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.
February 20, 2026A small portion of university research funding comes from individual donors. Most universities have policies in place to protect against wrongdoing.
February 20, 2026Saudi Arabia could have some form of uranium enrichment within the kingdom under a proposed nuclear deal with the United States
February 20, 2026Tracking US flu cases in maps and charts
February 20, 2026A 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
February 20, 2026The underground salt kingdom that became one of Europe’s strangest attractions
February 20, 2026Ancient bone may be first physical evidence of Hannibal’s ‘war machine’ elephants in Western Europe
February 20, 2026The 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
February 20, 2026NASA has taken another crack at fueling its giant moon rocket after leaks halted the initial dress rehearsal
February 19, 2026Trump says he will direct government agencies to release files related to extraterrestrial life and UFOs
February 20, 2026Plains megafire grows to nearly twice the size of Chicago with more dangerous weather to come
February 18, 2026The 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
February 20, 2026Trump confronts his options on Iran — from targeted attacks to potentially toppling regime
February 19, 2026NASA designates botched Boeing Starliner test flight a ‘Type A mishap’ in new report
February 19, 2026NASA'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
February 19, 2026CDC vaccine advisory committee meeting canceled for next week
February 19, 2026Experts 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
February 19, 2026Authorities trying to solve the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie say they might tap DNA genealogy databases
February 19, 2026India’s prime minister has put AI rivals Sam Altman and Dario Amodei in an awkward spotlight at a summit in New Delhi
February 19, 2026Man wrongly arrested after Orlando police used facial recognition
February 19, 2026Couple searches for baby's biological parents after IVF mix-up
February 19, 2026Cancer survivor shares story of unexpected heart failure diagnosis at 32
February 19, 2026Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pitched India as a major hub for artificial intelligence, built at home and used worldwide
February 19, 2026Automating knowledge production and teaching weakens the ecosystem of students and scholars that sustains universities, raising existential questions about their mission.
February 19, 2026The 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.
February 19, 2026The 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.
February 19, 2026Your car could be ratting you out to your insurance company
February 19, 2026No one can agree on whether AI is the next big thing or all hype. Here’s why
February 19, 2026North Korea shows Kim Jong Un at the wheel of a mobile rocket launcher
February 19, 2026With no initial DNA match, Guthrie investigators turn to one of their newest tools to crack cases: genetic genealogy
February 19, 2026Early prenatal care improves the chances of having a healthy pregnancy and baby
February 19, 2026North 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
February 19, 2026After pushback, the agency reversed course and agreed to review Moderna’s application after all.
February 18, 2026A new study shows hot, dry and windy weather that fuels extreme wildfires has nearly tripled worldwide in 45 years
February 18, 2026The Food and Drug Administration plans to drop its longtime standard of requiring two rigorous studies for new drug approvals
February 18, 2026NIH director temporarily steps in to run CDC
February 18, 2026The fuel set to propel NASA’s moon crew is notorious for leaking. So why use it?
February 18, 2026A 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
February 18, 2026The 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
February 18, 2026What is a pulmonary embolism, the condition that led to Catherine O’Hara’s death?
February 18, 2026Teen in need of bone marrow transplant helps boost donor registry, but is still seeking his own match
February 18, 2026Black-owned toy store to be featured in Obama Presidential Center
February 18, 2026Animal 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
February 18, 2026Vaccine maker Moderna says the Food and Drug Administration will decide whether to approve its new flu shot for older adults after all
February 18, 2026Certain lifestyle changes can help your gut microbiome help you age gracefully.
February 18, 2026Avoiding exercise? Here are 5 tips from an expert to get you motivated and moving
February 18, 2026FDA reverses course and will review Moderna’s mRNA flu shot, company says
February 18, 2026As immigration enforcement crackdowns expand across the US, communities can mobilize to lessen the public health impacts.
February 18, 2026A 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
February 18, 2026Microsoft pledges $50 billion to tackle AI inequality as it warns of a ‘growing divide’
February 18, 2026Team 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
February 18, 2026A marine researcher says he has video evidence of the first recorded shark in the Antarctic Ocean
February 18, 2026Artificial intelligence is spreading fast across India, and people already use it to work quicker and cheaper
February 18, 2026California is being walloped by a powerful winter storm carrying thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy snow in the mountains
February 16, 2026NASA has begun another practice launch countdown for its first moonshot in decades with astronauts
February 18, 2026Iran has announced the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz for live fire military drills
February 17, 2026Conservation 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
February 17, 2026Colbert says CBS scrapped his James Talarico interview after Trump FCC’s threats
February 17, 2026Chain of errors led to deadly midair collision near Washington, DC, investigators conclude
February 17, 2026New research reveals a deepening crisis in prenatal health as geography and income increasingly dictate whether a mother can meet her basic nutritional needs.
February 17, 2026Coffee wilt disease has continually devastated farms around the world. Understanding the fungus’s genetics can help protect everyone’s cup of joe.
February 17, 2026Strategic resources have been central to the American-led global system for decades, as a historian explains. But US actions toward Greenland today are different.
February 17, 2026X faces a new EU privacy investigation after its Grok chatbot generated nonconsensual deepfake images on the platform
February 17, 2026This doctor is training AI to do her job. And it’s a booming business
February 17, 2026In 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.
February 16, 2026Iran'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
February 16, 2026Heart monitor helps Nashville woman find answers after mysterious stroke
February 16, 2026Over a three-decade experiment in the Rocky Mountains, fungi and plant life fundamentally changed. The result has consequences for cattle and wildlife.
February 16, 2026A ‘ring of fire’ eclipse will be visible over part of the world. Here’s what to know
February 16, 2026'They are overwhelmed:' Denver Health expands school-based centers as student mental health needs rise
February 16, 2026Former U.S. President Barack Obama has clarified comments he made about alien life on a podcast over the weekend
February 16, 2026Some 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.
February 16, 2026Research shows that white men who file discrimination charges experience employer retaliation at similar rates as other racial groups.
February 16, 2026AI chatbots to face strict online safety rules in UK
February 16, 2026A search team has discovered the wreck of a luxury steamer that sank in a Lake Michigan gale more than 150 years ago
February 15, 2026Obama clarifies alien comments after telling podcast ‘they’re real’
February 16, 2026Why the ‘AI scare trade’ might not be done
February 16, 2026India is hosting a major AI summit in New Delhi this week, as it pushes to shape global rules and show its own AI ambitions
February 16, 2026A strong storm system has brought tornado watches and damage in parts of the Southeast just as the Northeast starts to warm up
February 15, 2026It is Carnival season in New Orleans
February 15, 2026The federal agency that provides health care to Native Americans will no longer treat tooth decay with dental fillings containing mercury
February 15, 2026Iranian 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
February 15, 2026Is a stiff rib cage causing your back pain? An expert weighs in
February 15, 2026As the definition of autism has widened, there’s a growing push to separate profound autism into its own diagnosis
February 15, 2026The International Space Station is back to full strength with the arrival of four new astronauts
February 14, 2026The 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
February 14, 2026History lessons soar to new heights with the Children's Museum of Atlanta's Tuskegee Airmen exhibit
February 14, 2026'Great Carp Hunt' returns to Utah Lake as fight against invasive fish persists
February 14, 2026A winter storm watch was issued by the National Weather Service for parts of northern California this holiday weekend
February 14, 2026The U.S.’s ocean regulator plans to make industry-friendly changes to a longstanding rule designed to protect vanishing whales
February 14, 20265 ways losing love affects you and what an expert says you can do to start feeling better
February 14, 2026Steve Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to ‘take down’ Pope Francis
February 14, 2026A federal law requires new cars to include technology that detects drunk or impaired driving, but regulators still have not cleared it
February 14, 2026Phoenix is believed to be home to the world's largest colony of rosy-faced lovebirds outside of their native Africa
February 14, 2026Why OpenAI says it isn’t spending on Super PACs
February 14, 2026SpaceX, NASA mission arrives at ISS, relieving bare-bones astronaut crew
February 13, 2026Jeffrey Epstein’s interest in dinosaurs has led to a reckoning in the paleontology community
February 13, 2026Valentine's Day fundraiser lets you destroy buckthorn named after your ex
February 13, 2026Retired NASA Astronaut Suni Williams to run in 130th Boston Marathon
February 13, 2026Plane makes emergency landing after striking multiple deer during takeoff at Florida airport
February 13, 2026Robotic surgery at NCH reduces recovery time for young athletes with spinal fractures
February 13, 2026Trump admin is pulling supercomputers out of key weather and climate research center
February 13, 20265 more minutes of exercise can help you live longer
February 13, 2026Two top aides to RFK Jr. leaving HHS as part of leadership shakeup
February 13, 2026Colder, higher, faster: The Winter Olympics’ most extreme moments in three charts
February 13, 2026The replacements for the astronauts involved in NASA's first medical evacuation are on their way to the International Space Station
February 13, 2026Why haven’t humans been back to the moon in over 50 years?
February 13, 2026China is getting ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year, and the festivities will include robots
February 13, 2026Digital tools allow archaeologists to identify similarities between fragments and artifacts and potentially recover previously unknown parts of their stories.
February 13, 2026Athletes in sports where weight and body image come into play, such as figure skating and wrestling, can be particularly vulnerable.
February 13, 2026A 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.
February 02, 2026The effect of women board members on patent activity hinges on whether the company is meeting performance targets.
February 13, 2026OpenAI’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.
February 13, 2026The first solar eclipse of the year is almost here, but very few people will see it
February 13, 2026Trump promised RFK Jr. would ‘restore faith in American health care.’ A year in, trust has plummeted
February 13, 2026In the wetlands of coastal southeast Louisiana, conservation groups are wrapping up a four-year project to plant 30,000 trees
February 13, 2026Thailand 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
February 13, 2026A new trove of documents released by the Justice Department reveals that Epstein’s reach into academia was wider than previously known
February 13, 2026Politicians from President Donald Trump to local lawmakers agree that tech companies should cover the power costs of artificial intelligence data centers
February 13, 2026California 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
February 13, 2026For 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
February 13, 2026Colon cancer symptoms can be subtle. While lifestyle changes can help reduce your risk, open communication with your family and doctor is essential.
February 13, 2026A 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
February 13, 2026The 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
February 13, 2026Companies 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.
February 13, 2026The 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.”
February 12, 2026While 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
February 12, 2026The Environmental Protection Agency has revoked a key scientific finding that supported U.S. regulations on greenhouse gas emissions
February 12, 2026Trump delivers a deadly blow to EPA’s ability to regulate climate pollution
February 12, 2026The Environmental Protection Agency says it is ending credits to automakers who install automatic start-stop ignition systems in their vehicles
February 12, 2026Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reshaping U.S. health policy as HHS secretary, and doctors say his changes are eroding trust
February 12, 2026AI transforms Madison healthcare with Epic Systems' new doctor-patient tool
February 12, 2026Astronomers detect a solar system they say should not be possible
February 12, 2026A new study says genetic testing can speed the return of the American chestnut tree that once dominated Eastern U.S. forests
February 12, 2026The move signals an escalation in the agency’s efforts to interfere with established procedures for testing and approving vaccines.
February 12, 2026Man pain-free thanks to revolutionary sickle cell treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
February 12, 2026He witnessed the sun’s power ‘like nobody else before or since.’ Now his first portrait has been found
February 12, 2026Health experts say the federal government now shares less public health data, even after Robert F_ Kennedy Jr_ promised “radical transparency.”
February 12, 2026Substance use disorders are widespread in the US, but many people wrongly equate detoxing with being cured.
February 12, 2026Dyslexia 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.
February 12, 2026Everyday lifestyle choices can add up to significant climate impact when even a small share of the population makes them
February 12, 2026Cement is responsible for about 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and demand is growing. Alternatives like geopolymers can help lower the impact.
February 12, 2026There are specific parts of the brain that trigger hesitation in times of uncertainty.
February 12, 2026A simulation shows that social media bots powered by today’s AI can infiltrate human networks on social media and influence what people believe.
February 12, 2026Want to train like a Winter Olympics athlete? Here’s what to eat, when and how often
February 12, 2026Commercial dog food contains ‘alarming’ levels of lead, mercury and other contaminants
February 12, 2026A football-size creature may have been among the earliest plant-eating land animals
February 11, 2026Professional iguana trapper says cold snap caused major reduction in iguanas
February 11, 2026Why do all Olympic curling stones come from one small island off Scotland’s coast?
February 11, 2026Scientists are testing an entirely new way to fight heart disease: whether gene editing might offer a one-time fix for high cholesterol
February 11, 2026Penn patients "forever grateful" as hospital celebrates 6 decades of organ transplants
February 11, 2026Possible "frost quake" causes soil buckling in Metro Detroit
February 11, 2026Word of the Week: The adorable, lethal ‘stoat’ is the face of the Winter Olympics
February 11, 2026Throat cancer survivor finds new voice after life-changing surgery removes vocal cords
February 11, 2026Brooklyn high school becomes first in NYC to heat entirely with vegetable oil biofuel. Here's how it works.
February 11, 2026These 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.
February 11, 2026New research shows that parents who read to their 6- to 8-year-olds nightly boost their children’s creativity and empathy.
February 11, 2026The 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.
February 11, 2026Russia'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
February 11, 2026This mineral makes your life run – and now it’s a trade issue
February 11, 2026Over 70% of tested baby foods are ultraprocessed and full of additives
February 11, 2026FDA refuses to review Moderna’s application for mRNA flu vaccine, company says
February 10, 2026Iranian security official Ali Larijani is in Oman, the country currently mediating talks between Tehran and Washington over Iran's nuclear program
February 10, 2026The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna’s application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology
February 10, 2026The 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
February 10, 2026New experiments show Earth’s core may hold vast ‘oceans’ of an essential element for life
February 10, 2026Manatee successfully rescued after being trapped in a storm drain under road
February 10, 2026Winter storms create many hazards, from slick ice to freezing temperatures. People often underestimate how quickly conditions can become life-threatening
January 29, 2026Brain game may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s and other dementias
February 10, 2026Federal health officials will reassess the safety of a chemical called BHA used in foods including potato chips, cereals, frozen meals and meat products
February 10, 2026Groundbreaking cancer treatment given to patient with metastatic melanoma
February 10, 2026It’s been a brutal winter, but now it’s prime time for blockbuster Northeast storms
February 10, 2026World's first electronic computer born at University of Pennsylvania
February 10, 2026Scientists find first physical evidence that Romans used human poop as medicine
February 10, 2026Cancer patient becomes Vanderbilt Health's 100th person to experience histotripsy treatment
February 10, 2026One student is paving the way for Black innovators
February 10, 2026School employee finds kidney donor through coworker's social media response
February 10, 2026HBCUs make up just 3% of the country’s colleges and universities. But their graduates include 40% of Black engineers and 50% of Black lawyers.
February 10, 2026Partisan debates are less heated at the local level, providing lessons that might help calm the waters nationally.
February 10, 2026Researchers describe what they call a consumption stigma – when you feel judged or looked down on for using certain products or services.
February 10, 2026Cemeteries are a treasure trove of local history and family connection. Technology and ingenuity have made mapping them easier.
February 10, 2026Researchers are embarking on the RNA equivalent of the Human Genome Project, including sequencing all the chemical modifications that make cells unique.
February 10, 2026In just 25 years, dozens of places will be too warm to host the Winter Olympics
February 10, 2026Except 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
February 10, 2026Engineers are preparing the Ariane 64 rocket for its first launch
February 10, 2026Mexico's most populous state is increasing health screenings at schools and recommending face masks due to a growing measles outbreak
February 10, 2026The U.S. has opened its first center for dispersing sterile screwworm flies from U.S. soil in decades in southern Texas
February 09, 2026The 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.
February 09, 2026UCHealth using new technology to identify cancer cells previously missed
February 09, 2026Caffeinated coffee and tea could help protect you against dementia. Even a few daily cups
February 09, 2026Musk clips his Mars settlement ambition, aims for the moon instead
February 09, 2026Man pays $50K to clone his Boston Terrier
February 09, 2026DNA testing may soon uncover the story behind segregated Black graves
February 09, 2026All species alive today, from chimpanzees to bacteria, are cousins that each have equally long lineages, rather than ancestors or descendants of one another.
February 09, 2026Dark 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.
February 09, 2026A research team has paved plastic-infused roads in Texas and Bangladesh, with promising results.
February 09, 2026Bonobos are capable of pretend play, just like human children
February 09, 2026Olympic fans came to Cortina with heavy winter coats and gloves
February 09, 2026A 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
February 09, 2026At a difficult time for America, Super Bowl advertisers asked viewers to take care of themselves and others — and maybe even crack a smile
February 08, 2026A leading U.S. health official is urging people to get inoculated against the measles at a time of outbreaks across several states
February 08, 2026Man becomes one of the first patients to get new implant for arthritis
February 08, 2026The FBI pored over Jeffrey Epstein’s bank records and emails
February 08, 2026Is India about to make Ozempic-like weight-loss drugs a whole lot cheaper?
February 08, 2026Telehealth 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
February 07, 2026How Nvidia became the first $5 trillion company, in 4 charts
February 07, 2026Four 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
February 06, 2026Student makes cosmic dust in a lab, shining a light on the origin of life
February 06, 2026US accuses China of secret nuclear test as Trump admin calls for broader nuclear weapons agreement
February 06, 2026While physical exertion helps athletes stay warm, sweating can lead to dehydration.
February 06, 2026The Trump administration says its emergency orders keeping coal-fired plants running helped prevent blackouts during the recent cold snap
February 06, 2026Ramón Pucha ventures into the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle to collect seeds from endangered plant species
February 06, 2026Energy Star, the program that helps guide consumers to more energy-efficient appliances and electronics, has survived President Donald Trump’s attempt to kill it
February 06, 2026U.S. births slightly decreased in 2025
February 06, 2026The Kremlin says Russian and U.S. negotiators have discussed the expiration of their last remaining nuclear arms pact
February 06, 20263D printing makes it easier for engineers to design cheap, lightweight materials that reflect patterns found in nature.
February 03, 2026A flower in Asia bucks the rules of evolution, puzzling scientists
February 06, 2026Athletes will use physics concepts such as friction and lift to their advantage on the world stage in the 2026 Olympic Games.
February 06, 2026In dozens of states, an increasing number of legislative seats are going completely uncontested by one of the two major parties.
February 06, 2026Public health scholars worry that the resurgence of measles may signal a coming wave of other vaccine-preventable diseases.
February 06, 2026Four years after the Supreme Court’s Dobbs ruling gave states the power to ban abortion, further restrictions are arriving through legislation and litigation.
February 06, 2026Emerging digital tools can help authorities prioritize inspections and rapidly identify illicit goods by linking online monitoring, legal references and on-the-ground investigations.
February 06, 2026Whether the American Dream is centered in economic mobility or personal freedom, many citizens believe its achievement has grown more elusive.
February 06, 2026Depression can look starkly different for everyone — but 6 symptoms could increase dementia risk
February 06, 2026The grocer offers low prices and plans to build its own distribution center.
February 06, 2026New research adds evidence to a common thesis offered after the end of the Cold War that globalization was making physical distance economically obsolete.
February 06, 2026The eastern US has been gripped by an Arctic freeze. That’s about to change
February 06, 2026AI is upending entry-level jobs. Three teens tell us how they’re responding
February 06, 2026Farmers 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
February 06, 2026The Mexican state of Jalisco has issued a health alert and mandated face masks in schools due to a measles outbreak in the state capital
February 05, 2026Telehealth company Hims & Hers is launching a cheaper, off-brand version of the blockbuster weight loss pill Wegovy
February 05, 2026Fears of nuclear arms race rise as US-Russia treaty expires
February 05, 2026The largest life-form on land 400 million years ago was one that scientists can’t explain
February 05, 2026The 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
February 05, 2026A Los Angeles dog and a Philadelphia toddler share this unique bond
February 05, 2026A new experiment hints that an ape may be able to play pretend like humans do
February 05, 2026The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is relaxing rules that restrict when food companies can claim their products have no artificial colors
February 05, 2026Treasury 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
February 05, 2026NASA Langley scientists playing important roles as part of Artemis II mission
February 05, 2026FDA approves natural food dye beetroot red, expands the use of spirulina
February 05, 2026OpenAI and Anthropic, the startups behind ChatGPT and Claude, are gearing up for a major showdown
February 05, 2026The AI that spooked the stock market just got a big update
February 05, 2026Lakewood police becomes first department across the country to roll out new high-tech crime-fighting tool
February 05, 2026A 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
February 05, 2026Ukrainian Defense Ministry says Starlink terminals used by Russia in Ukraine are ‘cut off’
February 05, 2026How Lindsey Vonn can compete with a ruptured ACL
February 05, 2026Indian River State College pioneers AI integration with Superhuman
February 05, 2026People are using generative AI to flood courts with filings, legislatures with constituent letters and publications with submissions. AI detectors are no silver bullet.
February 05, 2026Approaching heart failure like an autoimmune condition could offer new ways to improve patient survival.
February 05, 2026US Olympic skiers and scientists explain the sharp differences between natural snow and machine-made snow, from the science to the rising risk of crashes.
February 05, 2026Elizabeth Warren launches probe into booming car repossessions
February 05, 2026Intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard’s office obtained and tested voting machines in Puerto Rico
February 05, 2026Taiwan’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
February 05, 2026Long before AI, photos already lied to us
February 05, 2026Health 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
February 05, 2026Colorado car theft task force implementing new evidence camera for investigations
February 05, 2026The Pan American Health Organization has issued an alert due to a surge in measles cases across the Americas, with Mexico reporting the highest numbers
February 04, 2026The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is recommending that surgeons delay gender-affirming surgeries until patients turn 19, including chest, genital and facial surgeries
February 04, 2026A new kind of pill sharply reduced cholesterol in people at high risk of heart attacks despite taking statins
February 04, 2026Mediterranean diet associated with lower risk of stroke in women
February 04, 2026Elon 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
February 04, 2026Federal immigration agents tend to receive less training on how to properly deploy crowd-control weapons, research finds.
February 04, 2026A 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
February 04, 2026Anthropic’s new AI tool sends shudders through software stocks
February 04, 2026The 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
February 04, 2026Skeletons found in mysterious pit died violent deaths in Anglo-Saxon-era England
February 04, 2026Former border patrol agent helps to look for Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie’s mom
February 04, 2026The healthiest and most climate-conscious food is local, and organic, and in-season
February 04, 2026Women have moved from mapmakers using their bodies to depict maps to being leaders shaping the field of cartography.
February 04, 2026Desalination 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?
February 04, 2026Congress has handed ICE a blank check, dramatically increasing its funding without exercising oversight.
February 04, 2026A 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.
February 04, 2026Priming people to watch out for political deepfakes helps them question the AI-generated videos.
February 04, 2026See the first baby elephant born at Smithsonian’s National Zoo in nearly 25 years
February 04, 2026Elon Musk’s bold new plan to put AI in orbit isn’t as crazy as it sounds
February 04, 2026Kenya is rolling out tax breaks to encourage use of electric vehicles
February 04, 2026Mexican long-nosed bats have a taste for agave nectar, fueling their migration from Mexico to the U.S. each summer
February 03, 2026NASA's long-awaited moonshot with astronauts is off until at least March because of leaking hydrogen fuel
February 03, 2026The frigid weather gripping much of America is not unprecedented, but it feels that way
February 03, 2026Family's first heat in decades sparks fire and frantic calls as South Florida cold snap hits
February 03, 2026NASA delays launch of historic moon mission
February 03, 2026Hims looks at what research says about women's perceptions of men with beards.
April 25, 2025The 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.
May 02, 2025A Democratic lawmaker is raising new concerns about a Food and Drug Administration program designed to drastically shorten the review of certain drugs
February 03, 2026This is Countdown, CNN’s newsletter covering NASA’s first time sending humans to deep space in over 50 years
February 04, 2026Volunteers build owl nesting platforms to tackle growing rat problem
February 03, 202640 years ago, she was a semifinalist to be on board the Challenger. Today, she shares her story
February 03, 2026Sanibel eyes lethal removal to curb coyote threat to sea turtle nests
February 03, 2026Your obsession with ‘Heated Rivalry’ is about much more than sex, therapists say
February 03, 2026Fly me to the moon: On a mission to Florida’s classic Space Coast
February 02, 2026Red meat and dairy may be grabbing the headlines, but processed foods and sugary drinks remain the real drivers of chronic disease.
February 03, 2026Innovations 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.
February 03, 2026The government directed data centers to turn on backup generation in parts of the US. Expanding distributed generation could improve grid resilience.
February 03, 2026Several 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.
February 03, 2026Social 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.
February 03, 2026Armed with new tools that reveal patterns of connection between brain areas, researchers are gaining clearer insights into how the brain regulates behavior.
February 03, 2026What is Moltbook, the social networking site for AI bots – and should we be scared?
February 03, 2026Intermountain Health team helps young woman live beyond her diagnosis
February 02, 2026China has significantly increased its coal power capacity, reviving concerns about its climate-changing carbon emissions
February 03, 2026MAHA 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
February 03, 2026A 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
February 03, 2026Authorities are investigating a suspected biolaboratory found in a Las Vegas home linked to the owner of an unauthorized California biolab
February 02, 2026Elon 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
February 02, 2026NASA troubleshoots issues in crucial test ahead of historic moon mission launch
February 02, 2026Robotaxi 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
February 03, 2026Images 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
February 02, 2026Elon Musk’s SpaceX acquires xAI, merging his two most ambitious companies
February 02, 2026Why the mid-30s are a major turning point for men’s heart health
February 02, 2026The Trump administration is eliminating four out of six planned locations for a 2030 census practice test
February 02, 2026A federal judge has ruled that an offshore wind project aimed at powering 600,000 New York homes can resume construction
February 02, 2026NASA 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
February 02, 2026Man gets life-saving gift from best friend
February 02, 2026Engineers monitor rare ice buildup on Pittsburgh's three rivers
February 02, 2026The Trump administration plans to deploy nearly $12 billion to create a strategic reserve of rare earth elements
February 02, 2026The 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
January 31, 2026When you outsource romance, there’s a hidden emotional cost.
February 02, 2026Researchers 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
February 01, 2026A series of small earthquakes rattled the San Francisco Bay Area in an area that’s had a lot of seismic activity in recent months
February 02, 2026‘It's the silent killer’: Father raising awareness after son's carbon monoxide death
February 02, 2026Rehabilitation 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.
February 02, 2026Punxsutawney Phil’s handlers say he’s seen his shadow and is therefore predicting six more weeks of winter weather
February 02, 2026Punxsutawney 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
February 02, 2026A 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
February 02, 2026When 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
February 01, 2026We asked retired astronauts about their favorite space movies, and this is what they shared with us
February 01, 2026A 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
February 02, 2026Two 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.
February 02, 2026Here’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.
February 02, 2026Family reunification is often framed as a cost, but evidence shows it functions as social infrastructure that supports work, well-being and economic stability.
February 02, 2026Watching, modeling and even playing winter sports help students internalize physics concepts, including acceleration, momentum and friction.
February 02, 2026What did the groundhog see? Punxsutawney Phil’s winter prediction is in
February 02, 2026Trump claims blue states have less-reliable, more expensive electricity. Here’s the reality
February 02, 2026The 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.
February 01, 2026Researchers train dogs to detect "silent killer" canine cancer
February 01, 2026Aerial 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.
January 29, 2026The first stand-alone trial from state prosecutors in a stream of lawsuits against Meta is getting underway in New Mexico
February 01, 2026NASA has begun a two-day practice countdown for its first moonshot with astronauts in 53 years
February 01, 2026About 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
January 31, 2026A “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
January 31, 2026The 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.
January 31, 2026See February’s full snow moon light up the sky
January 31, 2026People use music to set moods, create a desired atmosphere and evoke memories of family and friends
January 31, 2026Staying up late is linked to poorer heart health. Here’s what night owls need to know
January 29, 2026How do you live longer? Your genes may help
January 29, 2026Scientists on a research vessel off the California coast are marveling at a rare find — a waved albatross was spotted soaring over the Pacific
January 29, 2026On 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.
January 29, 2026What to know about the Nipah virus
January 30, 2026Frustrations 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
January 30, 2026Most snow in years, blizzard conditions possible in parts of Southeast from powerful bomb cyclone
January 30, 2026Massive blankets of snow and ice are expected in parts of the U.S. this weekend, with frost and snow flurries possible in Florida
January 30, 2026AI 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.
January 30, 2026NASA has delayed astronauts' upcoming trip to the moon because of near-freezing temperatures expected at the launch site
January 30, 2026The 8-minute morning routine to reduce back pain all day
January 30, 2026Polar bears in Norway’s Arctic are getting fatter and healthier, despite melting sea ice
January 30, 2026It’s about to get so cold, Florida’s Gulf Coast beaches could see snowflakes
January 30, 2026Scientists discover molecule in space that hints at origin of life
January 30, 2026The Farmers’ Almanac isn’t going out of business after all, but it is leaving Maine for the big city
January 30, 2026Wildlife officials say a large exotic lizard was found buried in the snow in Rhode Island
January 30, 2026The Carter Center says there were only 10 reported cases of Guinea worm infections confined to three countries in 2025
January 30, 2026Iowa teen recovering after surgeon uses artificial intelligence to rebuild jaw
January 30, 2026The flu isn’t done yet, as new data suggests infections are rebounding
January 30, 2026Blue Origin pauses trips on rocket that carried Jeff Bezos, Katy Perry and William Shatner to space
January 30, 2026A 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
January 30, 2026Excess road and sidewalk salt flows into storm drains and ultimately into area streams and rivers, affecting fish and other aquatic organisms.
January 27, 2026One of North America’s richest ecosystems, sustained and shaped by Native peoples before European contact, nearly disappeared. A recovery is underway.
January 27, 2026Your 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.
January 27, 2026Today, there aren’t just two countries competing to get to the Moon. More countries have space programs, and private industry plays a larger role.
January 27, 2026Social 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.
January 27, 2026Ski resorts in Colorado can make snow, but it only goes so far.
January 27, 2026Doomsday Clock 2026: Scientists set new time
January 27, 2026Cancer survivors meet donors who saved their lives
January 27, 2026Have you seen her? NOAA needs help finding entangled whale
January 27, 2026A science-oriented advocacy group moved its “Doomsday Clock” to 85 seconds to midnight, saying the Earth is closer than ever to destruction
January 27, 2026Volunteers rescue cold-stunned sea turtles as Texas coast temperatures plummet
January 27, 2026A bomb cyclone is more likely to impact parts of the East Coast this weekend. Here are the updated scenarios
January 27, 2026Meteorologists say that water rapidly freezing in the soil amid bitterly cold temperatures can make a startling noise and even cause small vibrations
January 27, 2026Created 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.
January 27, 2026A 77-pound mountain lion caused a stir as it wandered through San Francisco’s Pacific Heights neighborhood
January 27, 2026South Carolina measles outbreak is largest in US since measles was declared eliminated
January 27, 2026'It's part of his story': Daughter remembers astronaut dad 40 years after Challenger explosion
January 27, 2026Greenland’s inhabitants call it Kalaallit Nunaat, or land of the Kalaallit. It is an Indigenous nation whose relatively few people now mostly govern themselves.
January 27, 2026A federal judge said Tuesday that a nearly completed Massachusetts offshore wind project can continue, as the industry successfully challenges the Trump administration in court
January 27, 2026A NASA research plane has landed without its landing gear in Texas, sending plumes of flame behind it
January 27, 2026North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says his country will unveil plans to further bolster its nuclear program at the upcoming ruling party congress
January 28, 2026Trump administration asks court to pause Louisiana lawsuit targeting abortion pill access while it conducts review
January 28, 2026Radical changes could be coming to ‘psychiatry’s bible’
January 28, 2026Russia’s 1.2 million casualties in Ukraine dwarf all its conflicts since World War II, report says
January 28, 2026Indian authorities have contained a Nipah virus outbreak after confirming two cases in eastern West Bengal state
January 28, 2026ASML reports a record net profit of 9.6 billion euros in 2025, driven by AI demand
January 28, 2026Being a night owl can be bad for your heart
January 28, 2026Children 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.
January 28, 2026Some 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.
January 28, 2026Detroiters are hospitalized for asthma four times more often than Michigan residents overall. A proactive approach to care can improve symptom management.
January 28, 2026The proposed rescheduling of marijuana could have far-reaching implications in science, medicine and criminal justice. What is the best policy option?
January 28, 2026Getting 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
January 28, 2026AI on Australian travel company website sends tourists to nonexistent hot springs
January 28, 2026Mountain lion spotted in San Francisco neighborhood captured by animal control
January 28, 2026Conditions 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
January 28, 2026World's first norovirus vaccine tested in Virginia: How to participate
January 28, 2026Winter's brutal grip on the U.S. East will continue in the coming days, with subfreezing temperatures reaching into Florida and a potential blizzard threatening the Atlantic coast
January 28, 2026As layoffs pile up, workers are feeling increasingly anxious about the job market
January 28, 2026For big parts of the United States, the past few days have brought lots of snow and lots of cold
January 28, 2026Google is empowering its Chrome browser with the ability to alter pictures and introducing a side panel for a virtual assistant to help with online tasks as part of its push to turbocharge its of digital services with more artificial intelligence technology
January 28, 2026The government has proposed new rules for the nation's transplant system that aim to increase use of certain donated organs and set additional safety standards for donor groups
January 28, 2026Christa McAuliffe's legacy lives on in New Hampshire 40 years after Space Shuttle Challenger disaster
January 28, 2026One of the longest cold-air outbreaks in decades is about to get even colder, with record temps as far south as Florida
January 28, 2026Berkeley residents divided over fire prevention ordinance; no wooden structures within 5 ft of home
January 28, 2026A federal judge has refused to block a winter oil and gas exploration project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska that opponents said was improperly analyzed by the federal government
January 28, 2026She was supposed to be the first teacher in space. 40 years later, her mission continues
January 28, 2026A loggerhead sea turtle has returned to the Atlantic Ocean after rehabilitation at a Florida turtle hospital
January 28, 2026Two companies made dried milk powder that could be linked to the outbreak of botulism in ByHeart formula that has sickened dozens of babies
January 28, 2026Case of measles confirmed in Arizona ICE facility
January 28, 2026The Trump administration is taking a step toward rolling back a rule that limits smokestack emissions that burden downwind areas in neighboring states
January 28, 2026US life expectancy reached a record high in 2024 as deaths from drug overdose and Covid-19 dropped
January 29, 2026U.S. life expectancy has hit the highest mark in American history
January 29, 2026The accidental climate scientist who uncovered an unexpected force of global warming
January 29, 2026Researchers say human-induced climate change worsened recent torrential rains and floods in southern Africa
January 29, 2026‘What if I told you this school had no teachers?’: Is AI schooling the future of education — or a risky bet?
January 29, 2026Dow is planning to cut approximately 4,500 jobs as the chemicals maker puts more emphasis on using artificial intelligence and automation in its business
January 29, 2026Astonishing 1,400-year-old tomb featuring giant owl sculpture discovered in Mexico
January 29, 2026Electric vehicles are a fast-growing share of auto sales in many countries, and Chinese automakers are benefiting as the US industry pulls back.
January 29, 2026Many homeowners could save money on their heating bills by installing heat pumps – but not everyone, and not everywhere.
January 29, 2026In the world of cost benefit analysis, if an impact isn’t monetized, it doesn’t exist. A former EPA official explains what’s changing now and why it matters.
January 29, 2026Elon Musk is betting Tesla’s future isn’t about cars at all
January 29, 2026"Where are those darn keys
January 29, 2026Russia is using Starlink to make its killer drones fly farther
January 29, 2026King Charles reveals his philosophy for protecting the planet in new film
January 29, 2026The winter storm is here and two-thirds of the US population is facing this extreme cold. More than half of all Americas will experience subzero wind chills over the next 3 days.
January 26, 2026A new humanoid robot named Sprout, developed by Fauna Robotics, is making its debut
January 27, 2026Why Minnesota’s CEOs finally broke their silence
January 26, 2026Tissue boxes, binge-watching and DoorDash: How you’re making it through a record-breaking flu season
January 27, 2026Close helicopter routes and Army crew’s perception of the wrong aircraft determine why a regional jet and helicopter collided
January 27, 2026North Korea has launched short-range ballistic missiles into the sea
January 27, 2026Many U.S. residents are facing another night of below-freezing temperatures and no electricity after a massive winter storm dumped more snow in Northeast and left parts of the South coated in ice
January 26, 2026Canada’s last captive whales have a received a reprieve from death after the Canadian government conditionally approved a plan to export them to the United States
January 26, 2026Recovery from Mississippi's worst ice storm in more than 30 years could take a week or more
January 26, 2026Experts say the massive winter storm hitting the American East is taking a multi-billion dollar toll on the U.S. economy
January 26, 2026A senior lawyer in Australia has apologized to a judge for using AI-generated fake quotes and nonexistent case judgments in a murder case
August 15, 2025Officials warn that shoveling snow after this weekend's massive storm could be hazardous to your heart
January 26, 2026Groundhogs predict spring with the same accuracy as flipping a coin. But they’re vital to their ecosystems, feasting through summer to store enough fat to last through their winter hibernation.
January 26, 2026Scientists say two artifacts found at a lake shore in Greece are the oldest wooden tools uncovered so far
January 26, 2026The atmosphere is a complicated place. Warm temperatures in one spot can contribute to brutally cold storms somewhere else.
January 24, 2026European Union regulators have opened a formal investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform X after its AI chatbot Grok started producing nonconsensual sexualized deepfake images
January 26, 2026How to stay safe in cold weather, according to a doctor
January 26, 2026A new high-resolution map of distant galaxies may help scientists understand the mysterious dark matter holding the universe together
January 26, 2026The U.S. is taking a minority stake in an Oklahoma rare earth miner, the latest government investment in the sector as it seeks to minimize its reliance on imports of a material used prevalently in smartphones, robotics, electric vehicles and many other high tech products
January 26, 2026What if an AI system could recognize when it’s confused or when to think more carefully? Researchers are working to give large language models these metacognitive abilities.
January 26, 2026Despite Brazil’s recent expansions of protected areas, research shows that the favorite habitats of whales and dolphins are still threatened by human activities.
January 26, 2026Plants need phosphorus, and other nutrients, to grow. But soil tests can’t tell if there’s too much.
January 26, 2026After decades of stalled progress, new vaccines, treatments and genetic tools are helping scientists protect children and save lives worldwide.
January 26, 2026Breast self-awareness is a more flexible approach to preventing breast cancer that goes along with other essential screening measures
January 26, 2026When something goes wrong at 186 mph: Inside the fast-reaction world of high-speed train drivers
January 26, 2026Doctors are ignoring new federal vaccine recommendations
January 26, 2026A massive winter storm has dumped sleet, freezing rain and snow across much of the U.S., halting air and road traffic and sending temperatures plunging
January 25, 2026President Donald Trump says the U.S. used a secret weapon he called “The Discombobulator” to disable Venezuelan equipment when the U.S. captured Nicolás Maduro
January 25, 2026Electric air taxi offers NYC a glimpse of the future of travel
January 25, 2026Dr. William Foege, a leader in the global eradication of smallpox, has died
January 25, 2026Millions of people rely on wearable devices to monitor how well they're sleeping
January 25, 2026Trump claims secret ‘discombobulator’ weapon was used to help capture Maduro
January 25, 2026A new Gallup poll finds that American workers have adopted artificial intelligence into their work lives at a remarkable pace over the past few years
January 25, 2026Thousands of flights have been canceled for the weekend across the U.S. as a monster storm began wreaking havoc across much of the country
January 24, 2026Tracking the potentially historic US winter storm in maps and charts
January 22, 2026Pope Leo warns of ‘overly affectionate’ AI chatbots
January 24, 2026Forecasters say over half the U.S. population could be affected by snow, ice or bitter cold as a winter storm sweeps across the county
January 23, 2026King Charles III has teamed up with Amazon Prime to make a film about his vision for saving the planet, 16 years after he wrote a book on the subject
January 24, 2026U.S. health officials say testing showed that powdered whole milk used to make ByHeart infant formula could be a source of contamination that led to an outbreak of infant botulism that has sickened dozens of babies
January 24, 2026Meta is halting teens’ access to artificial intelligence characters, at least temporarily, the company said in a blog post Friday
January 23, 2026In social media, President Trump is questioning global warming because of a chilly severe winter storm hitting the U_S_ On Friday, he called the weather nearly unprecedented and labeled scientists “environmental insurrectionists.”
January 23, 2026Don’t say ‘Watch out for ice’: FEMA warned storm announcements could invite memes
January 23, 2026Justice Department charges ex-government contractor with leaking to Washington Post reporter
January 23, 2026When the blockbuster winter storm will arrive in your city
January 23, 2026The U.S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization
January 22, 2026That snowflake icon on your smartphone app might be quick and handy — it just might not be as accurate as a human when the weather gets rough
January 23, 2026A bit of understanding – plus effort to regulate yourself and give compassionate feedback – can shift a stuck relationship into something more bearable, perhaps even meaningful.
January 23, 2026As businesses race to adopt AI, you might worry that the experience and expertise you’ve built up has become a lot less valuable. But you still have more control over your future than you think.
January 23, 2026New research could allow health care providers to identify and treat patients at risk for rheumatoid arthritis before the disease progresses.
January 23, 2026Challenging the brain by exposing it to new situations, tasks and skills can improve its efficiency, much like strength training does for our muscles. But maximum efficiency requires optimal rest.
January 23, 2026Potentially historic winter storm to slam much of the US with destructive ice and heavy snow
January 22, 2026The southern African nation of Malawi has started a cholera vaccination rollout this week in a bid to stem the threat of a disease that kills tens of thousands of people globally each year
January 23, 2026The Yanacocha Reserve in the Ecuadorian Andes is the last refuge for a tiny hummingbird facing extinction
January 23, 2026Winter has its fans, but even those who enjoy playing in the snow probably dislike the chore of clearing up after a big storm that dumps several inches or even feet of snow and ice
January 23, 2026A massive winter storm is barreling toward the eastern U.S., threatening to bring severe ice and snow from Texas to Boston
January 22, 2026What are ‘exploding trees’? The winter phenomenon may not be what you think
January 23, 2026Colon cancer is now the deadliest cancer for young adults
January 22, 2026Families of the astronauts lost in the space shuttle Challenger accident are marking that tragic day 40 years ago
January 22, 2026The Trump administration is ending the use of abortion-derived fetal tissue in research funded by the National Institutes of Health
January 22, 2026Scientists find unlikely new way to track space junk: sonic booms in the atmosphere
January 22, 2026How this brutal winter storm is even possible with climate change – and maybe even more likely
January 22, 2026Utah's first-of-its-kind water reclamation facility transforms toilet water into water plants crave
January 22, 2026The world's largest nuclear power plant is shutting down a reactor due to a glitch
January 22, 2026Couple sues IVF clinic after DNA test reveals baby isn’t theirs
January 22, 2026Rwanda will test technology powered by artificial intelligence in more than 50 health clinics as part of a new initiative by the Gates Foundation to support 1,000 clinics across Africa with the aim to improve health care services
January 22, 2026Google is leveraging its artificial intelligence technology to open a new peephole for its dominant search engine to tailor answers that draw upon people’s interests, habits, travel itineraries and photo libraries
January 22, 2026Guinea-Bissau's health minister says the government is suspending a Trump administration-backed hepatitis B vaccine study on newborns in the West African country pending an ethical review
January 22, 2026A new study shows how earthquake monitors can better track space junk by tuning into their sonic booms
January 22, 2026Coal mines are notorious sources of acid mine drainage, but the orange sludge that threatens water supplies and wildlife also contains valuable rare earth elements.
January 21, 2026Americans who smoke may soon be hearing a lot more about Zyn
January 22, 2026AI-mediated culture is already being filtered in ways that favor the familiar, the describable and the conventional.
January 22, 2026Expertise comes with training, experience and accreditation. And expert consensus is the best guide modern democracies have for making decisions about complicated challenges.
January 22, 2026The US used a cyberattack to turn off power in Caracas during the raid to seize Maduro. The US grid is also vulnerable to this kind of attack.
January 22, 2026Ambassadors play a middle role between the countries where they serve and the one they represent. Trump insists their loyalty must be to the US.
January 22, 2026Federal authorities have called those who monitor ICE ‘domestic terrorists.’ Here’s what we know
January 22, 2026One of the most extreme winter storms in years is set to deliver damaging ice and heavy snow to nearly half the US
January 20, 2026An Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press reveals that the agency allows immigration officers to forcibly enter homes to make arrests without a judicial warrant
January 21, 2026The astronauts evacuated last week from the International Space Station say a portable ultrasound machine came in “super handy" during the medical crisis
January 21, 2026Electrical issue that grounded Trump’s flight raises questions about aging Air Force One aircraft
January 21, 2026Discovered: An outline of a hand that’s at least 67,800 years old
January 21, 2026$99 lung cancer scan helps woman detect disease early
January 21, 2026Handprints on the walls of Indonesian caves may be the oldest rock art studied so far, dating back at least 67,800 years
January 21, 2026Three authors have been awarded $10,000 prizes for blending scientific research with literary grace
January 21, 2026From poop to potting soil: Stock Show turns animal bedding into compost
January 21, 2026Artificial intelligence systems have big environmental costs but are also finding ways to save energy and water, cut emissions and make businesses more efficient.
January 21, 2026Federal agents have pepper-sprayed, tackled and detained people recording their actions. If you post your recordings of agents, you also risk the feds tracking you and those around you.
January 21, 2026Antibiotics transformed health care for the better, but their diminishing effectiveness may soon be its undoing. Researchers are studying ways to fight back against resistance.
January 21, 2026It’s not too late to try Dry January. Start now, with a doctor’s advice
January 21, 2026What it was like to pilot the supersonic Concorde jet
January 21, 2026NASA astronaut Suni Williams retires months after return from troubled mission to orbit
January 21, 2026NASA's Suni Williams — one of two astronauts stuck for months at the International Space Station — has retired
January 21, 2026Measles elimination status ‘not really’ a concern, CDC official says
January 21, 2026A 1951 defense agreement between the United States and Denmark allows the US to build military installations on Greenland to protect the region.
January 20, 2026International health officials plan to meet in a few months to reevaluate the United States’ measles-free status
January 20, 2026Like living beyond your financial means, using more water than nature can replenish can have catastrophic results.
January 20, 2026'It's been really pretty': Stargazers gather in Placerville for glimpse of Northern Lights
January 20, 2026The world has entered a new era of ‘water bankruptcy’ with irreversible consequences
January 20, 2026Stipends paid to residents had unintended consequences.
January 20, 2026Supergiant star Betelgeuse is full of mysteries. New observations might solve the biggest one
January 20, 2026While AI can streamline certain parts of the scientific process, a philosopher argues that it cannot replace human expertise and collaboration.
January 20, 2026Sinkholes are fairly common in Philadelphia due to aging water lines that leak or burst, causing the surrounding soil to wash away.
January 20, 2026What cardiologists want you to know about MAHA’s push to eat more fat
January 20, 2026Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that Russia has launched more than 300 drones and missiles in a nighttime attack on Ukraine's power grid
January 20, 2026The US had a record-breaking year for measles. It may be the start of a deadly comeback
January 20, 2026Four shark attacks in two days. Why Australia’s beaches are so dangerous this year
January 20, 2026A new study finds that warming temperatures are causing Antarctic penguins to breed earlier, threatening some species with extinction by century's end
January 20, 2026Medical groups sue to block new CDC vaccine recommendations
January 15, 2026The aurora could be visible across Canada and much of the northern U.S. following a major disturbance in the Earth’s magnetic field
January 19, 2026Sun releases the largest solar radiation storm ‘in over 20 years,’ forecasters say
January 19, 2026Video shows cow using a brush to scratch its back in first described case of tool use in cattle
January 19, 2026In the wake of spiraling tensions between the United States and Iran over Tehran’s violent crackdown of protests, analysts warn that internal upheaval or a potential collapse of the Iranian government could carry nuclear risks
January 19, 2026Families share histoplasmosis stories as Tennessee cases climb to more than 30
January 19, 2026Woman with rare genetic condition seeks O negative kidney donor to save her life
January 19, 202622-year-old Cornell grad launches nature conservancy
January 19, 2026Alabama's robotic ultrasound plan raises concerns from OB-GYNs
January 19, 2026New Mexico sees alarming rise in tree die-off due to warm weather and insects
January 19, 2026A Portland, Oregon, baby got sick with infant botulism after drinking contaminated ByHeart formula donated through a program that helps poor and homeless families
January 19, 2026A rover recently captured sounds of lightning crackling on Mars, over a decade after scientists uncovered the first evidence for electric discharges on the planet.
January 19, 2026A new study investigated the source of a leak in a ‘miracle measurement’ from 2010 – and engineers found a potential solution.
January 19, 2026When you think IMAX, chances are your mind goes to those immersive documentaries that take you inside volcanoes, deep under oceans or to distant planets
January 19, 20261,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment, source says, as state mobilizes National Guard
January 18, 2026Trump’s double pardon underscores sweeping use of clemency
January 17, 2026Pentagon pauses HIV-positive recruit training while signaling it may soon reinstate a ban on their enlistment
January 17, 2026A blast of winter weather has brought snowfall and subfreezing wind chills across the Midwest and East Coast as well as near-freezing temperatures in parts of the South, including Florida
January 17, 2026NASA's giant new moon rocket is finally at the launch pad
January 17, 2026Longtime climate activist Bill McKibben finds hope in solar energy despite the Trump administration rolling back environmental regulations and freezing offshore wind projects
January 17, 2026Many women and doctors dismiss Trump’s Tylenol claim as more research suggests no autism link
January 16, 2026A new review of studies has found that taking Tylenol during pregnancy doesn’t increase the risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities
January 16, 2026A federal judge has ruled that work on a Virginia offshore wind project could resume
January 16, 2026OpenAI plans to introduce ads for ChatGPT users who aren't paying for the premium version
January 16, 2026Supreme Court agrees to hear longstanding fight over Roundup cancer claims
January 16, 2026The White House and a bipartisan group of governors are taking aim at power shortages and price spikes from data centers for artificial intelligence
January 16, 2026The first ‘across the bridge’: Man who received experimental pig kidney transplant now has a human organ
January 16, 2026The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from agrochemical manufacturer Bayer to block thousands of state lawsuits alleging it failed to warn people its popular weedkiller could cause cancer
January 16, 2026Tourists are bundling up and warming shelters have opened as Florida experiences its coldest weather of the winter season
January 16, 2026Genetic clues may be hiding in Leonardo da Vinci’s artwork
January 16, 2026Reported measles cases in South Carolina surged by almost 30% in the last few days
January 16, 2026Health experts say the U.S. flu season appears to be waning with two straight weeks of decline in measures of flu activity
January 16, 2026Community unites to sustainably restore Santa Cruz's iconic blue whale skeleton
January 16, 2026These ancient designs may be the first evidence of humans doing math
January 16, 2026Financial stress may be as bad for the heart as traditional risk factors for cardiovascular disease
January 16, 2026Beef is a source of complete protein for humans, but its production results in greenhouse gas emissions.
January 16, 2026Iran’s internet shutdown cuts off most communication with the outside world during violent repression of national protests.
January 16, 2026A particularly infectious subvariant of influenza is keeping emergency room numbers high and causing especially severe illness in children.
January 16, 2026Trash pandas’ talent for escaping via lab vents may frustrate researchers, but their problem-solving skills make their brains a fascinating area of research.
January 16, 2026Reading comprehension scores are tanking, and fewer Americans are picking up books. But practicing deep reading can help you process content more carefully and keep you from falling for misinformation.
January 16, 2026A group of German scientists tested the effects of a more acidic ocean on sharks’ teeth and found that future generations of sharks could have weaker teeth because of changing ocean chemistry
January 16, 2026Four astronauts aboard a SpaceX capsule splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego, ending a weeklong effort to return the crew early prompted by a medical issue involving one crew member.
January 15, 2026Good news: World records longest ever lull in nuclear tests. Bad news: It’s on shaky ground
January 15, 2026Two new studies from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show wastewater monitoring of measles can flag measles spread days to weeks in advance
January 15, 2026Elon Musk's AI assistant, Grok, is facing scrutiny from governments worldwide
January 15, 2026The expansion of Arctic shipping, scramble for seafloor mining and overfishing are all straining international relationships. But the powers of diplomacy go beyond ocean treaties.
January 15, 2026Is it time to tear down the aging SF Zoo? A campaign to replace it with an ecological park has begun
January 15, 2026The Asian giant is grappling with a dramatic population decline, with a fertility rate of 1.0, well below the 2.1 replacement rate.
January 15, 2026First on CNN: Noninvasive brain treatment for depression proves helpful
January 15, 2026Scientists have uncovered mummified remains of cheetahs from caves in northern Saudi Arabia
January 15, 2026Fossil analysis changes what paleontologists know about how long T. rex took to grow full size
January 15, 2026An ailing astronaut is back on Earth
January 15, 2026Former NASA Astronaut Leroy Chiao joins The Lead.
January 14, 2026Prehistoric wolf’s gut frozen in time reveals an ice age giant
January 15, 2026Viral bodycam video captures deputy wrangling large, runaway bird: "I've never handcuffed an emu"
January 15, 20264 astronauts return to Earth after medical issue forces early ISS exit
January 15, 2026Elon Musk’s X says its AI chatbot Grok won't be able to edit photos of real people in revealing clothing in places where that is illegal
January 15, 2026New Year’s resolutions typically fade so quickly that there is a ‘Quitter’s Day’ named after them, for the second Friday in January. But small actions and shifts in mindset can have much longer-lasting beneficial effects.
January 15, 2026As climate extremes intensify, adaptation debates favor new technologies. Terraces in the Philippines and Morocco show how people modified their landscapes to respond to past climate shifts.
January 15, 2026Climate change is driving a global boom in desalination as regions turn to the sea for drinking water
January 15, 2026U.S., Danish and Greenlandic officials have met face to face to discuss President Donald Trump’s ambitions to take control of Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of Denmark
January 15, 2026Fostering a sense of pride in local communities increases citizen participation, including, at a bare minimum, voting in municipal elections.
January 15, 2026The high court recognizes a person’s right to self-defense with firearms but has also upheld the government’s power to enforce limits on that right.
January 15, 2026Scientists have traditionally focused on educating the public on science or correcting misinformation. But researchers from marginalized communities often have broader goals in science communication.
January 15, 2026What to do if you’ve been exposed to measles
January 15, 2026A bipartisan group of lawmakers has proposed creating a new agency with $2.5 billion to boost production of rare earths and the other critical minerals
January 15, 2026An astronaut in need of medical care is on the way back to Earth
January 14, 2026A top Danish official says a “fundamental disagreement” over Greenland remains with President Donald Trump after talks in Washington with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio
January 14, 2026Federal health officials say at least 45 people in nearly two dozen states have been sickened with salmonella food poisoning tied to the Super Greens brand of diet supplement powder
January 14, 2026History also shows that many of the fanciful engineering ideas for Greenland failed because they misjudged the island’s harsh climate and dynamic ice sheet.
January 14, 2026A new report says organ donations from the recently deceased dropped last year, resulting in fewer kidney transplants
January 14, 2026NTSB investigators pinpoint failed aircraft part from UPS crash last year
January 14, 2026Elon Musk’s Grok can no longer undress images of real people on X
January 14, 20264 astronauts depart ISS, leaving behind just 3 crewmates to staff the orbiting lab
January 14, 2026Whole milk is heading back to school lunch cafeterias
January 14, 2026A federal judge is considering whether to set aside a Trump administration order pausing the construction of a major offshore project for New York
January 14, 2026Federal officials are reinstating hundreds of U.S. health workers who were laid off last year from a small health agency that aims to protect workers
January 14, 2026Horses really can smell our fear, new study finds
January 14, 2026SpaceX's Starlink has dropped fees to help Iranian demonstrators share protest details globally, activists say
January 14, 2026Trump wants to slash funding for federal climate and weather research. Congress is about to tell him ‘No’
January 14, 2026U.S. overdose deaths fell through the most of last year, suggesting a lasting improvement in an epidemic that had been worsening for decades
January 14, 2026Patches of low vaccination in the US are becoming bigger, riskier holes
January 14, 2026President Donald Trump’s threats against independent media and free speech look a lot like the actions of autocrats elsewhere intent on undermining the institutions meant to keep them in check.
January 14, 2026Scientists calculate that last year was one of the three hottest on record, along with 2024 and 2023
January 14, 2026Stress-proof your body: How to build a nervous system that supports your fitness goals
January 14, 2026Some methods being tried to counter climate change shift the ocean’s biology or chemistry. Others would deflect solar radiation. All have consequences for marine life.
January 14, 2026The Trump administration placed new security requirements on Nividia’s semiconductor sales to China, but essentially greenlighted the export of its powerful H200 artificial intelligence chips to Chinese buyers
January 14, 2026Meals and snacks with “GLP-1 Friendly” labels on the packaging are becoming more common as a growing number of Americans try obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound to lose weight
January 14, 2026AI companies are gearing up to follow the social media model of monetizing their platforms through advertising. The danger for consumers with AI goes beyond data privacy to covert manipulation.
January 14, 2026The US, China, India, Europe and Japan all have exciting missions on the horizon in 2026. Many of them are collaborative feats.
January 14, 2026Chatter in social media communities sheds light on a hidden population of substance users.
January 14, 2026Railway safety has vastly improved for motor vehicles, but reducing the risk of collisions with pedestrians is much trickier.
January 14, 2026It’s that time of year again, when lots of U.S. residents are blasting the heat in their homes and still freezing cold
January 14, 2026Scientists have inaugurated the first global repository of mountain ice cores in an Antarctic vault
January 14, 2026President Donald Trump promoted his efforts to boost U.S. manufacturing, as he tries to counter fears about a weakening job market and worries that still-rising prices are hurting Americans’ pocketbooks
January 13, 2026Wildlife crews have stopped actively searching for two juvenile gray wolves in Northern California's Sierra Valley
January 14, 2026Combining small changes in diet, exercise and sleep may extend life
January 13, 2026The House gave approval to legislation aimed at loosening water efficiency regulations for showerheads
January 13, 2026Animals at Rio de Janeiro’s BioParque zoo received popsicles and frozen treats Tuesday as the city faced another day of extreme heat during Brazil’s summer
January 13, 2026Access to Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service is now free in Iran as regime continues brutal crackdown on protests
January 13, 2026Federal regulators are telling drugmakers to remove label warnings about potential suicidal thoughts and behaviors from their blockbuster weight-loss drugs
January 13, 2026The Environmental Protection Agency says it will stop calculating the economic savings of health benefits from air pollution rules
January 13, 2026U.S. President Donald Trump has made an American takeover of Greenland a focus of his second term in the White House
January 13, 2026New options for testing and treating some of the most common sexually transmitted diseases are becoming available
January 12, 2026Mother diagnosed with perimenopause after years of unexplained symptoms
January 13, 2026Hockey dad credits 'end-of-life care' with saving his life
January 13, 2026Astronomers now say the moon is eating up molecules from Earth’s atmosphere
January 13, 2026High-tech beanie helps to soothe NICU babies
January 13, 2026At the same time, Americans have been facing worsening storms, wildfires and deadly heat waves.
January 10, 2026Woman who was shocked on sidewalk with her dog speaks out: "Like he was being tased"
January 13, 2026The policy of providing guaranteed cash incomes has gained momentum in recent years. This tool to tackle inequality has the potential to address racial resentment.
January 13, 2026Microsoft has a plan to stop AI data centers from hiking up your electricity bill
January 13, 2026The 2025-26 ‘super’ flu can come with vomiting and diarrhea, alongside the more typical aches and pains of flu.
January 13, 2026Marine viruses attack cells, but the material that spills out helps fuels marine life around the world.
January 13, 2026Researchers who focus on one specialty are more likely to rise through the academic ranks, even though wicked societal problems require crosscutting work to solve.
January 13, 2026Stargazing can stimulate an interest in space in kids and lead to a passion for science. But rural schools often lack the resources to nurture these interests.
January 13, 2026Belgian biathlete Maya Cloetens is concerned about the future of winter sports in a warming world
January 13, 2026Amazon’s big plan to beat ChatGPT: Give Alexa a better memory
January 13, 2026Malaysian authorities have announced legal action against Elon Musk's social media platform X and its AI unit xAI
January 13, 2026Researchers say the United States emitted 2.4% more greenhouse gases in 2025 than the previous year
January 13, 2026Pentagon bought device through undercover operation some investigators suspect is linked to Havana Syndrome
January 13, 2026A federal judge ruled Monday that work on a major offshore wind farm for Rhode Island and Connecticut can resume, handing the industry at least a temporary victory as President Donald Trump seeks to shut it down
January 12, 2026Democrats are looking to expand their hold on the nation's governorships in the midterm elections in November
January 12, 2026Apple will lean on Google to help finish its bungled attempts to smarten up its virtual assistant Siri and bring other artificial intelligence features to the iPhone as the trendsetting company plays catch up in technology’s latest craze
January 12, 2026Birds at a college changed beak shapes during the pandemic. It might be a case of rapid evolution
January 12, 2026Apple teams up with Google Gemini for AI-powered Siri
January 12, 2026Blending green hydrogen with natural gas is seen by some as key to achieving California’s clean energy goals
January 12, 2026Malaysia and Indonesia have blocked access to Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok as concerns grow over its misuse in generating explicit images
January 12, 2026Older adults whose diets consisted of only 15% ultraprocessed foods – rather than the usual 50% – had lower weight, insulin and cholesterol.
January 12, 2026Which way is ‘down’ has a different answer depending on where you are on Earth, in the solar system, in our galaxy and beyond.
January 12, 2026Musk’s Grok blocked by Indonesia, Malaysia over sexualized images in world first
January 12, 2026Wegmans is scanning your face at some stores. It’s not the only company
January 12, 2026‘Completely bonkers’: Trump’s Greenland mining dreams collide with reality
January 12, 2026TV shows can be misleading when it comes to educating viewers on hands-only CPR, along with who experiences cardiac arrest and where.
January 12, 2026Dr. Janell Green Smith's life was dedicated to finding solutions to the crisis of Black women dying in childbirth. That was until she herself died just days after giving birth to her daughter. One of Dr. Green Smith's family members, Dr. Nichole Wardlaw, who is a midwife herself, talks to CNN about her legacy and the crisis still facing many pregnant Black women today.
January 10, 2026Google is expanding the shopping features in its AI chatbot by teaming up with Walmart, Shopify, Wayfair and other big retailers to turn the Gemini app into a virtual merchant as well as an assistant
January 11, 2026Thousands of tourists are stranded in northern Finland after flights at Kittilä airport were canceled due to severe cold
January 11, 2026The findings from Pandora will complement data from the James Webb Space Telescope to give astronomers more insight into stars and planets outside our solar system.
January 11, 2026Erich von Däniken, the Swiss author whose books on the extraterrestrial origins of ancient civilizations brought him both fame and scorn, has died at age 90
January 11, 2026Brazil’s biggest soy producers have withdrawn from the soy moratorium, a pledge to avoid Amazon deforestation
January 10, 2026Doctors fear this week’s unprecedented changes to federal vaccine recommendations will stoke vaccine hesitancy even more, pose challenges for pediatricians and parents and ultimately lead to more illness and death among children
January 10, 2026Medical experts say strength training keeps bones and muscles healthy after menopause when estrogen loss speeds up a reduction in bone density and contributes to the gradual loss of muscle mass
January 10, 2026Russia struck Ukraine with a hypersonic Oreshnik missile on Thursday, a rare use of one of its most advanced weapons. CNN's Nick Paton Walsh got an exclusive look inside the remnants of one of these missiles last January.
January 09, 2026Fears of an AI bubble were nowhere to be found at the world’s biggest tech show
January 10, 2026New York’s attorney general has sued the Trump administration for halting two major offshore wind projects expected to power more than 1 million homes
January 10, 2026Lyft and Uber drivers protested Waymo’s self-driving taxis in San Francisco
January 09, 2026State health officials in South Carolina have confirmed 99 new cases of measles since Tuesday
January 09, 2026Shawn Johnson East speaks out on protecting babies from RSV
January 09, 2026CDC says flu activity probably has not peaked amid record-breaking season
January 09, 2026Why some people can’t stay away from alcohol, even when they know it’s hurting them
January 09, 2026Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is now restricting image generation and editing to paying users
January 09, 2026U.S. flu infections are showing signs of a slight decline, but health officials say it is not clear that this severe flu season has peaked
January 09, 2026Facebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers
January 09, 2026After ‘digital undressing’ criticism, Elon Musk’s Grok limits some image generation to paid subscribers
January 09, 2026Russia strikes western Ukraine with Oreshnik ballistic missile, one of its most advanced weapons
January 09, 2026What is the Oreshnik ballistic missile fired by Russia into Ukraine?
January 09, 2026Environmental experts warn that U.S. plans under President Donald Trump to restart and control Venezuelan oil exports could intensify pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and ecological damage in a country already burdened by decades of oil-related degradation
January 09, 2026Russia has used its latest missile against Ukraine for a second time in the nearly 4-year-old war, a forceful signal to Kyiv and its Western allies as peace talks are in a crucial stage
January 09, 2026Doctor’s visits are already rushed. Adding extra steps means some children, especially those from low-income families, simply won’t get the vaccines they should.
January 09, 2026An atmospheric chemist offers quick, easy and inexpensive suggestions to reduce indoor air pollution.
January 09, 202629 states allow mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted days after an election. A case before the Supreme Court could take that decision away from the states.
January 09, 2026Researchers identified a key molecule that highlights how the immune system is linked to the release of dopamine.
January 09, 2026NASA, SpaceX and Blue Origin have all successfully launched superheavy-lift rockets. These massive vehicles are designed to carry a much heavier load.
January 09, 2026Will you notice any change at the grocery store because of RFK Jr.’s new food guidelines? You already have
January 09, 2026NASA crew to make rare early return to Earth after medical issue in space
January 08, 2026CES 2026 showcased futuristic tech, from paper-thin screens to AI-driven gadgets
January 09, 2026In a rare move, NASA is cutting a mission aboard the International Space Station short after an astronaut had a medical issue
January 08, 2026U.S. President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the United Nations climate framework marks a significant escalation of anti-climate policy
January 08, 2026A new study finds that some gifted dogs can learn the names of new toys by eavesdropping
January 08, 2026Officials say severe storms moving through Oklahoma kicked up high winds and two tornadoes early in the day
January 08, 2026Irregularities in how the government developed the updated guidelines raise questions about its conclusions.
January 08, 2026Artificial intelligence took center stage at this year's CES gadget show, but not always for the right reasons
January 08, 20264-year-old girl recovering from rare illness linked to flu that causes brain swelling
January 08, 2026RFK Jr.’s new food pyramid puts meat, dairy at the top. What you should eat
January 08, 2026Private sector revives the climate disaster database Trump tried to squash
January 08, 2026‘Cloud-9’ is a newly discovered celestial object. It could help solve a cosmic mystery
January 08, 2026A major atmospheric river brought record precipitation to the Pacific Northwest, yet the snow and water supply still suffered. It’s a growing problem.
January 08, 2026Many people who come off GLP-1 drugs regain weight within 2 years, review suggests
January 08, 2026More than 1,000 bald eagles converge at wildlife refuge just north of Kansas City
January 08, 2026DeepSeek, a Chinese tech startup, is gaining traction in developing nations, narrowing the AI adoption gap with advanced economies
January 08, 2026NASA says it is ‘evaluating all options’ as astronauts navigate medical concern in space
January 08, 2026Child sexual abuse material on X is clearly illegal. What’s less clear is how to force X to prevent its AI chatbot from making the material.
January 08, 2026Medical sociology examines how social, cultural, political and economic factors shape health in ways that medicine alone cannot treat.
January 08, 2026South Carolina measles cases jump 68% in one week amid holiday activities and lagging vaccination
January 08, 2026More artificial intelligence is being implanted into Gmail as Google tries to turn the world’s most used email service into a personal assistant that can improve writing, summarize far-flung information buried in inboxes and deliver daily to-do lists
January 08, 2026Intel hopes its new chip can be the future of AI. An executive explains how
January 08, 2026Elon Musk’s xAI under fire for failing to rein in ‘digital undressing’
January 08, 2026China's commerce ministry says it plans to investigate Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus
January 08, 2026Gadgets promoting a wide array of health benefits are on display at the annual CES trade show in Las Vegas
January 08, 2026Trump moves to pull US out of bedrock global climate treaty, becoming first country to do so
January 08, 2026The Philippines has evacuated nearly 3,000 villagers from a danger zone on the foothills of the Mayon Volcano after officials raised the alert level due to recent activity
January 07, 2026A federal judge on Wednesday indicated a jury will be allowed to decide whether artificial intelligence trailblazer OpenAI hoodwinked its billionaire co-founder Elon Musk during its evolution from a nonprofit research lab into a capitalistic enterprise now valued at $500 billion
January 08, 2026Common food preservatives linked to cancer and type 2 diabetes
January 07, 2026Oldest known poison arrows were used to hunt animals 60,000 years ago
January 07, 2026President Donald Trump is proposing setting U_S_ military spending at $1_5 trillion in 2027, citing “troubled and dangerous times.”
January 07, 2026New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar
January 07, 2026New US dietary guidelines urge less sugar, more protein – and make a nod to beef tallow
January 07, 2026Wondering if you should get a flu shot? Here’s what science says
January 07, 2026Tampa police can now see what you see during 911 calls with groundbreaking new technology
January 07, 2026The Trump administration has finalized a plan to roll back regulations implementing a landmark environmental law that the White House says needlessly delays federal approvals for energy and infrastructure projects
January 07, 2026Messy winter weather brought snow, ice, freezing rain and dangerous driving to the New England states as the region prepared for more unpleasant conditions later in the week
January 07, 2026Fossils unearthed in Morocco are first from little-understood period of human evolution
January 07, 2026Most people know they should probably be stretching and lifting weights
January 07, 2026Math, Not Myths: Inside the renewed search for Amelia Earhart
January 07, 2026The youngest chimpanzees are the biggest risk-takers. Would humans show the same pattern if adults weren’t keeping such a close watch on little kids?
January 07, 2026Word of the Week: What makes a military attack ‘kinetic’?
January 07, 2026Are weighted vests more than a fitness fad? A health and exercise expert explains their potential benefits and limitations.
January 07, 2026Viral infections are on the rise and spreading across the globe.
January 07, 2026Recent advances in computer vision and other types of artificial intelligence offer an opportunity for facial recognition to apply to bears and other animals.
January 07, 2026When cities burn, plastics, electronics, cleaning chemicals and much more create a toxic brew. Studies launched during the LA fires a year ago show exposure is often strongest inside homes.
January 05, 2026As CES opened Tuesday to the public, auto and tech companies like Nvidia and Gentex showed how AI technology can transform cars into proactive companions that adapt and react to drivers and passengers in real time
January 07, 2026Crowds flooded freshly opened showroom floors on Day 2 of CES, met by thousands of robots, AI companions, assistants, health longevity tech, wearables and more
January 07, 2026Japanese PM’s Taiwan comments prompt China to ban certain exports to Japan
January 06, 2026Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, is facing global criticism for generating sexualized deepfakes
January 06, 2026What parents need to know about the overhauled childhood vaccine schedule
January 06, 2026The Alaska Airlines pilot who was praised as a hero for safely landing a plane after a door plug panel flew off shortly after takeoff in 2004 is suing Boeing because he believes the plane maker wrongly tried to blame him and the rest of the crew in past legal filings
January 06, 2026As the Trump administration continues to investigate a series of alleged fraud schemes at Minnesota day care centers run by Somali residents, social media users are falsely citing a Craigslist ad as evidence of such deceit
January 06, 2026President Donald Trump spread some confusion about childhood vaccinations in social media posts about changes to U.S. vaccine recommendations
January 06, 2026In an unprecedented move, health officials cut the number of vaccines routinely recommended for children from 17 to 11.
January 06, 2026Nvidia, AMD and Intel all had important chip and AI platform announcements on the first day of CES 2026, but all audiences wanted to see more of was Star Wars and Jensen Huang’s little robot buddies
January 06, 2026New research shows how identity-driven assumptions can turn common ground into conflict.
January 06, 2026Oldest known cremation pyre in Africa reveals mysterious woman who lived 9,500 years ago
January 06, 2026Aiming for a healthier year? A doctor shares the 5 science-backed habits that matter most
January 06, 2026Dead whale found caught on ship in Camden County, New Jersey marine terminal
January 06, 2026Students who participated in the virtual Research Experience for Undergraduates at Purdue reported stronger gains in research skills than in-person summer interns.
January 06, 2026Drone assists in rescue of dog that traveled 20+ miles after escaping from car on NJ Turnpike
January 06, 2026U.S. flu infections are still surging, and health officials say it's a severe season that's likely to get worse
January 05, 2026Creatine is everywhere, again, and those who take it claim it boosts muscle, mood, memory, and sleep. CNN’s Allison Morrow put that to the test, taking creatine for six months to see if it really lives up to gymfluencers’ claims and what health experts have to say about it.
January 03, 2026With the start of the New Year squarely behind us, it’s once again time for the annual CES trade show to shine a spotlight on the latest tech companies plan on offering in 2026
January 05, 2026It’s been a year of heartbreak and chronic worry since the most destructive wildfires in the Los Angeles area’s history scorched neighborhoods and displaced tens of thousands of people
January 05, 2026North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has observed test-flights of hypersonic missiles and underscored the need to bolster the country’s nuclear war deterrent
January 05, 2026South Korea says North Korea has launched ballistic missiles toward the sea
January 03, 2026Aspirin, CT scans and sleep: Five questions raised by Trump’s new disclosures on his health
January 03, 2026China’s robot sports craze could eventually put humanoids in homes
January 03, 2026A strong earthquake rattled southern and central Mexico, interrupting President Claudia Sheinbaum’s first press briefing of the new year as seismic alarms sounded
January 02, 2026A suspected deadly mountain lion attack on New Year’s Day that killed a woman hiking alone was preceded by another harrowing encounter in the same area
January 02, 2026Teen honored at Rose Parade after two liver transplants
January 02, 2026Pennsylvania woman finds relief from Tourette's with deep brain stimulation
January 02, 2026A federal magistrate judge has refused to order the pretrial release of a man charged with planting two pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Democratic and Republican national parties on the eve of the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021
January 02, 2026Trump tells WSJ he takes a higher daily dose of aspirin than his doctors advise in lengthy interview on his health
January 01, 2026President Donald Trump defended his energy and health in an interview with The Wall Street Journal
January 01, 2026January’s full wolf supermoon and the Quadrantid meteor shower will start off the new year
January 01, 2026Virginia Beach man walks again after rare paralysis, shares life-saving message
January 01, 2026California is stuck in storminess, with flood threats continuing into next week
December 31, 2025More than 2,000 measles cases reported in the US in 2025 as ongoing outbreaks threaten elimination status
December 31, 2025The Trump administration has ordered another coal-fired power facility to remain open
December 31, 2025A multistate salmonella outbreak may be linked to oysters. What people should know
December 31, 2025Former CDC Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Director, Dr. Debra Houry, talks to CNN about rising flu cases across the country, and the criticizes the lack of promotion for Americans to get their flu vaccine.
December 30, 2025All the eclipses, supermoons, meteor showers and planets to spot in 2026
December 31, 2025Bruising on Trump’s left hand sparks renewed questions about his health
December 31, 2025The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 remains a mystery more than a decade later
December 31, 2025A deep-sea search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 has begun in the Indian Ocean, reviving efforts to solve one of aviation’s greatest mysteries
December 31, 2025Officials say Pakistan has seen polio cases fall by more than half in 2025
December 31, 2025The Trump administration has announced that it is freezing child care funds to Minnesota after a series of fraud schemes in recent years
December 30, 2025The NBA is dealing with a wave of injuries affecting top players
December 30, 2025Forecasters are warning of even more frigid weather in the Midwest after a winter storm pummeled parts of that region as well as the Great Lakes and the Northeast this week
December 30, 2025Flu is rising rapidly across the U.S., driven by a new variant of the virus
December 30, 2025They’re ready to embark on 2026
December 30, 2025Environmental journalist Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died
December 30, 2025Flu activity is increasing sharply across the US
December 30, 2025'It's the power of music that does that': Memory loss patients engaged through music performances
December 30, 2025Meta is buying artificial intelligence startup Manus, as the owner of Facebook and Instagram continues a push to amp-up AI offerings across its platforms
December 30, 2025A surge of arctic air is bringing strong winds, heavy snow and frigid temperatures to the Great Lakes and Northeast, a day after a bomb cyclone that hit the northern U.S. Tens of thousands of customers were without power early Tuesday, with Michigan hardest hit
December 30, 2025How AI shook the world in 2025 and what comes next
December 30, 2025President Donald Trump’s second term has brought major changes to the Department of Health and Human Services
December 30, 2025The year’s first supermoon and meteor shower will compete for dominance in January skies
December 30, 2025The US has seen nearly 28,000 whooping cough cases this year. Here’s what you need to know
December 30, 2025Russia’s nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system has entered active service, Russia’s Ministry of Defense says, as negotiators continue to search for a breakthrough in peace talks to end Moscow’s war in Ukraine
December 30, 2025Scientists from Mexico’s National Autonomous University have created the first three-dimensional image of the Popocatépetl volcano's interior
December 30, 2025Powerful storm disrupts travel with blizzard conditions and tornadoes as winter returns to the US with a vengeance
December 29, 2025A strengthening bomb cyclone is barreling across the northern United States, unleashing severe winter weather in the Midwest and aiming at the East Coast
December 29, 2025Climate change worsened by human behavior made 2025 one of the hottest years ever recorded
December 29, 202512 swans found dead at Lake Eola in Orlando spark avian flu outbreak concerns
December 29, 2025A dozen iconic swans at Lake Eola in downtown Orlando have died recently from an unknown cause
December 29, 2025Meteorologists sometimes warn of a winter storm that could “bomb out” or become a bomb cyclone
December 29, 2025Levees protect more than 7 million buildings in the US today, yet they got a D-plus grade in 2025. A new study found 487 cases where rising water overtopped levees in the past 15 years.
December 29, 2025Managing fire risk is about more than regulations and rules. It’s also about caring for neighbors and taking steps on your own property and in your community to help keep neighbors safe.
December 29, 2025The commercial boom in artificial intelligence has sparked interest in humanoid robots
December 12, 2025Buyer beware: Dangerous products can linger on store shelves despite a recall
December 29, 2025Americans in 1998 tried to predict 2025. Here’s what they got right
December 29, 2025Blizzard conditions snarl holiday travel as tornadoes leave damage in the Midwest
December 28, 2025Southern Hungary landowner Oszkár Nagyapáti has been battling severe drought on his land
December 29, 2025The moon and sun share top billing in 2026
December 28, 2025CNN's Ben Wedeman reports on one of Rome's ancient landmarks being restored with new technology.
December 27, 2025A powerful winter storm driven by a rapidly intensifying cyclone is sweeping east from the Plains, bringing heavy snow, ice and rain to much of the country
December 28, 2025A powerful storm carrying a strong atmospheric river is laying siege to California, where evacuations have been issued because of the risk of life-threatening flooding and debris flows.
December 25, 2025Flight delays and cancellations pile up at JFK and LaGuardia as snowstorm jams post-Christmas travel in the Northeast
December 26, 2025Sharks have had a tough time since the 1970s, when overfishing, habitat loss and a growing trade in their fins began to cut their populations. ‘Jaws’ didn’t help.
December 12, 2025This is ‘brain rot,’ a slang term with something to it
December 27, 2025Ancient Roman column gets high-tech laser facelift
December 27, 2025Hundreds of thousands of ‘Epstein files’ have been released — and there’s a lot more to come
December 27, 2025Milwaukee clears its public schools of lead paint hazards after 10 months of work
December 26, 2025North Korea releases new images of Kim Jong Un inspecting the country's first nuclear-powered submarine.
December 25, 2025The developers of a Virginia offshore wind project are asking a federal judge to block a Trump administration order that halted construction of their project, along with four others, over national security concerns
December 26, 2025Winter jackets may seem simple, but sophisticated engineering allows them to keep body heat locked in, while staying breathable enough to let out sweat.
December 26, 2025After a year of fast advances, deepfakes are entering a new era defined by real-time interaction with people.
December 26, 2025The president’s party almost always loses seats in the midterms. More than two dozen Republican House members have already decided to retire.
December 26, 2025What you do in the years leading up to menopause can help counter the natural hormonal effects of aging, setting you up for a healthier transition.
December 26, 2025Human evolution’s biggest mystery has started to unravel. How 2025 tipped the scales
December 26, 2025Can biking kill your sex life? A urologist weighs in
December 26, 2025Tamiflu isn’t the only flu treatment available. These other options may fly under the radar – and provide relief
December 26, 2025As 2025 wraps up, The Associated Press has curated a list of memorable stories and enjoyable reads published this year
December 26, 2025Graphite mines in the United States are seeing renewed interest after being largely closed for decades
December 26, 2025‘Dangerous scenario unfolding’ in Southern California from potent storm lashing the entire state
December 23, 2025Another powerful storm system that could cause more flooding and mudslides is rolling across Southern California
December 25, 2025Man thanks surgeon who saved his life: "the best Christmas present I could have got"
December 25, 2025Nearly half of reindeer have been wiped out and armadillos are in Iowa. Here’s how animals are weathering warming holidays
December 25, 2025North Korea reveals new images of its first ‘nuclear-powered’ submarine
December 25, 2025North Korea displayed apparent progress in the construction of a nuclear-powered submarine, with state media photos showing a largely completed hull as leader Kim Jong Un condemned rival South Korea’s push to acquire the technology
December 25, 2025Iran refuses inspection of nuclear sites until IAEA provides new guidelines after bombing
December 24, 2025Doctors say just 1 in 30,000 pregnancies occur in the abdomen instead of the uterus
December 24, 2025ECMC becomes one of the first hospitals in the U.S. to receive new microsurgery robot
December 24, 2025The American Academy of Pediatrics sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday, seeking to block nearly $12 million in cuts to the group
December 24, 2025Marylander among 64 sickened by multi-state outbreak of Salmonella from raw oysters
December 24, 2025Democratic-led states sue HHS over proposal targeting hospitals that offer transgender care to minors
December 24, 2025Michaela Benthaus, a 33-year-old German aerospace and mechatronics engineer, made history as the first wheelchair user to travel past the Kármán Line, a common marker for outer space. Her voyage on a Blue Origin New Shepard capsule launched Saturday morning in West Texas.
December 20, 2025The State Department is barring five Europeans it accuses of leading efforts to pressure U.S. tech firms to censor or suppress American viewpoints
December 23, 2025Bolivia’s new government has issued a decree that will allow global satellite internet companies such as Starlink or Kuiper to provide internet access across the Andean nation as it tries to upgrade its technology and speed up its notoriously slow connectivity rates
December 24, 2025School pick up turns into python sighting on Marco Island
December 23, 2025Airplane lands itself after in-flight emergency, in a first for aviation automation
December 23, 2025The oldest baby boomers are turning 80 in 2026
December 23, 2025Nearly six months after a roaring flood killed 25 girls and two counselors at Camp Mystic in central Texas, the 100-year-old camp will begin enrolling new campers in January
December 23, 2025Historical mysteries solved by science in 2025
December 23, 2025Tested positive for flu this holiday season? Here’s what you should do
December 23, 2025U.S. regulators have approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy
December 23, 2025Mercedes-Benz USA and parent company Daimler AG have agreed to pay $149.6 million to settle allegations the automaker secretly installed devices in hundreds of thousands of vehicles to pass emission tests
December 22, 2025The U.S. government has signed health deals with at least nine African countries
December 22, 2025Waymos stopped in the middle of intersections during a mass power outage in San Francisco over the weekend, causing the robotaxi company to suspend service for a day
December 22, 2025A picture of what West Antarctica looked like when its ice sheet melted in the past can offer insight into the continent’s future as the climate warms.
December 22, 2025A transgender employee of the National Security Agency is suing the Trump administration and trying to block enforcement of a presidential executive order and other policies the employee says violate federal civil rights law
December 22, 2025Atmospheric rivers are long and relatively narrow bands of water vapor that form over an ocean and flow through the sky
December 22, 2025Google’s corporate parent on Monday announced an agreement to buy data center energy specialist Intersect for $4.75 billion as part of its effort to secure the vast amounts of electricity needed to power artificial intelligence technology
December 22, 2025Decades of research show syringe programs are extremely effective at preventing infectious disease among intravenous drug users and referring them to treatment
December 22, 2025Should you stop saying ‘um’? Here’s what experts said
December 22, 2025An electricity crunch is driving high bills in these states. It’s not getting better anytime soon
December 22, 2025A $6 billion nuclear deal has Trump’s name all over it. It’s raising serious ethics concerns
December 22, 2025Japan's space agency says its H3 rocket has failed to place a navigation satellite into orbit
December 22, 2025NATO-nation intelligence services believe Russia is developing a weapon to target Starlink satellites
December 22, 2025Japan to restart the world’s biggest nuclear power plant, 15 years after Fukushima disaster
December 22, 2025Dickson Ngome's farm at Lake Naivasha in Kenya's Rift Valley has been submerged due to rising water levels
December 22, 2025In 1982, Air Florida Flight 90 crashed, exposing the dangers of ice accumulation when flying in winter. CNN's Alexandra Skores went behind the scenes and under the planes at Chicago O'Hare to see how airlines now deal with freezing conditions.
December 20, 2025Does science agree it’s better to give than receive? A doctor explains
December 21, 2025A muddy eruption at Black Diamond Pool in Yellowstone National Park has been captured on camera
December 21, 2025She just became the first wheelchair user to travel to space
December 20, 2025A paraplegic engineer has become the first wheelchair user in space, blasting off with Blue Origin
December 20, 2025It's not that unusual for a 20-something to text Mom from the doctor's office for help answering a health question
December 20, 2025How to see the Ursids, the final meteor shower of 2025
December 20, 2025Thirty years ago, Claudio Neves Valente and Nuno F
December 19, 2025The National Weather Service has issued a rare warning for part of the Colorado Front Range as hurricane-force winds and tinder dry conditions have boosted the threat of wildfire
December 19, 2025A Pompeii site reveals the recipe for Roman concrete. It contradicts a famous architect’s writings
December 19, 2025An autopsy has found that the man suspected in last weekend’s attack at Brown University and the fatal shooting of a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor days later had been dead for two days when found
December 19, 2025Former classmates describe accused Brown shooter as ‘brilliant’ but arrogant and difficult
December 19, 2025Events leading to the killings of Brown University students and MIT professor spanned decades
December 19, 2025Students make history: First aircraft built at Wright Brothers site since 1903
December 19, 2025The Trump administration has awarded a $1.6 million, no-bid contract a Danish university to study hepatitis B vaccinations on newborns in Africa
December 19, 2025The U.S. military will end its practice of shooting pigs and goats to help prepare medics for treating wounded troops in a combat zone
December 19, 2025Scientists used specialized equipment to dive into the ocean’s ‘twilight zone.’ They found creatures never seen before
December 19, 2025Forecasters warn of ‘particularly dangerous’ fire threat in Colorado and Wyoming with 100 mph wind gusts possible
December 19, 2025Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will fly by Earth Friday. Here are the latest images
December 18, 2025Polio may finally be defeated in the next 5 years. Will the world recognize what an extraordinary achievement that is?
December 19, 2025Wastewater flushed down the drain can be used to heat and cool homes and buildings in a sustainable way and climate experts say it's an untapped source of energy due to its stable temperature of approximately 70°F
December 19, 2025Even when information is factually accurate, how it’s presented can introduce subtle biases. As large language models increasingly bring people the news, this bias is a looming problem.
December 19, 2025An archaeologist reveals what she learned from sifting through a 200-year-old rat nest recovered from a historic Philadelphia home.
December 19, 2025Boredom is a healthy part of life. Experiencing it can help children learn to set goals and make plans.
December 19, 2025C-reactive protein – a marker of inflammation – is as easily measured with blood work in a doctor’s office as cholesterol.
December 19, 2025Animals that navigate extreme conditions and environments have evolved to sleep in extreme ways
December 19, 2025Lack of snow is causing problems for ski resorts and other businesses in the Western U.S. that rely on wintry conditions
December 19, 2025Forage for food—without killing your guests
December 19, 2025Federal officials are questioning the safety of the vaccine series children receive. Here’s the story of how the childhood vaccine schedule came about.
December 18, 2025The big wrinkle in the multitrillion-dollar AI buildout
December 19, 2025Exclusive: HHS planning to overhaul childhood vaccine schedule to recommend fewer shots, source says
December 19, 2025Reusing, recycling and repurposing batteries can reduce dependence on hard to obtain critical minerals and create a $9 billion industry, according to energy analysts
December 19, 2025Work crews are mopping up but bracing for more after hurricane-force wind downed power lines and fanned wildfires along the Colorado Front Range and onto the Great Plains
December 18, 2025Katy Milkman, professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business, details science-backed and proven ways you can turn those New Year's resolutions into a reality this year. Milkman's book, "How to Change," offers even more tips to help you achieve your goals.
November 02, 2025Trump signs executive order expediting marijuana reclassification after lobbying from cannabis industry
December 18, 2025More photos from Epstein’s estate released by House Democrats as deadline to release DOJ files looms
December 18, 2025The parent company of President Donald Trump’s Truth Social media platform announced Thursday it is merging with a fusion power company, an unusual pairing of the Trump name with a futuristic clean energy venture that aims to power the next wave of artificial intelligence
December 18, 2025He spent 20 years at SpaceX. Now, he’s making history with its biggest competitor
December 18, 2025NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has gotten a rare peek at the aftermath of two cosmic collisions — and helped scientists solve a decades-old mystery
December 18, 2025Belarus’ authoritarian president says that Russia had deployed its latest nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system to the country, a move that comes as talks to end the war in Ukraine have entered a crucial phase
December 18, 2025Trump moves to ban transgender care for minors by targeting hospitals
December 18, 2025Democrats will not release the ‘autopsy’ of their 2024 presidential loss
December 18, 2025Trump’s social media business is merging with a nuclear fusion company
December 18, 2025Unwinding can be hard during the holidays for many reasons. Building in time to recharge through active leisure can help.
December 18, 2025Thinking about what makes work worth doing and what you would do with your time if you weren’t spending it at work are useful questions to pose this and every year.
December 18, 2025The gas industry is opposed to labels that warn consumers of the potential harms of gas stoves.
December 18, 2025Partners at the International Crane Foundation and The Conservation Fund have secured permanent protection of more than 3,300 acres of high-priority wintering habitat for whooping cranes near Port Aransas, Texas
December 18, 2025Ailsa Craig is an uninhabited isle off the coast of southwest Scotland and the source of the super-dense granite used to make curling stones for the Winter Olympics
December 18, 2025Does high-fat dairy prevent dementia? Not so fast, experts say
December 18, 2025The $4 billion school security industry can’t back up claims for its tech. The silver lining: That’s partly because there aren’t enough shootings to study.
December 18, 2025US science lost a great deal in 2025, including tens of billions of dollars of federal funding, entire research agencies and programs, and a generation of researchers.
December 18, 2025Wolves and coyotes feed on similar things – but their diets aren’t identical. A researcher studied predator diets to investigate their differences.
December 18, 2025There are several methods for detecting whether a piece of text was written by AI. They all have limitations – and probably always will.
December 18, 2025Real skeptics study the evidence and ask questions, rather than taking political dogma on faith. Experiencing disasters can open more eyes to the risks.
December 18, 2025India’s Parliament has approved new legislation to open the civil nuclear power sector to private companies
December 18, 2025The Ursid meteor shower is bringing fiery streaks to nighttime and early morning skies
December 18, 2025The United States has announced it will resume nuclear testing if other countries do the same
December 18, 2025Rainfall this week on Iran's Hormuz Island has briefly transformed the coastline of the famed Red Beach into a striking natural scene
December 18, 2025The surprising truth about AI’s impact on jobs
December 18, 2025Unethical photographers have become a threat to these tiny, starlit frogs
December 18, 2025The Trump admin is closing a critical research center in Colorado as president spars with the state’s governor
December 17, 2025India’s air-quality crisis is deepened by unreliable data
December 18, 2025Inside Mongolia’s ‘Mars camp’: The extreme adventure that wants to turn tourists into astronauts
October 24, 2025Discovery of ancient bee nests in fossils points to a never-before-seen behavior
December 17, 2025Police have intensified their search for a suspect in the killing of Massachusetts Institute of Technology physics professor Nuno F
December 17, 2025Jared Isaacman confirmed as NASA chief after monthslong tug-of-war
December 17, 2025The Senate has confirmed billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to serve as NASA administrator
December 17, 2025California regulators are threatening to suspend Tesla’s license to sell its electric cars in the state early next year unless the automaker tones down its marketing tactics for its self-driving features after a judge concluded the Elon Musk-led company has been misleading consumers about the technology’s capabilities
December 17, 2025The Trump administration is moving to dissolve the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado
December 17, 2025The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Inspector General will investigate the Trump administration’s termination of $7.6 billion in grants for clean energy projects across several states that voted for former Vice President Kamala Harris in last year’s presidential election
December 17, 2025Winds exceed 80 mph in the Inland NW, knocking down trees and power lines
December 17, 2025Senate sends Trump annual defense policy bill without changes to address bipartisan concerns on aircraft safety
December 17, 2025A congressional report says China exploits partnerships with U.S. researchers to give its military access to nuclear technology and other innovations with economic and national security applications
December 17, 2025A national survey shows teen use of alcohol, nicotine and marijuana remains at record lows
December 17, 2025Saturn's giant moon Titan may not have a vast underground ocean after all
December 17, 2025California may halt Tesla sales due to ‘false advertising’ in use of term ‘Autopilot’
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