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, 2026Despite 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, 2026You can build resilience that will work with the changing rhythms in your life.
August 26, 2026The 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, 2026Protein 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, 2026Measles is making a comeback around the world. In places with low vaccination rates, a few cases can quickly become an epidemic.
August 21, 2026New Penn State research on nearly 200,000 Pennsylvania teens finds everyday bonds with family, school and community may help prevent youth suicide.
August 21, 2026Novel treatments include mental exercises to boost cognitive function, as well as strategies that help people with schizophrenia understand the emotions of others.
August 20, 2026When a person’s story about a traumatic event seems fuzzy, they may be experiencing the nuances of how their brain processes trauma.
August 19, 2026Decades of disaster research show how catastrophes strain communities – and reveal the connections that help people endure.
September 03, 2026Research 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, 2026Indictments 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, 2026A 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, 2026Utah 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, 2025Ukrainian 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, 2025Researchers confirm Hall of Famer Bobby Hull had CTE when he died 2 years ago
February 20, 2025Losing 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, 2025Once 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, 2025Spring gets its official start Thursday in the Northern Hemisphere with the arrival of the vernal equinox
March 19, 2025Russian 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, 2025U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.
May 16, 2025Experts say planning before a tornado threatens is key for staying safe
May 19, 2025Twice 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, 2025The jury asked the judge several questions relating to charges and evidence in the second murder trial of Karen Read
May 28, 2025Israel has carried out attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities, alleging Tehran was getting close to obtaining a nuclear weapon.
June 18, 2025What is gender-affirming care? Your questions, answered
June 19, 2025Fireworks are a cornerstone of America's Fourth of July celebrations, but that can make the spirited holiday dangerous
July 04, 2025U.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, 2025Rip currents are one of the coast’s greatest dangers and account for the most beach rescues every year
August 19, 2025Famine is now occurring in Gaza City
August 22, 2025The 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, 2025The Israeli military said on Wednesday it had intercepted a missile launched from Yemen that triggered sirens across several areas of Israel.
September 03, 2025U.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, 2025On 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, 2025A 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, 2025Iran 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, 2025The 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, 2023Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex crimes trial involved testimony from 34 witnesses
October 03, 2025New 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, 2025U.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, 2025The magical white stone wonderland with effervescent bathing pools
October 27, 2025A 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, 2025Will the universe keep existing forever? An astrophysicist explains how scientists aren’t entirely sure, but they can make predictions.
November 24, 2025Meteorologists sometimes warn of a winter storm that could “bomb out” or become a bomb cyclone
January 31, 2026Tracking measles cases in the United States
February 13, 2026UNL professor granted millions for HIV vaccine research
February 20, 2026Supercell thunderstorms, explained
March 05, 2026Is all complex life on Earth related to a concept from Norse mythology? Kind of
March 05, 2026The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued its first construction permit for a commercial nuclear reactor in eight years
March 05, 2026President Donald Trump is pressing Big Tech to build its own power as AI data centers spark anger over electric bills
March 05, 2026Could popular weight loss drugs become the new treatment for addiction? Evidence is starting to mount
March 05, 2026Kids need more sleep than many parents think. How to fix the bedtime gap
March 05, 2026A 2025 study shows that an AI-based tutor improves learning when it prompts reasoning and is paired with peer discussion.
March 05, 2026Public 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, 2026From 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, 2026Using 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, 2026The number of doubles and triples in the major leagues went down again last year
March 05, 2026Measles is not the only disease on the rise. Mumps also may be making a comeback
March 06, 2026Key sources of drinking water have been targets in past conflicts. And Iranian strikes have already hit close to some.
March 06, 2026NASA says there's now zero chance that asteroid 2024 YR4 will crash into the moon in 2032
March 06, 2026FDA goes on offense amid surge of criticism for recent drug decisions
March 06, 2026Losing 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, 2026A 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
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September 02, 2026The U.N. nuclear watchdog has resolved its outstanding questions in an investigation into secret nuclear activities in Syria under the Assad family's rule
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September 01, 2026The 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, 2026San 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, 2026A super typhoon with dangerous winds is taking aim at several remote U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean
April 13, 2026Multi-day severe storm threat to batter central US for days
April 14, 2026A new study reveals how the lake bed’s toxic dust impairs lung development in children living nearby.
April 03, 2026A major spring snowstorm briefly closed a key Northern California interstate and extended the ski season at Mammoth Mountain
April 14, 2026A humanoid robot called X2 Ultra from China's leading humanoid robot manufacturer AGIBOT has been impressing visitors in Hong Kong
April 13, 2026Experts discuss health risks of harmful algal blooms in Southwest Florida
April 14, 2026NASA spacecrafts rotate like rotisserie chicken because of KC scientist
April 13, 2026Some U.S. water utilities are reporting that the Middle East war is disrupting their ability to maintain recommended fluoride levels in the drinking water
April 13, 2026The world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity has celebrated her 69th birthday
April 13, 2026In the past, the gray whale population recovered fairly quickly. But data on baby whales show that isn’t happening, and a new study finds an alarmingly high mortality rate.
April 13, 2026A new Gallup poll finds that more American workers are experimenting with artificial intelligence in their jobs, but there is a cohort of employees who remain skeptical
April 13, 2026CNN’s Victor Blackwell speaks with Victor Glover Sr. about his son’s historic role as pilot of the Artemis II mission—the first person of color to journey into deep space and orbit the moon.
April 12, 2026The persona an AI chatbot presents can not only influence your behavior, but even your physiological responses.
April 13, 2026A photography expert explains how a photographer makes artistic decisions that an AI algorithm or robot can’t replicate.
April 13, 2026A new mapping tool allows local governments, conservation groups and landowners to understand how their land-use decisions affect wildlife and natural resources.
April 13, 2026Legal recreational cannabis use comes with an increase in innovation – but tends to focus on what marketers and businesses are interested in, rather than health benefits and risks.
April 13, 2026Push through, stay strong, fight back – people often think of resilience as being tough and having grit. But research suggests it’s more about acknowledging the scars as you continue to move forward.
April 13, 2026With NASA's lunar comeback a galactic-sized smash, the space agency already has the next Artemis flight in its sights
April 12, 2026Astronaut Victor Glover took a "shower" after his workout during a Orion spacecraft live feed
April 11, 2026The Iranian government uses the threat of sea mines to control access to the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow sea lane that is vital to the global economy.
March 31, 2026Dulaney High School community gathers as alum Reid Wiseman makes historic return from space
April 12, 2026The Orion spacecraft just made contact with the Pacific Ocean as the parachutes fluttered down to a restful water landing. NASA officials and the astronauts themselves have said that this is the moment that would bring them a deep sigh of relief.
April 11, 2026What the Artemis II crew shared in first remarks after return to Earth
April 12, 2026Many adults who could benefit from hearing aids don't use them
April 12, 2026Longevity isn’t just about the latest gadget. The actual keys to a longer life are in plain sight
April 11, 2026Artemis II's moon-traveling astronauts are back home and feted to a thunderous welcome
April 12, 2026The faith-based AI market is expanding, with tools for various religions
April 10, 2026'A big deal': North Carolina Apollo veteran reacts to Artemis II splashdown
April 11, 2026Over a month’s worth of rain has fallen on parts of Hawaii as a storm threatens flooding
April 08, 2026UK forced to halt Chagos Islands deal after Trump criticism
April 11, 20265 takeaways from NASA’s biggest test in decades
April 11, 2026A space historian explains how the Artemis II crew reimagined some Apollo-era photos and found spectacular new angles.
April 11, 2026The first astronauts to visit the moon in more than a half-century are home
April 10, 2026Artemis II astronauts splash down off California’s coast after a historic journey around the moon
April 11, 2026'I'm making history.' Sacramento space scientist's hand in Artemis II mission
April 10, 2026FAA and military agree on how to use lasers to take down drones at the southern border
April 11, 2026The Artemis II astronauts are tidying up their lunar cruiser for Friday's “fireball” return to Earth
April 09, 2026Going to the Moon isn’t just about science. Novelist Jules Verne predicted some of the societal ramifications modern lunar missions are creating today.
April 11, 2026Counter-drone lasers will now be able to be used along the southern border
April 11, 2026The Artemis II crew is preparing to reenter Earth's atmosphere. Tom Foreman explains what that process will be like.
April 10, 2026IU biology researcher sentenced, deported for smuggling E. coli DNA from China
April 11, 2026Soldiers at Fort Stewart develop safer way to operate drones from inside vehicles
April 11, 2026As childhood vaccination rates in Allegheny County decline, The Conversation asked experts why parents are opting out and how to protect vaccination policy.
April 10, 2026Lawmaker uses satirical 'Spinachgate' video to address water pollution and cancer concerns
April 11, 2026Marine heat waves are supercharging the damage caused by hurricanes and tropical cyclones across the globe
April 11, 2026The crew of the Orion spacecraft appeared on a live NASA feed and gave the audience a surprise demonstration of dumping their wastewater into space
April 07, 2026The FAA wants video gamers to be the next generation of air traffic controllers
April 11, 2026As climate change outpaces the ability of ecosystems to adapt, scientists are turning to conservation genomics to guide restoration
April 10, 2026Get caught up on the Artemis II crew’s moon journey. What’s happened so far and what’s next
April 04, 2026Alpha-gal syndrome from Lone Star tick bites "an emerging public health concern in Massachusetts"
April 10, 2026A newly identified meteor shower reveals that intense heat is fragmenting a previously unknown asteroid as it passes too close to the Sun.
April 10, 2026Kilauea eruption episode 44 fountains for over 8 hours; tephra chunks falling in nearby areas
April 10, 2026A few US towns have banned cigarette sales to anyone born after a specific date, and several states are considering this path. A psychologist explains why such measures often face stiff resistance.
April 10, 2026The hottest Apple product right now isn’t what you think
April 10, 2026Hundreds of volunteers have joined a "Frog Patrol" initiative in a forest near the Polish capital of Warsaw to help amphibians survive road crossings during their spring mating rituals
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