms local streams and potentially even your drinking water – 3 tips to deice responsibly

Excess road and sidewalk salt flows into storm drains and ultimately into area streams and rivers, affecting fish and other aquatic organisms.

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How fire, people and history shaped the South’s iconic longleaf pine forests

One of North America’s richest ecosystems, sustained and shaped by Native peoples before European contact, nearly disappeared. A recovery is underway.

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Can shoes alter your mind? What neuroscience says about foot sensation and focus

Your feet can send a lot of sensory information to your brain. But whether you believe that your footwear is affecting your cognition may matter more than what shoes you wear.

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NASA’s Artemis II crewed mission to the Moon shows how US space strategy has changed since Apollo – and contrasts with China’s closed program

Today, there aren’t just two countries competing to get to the Moon. More countries have space programs, and private industry plays a larger role.

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All foods can fit in a balanced diet – a dietitian explains how flexibility can be healthier than dieting

Social media and advertising is full of messages about what you should or shouldn’t eat. But making health and nutrition so black and white can do more harm than good.

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Colorado ski resorts got some welcome snowfall from Winter Storm Fern, but not enough to turn a dry and warm winter around

Ski resorts in Colorado can make snow, but it only goes so far.

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Doomsday Clock 2026: Scientists set new time

Doomsday Clock 2026: Scientists set new time

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Cancer survivors meet donors who saved their lives

Cancer survivors meet donors who saved their lives

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Have you seen her? NOAA needs help finding entangled whale

Have you seen her? NOAA needs help finding entangled whale

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'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight over threats from nuclear weapons, climate change and AI

A science-oriented advocacy group moved its “Doomsday Clock” to 85 seconds to midnight, saying the Earth is closer than ever to destruction

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Volunteers rescue cold-stunned sea turtles as Texas coast temperatures plummet

Volunteers rescue cold-stunned sea turtles as Texas coast temperatures plummet

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A bomb cyclone is more likely to impact parts of the East Coast this weekend. Here are the updated scenarios

A bomb cyclone is more likely to impact parts of the East Coast this weekend. Here are the updated scenarios

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Frost quakes cause loud booms, light shaking when bitterly cold temperatures persist

Meteorologists say that water rapidly freezing in the soil amid bitterly cold temperatures can make a startling noise and even cause small vibrations

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Scientists say AI is one of the biggest concerns in new Doomsday Clock time

Created in 1947 by atomic scientists, the Doomsday Clock represents how close humanity may be to destruction. On Tuesday, scientists set a new time, arguing that countries are failing to heed their dire warnings.

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Mountain lion roams posh San Francisco neighborhood before being captured

A 77-pound mountain lion caused a stir as it wandered through San Francisco’s Pacific Heights neighborhood

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South Carolina measles outbreak is largest in US since measles was declared eliminated

South Carolina measles outbreak is largest in US since measles was declared eliminated

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'It's part of his story': Daughter remembers astronaut dad 40 years after Challenger explosion

'It's part of his story': Daughter remembers astronaut dad 40 years after Challenger explosion

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Greenland’s Inuit have spent decades fighting for self-determination

Greenland’s inhabitants call it Kalaallit Nunaat, or land of the Kalaallit. It is an Indigenous nation whose relatively few people now mostly govern themselves.

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Judge rules Massachusetts offshore wind project halted by Trump administration can continue

A federal judge said Tuesday that a nearly completed Massachusetts offshore wind project can continue, as the industry successfully challenges the Trump administration in court

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Video shows flames flying from NASA plane that touched down without landing gear

A NASA research plane has landed without its landing gear in Texas, sending plumes of flame behind it

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North Korea's Kim says upcoming party congress will unveil plans to bolster nuclear deterrent

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says his country will unveil plans to further bolster its nuclear program at the upcoming ruling party congress

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Trump administration asks court to pause Louisiana lawsuit targeting abortion pill access while it conducts review

Trump administration asks court to pause Louisiana lawsuit targeting abortion pill access while it conducts review

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Radical changes could be coming to ‘psychiatry’s bible’

Radical changes could be coming to ‘psychiatry’s bible’

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Russia’s 1.2 million casualties in Ukraine dwarf all its conflicts since World War II, report says

Russia’s 1.2 million casualties in Ukraine dwarf all its conflicts since World War II, report says

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India says it has contained Nipah virus outbreak as some Asian countries ramp up health screenings

Indian authorities have contained a Nipah virus outbreak after confirming two cases in eastern West Bengal state

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ASML made record $11.5 billion profit in 2025 thanks to AI-driven demand, plans to cut 1,700 jobs

ASML reports a record net profit of 9.6 billion euros in 2025, driven by AI demand

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Being a night owl may not be great for your heart but you can do something about it

Being a night owl can be bad for your heart

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There are long-lasting, negative effects for children like Liam Ramos who are detained, or watch their parents be deported

Children with a parent or family member who is detained, or are part of a drawn-out immigration court case, are twice as likely to have anxiety as young adults.

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PFAS are turning up in the Great Lakes, putting fish and water supplies at risk – here’s how they get there

Some of these ‘forever chemicals’ are toxic at very low levels. They can get into water systems and bioaccumulate in fish, ultimately posing risks to people.

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Innovations in asthma care can improve the health of Detroiters living with this chronic disease

Detroiters are hospitalized for asthma four times more often than Michigan residents overall. A proactive approach to care can improve symptom management.

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Should medical marijuana be less stringently regulated? A drug policy expert explains what’s at stake

The proposed rescheduling of marijuana could have far-reaching implications in science, medicine and criminal justice. What is the best policy option?

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Eating snow cones or snow cream can be a winter delight, if done safely

Getting outdoors to enjoy simple pleasures is unlikely to be front of mind for people in a 1,300-mile stretch of the United States where a massive weekend storm brought deep snow and bitter cold

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AI on Australian travel company website sends tourists to nonexistent hot springs

AI on Australian travel company website sends tourists to nonexistent hot springs

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Mountain lion spotted in San Francisco neighborhood captured by animal control

Mountain lion spotted in San Francisco neighborhood captured by animal control

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Worries deepen in US South after days of grappling with snow, ice and widespread outages

Conditions were growing more dire in parts of the South still reeling from subfreezing temperatures and widespread power outages as vehicles got stranded for hours on major highways

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World's first norovirus vaccine tested in Virginia: How to participate

World's first norovirus vaccine tested in Virginia: How to participate