Health|Science
Scientists say marijuana doesn’t ease anxiety or other mental health conditions
Scientists say marijuana doesn’t ease anxiety or other mental health conditions
March 17, 2026Science
Health|Political|Science|US|World
Judge blocks US government from slimming down vaccine recommendations
A federal judge in Boston has blocked federal health officials from cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every child, and says U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. likely violated federal procedures in revamping a key vaccine advisory committee
March 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US
Nvidia CEO heralds ‘inference inflection’ as next phase of AI boom, backed by $1 trillion in orders
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Monday elaborated on his vision for keeping his company at the forefront of the artificial intelligence boom that he predicted will produce a $1 trillion backlog in orders within the next year
March 17, 2026
Arts|Education|Environment|Science
Paul Ehrlich, often called alarmist for dire warnings about human harms to the Earth, believed scientists had a responsibility to speak out
Paul R. Ehrlich will be remembered as a scientist whose books about population and threats to the environment shaped the idea of limited growth in the modern era.
March 16, 2026
Science|Technology|World
Retired Air Force major general missing for weeks once led Wright-Patterson, an Ohio base steeped in decades of UFO theories
Retired Air Force major general missing for weeks once led Wright-Patterson, an Ohio base steeped in decades of UFO theories
March 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
The world’s most valuable company just sent another signal that AI agents are going to be everywhere
The world’s most valuable company just sent another signal that AI agents are going to be everywhere
March 17, 2026
Health|Science|Technology
University of Maryland researchers create device to track how often people fart
University of Maryland researchers create device to track how often people fart
March 17, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology
NASA technology could help Utah water managers better understand snowpack
NASA technology could help Utah water managers better understand snowpack
March 17, 2026
Education|Environment|Science
Paleontologists uncover a new ‘Spinosaurus’ species by following a clue from a decades-old book into the Sahara Desert
The hunt for a mythicized fossil hot spot took a team of researchers on a journey through the Sahara Desert.
March 16, 2026
Education|Science|Technology
Kids made lava lamps, built engines and more at this successful STEM Family Night
Kids made lava lamps, built engines and more at this successful STEM Family Night
March 17, 2026
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
Boy is the first U.S. pediatric patient to get new sleep apnea device
Boy is the first U.S. pediatric patient to get new sleep apnea device
March 17, 2026
Crime|Health|Science|Technology
Inside the AI companion lawsuits: Man believed Google chatbot was his “AI wife”
Inside the AI companion lawsuits: Man believed Google chatbot was his “AI wife”
March 16, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology
Oldest known whale recording could unlock mysteries of the ocean
Researchers say the discovery of the oldest known recordings of whale sounds could open up a new understanding of how the huge animals communicate
March 16, 2026
Europe|Health|Science|World
Two dead, 11 others infected in meningitis outbreak linked to English university
Two dead, 11 others infected in meningitis outbreak linked to English university
March 16, 2026
Education|Environment|Science
Meet the 9-year-old author inspiring kids to love sea turtles
Meet the 9-year-old author inspiring kids to love sea turtles
March 16, 2026
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
Teens are turning to AI for nearly everything. But diet information may be a big risk
Teens are turning to AI for nearly everything. But diet information may be a big risk
March 16, 2026
Arts|Business|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Stair climbers love their exercise, even when security guards act like they're up to something
Climbing stairs has been increasingly ingrained in exercise guidance, but it can sometimes be hard to find a place to do it
March 16, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology
What was the very first plant in the world?
Plants changed the atmosphere, built soil and created ecosystems that allowed animals like us to thrive. But first they had to make their way from the water to the land.
March 16, 2026
Science|Technology|World
The first modern rocket launched 100 years ago, beginning a century of both innovations and challenges for spaceflight
From World War II to the Apollo era, the space shuttle program and today’s privately developed commercial rockets, the landscape of spaceflight has changed dramatically.
March 16, 2026
Health|Science
Anxiety and ADHD can overlap – here’s how to untangle these widespread mental health disorders
For many adults, anxiety may be the only visible symptom. When it fades, underlying ADHD, which may have been masked for years, finally becomes clear.
March 16, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science
A pet-friendly homeless shelter pilot reduced the rate of homelessness among the people it helped in California
A pilot program in Los Angeles reduced the rate of homelessness among homeless people with pets.
March 16, 2026
Africa|Education|Environment|Science|World
Africa’s great divide: Why the continent’s split is so exciting for science
Africa’s great divide: Why the continent’s split is so exciting for science
March 16, 2026
Business|Science|Technology
How Anthropic may benefit from its fight with Trump
How Anthropic may benefit from its fight with Trump
March 16, 2026
Environment|Science|World
Snow and wind batter parts of US, with threat of thunderstorms and tornadoes starting later Sunday
A powerful storm chain has brought blizzard conditions to the Upper Midwest, with dangerous winds elsewhere and the threat of severe storms heading east
March 15, 2026
Asia|Political|Science|Technology|World
North Korean leader Kim observes test of rocket launch systems with his daughter
North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has observed a live-fire test of multiple rocket launch systems to examine the country’s war deterrence
March 15, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology|US|World
High winds cause power outages, property damage and at least 1 death as wild March weather blows in
Powerful winds and extreme weather are knocking out power, damaging property, and fueling wildfires across parts of the United States
March 14, 2026
Arts|Political|Science|Technology|Travel|World
Trump seeks to replace White House visitor screening center with underground facility
Trump seeks to replace White House visitor screening center with underground facility
March 15, 2026
Business|Environment|Health|Science|World
Ruptured pipe that leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac is back in operation
The massive sewage pipe that ruptured and leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac River has returned to operation after the completion of emergency repairs
March 14, 2026
Crime|Political|Science|Technology|World
US faces elevated terrorism threats against backdrop of Iran war and cuts at FBI, Justice Department
Three acts of ideologically inspired violence in the past week in the United States have laid bare the heightened terrorism threat unfolding against the backdrop of the war with Iran
March 14, 2026
Business|Science|Technology|World
North Korea fires about 10 missiles toward sea in show of force, Seoul says
North Korea on Saturday has fired about 10 ballistic missiles toward the eastern sea, South Korea’s military says, staging its own show of force as the rival South conducts a joint military exercise with the United States
March 14, 2026
Health|Lifestyle|Science
Millions more people may need to start cholesterol-lowering medications as young as their 30s. Here’s why
Millions more people may need to start cholesterol-lowering medications as young as their 30s. Here’s why
March 14, 2026
Environment|Science|World
US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once
The United States is getting slammed by a stretch of weather extremes, from flooding rain to record heat and late-season snow
March 13, 2026
Environment|Health|Science
EPA moves to weaken pollution limits on chemical used to sterilize medical equipment
The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed weakening air pollution limits for a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment
March 14, 2026
Environment|Science|Travel
Raucous bird tornado touches down as snow geese make annual flight to Arctic
Thousands of snow geese touch down at a Pennsylvania reservoir each spring, turning sunrise into a loud, swirling liftoff that draws big crowds
March 13, 2026
Health|Science|World
Flu vaccines didn't work that well in the US, officials find
As the U.S. flu season winds down, health officials say the flu vaccine didn’t work very well
March 13, 2026
Election|Political|Science|Technology|US|Videos
Republicans release AI deepfake of James Talarico as phony videos proliferate in midterm races
Republicans release AI deepfake of James Talarico as phony videos proliferate in midterm races
March 13, 2026
Health|Lifestyle|Science
Using magnesium supplements for sleep is all the rage. What to know
Using magnesium supplements for sleep is all the rage. What to know
March 13, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Science
Top FDA drug official is trying to hire a friend who's seeking a bold new warning on antidepressants
The Food and Drug Administration is reviewing a request for new warnings on antidepressant drugs, and that's presenting an unusual conflict of interest at the agency
March 05, 2026
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World
When GPS lies at sea: How electronic warfare is threatening ships and their crews
In addition to watching out for missile and drone attacks, mariners in conflict zones need to be on guard for GPS spoofing and other cyberattacks. The stakes are high and mariners are ill-prepared.
March 13, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
How sewage treatment plants could handle food waste, sparing landfills and the climate
Rather than generating climate-warming emissions and wasting nutrients and energy, food waste can become a resource if processed in sewage treatment plants.
March 13, 2026
Education|Science|Technology|World
When US fights in the Middle East, American Muslim students often face discrimination
The war on terror is among the Middle East conflicts that sparked a rise of anti-Muslim and anti-Arab discriminatory incidents in the US.
March 13, 2026
Education|Science|Technology|World
While the US government is investigating unidentified anomalous phenomena, academic researchers studying them face stigma
Surveys have found that researchers studying UAPs can face pushback from mentors and colleagues, even from people who think it’s an important line of research.
March 13, 2026
Health|Science
Jesse Jackson’s misdiagnosis of Parkinson’s is common – new genetic discovery could lead to treatment for this deadly disease
People typically die from progressive supranuclear palsy within 7 to 10 years. There is currently no specialized treatment or effective screening for this neurodegenerative disease.
March 13, 2026
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
AI is exhausting workers so much, researchers have dubbed the condition ‘AI brain fry’
AI is exhausting workers so much, researchers have dubbed the condition ‘AI brain fry’
March 13, 2026
Environment|Europe|Science|World
All but 2 of Austria's 96 glaciers have retreated over last 2 years
Alpine monitors are reporting that all but two of Austria’s 96 glaciers have retreated over the last two years and say such a “dramatic development” highlights the impact of climate change
March 13, 2026
Crime|Science|Technology
FBI involved in search for retired Air Force major general missing for nearly 2 weeks
FBI involved in search for retired Air Force major general missing for nearly 2 weeks
March 12, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology
A wildflower in California reveals a newly documented evolutionary process
A wildflower in California reveals a newly documented evolutionary process
March 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
Trump administration sues California over the state's nation-leading vehicle-emission rules
The Trump administration is suing California over the state's nation-leading vehicle emission standards
March 13, 2026
Science|Technology|World
US military leans into AI for attack on Iran, but the tech doesn’t lessen the need for human judgment in war
Anthropic’s Claude is helping the US military choose targets to strike in Iran, but responsibility for the accuracy, strategy and ethics of the decisions rests with humans.
March 11, 2026
Science|Technology|World
NASA clears its Artemis moon rocket for an April launch with four astronauts following repairs
NASA has cleared its moon rocket for an April launch with four astronauts after completing the latest round of repairs
March 13, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World
A red fox stows away on a cargo ship, traveling from England to the US
This stowaway truly was sly as a fox
March 12, 2026
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Winter heat wave sends temperatures into the 90s in Southern California
With spring still a week away, Southern California is seeing a burst of summerlike heat, and forecasters warn that it raises the risk of heat illness
March 12, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission seeks public help to protect endangered species
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission seeks public help to protect endangered species
March 13, 2026
Arts|Science|Travel|World
A new exhibit shows plaster casts of Pompeii victims frozen at the time of death
A new permanent exhibition has opened in Pompeii that shows plaster casts of people killed in the Mount Vesuvius eruption, frozen in their final moments
March 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World
Drivers wonder if they should go electric as the war spikes gas prices
Oil and gasoline prices are rising as the war in Iran intensifies and other global conflicts affect supply
March 12, 2026
Health|Science|Technology
How a man developed an app that's giving people with ALS their voice back
How a man developed an app that's giving people with ALS their voice back
March 13, 2026
Health|Lifestyle|Science|US|World
Mom who gave birth after kidney failure reunites with hospital staff ahead of transplant
Mom who gave birth after kidney failure reunites with hospital staff ahead of transplant
March 13, 2026
Health|Political|Science|Technology
Stressed out by politics? You’re not imagining it, and research shows that social media is largely to blame
Political content on social media finds you even if you’re not looking for it, and it tends to do so through a sensationalized and emotionally charged lens.
March 03, 2026
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
After 52 years, brutal rape and murder on Long Island is finally solved, police say
After 52 years, brutal rape and murder on Long Island is finally solved, police say
March 13, 2026
Education|Opinion|Political|Science|World
I’ve studied MAGA rhetoric for a decade, and this is what I see in Hegseth’s boasts, action-movie one-liners and gloating over dominance
Why does Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth brag and gloat in his statements about the Iran war? In the MAGA media world, war is a game, a test of masculine fortitude.
March 09, 2026
Environment|News|Science|US
Tracking destructive and deadly tornadoes in the US, in maps and charts
Tracking destructive and deadly tornadoes in the US, in maps and charts
July 02, 2024
Environment|Science|World
El Niño could be here soon, bringing wild weather and a hotter climate
El Niño could be here soon, bringing wild weather and a hotter climate
March 10, 2026
Science|Technology
Not just Patriot interceptors: A defense expert explains the various weapons US and allies use to defend against missiles and drones
Concerns about shortages of interceptor missiles in the conflict between the US and Iran highlight the challenges of defending against missiles and drones.
March 12, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
Constant technology changes throw seniors a curve – and add to caregivers’ load
As devices get smarter, families and communities bear a heavier burden of technology caregiving for older adults.
March 12, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science
We study pandemics, and the resurgence of measles is a grim sign of what’s coming
Controlling the spread of many infections, including measles, depends on trust in public health, which is eroding.
March 12, 2026
Health|Lifestyle|Science
Your daily walk matters in more ways than you think
Your daily walk matters in more ways than you think
March 12, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Science|Technology|Travel
Google overhauls its Maps app, adding in more AI features to help people get around
Google Maps will depend more heavily on artificial intelligence to help people figure out where they want to go and the best way to get there as part of a major redesign unveiled Thursday
March 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
China doesn’t want to catch up with the US in tech. It aims to lead
China doesn’t want to catch up with the US in tech. It aims to lead
March 12, 2026
Environment|Science|US|World
Say goodbye to spring — a major weather pattern shift is coming
Say goodbye to spring — a major weather pattern shift is coming
March 12, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology
Silicone wristbands can help scientists track people’s exposure to pollutants like ‘forever chemicals’
From wearable samplers to passive environmental monitoring, new research is changing how scientists observe chemical exposure – without invasive sampling.
March 09, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology
NASA spacecraft makes an uncontrolled plunge back to Earth
NASA spacecraft makes an uncontrolled plunge back to Earth
March 11, 2026
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Blistering summerlike temps are coming to Los Angeles
Southern California is seeing a burst of summerlike heat, and forecasters warn that it raises the risk of heat illness
March 12, 2026
Health|Political|Science|Technology|World
CDC vaccine committee drops push to stop recommending mRNA Covid-19 shots, for now
CDC vaccine committee drops push to stop recommending mRNA Covid-19 shots, for now
March 12, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology
Old NASA science satellite plunges back to Earth
An old NASA science satellite is no more
March 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World
A civil rights lawyer will lead the billionaire eBay founder's philanthropy for more inclusive AI
There’s a new leader at billionaire eBay founder Pierre Omidyar’s philanthropic firm
March 12, 2026
Education|Environment|Science
DNA from a tiny but mighty insect could help reveal the timeline for prehistoric humans
DNA from a tiny but mighty insect could help reveal the timeline for prehistoric humans
March 11, 2026
Crime|Science|Sports|Technology
Prosecutor alleges ex-NFL player Darron Lee consulted AI bot to help cover up girlfriend's killing
Authorities say a former NFL player who is charged with murder in his girlfriend’s death in Tennessee asked an AI bot for advice before he called 911
March 12, 2026
Education|Health|Political|Science
‘Betrayed’: Families are dealing with dashed hopes after pivot on autism treatment
‘Betrayed’: Families are dealing with dashed hopes after pivot on autism treatment
March 11, 2026
Health|Science|Travel|World
What to know about CDC’s new polio alert
What to know about CDC’s new polio alert
March 12, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Travel|US
First recorded sighting of once near-extinct swan species
First recorded sighting of once near-extinct swan species
March 12, 2026
Environment|Science|World
King penguins are the rare species benefiting from a warming world. But that could change
King penguins are adapting to climate change in a way that seems to help them breed successfully, which is unusual
March 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
Microsoft and retired military chiefs back AI company Anthropic in court fight against Pentagon
Microsoft and a group of retired military leaders are backing Anthropic in court to block the Trump administration from labeling the AI company a supply chain risk
March 11, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology
Spelman College students developing AI tool designed to help people talk to their plants
Spelman College students developing AI tool designed to help people talk to their plants
March 11, 2026
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
"Call A Boomer" payphone at Boston University connects students, seniors 3,000 miles apart
"Call A Boomer" payphone at Boston University connects students, seniors 3,000 miles apart
March 11, 2026
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World
Oil built the Persian Gulf. Desalinated water keeps it alive. War could threaten both
As the Iran war widens, experts say the Middle East’s real strategic weak point may be water — not oil
March 08, 2026
Environment|Food|Health|Science
A surprising percentage of produce from the nation’s largest supplier contains ‘forever’ pesticides
A surprising percentage of produce from the nation’s largest supplier contains ‘forever’ pesticides
March 11, 2026
Education|Environment|Science
Why do mountaintops stay snowy?
The answer has to do with the air we breathe and that bright white snowpack, as an atmospheric scientist in Colorado explains.
March 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Fishermen want a voice in the science that controls their future
Fishermen want a voice in the science that controls their future
March 11, 2026
Arts|Education|Health|Science|Technology
Generative AI can play a role uplifting family and community in early childhood education
Researchers use text and image generators to design culturally relevant educational content for young children.
March 11, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Science
Universities survived Trump’s 2025 funding freeze, but the money still isn’t flowing to researchers
The Trump administration is leaning away from dramatic funding cuts and settlements with universities, and more toward standard tactics to try to limit funding.
March 11, 2026
Arts|Business|Food|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
Indie coffee shops are meant to counter corporate behemoths like Starbucks – so why do they all look the same?
The purportedly unique and local feel of coffee shops has instead been homogenized into a singular, palatable aesthetic.
March 11, 2026
Science|Technology
AI doesn’t ‘see’ the way that you do, and that could be a problem when it categorizes objects and scenes
People and computers perceive the world differently, which can lead AI to make mistakes no human would. Researchers are working on how to bring human and AI vision into alignment.
March 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
Fat cells burn energy to make heat – making them the next frontier of weight loss therapies
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy aid in weight loss by suppressing appetite. Researchers are looking next at how the body expends energy – including through fat.
March 11, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|Technology
Do you really need a water filter? Here's what experts say
Most tap water in the U.S. is safe to drink
March 11, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science
Bird losses are accelerating across North America, particularly in farming regions where agriculture is most intensive
Farming areas that use lots of fertilizers and pesticides stood out for the swift and accelerating decline of their bird populations.
March 11, 2026
Environment|Science|World
At least 2 people killed as dangerous storms tear through central US with tornadoes and huge hail
At least 2 people killed as dangerous storms tear through central US with tornadoes and huge hail
March 11, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
Photos appear to show US Tomahawk missile fragments at site of deadly Iran school strike
Photos appear to show US Tomahawk missile fragments at site of deadly Iran school strike
March 11, 2026
Science|Technology|World
Fake explosions, fake missiles, fake troops: AI videos and images of Iran war spread widely on social media
Fake explosions, fake missiles, fake troops: AI videos and images of Iran war spread widely on social media
March 11, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology|World
Japan marks 15 years since tsunami disaster as Takaichi pushes more nuclear energy use
Japan is marking the 15th anniversary of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster on its northeastern coast as the government pushes for atomic energy use
March 11, 2026
Asia|Political|Science|Technology|World
North Korean leader Kim watches cruise missile tests with his daughter
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his teenage daughter have observed tests of strategic cruise missiles fired from a warship as North Korea threatened responses to U.S.-South Korean military drills
March 11, 2026
Environment|Science|US|World
Towering lava fountains of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano trigger park and highway closures
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is shooting lava fountains up to 1,000 feet, and falling ash and volcanic fragments are forcing temporary closures on the Big Island
March 11, 2026
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Ronda Rousey says her double-comeback bout with Gina Carano is the biggest fight in MMA right now
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano say their meeting on May 16 is the biggest fight that can be made in mixed martial arts, and they’re both thrilled to end their lengthy retirements for the long-awaited showdown
March 11, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology|World
Once deemed the riskiest asteroid ever observed, asteroid 2024 YR4’s path is now clearer
Once deemed the riskiest asteroid ever observed, asteroid 2024 YR4’s path is now clearer
March 10, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|World
Human waste backing up in basements is a gut-churning sign of US infrastructure problems
A major sewer pipe collapse has dumped hundreds of millions of gallons of sewage into the Potomac River, highlighting a nationwide problem involving failing infrastructure
March 10, 2026
Economy|Education|Health|Science|World
Young kids missed the pandemic's school disruptions. Their reading scores are still behind
Young students are still struggling to bounce back academically from the pandemic, even though many were babies at the time
March 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology
Meta to acquire Moltbook, the social network for AI agents
Meta is acquiring Moltbook, a social network where AI agents post and chat with each other
March 11, 2026
Arts|Political|Science|Technology
Trump’s designs for Air Force One echo TWA, US Airways, Obama’s charter and other planes of the past
Trump’s designs for Air Force One echo TWA, US Airways, Obama’s charter and other planes of the past
March 11, 2026
Business|Science|Technology
Meta just bought the social network for AI bots everyone’s been talking about
Meta just bought the social network for AI bots everyone’s been talking about
March 11, 2026
Education|Science|Technology
Students build moon-like lab to test robots for future missions
Students build moon-like lab to test robots for future missions
March 11, 2026
Education|Health|Science
Penn medical student with rare genetic form of ALS on mission to develop gene therapy
Penn medical student with rare genetic form of ALS on mission to develop gene therapy
March 11, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Science
Baltimore brings out sharpshooters to reduce deer population
Baltimore brings out sharpshooters to reduce deer population
March 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World
Fact check: Trump’s latest false, unproven and contradictory claims about the Iran war
Fact check: Trump’s latest false, unproven and contradictory claims about the Iran war
March 10, 2026