Education|Health|Science
Endometriosis can elude diagnosis for years. What to know about the disease and new ways to find it
Diagnosing endometriosis is often a challenge
September 05, 2026Science
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Travel
Black River reroutes through Tank Creek, leaving portions of riverbed exposed
Black River reroutes through Tank Creek, leaving portions of riverbed exposed
September 08, 2026
Health|Science|World
Congo's Ebola outbreak shows no signs of slowing as deaths top 3,000
Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed more than 3,000 people out of more than 6,100 confirmed cases
September 02, 2026
Arts|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science
Farmer-poet Wendell Berry’s environmental ethics were deeply rooted in his Christian faith and belief in caring for creation
Berry’s belief that humans have a responsibility to care for God’s creation traces back to the Book of Genesis. So does an opposing argument for environmental exploitation.
September 04, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Hiking canyons can be dangerous when storms hit – what you need to know to stay safe
After the deadly Grand Canyon flood, a geologist and avid hiker explains what nature lovers need to prepare and watch for to stay safe.
September 04, 2026
Africa|Education|Health|Science|World
Schools reopen in Congo’s Ebola epicenter despite concerns from parents and teachers
A new academic year has started across Congo despite concerns by parents and teachers that the Ebola outbreak still poses risks to children in the epicenter
September 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science
Pyrograzing turns ordinary livestock into fire prevention heroes, so why isn’t it used on public lands more often?
Targeted grazing is gaining interest as fire risk rises, particularly in hard-to-manage areas of the Western US. But it isn’t always as simple as it seems.
September 02, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology
The greenest building is the one still standing after a disaster
A ‘green’ building has to last for its intentionally small carbon footprint to pay off. That includes surviving flood, storm or wildfire damage.
September 01, 2026
Environment|Science|World
When a mountain falls: How ice and rock triggered Nepal’s catastrophic flood – and why climate change is raising the risks
A geologist explains how thawing permafrost and melting ice are increasing the risk of destructive floods in the Himalayas and other high mountain regions around the world.
August 29, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology
Galápagos corals show El Niño events are more extreme now than in past 1,000 years – here’s how my team made the discovery
Scientists went to the heart of the El Niño pattern to learn from living and fossil corals. The results show El Niño’s intensifying coincides with global warming.
August 28, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Extreme heat is taking a toll on firefighters as wildfires stretch crews to the limit
Wildland firefighters face heat from the environment, the fire and their own bodies as they work long, exhausting hours. The head of Purdue’s fire lab explains the health risks and what can help.
August 27, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology
Disappearing lakes and AI are helping scientists map Arctic permafrost thaw in near-real time
The abrupt disappearance of a lake is one clear sign that the ice below is melting, and a clue to wider permafrost changes.
August 26, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology
Shifting the cleanup cost of packaging waste to companies could encourage greener packaging – but only if states are aligned
Extended producer responsibility policies are gaining steam in the US, but what they entail can differ widely from state to state.
August 25, 2026
Environment|Health|Science
From flames to haze, wildfire smoke transforms as it travels, and it can harm your health in different ways
To understand what’s in the smoke you might be breathing, you have to look at where it’s been.
August 25, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science
Relentless heat and drought take a toll on herders’ physical and mental health, in Kenya and the US
Whether in Kenya or California, herders face dangerous temperatures and difficult conditions that put a strain on their health.
August 25, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology
Fish DNA in Ozark streams reveals region’s complex geologic history
A fish-finding expedition not only detects unexpected species but also uncovers a living link to Missouri’s geological past.
August 24, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology
Using thunderquakes to X-ray Earth – a new study shows urban seismology in action
With the help of thunderstorms and everyday fiber-optic cables, these scientists are revealing a hidden world underground.
August 21, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology
Puerto Rico is rationing water, but many residents stopped trusting the tap long before the drought
Drought and a ruptured pipeline have forced Puerto Rico into revolving water shut-offs. For many people, the disruption started years earlier, as did loss of faith in the utility.
August 20, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science
Colorado River water conservation efforts get only halfway to a solution
The existing plans and commitments to reduce water use don’t add up to even half of the savings that are needed to keep the river flowing.
August 20, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Science
Severe flooding raises deadly overdose risk in rural Appalachia, study finds – and the harm lasts for years
Disasters weaken support systems that take years to rebuild, at the same time people caught in them are under extraordinary financial and psychological stress.
August 18, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
AI companies look to the ocean as a place to put more data centers
Moving servers into the ocean does not make underlying environmental challenges disappear. And it creates new concerns as well.
August 17, 2026
Health|Science|Technology
AI skin cancer detection tools are getting better – but only for people with light skin
These apps and software programs could provide access to lifesaving screening – if researchers can find a way to remove the baked-in bias.
September 03, 2026
Environment|Health|Science
Decades after 9/11, toxic dust and PTSD may be accelerating brain aging among first responders
From intense psychological trauma to exposure to neurotoxic dust, first responders at ground zero continue to confront significant physical and mental health risks.
September 02, 2026
Education|Health|Opinion|Science
Trust is a behavior, not a credential – and that explains the Rodgers-Fauci divide
Viewing trust as behaviors, not feelings, can help explain why some heed Aaron Rodgers’ advice over Dr. Fauci’s – and what experts can do about it.
August 31, 2026
Environment|Health|Science
‘Mad honey’ that can stop your heart is now being sold online worldwide
The honey is being exported without the knowledge of the honey harvesters that keeps consumers safe.
August 27, 2026
Health|Science|Technology
FDA approves breakthrough pancreatic cancer drug – an oncologist explains how daraxonrasib nearly doubles survival
Around 97% of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer die within five years. Researchers have figured out a way to target the mechanism that makes these tumors so deadly.
August 27, 2026
Health|Opinion|Science|Technology
I’m part of the team writing the next bible of psychiatry – for the first time, the DSM will use biology to understand mental disorders
Despite advances in neuroscience, the underlying biology of mental illness has remained elusive. The DSM-6 will attempt to integrate neurobiology into how clinicians diagnose and treat psychiatric conditions.
August 26, 2026
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Stop trying to maintain constant productivity: Your ability to cope with stress changes with the seasons and your own biological clocks
You can build resilience that will work with the changing rhythms in your life.
August 26, 2026
Health|Opinion|Science|World
Lactose intolerance is actually the human norm – but racism, the US government and business interests have made it into a condition
The vast majority of people around the world are lactose intolerant. But American propaganda and scientific biases have made milk and dairy products a staple in global diets.
August 25, 2026
Health|Science
More protein in your breakfast or snacks won’t give you more muscle without more work – a biologist separates the science from the marketing
Protein powders and protein-fortified versions of all manner of foods line grocery store shelves. But just because something has added protein doesn’t necessarily make it better.
August 21, 2026
Education|Health|Science|World
Why millions of people around the world are contracting measles in 2026
Measles is making a comeback around the world. In places with low vaccination rates, a few cases can quickly become an epidemic.
August 21, 2026
Education|Health|Science
16% of Pennsylvania teens have considered suicide – but everyday connection may help
New Penn State research on nearly 200,000 Pennsylvania teens finds everyday bonds with family, school and community may help prevent youth suicide.
August 21, 2026
Education|Health|Science
New therapies help people with schizophrenia – but access is woefully inadequate
Novel treatments include mental exercises to boost cognitive function, as well as strategies that help people with schizophrenia understand the emotions of others.
August 20, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Traumatic memories are often fragmented – a psychologist explains how and why that happens
When a person’s story about a traumatic event seems fuzzy, they may be experiencing the nuances of how their brain processes trauma.
August 19, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Science
25 years after 9/11, what disasters reveal about Americans’ ability to reconnect
Decades of disaster research show how catastrophes strain communities – and reveal the connections that help people endure.
September 03, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology
How students at Colorado State helped teach their community to stop talking past each other and manage complex problems
Research shows that humans are susceptible to simple stories and biased toward arguments that fit their current perspectives. Here’s how to confront those tendencies.
September 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology|World
Indictments against a top extremism researcher and the SPLC force a reckoning on research ethics – an extremism scholar reflects on the field’s challenges
Indictments of a longtime extremism researcher and her former organization raise a crucial question for researchers in the field: What are the ethical limits on research about often-dangerous groups?
August 31, 2026
Arts|Education|Science|Technology|World
Revolutionary War battlefields often romanticize combat, but this mass grave just outside Philadelphia shows the violence soldiers actually experienced
A team of historians, archaeologists and forensic anthropologists is trying to identify 15 German soldiers who were unceremoniously dumped in a ditch after trying to help the British capture Philadelphia.
August 28, 2026
Health|Political|Science|US
What is fluoride and why is it added to the US water supply?
Utah is poised to become the first state to prohibit fluoride in its water systems, just weeks after fluoride-critic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed to lead the U.S.
February 14, 2025
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World
Ukraine says Russia drone attack hits Chernobyl
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a Russian drone struck the destroyed nuclear power plant at Chernobyl near Ukraine’s border with Belarus. Russia has denied the allegation. Zelensky also said radiation levels appear normal and will continue to be monitored. Video released by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Service shows the alleged moment of attack.
February 14, 2025
Health|Science|Sports
Researchers confirm Hall of Famer Bobby Hull had CTE when he died 2 years ago
Researchers confirm Hall of Famer Bobby Hull had CTE when he died 2 years ago
February 20, 2025
Health|Political|Science|US
How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health — and how to prepare
Losing an hour of sleep as daylight saving time kicks in can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day — it also could harm your health
March 04, 2025
Lifestyle|Science|US
Why are clocks set forward in the spring? Thank wars, confusion and a hunger for sunlight
Once again, most Americans will set their clocks forward by one hour this weekend, losing perhaps a bit of sleep but gaining more glorious sunlight in the evenings as the days warm into summer
March 07, 2025
Environment|Science|World
The spring equinox is here. What does that mean?
Spring gets its official start Thursday in the Northern Hemisphere with the arrival of the vernal equinox
March 19, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World
Putin says he hopes there will be no need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin says there has been no need to use nuclear weapons in the war in Ukraine and expressed hope that such a scenario will not arise
May 04, 2025
Business|Environment|Health|Science
What is fluoride and why is it added to the US water supply?
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.
May 16, 2025
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
What you do before and during a tornado could mean the difference between life and death
Experts say planning before a tornado threatens is key for staying safe
May 19, 2025
Arts|Science|Technology|Travel|World
What is Manhattanhenge and when can you see it?
Twice per year, New Yorkers and visitors are treated to a phenomenon known as Manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligns with the Manhattan street grid and sinks below the horizon framed in a canyon of skyscrapers
May 28, 2025
Crime|Science|Technology
Things to know about the retrial of Karen Read in the killing of her police officer boyfriend
The jury asked the judge several questions relating to charges and evidence in the second murder trial of Karen Read
May 28, 2025
Science|Technology|World
How close is Iran to having nuclear weapons?
Israel has carried out attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities, alleging Tehran was getting close to obtaining a nuclear weapon.
June 18, 2025
Education|Health|Science|World
What is gender-affirming care? Your questions, answered
What is gender-affirming care? Your questions, answered
June 19, 2025
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Science|Technology
What to know about Fourth of July holiday origins and traditions
Fireworks are a cornerstone of America's Fourth of July celebrations, but that can make the spirited holiday dangerous
July 04, 2025
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
US power use to reach record highs in 2025 and 2026, EIA says
U.S. power consumption will hit record highs in 2025 and 2026, the Energy Information Administration said in its short-term energy outlook (STEO) on Tuesday.
August 12, 2025
Environment|Health|Science|Technology|Travel
Things to know about dangerous rip currents and how swimmers caught in one can escape
Rip currents are one of the coast’s greatest dangers and account for the most beach rescues every year
August 19, 2025
Environment|Health|Science|World
What is a famine and who declares one?
Famine is now occurring in Gaza City
August 22, 2025
Business|Economy|Political|Science|US
Why would the US government shut down?
The U.S. Congress has until Tuesday to pass legislation keeping the federal government open or trigger a partial shutdown. WHY WOULD THE GOVERNMENT SHUT DOWN?
September 02, 2025
Science|Technology|World
Israel intercepts missile fired from Yemen
The Israeli military said on Wednesday it had intercepted a missile launched from Yemen that triggered sirens across several areas of Israel.
September 03, 2025
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
US power use to reach record highs in 2025 and 2026, EIA says
U.S. power consumption will hit record highs in 2025 and 2026, the Energy Information Administration said in its short-term energy outlook (STEO) on Tuesday.
September 09, 2025
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Interview|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology|Travel|US|World
Texas Democrats say their voices have been silenced by partisan redistricting
On the latest “All Over the Map” John King speaks to Democrats in Texas’ 35th district who say their voices have been silenced by redistricting efforts in the state.
September 18, 2025
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A Jamaican man deported by the US to Eswatini has been repatriated, authorities say
A Jamaican man who was among five migrants deported by the United States to Eswatini in Africa has been repatriated to his home country
September 23, 2025
Economy|Science|World
Iran is facing a return of UN sanctions - what happens now?
Iran and European powers remain at loggerheads as they try to strike a last-ditch deal to avert the return of U.N. sanctions before Saturday evening.
September 24, 2025
Political|Science|World
How is the Nobel Peace Prize decided?
The winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on October 10. Here is a look at how the award works: WHO DECIDES?
September 29, 2023
Business|Celebrity|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Food|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World
What the key witnesses at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial told the jury
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex crimes trial involved testimony from 34 witnesses
October 03, 2025
Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology
Kids in New York keep dying while 'subway surfing' on top of trains. Can they be stopped?
New York City is trying to deter dangerous “subway surfing” through education programs, but some transportation advocates and lawmakers say it's not enough
October 05, 2025
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
US power use to reach record highs in 2025 and 2026, EIA says
U.S. power consumption will hit record highs in 2025 and 2026, the Energy Information Administration said in its short-term energy outlook on Tuesday.
October 07, 2025
Environment|Science|Travel|World
The magical white stone wonderland with effervescent bathing pools
The magical white stone wonderland with effervescent bathing pools
October 27, 2025
Environment|Science|World
Why is Afghanistan so prone to earthquakes?
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near the northern Afghan city of Mazar-e Sharif early on Monday, killing at least seven people and injuring about 150, just months after a quake and strong
November 03, 2025
Education|Environment|Science|Technology
How will the universe end?
Will the universe keep existing forever? An astrophysicist explains how scientists aren’t entirely sure, but they can make predictions.
November 24, 2025
Environment|Science|World
How bomb cyclones form and create dangerous conditions
Meteorologists sometimes warn of a winter storm that could “bomb out” or become a bomb cyclone
January 31, 2026
Health|Science|US|Videos|World
Tracking measles cases in the United States
Tracking measles cases in the United States
February 13, 2026
Education|Health|Science
UNL professor granted millions for HIV vaccine research
UNL professor granted millions for HIV vaccine research
February 20, 2026
Education|Environment|Science
Supercell thunderstorms, explained
Supercell thunderstorms, explained
March 05, 2026
Science
Is all complex life on Earth related to a concept from Norse mythology? Kind of
Is all complex life on Earth related to a concept from Norse mythology? Kind of
March 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
US issues first commercial construction permit for a nuclear reactor in years to a Wyoming project
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued its first construction permit for a commercial nuclear reactor in eight years
March 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World
Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity prices as tech companies vow to cover costs
President Donald Trump is pressing Big Tech to build its own power as AI data centers spark anger over electric bills
March 05, 2026
Health|Science
Could popular weight loss drugs become the new treatment for addiction? Evidence is starting to mount
Could popular weight loss drugs become the new treatment for addiction? Evidence is starting to mount
March 05, 2026
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Kids need more sleep than many parents think. How to fix the bedtime gap
Kids need more sleep than many parents think. How to fix the bedtime gap
March 05, 2026
Education|Science|Technology
We designed an AI tutor that helps college students reason rather than give them answers
A 2025 study shows that an AI-based tutor improves learning when it prompts reasoning and is paired with peer discussion.
March 05, 2026
Economy|Health|Science|World
Billions of dollars, decades of progress spent eliminating devastating diseases may be lost with undoing of USAID
Public health campaigns had made significant strides toward eradicating diseases like elephantitis and river blindness. But this progress has since unraveled with the second Trump administration.
March 05, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology
Why are some stars always visible while others come and go with the seasons?
From Earth spinning on its axis and orbiting the Sun to it precessing like a top, lots of factors affect which stars you can see in the sky.
March 05, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World
Researchers are combining drones and AI to make removing land mines faster and safer
Using drones makes detecting land mines safer. Using AI to fuse data from multiple types of sensors on the drones makes it more efficient.
March 05, 2026
Business|Science|Sports|Technology
Doubles and triples are dwindling in MLB. Blame better outfielders and sluggers
The number of doubles and triples in the major leagues went down again last year
March 05, 2026
Health|Lifestyle|Science
Measles is not the only disease on the rise. Mumps also may be making a comeback
Measles is not the only disease on the rise. Mumps also may be making a comeback
March 06, 2026
Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology|World
Persian Gulf desalination plants could become military targets in regional war
Key sources of drinking water have been targets in past conflicts. And Iranian strikes have already hit close to some.
March 06, 2026
Science|Technology|World
No chance asteroid will slam into the moon in 2032, NASA says
NASA says there's now zero chance that asteroid 2024 YR4 will crash into the moon in 2032
March 06, 2026
Business|Health|Science|Technology
FDA goes on offense amid surge of criticism for recent drug decisions
FDA goes on offense amid surge of criticism for recent drug decisions
March 06, 2026
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|World
How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health
Losing an hour of sleep as daylight saving time kicks in can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day — it also could harm your health
March 06, 2026
Health|Political|Science
US states' lawsuit seeking to curb abortion drug access paused for now
A federal judge paused a lawsuit by Florida and Texas seeking to severely limit access to the abortion pill mifepristone nationwide while President Donald Trump's
September 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
USDA to test satellites, AI to try to improve crop estimates amid farmer criticism
The U.S.
September 02, 2026
Science|Technology|World
IAEA reports progress in Syria investigation, none in Iran
The U.N. nuclear watchdog has resolved its outstanding questions in an investigation into secret nuclear activities in Syria under the Assad family's rule
September 01, 2026
Health|Political|Science
Trump names pastor to advise administration on tobacco health
U.S.
September 01, 2026
Health|Political|Science|US
FDA reverses stance on autism drug
The US Food and Drug Administration is no longer recommending a high-dose B vitamin medication (leucovorin) as a potential treatment for autism. Last fall, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. claimed the drug could be a therapy for thousands of children with the condition.
March 10, 2026
Business|Crime|Science|Technology|World
Man accused in Molotov cocktail attack of OpenAI CEO's home charged with attempted murder
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins says that 20-year-old Daniel Moreno-Gama has been charged with attempting to kill the OpenAI CEO as well as a security guard at the residence when he threw the incendiary device at the gate of Sam Altman’s home on April 10
April 14, 2026
Asia|Environment|Science|World
Monster typhoon in the Pacific Ocean is bearing down on group of remote US islands
A super typhoon with dangerous winds is taking aim at several remote U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean
April 13, 2026
Environment|Science|World
Multi-day severe storm threat to batter central US for days
Multi-day severe storm threat to batter central US for days
April 14, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science
Toxic dust from California’s shrinking Salton Sea is harming children’s lung growth – our study tracked the impact in 700 kids
A new study reveals how the lake bed’s toxic dust impairs lung development in children living nearby.
April 03, 2026
Americas|Environment|Science|Travel|US
California ski resort extends its season after a major spring snowstorm
A major spring snowstorm briefly closed a key Northern California interstate and extended the ski season at Mammoth Mountain
April 14, 2026
Asia|Business|Science|Technology|World
Humanoid robots show off their language and boxing skills in Hong Kong
A humanoid robot called X2 Ultra from China's leading humanoid robot manufacturer AGIBOT has been impressing visitors in Hong Kong
April 13, 2026
