Science|Technology|Travel|World
Artemis II toilet acts up again as astronauts speed toward the moon to break Apollo 13's record
The Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon
April 04, 2026Science
Arts|Entertainment|Science|Technology|Travel
Canada's Artemis II astronaut gives thumbs-up to 'Project Hail Mary' starring Canadian Ryan Gosling
The new space movie “Project Hail Mary” starring Ryan Gosling is getting rave reviews more than halfway to the moon
April 05, 2026
Business|Environment|Science|World
Floods, landslides triggered by heavy rain in Afghanistan leave 77 dead in 10 days, authorities say
The Afghanistan Disaster Management Authority says widespread flooding, landslides and lightning strikes triggered by heavy rain and storms across the country have left 77 people dead and 137 injured over the past 10 days
April 04, 2026
Science|Technology|World
As Trump orders UFO data released, a question hangs: If aliens exist, what would they think of us?
For generations, human beings have wondered: What would alien life from another planet be like
April 04, 2026
Environment|Health|Political|Science|World
Death toll from Afghan quake rises, including 8 members of refugee family returned from Iran
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake has struck northern Afghanistan, killing at least eight members of a refugee family near Kabul
April 04, 2026
Education|Environment|Science
Fossils from China show complex life evolved millions of years earlier than once thought
Fossils from China show complex life evolved millions of years earlier than once thought
April 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World
Iran’s ‘new’ regime looks much the same, only harsher
Iran’s ‘new’ regime looks much the same, only harsher
April 03, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Science|Technology
Hollywood's narrative on UFOs and ETs reaches back many decades
Hollywood has driven how Americans envision little green men with big eyes and bigger heads
April 04, 2026
Science|Technology|Travel|World
Artemis II's moonbound astronauts capture Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind
The Artemis II astronauts have captured Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they zoom ever closer to the moon
April 03, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
Exclusive: US intelligence assesses Iran maintains significant missile launching capability, sources say
Exclusive: US intelligence assesses Iran maintains significant missile launching capability, sources say
April 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
OpenAI isn’t just buying a podcast — it’s buying influence
OpenAI isn’t just buying a podcast — it’s buying influence
April 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Raw dairy farm recalls some cheese products as FDA investigates E. coli outbreak
A California producer of raw milk and cheese products is recalling some of its products under pressure from federal officials
April 03, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Opinion|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World
Why one Las Vegas newspaper just stopped printing its rival
The Las Vegas Review-Journal will no longer print its rival the Las Vegas Sun for the first time in decades, sharpening a longtime legal dispute between the southern Nevada newspapers
April 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Political|Science
What a US attorney general actually does – a law professor spells it out
The combined political and legal roles and responsibilities of the US attorney general can create conflicts. Some attorneys general yielded to political pressure from the president – many did not.
April 03, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology|World
NASA releases stunning first images of Earth taken by the Artemis II astronauts
NASA releases stunning first images of Earth taken by the Artemis II astronauts
April 03, 2026
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports
Are your muscles compensating? How hidden movement patterns cause pain
Are your muscles compensating? How hidden movement patterns cause pain
April 03, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science
Why Americans give: New research finds 5 distinct profiles for generosity
Different kinds of Americans are generous in different ways.
April 03, 2026
Economy|Health|Science|Technology
Health and government groups spend millions advertising on websites that promote misinformation, sometimes unintentionally
Health and government groups spend millions advertising on websites that promote misinformation, sometimes unintentionally
April 03, 2026
Education|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Easter eggs can be dyed and still eaten. Just follow these tips to make sure it's safe
With Easter around the corner, food safety experts say you can still dye Easter eggs and eat them safely if you handle them right
April 03, 2026
Science|Technology
Anthropic’s next model could be a ‘watershed moment’ for cybersecurity. Experts say that could also be a concern
Anthropic’s next model could be a ‘watershed moment’ for cybersecurity. Experts say that could also be a concern
April 03, 2026
Health|Science|Technology|World
Artemis II astronauts rocket toward the moon after spending a day around Earth
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts have fired their engines and are blazing toward the moon
April 02, 2026
Science|Technology|World
Artemis II officially begins its journey to the moon
Artemis II officially begins its journey to the moon
April 02, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|US
EPA moves to designate microplastics and pharmaceuticals as contaminants in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed Thursday to include microplastics and pharmaceuticals on a list of contaminants in drinking water for the first time, a step that could eventually lead to new limits on those substances for water utilities
April 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
EPA claims ‘major win’ on drinking water safety, but regulations may be years away
EPA claims ‘major win’ on drinking water safety, but regulations may be years away
April 03, 2026
Education|Science|Technology
Student's zero-g indicator mascot design takes off with Artemis II
Student's zero-g indicator mascot design takes off with Artemis II
April 03, 2026
Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science
Kratom poisonings surged 1,200% over the past decade, and regulators are struggling to keep up with the dangers
Conflicting claims about kratom are widespread, but scientific evidence makes the risks clear.
April 03, 2026
Education|Environment|Science
How we came to be: Scientists get first look at the evolution of early complex animals
Scientists have discovered fossils in China that reveal a crucial transition from simple to complex life on Earth
April 02, 2026
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
Meet the weather observer helping NWS for almost 50 years
Meet the weather observer helping NWS for almost 50 years
April 03, 2026
Environment|Science
Eagles in Omaha: How the raptors are adapting to suburban environments
Eagles in Omaha: How the raptors are adapting to suburban environments
April 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology
Trump administration appeals ruling that blocked Pentagon action against Anthropic over AI dispute
The Trump administration is appealing a judge’s order blocking the federal government from taking punitive measures against artificial intelligence company Anthropic after a dispute with the Pentagon over military use of AI
April 02, 2026
Education|Science|Technology
Students create drones inspired by NASA's Artemis II mission
Students create drones inspired by NASA's Artemis II mission
April 02, 2026
Business|Science|Technology
From Stillwater to the stars: Oklahoma company builds parts for Artemis II moon mission
From Stillwater to the stars: Oklahoma company builds parts for Artemis II moon mission
April 02, 2026
Africa|Health|Science|World
Congo says its mpox outbreak is over after 2 years and more than 2,200 suspected deaths
Congo has declared the end of a two-year mpox outbreak, which is believed to have caused over 2,200 deaths
April 02, 2026
Environment|Science|World
World's oldest known tortoise still very much alive despite rumor to the contrary
Reports of the death of Jonathan, the world’s oldest living land animal, have been greatly exaggerated
April 02, 2026
Arts|Health|Political|Science|Technology|World
How Iranian hackers pose a threat to US critical infrastructure
A cyberattack on a US corporation illustrates how state-aligned hackers operate, and how damage in war today isn’t always readily visible or geographically confined.
April 02, 2026
Health|Science|Sports|World
Post-mortem indicates New Zealand rugby player who died by suspected suicide had CTE
A post-mortem examination shows a New Zealand professional rugby player who died by suspected suicide last year had advanced chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain abnormality linked to repeated concussions
April 02, 2026
Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Magic mushroom-infused products appear in Colorado gas stations – what public health officials want consumers to know
Hallucinogenic chocolate bars were removed from six Denver-area gas stations.
March 17, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology
From Artemis II to ‘Project Hail Mary’, spaceflight captures audiences when it centers on people because human space travel is hazardous
Space is extremely dangerous, but people can still do more than robotic explorers can – in terms of technical achievements and inspiring public interest.
March 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology
SpaceX and OpenAI IPOs are unlikely to bring skyrocketing returns that Amazon and Apple did, as companies go public later in life and early investors cash out
In the old days, companies like Apple and Amazon went public early to access cash to grow. These days, soon-to-be-public companies are already flush with cash from private finance.
April 02, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World
Sunken warship found off Danish coast after 225 years in ‘remarkable’ discovery
Sunken warship found off Danish coast after 225 years in ‘remarkable’ discovery
April 02, 2026
Health|Lifestyle|Science
Concerned about osteoporosis? What helps prevent fractures beyond medication
Concerned about osteoporosis? What helps prevent fractures beyond medication
April 02, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology
Better urban design could help save Florida’s threatened Big Cypress fox squirrel
The Big Cypress fox squirrel is losing its habitat to urban and suburban development. But a few design changes could help to save this and other species.
April 02, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology|World
Bypass the Strait of Hormuz with nuclear explosives? The US studied that in Panama and Colombia in the 1960s
For decades, the US seriously pursued the idea of ‘peaceful nuclear explosions.’
April 02, 2026
Health|Lifestyle|Science
For adults with ADHD – or even those with just some symptoms – using smart strategies to start and complete tasks can make all the difference
Learning to recognize thought patterns that lead to avoidance, and breaking tasks down into small parts, can help people overcome the mental barriers that often accompany ADHD.
April 02, 2026
Arts|Business|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
What does it really mean to ‘age well’?
What does it really mean to ‘age well’?
April 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World
‘Like relying on a drug dealer:’ The world’s dependence on oil and gas has exposed a dangerous vulnerability
‘Like relying on a drug dealer:’ The world’s dependence on oil and gas has exposed a dangerous vulnerability
April 02, 2026
Science|Technology|US|World
US Army’s first new lethal grenade since the Vietnam War uses shock waves to kill
US Army’s first new lethal grenade since the Vietnam War uses shock waves to kill
April 02, 2026
Environment|Science|Travel|World
How a seabird native to Hawaii has adapted to life in Honolulu's concrete jungle
A seabird native to Hawaii is flourishing in the middle of Honolulu's concrete towers, traffic-clogged roads and Waikiki hotels
April 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World
New funding transforms lives by expanding electricity access across Africa
Expanding electricity access is transforming lives across Africa, from Nairobi’s informal settlements to rural fishing communities in western Kenya
April 02, 2026
Asia|Environment|Science|World
Earthquake off Indonesia topples buildings, kills 1 person and sets off small tsunami
An undersea magnitude 7.4 earthquake toppled buildings in parts of northern Indonesia, sent people fleeing from their homes, killed at least one person and generated a small tsunami
April 02, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
It’s International Fact-Checking Day. Refresh your AI identification skills
Artificial intelligence-generated content is everywhere these days, making it increasingly difficult to separate fact from fiction, particularly when it comes to breaking news
April 02, 2026
Education|Health|Science|Technology
Teens and young adults are driving the demand for online abortion pills via telehealth – new research
Parental involvement laws and the stigma of teen pregnancy create significant barriers for teenagers seeking abortions. These factors are pushing teens to obtain abortion pills online.
March 25, 2026
Science|Technology|Travel|World
Artemis II astronauts bound for moon after rocketing away on NASA's first lunar voyage in decades
Four astronauts have embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon, humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century
April 01, 2026
Science|Technology|Travel|World
The Latest: Artemis II astronauts reach orbit on historic mission to the moon and back
Four astronauts have embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon
April 01, 2026
Health|Science|Technology|US|World
CDC pauses dozens of types of lab testing during evaluation and in wake of downsizing
The federal government’s disease-tracking agency has paused its diagnostic testing for rabies, monkeypox and a number of other infectious diseases
April 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|Travel
Artemis launch, flipping voters, fed-up drivers: Catch up on the day’s stories
Artemis launch, flipping voters, fed-up drivers: Catch up on the day’s stories
April 02, 2026
Health|Science|Technology
To fix a patient's irregular heartbeat, doctors first tested its digital 'twin'
Scientists at Johns Hopkins University are creating virtual replicas of patients’ hearts so they can test how to fix a life-threatening irregular heartbeat before treating the real organ
April 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology
SpaceX files initial paperwork to sell shares to the public and likely make Musk a trillionaire
Elon Musk’s space exploration company has filed preliminary paperwork to sell shares to the public, according to two sources familiar with the filing, a blockbuster offering that is likely to rank as the biggest ever and make its founder the world’s first trillionaire
April 02, 2026
Finance|Political|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World
Does the Trump administration understand how ‘enriched’ uranium is made into weapons?
Does the Trump administration understand how ‘enriched’ uranium is made into weapons?
April 02, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Louisiana residents should look out for stinging caterpillars falling from trees
Louisiana residents should look out for stinging caterpillars falling from trees
April 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology
FDA grants speedy approval to Eli Lilly's weight-loss pill for obesity
U.S. health officials have approved a new weight-loss pill from Eli Lilly
April 01, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports|Technology|World
Porsche SUV splits entirely in half after slamming into tree in wild Dunwoody crash
Porsche SUV splits entirely in half after slamming into tree in wild Dunwoody crash
April 02, 2026
Education|Science
Educators at one school are taking classwork to the barnyard
Educators at one school are taking classwork to the barnyard
April 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|US|World
Record low Colorado mountain snow won't bode well for water in the drought-stricken US West
Hydrologists working high in the Rocky Mountains have measured what they say is Colorado’s driest winter of snow moisture on record
April 01, 2026
Health|Science
COVID-19 variant BA.3.2 is spreading quickly across US – a doctor explains what you need to know
The current COVID-19 vaccine does not match the strain that’s now becoming dominant in the US, which could lead to a rise in COVID-19 cases.
March 28, 2026
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Sports|Travel
More than 3,000 adult trout stocked in Huron River & Spring Mill Pond in Southeast Michigan
More than 3,000 adult trout stocked in Huron River & Spring Mill Pond in Southeast Michigan
April 02, 2026
Food|Health|Science
Raw milk cheese is tied to E. coli outbreak: What to know, according to a doctor
Raw milk cheese is tied to E. coli outbreak: What to know, according to a doctor
April 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science
Trump’s ‘God Squad’ pits energy vs. endangered species, but it’s a false choice – protecting wildlife can be good for business
The committee voted to exempt some oil and gas operations from the Endangered Species Act in the name of national security.
March 28, 2026
Arts|Crime|Environment|Political|Science
Judge tosses lawsuit filed by parents of 'Cop City' protester who was killed by troopers
A federal judge has dismissed a civil rights lawsuit filed by the parents of an environmental activist who was killed while protesting the construction of an Atlanta-area police and firefighter training center that critics dubbed “Cop City.”
April 01, 2026
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
Another GLP-1 weight loss pill gets FDA approval, and it has fewer restrictions on how it’s used
Another GLP-1 weight loss pill gets FDA approval, and it has fewer restrictions on how it’s used
April 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World
Macron calls for ceasefire in Mideast during visit to Japan
French President Emmanuel Macron has held talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Japan
April 01, 2026
Business|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|World
Russia claims full control of Ukraine’s Luhansk region but Kyiv denies it ahead of US envoy talks
Russia’s Defense Ministry claims its forces have taken control of the entire Luhansk region in Ukraine
April 01, 2026
Economy|Science|Technology|World
Why Iran targeted Amazon data centers and what that does – and doesn’t – change about warfare
Commercial data centers have become critical infrastructure, supporting everything from financial transactions to government services. And critical infrastructure is often targeted in war.
April 01, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology
Winter’s alarmingly low snowpack offers a glimpse of the changing rhythm of water in the western US
Streamflows the West relies on for drinking water and farms used to follow a fairly predictable arc as winter snow melted. Rising temperatures are changing that.
April 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science
How long young cancer patients survive often depends on the insurance they have
Whether a young person has public or private insurance – or is uninsured or underinsured – significantly influences their risk of death across many cancer types.
April 01, 2026
Arts|Education|Environment|Opinion|Science|Travel
You’re not going to be alone in national parks this summer – enjoy the company
Being in public parks and natural environments with other visitors is a powerful opportunity to enhance enjoyment rather than detract from it.
April 01, 2026
Education|Science|Technology
Georgia Tech helping shape future of space as NASA prepares for moon mission
Georgia Tech helping shape future of space as NASA prepares for moon mission
April 01, 2026
Science|Technology|World
Planning to follow NASA’s moon mission launch? Here’s what to watch for
Planning to follow NASA’s moon mission launch? Here’s what to watch for
April 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science
Warming winters lead to more nitrate pollution in the drinking water near farms
Pollution levels in Iowa's water have been abnormally high this winter
April 01, 2026
Education|Opinion|Science
Astronaut Victor Glover is the latest in a long line of Black American explorers − including York, the enslaved man who played a key role in the Lewis and Clark expedition
Victor Glover will become the first Black astronaut to orbit the Moon – but he is part of a long line of Black explorers, many forgotten through history. New research is giving York his due.
April 01, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
Advocacy groups urge YouTube to protect kids from 'AI slop' videos
Advocacy groups and experts have slammed YouTube for serving up low-quality artificial intelligence-generated videos to its most vulnerable audience: children
April 01, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
Apple’s biggest product in its 50-year history surprised the engineers who designed it
Apple’s biggest product in its 50-year history surprised the engineers who designed it
April 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
Nevada lithium mine clears major hurdle despite conservationists' worries for rare wildflower
A federal judge ruled against conservation groups in their efforts to block a proposed lithium-boron mining project in Nevada
April 01, 2026
Business|Science|Technology
NTSB says ‘automation overreliance’ contributed to fatal SUV crashes in 2024
NTSB says ‘automation overreliance’ contributed to fatal SUV crashes in 2024
April 01, 2026
Environment|Science
The long shadow of Paul Ehrlich’s ‘Population Bomb’ is evident in anti-immigration efforts today
In the 1960s and ’70s, his arguments also resonated on the left, including with the head of a powerful environmental group.
March 26, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science
Trump officials exempt oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from endangered species rules
Trump administration officials are exempting oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act
March 31, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Science|Technology
Systems that let drivers take their hands off the wheel don't improve safety, NTSB head says
The head of the National Transportation Safety Board says the systems that allow drivers to take their hands off the wheel are convenient but don’t improve safety because people who use them often pay less attention to the road
March 31, 2026
Science|Technology|Travel|World
Moon rocket and weather are on NASA's side for the first astronaut launch in decades
Everything seems to be going NASA's way as the countdown proceeds toward a Wednesday launch of astronauts' first trip to the moon in more than half a century
April 01, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science|World
Latin America’s generational shift: What’s causing record-low birth rates across the region?
Latin America’s generational shift: What’s causing record-low birth rates across the region?
April 01, 2026
Environment|Political|Science|US|World
Only 50 of these whales are left in existence. Trump’s ‘God Squad’ just chose oil drilling over protecting them
Only 50 of these whales are left in existence. Trump’s ‘God Squad’ just chose oil drilling over protecting them
March 31, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science|Technology
April’s full pink moon rose in the night sky this week
April’s full pink moon rose in the night sky this week
April 01, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology
How sea mines threaten global trade, and how navies detect them
The 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, 2026
Education|Science|Technology
Cyborg cockroaches teach neuroscience at Marquette University
Cyborg cockroaches teach neuroscience at Marquette University
April 01, 2026
Science|Technology|World
NASA begins the countdown for humanity's first launch to the moon in 53 years
The countdown has begun toward humanity’s first launch to the moon in 53 years
March 31, 2026
Science|Technology
NASA’s Artemis II mission will take an astronaut crew around the Moon – a space policy expert describes the long road to launch
Artemis II will test the life control systems on the Orion spacecraft and, if all goes well, take a trip around the Moon.
March 26, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|World
Things to know about Rice's whale, a rare species at risk from Trump plans for more Gulf drilling
One of the world’s rarest whales, the Rice's whale, is in the way of the Trump administration's desire to expand oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico
March 31, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World
Afghan authorities say 14 more people die as a result of extreme weather and flooding
Afghan authorities say that flooding in many parts of the country has killed a further 14 people in the past 24 hours
March 31, 2026
Environment|Europe|Science|World
Humpback whale stranded again as its odyssey off the Baltic Sea coast stretches on
A humpback whale that has become stranded repeatedly off Germany’s Baltic Sea coast in recent days has got stuck again, less than a day after swimming free
March 31, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology
How California’s war on smog and its ambitious car pollution rules made everyone’s air cleaner
The Clean Air Act gave California the authority to issue tough pollution standards for vehicles, with EPA approval. The Trump administration is now trying to stop it.
March 31, 2026
Science|Technology
Artemis II’s long countdown – a space historian explains why it has taken over 50 years to return to the Moon
NASA’s Artemis II mission took decades of policymaking, engineering and financial support.
March 31, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Opinion|Science|Technology
‘Project Hail Mary’ demonstrates how intellectual humility can be a guiding force for scientists and astronauts
Curiosity and an openness to new ideas help Ryland Grace, the movie’s protagonist, navigate new discoveries about life in the universe.
March 31, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Science
Ticks are the backyard threat southwestern Pennsylvania homeowners keep ignoring
A University of Pittsburgh researcher is studying why Pennsylvania residents who regularly encounter ticks still underestimate their risk of Lyme disease.
March 31, 2026
Education|Health|Science
Benefits of mindfulness meditation go far beyond relaxation – here’s what it is and how to practice it
Facing your own thoughts and sensations, without trying to suppress them, is harder than it may seem. But learning to do it can boost your mental health.
March 31, 2026
Economy|Opinion|Science|Technology
How polling failures, gambling legalization and political gridlock paved the way for the explosive rise of prediction markets
While media outlets are signing deals with Polymarket and Kalshi for their insights into the wisdom of crowds, gamblers are pouncing on opportunities to wager on geopolitics and celebrity weddings.
March 31, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|Science
How one family's bipolar disorder experience led to more than $1 billion for the Broad Institute
A large donation to mental health research is getting even bigger
March 31, 2026
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|World
Millions of preterm births and thousands of infant deaths linked to plastic chemical
Millions of preterm births and thousands of infant deaths linked to plastic chemical
March 31, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World
Trump helped build the Middle East’s AI ambitions. Could his war break them?
Trump helped build the Middle East’s AI ambitions. Could his war break them?
March 31, 2026
Science|Technology|World
The upcoming moon mission will be full of jargon. Here’s a cheat sheet to help you follow along
The upcoming moon mission will be full of jargon. Here’s a cheat sheet to help you follow along
March 31, 2026
Arts|Education|Environment|Health|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|World
Trump administration sues Minnesota over transgender athletes in girls sports
The Trump administration has carried out on a threat to sue the state of Minnesota and its school athletics governing body for allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls sports
March 30, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology|World
Scientists have found an alarming environmental impact of vast data centers
Scientists have found an alarming environmental impact of vast data centers
March 31, 2026
Environment|Health|Political|Science|World
EPA watchdog finds nation’s most contaminated sites are vulnerable to flooding, wildfires
About 100 of the nation’s most contaminated toxic waste sites are in areas prone to flooding and wildfires, a potential public health threat to millions of Americans
March 31, 2026
Economy|Health|Lifestyle|Science
After a heart attack, beta-blockers are often a lifelong medicine. Maybe they shouldn’t be
After a heart attack, beta-blockers are often a lifelong medicine. Maybe they shouldn’t be
March 30, 2026
Education|Health|Science|Sports
Sex test used in IOC’s new transgender ban more likely to exclude from Olympics intersex women who were assigned female at birth
Genetic testing is now required to participate in women’s events in the Olympics. But the new policy oversimplifies biological sex and risks discrimination against some female athletes.
March 30, 2026
Education|Environment|Science
‘And then we saw the little head.’ Scientists witness rare sperm whale birth
‘And then we saw the little head.’ Scientists witness rare sperm whale birth
March 30, 2026
Science|Technology|World
Apollo's impatient old-timers are rooting for NASA's return to the moon with Artemis II launch
The people who toiled night and day to put astronauts on the moon during Apollo are thrilled that NASA is finally going back
March 30, 2026
Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
Baby kangaroo escapes from home, safe return after search effort
Baby kangaroo escapes from home, safe return after search effort
March 30, 2026
Health|Lifestyle|Science
More women are having babies later in life. How to improve your chance of a healthy pregnancy
More and more women are having babies later in life
March 30, 2026
Education|Environment|Science
Birutė Galdikas: The last of ‘Leakey’s Angels’ in primatology’s most extraordinary chapter
With Jane Goodall and Dian Fossey, Galdikas changed the face of science and opened the world’s eyes to how similar humans are to orangutans and other primates.
March 27, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology
We analyzed Philly street scenes and identified signs of gentrification using machine learning trained on longtime residents’ observations
Researchers are using machine learning models to identify gentrification in imagery. Community insights help keep the models on track
March 30, 2026
Education|Science|Technology
Are multiverses real? An astrophysicist explains why it depends on how you define ‘real’
While direct evidence of multiple universes is hard to come by, indirect evidence raises intriguing possibilities.
March 30, 2026
Economy|Education|Health|Science|Technology
Panicking scientists, canceled experiments – federal funding cuts turned my work as a research dean into crisis management
When the Trump administration took aim at higher education and the scientific research enterprise, a university dean had to figure out on the fly how to support scientists and their work at his school.
March 30, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World
NASA wants to build a base on the Moon by the 2030s – how and why it plans to build up to a long-term lunar presence
It’s about more than just beating China. As a space lawyer puts it, a Moon base would come with strategic, economic and scientific advantages.
March 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World
The war in Iran sparks a global fertilizer shortage and threatens food prices
Farmers around the world are facing fertilizer shortages and rising costs after the war in Iran disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, which handles a third of global fertilizer trade
March 27, 2026
Food|Health|Science
Corn tortillas in California now must contain folic acid. More states are looking at it
California is the first state to require food makers to add folic acid, a crucial vitamin, to corn masa flour used to make tortillas and other foods
March 29, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
North Korea conducts engine test for missile capable of targeting US mainland
North Korea reports that Kim Jong Un watched a test of an upgraded solid-fuel engine for missiles that can reach the U.S. mainland
March 29, 2026
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|World
In wrangling dark matter, some scientists find inspiration in the Torah, Krishna and Christ
Dark matter and dark energy are mysteries that have confounded scientists for decades, even though they comprise 95% of the universe's mass
March 29, 2026
Science|Technology|World
Cornered and wounded, will Iran now go for a nuclear bomb?
Cornered and wounded, will Iran now go for a nuclear bomb?
March 29, 2026
Science|Technology|US|World
Meet the Artemis crew in NASA's first astronaut mission to the moon in more than a half-century
The four astronauts making NASA's next lunar leap bear little resemblance to the Apollo era
March 28, 2026
Environment|Europe|Science|World
A stranded whale in Germany’s Baltic Sea weakens as hopes of its return to the Atlantic fade
A stranded humpback whale in Germany’s Baltic Sea looks weaker, and experts fear it won't be able to find its way back to the Atlantic
March 29, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World
The sea beneath Arctic and Antarctic ice holds many secrets. These scientists dive deep to find out
Scientists are learning to dive beneath polar ice to study the flora and fauna below
March 27, 2026
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
Electric bikes can be fast and dangerous. Here's how to stay safe
As electric-bike usage has risen, so have e-bike injuries, and regulations in cities and states throughout the country are rapidly changing
March 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
Hacked hospitals, hidden spyware: Iran conflict shows how digital fight is ingrained in warfare
Iran has turned to its cyber operations to make up for its military disadvantages in its conflict with Israel and the U.S. Since the war began last month, hackers supporting Iran have launched thousands of cyberattacks on companies and organizations in both the U.S. and Israel, seeking to undermine the war effort and critical supply chains
March 29, 2026
Economy|MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|World
Seven islands that hold the keys to the Strait of Hormuz
Seven islands that hold the keys to the Strait of Hormuz
March 28, 2026
Crime|Opinion|Science|Technology
Cameras have quietly appeared in thousands of US cities – now, their integration with AI is sounding alarms
What began as a tool to identify threats to national security is becoming a surveillance infrastructure that can be used to track everyone.
March 27, 2026
Science|Technology|Travel|World
Artemis II astronauts arrive at Florida launch site for first moon trip in 53 years
The astronauts set to become the first lunar visitors in more than half a century have arrived at their launch site
March 28, 2026
Science|Technology
Ultralightweight sonar plus AI lets tiny drones navigate like bats
Inspired by bats, a new ultra-low-power sensing system enables tiny drones to navigate through darkness, smoke and dust, where cameras and other light-based sensors fail.
March 28, 2026
Science|Technology|World
What to know about the 4 people launching to make history around the moon
What to know about the 4 people launching to make history around the moon
March 28, 2026
Business|Environment|Science|Technology
Microsoft takes over a Texas AI data center expansion after OpenAI backs away
Microsoft is taking over a data center construction project in Texas after OpenAI declined to pursue it, in a move that will make the two companies neighbors at one of the nation’s largest complexes for running artificial intelligence
March 28, 2026
Health|Interview|Science|Technology
He suddenly couldn't speak in space. NASA astronaut says his medical scare remains a mystery
The astronaut who prompted NASA's first medical evacuation earlier this year says doctors still don't know why he suddenly fell sick at the International Space Station
March 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
Yahoo turns to AI-powered answer engine Scout to lead it back to its roots in online search
Internet trailblazer Yahoo is exploring technology’s next frontier with Scout, an answer engine powered by artificial intelligence
March 27, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World
Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as unprecedented heat hits smashes records all over Earth
Arctic sea ice has shrunk to a tie for its lowest winter peak on record
March 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Science|US|World
Judge won't block meeting that could exempt Gulf drilling from Endangered Species Act
A judge has ruled that the government can convene a meeting next week to seek an exemption from the Endangered Species Act on the basis of national security for expanded oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico
March 27, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Science|Technology
Amazon buys Fauna Robotics, maker of the Sprout humanoid robot
Amazon has acquired Fauna Robotics, just under two months after the startup introduced a humanoid robot called Sprout designed for social spaces like homes and schools
March 25, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology
New study measures titanium in Apollo rock to uncover Moon’s early chemistry
A chemical signature in a lunar rock offers new insights into what early oxygen conditions were like on the Moon.
March 27, 2026
Business|Environment|Science|Technology
AI's arrival complicates Big Tech climate goals, and some worry it's locking in more fossil fuels
Tech companies set ambitious climate goals at the start of the decade, promising to slash emissoins that contribute to global warming
March 27, 2026
Business|Education|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
How AI English and human English differ – and how to decide when to use artificial language
A linguist explains what makes human English human, and why you shouldn’t overdo it with large language models.
March 20, 2026
Education|Science|Technology
Colorado trade school campus creates growing opportunities for female students
Colorado trade school campus creates growing opportunities for female students
March 27, 2026
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
WBZ journalist who received co-worker's kidney returns after open-heart surgery: "Humbling to think that someone could be that nice"
WBZ journalist who received co-worker's kidney returns after open-heart surgery: "Humbling to think that someone could be that nice"
March 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology
Amazon’s big bet in AI has been 20 years in the making
Amazon’s big bet in AI has been 20 years in the making
March 27, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Science|Technology|Travel
"Space Explorers: The Infinite" brings immersive interstellar experience to Atlanta
"Space Explorers: The Infinite" brings immersive interstellar experience to Atlanta
March 27, 2026
Business|Political|Science|Technology
Judge blocks Pentagon’s effort to ‘punish’ Anthropic by labeling it a supply chain risk
Judge blocks Pentagon’s effort to ‘punish’ Anthropic by labeling it a supply chain risk
March 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Opinion|Political|Science|World
War in the Middle East made the case for renewables – what’s happening in each country tells a harder story
Countries don’t just switch from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Each takes its own path, depending on its economy, international trade relations and government stability.
March 27, 2026
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|US|World
A year after Trump's DOGE cuts, workers whose lives were upended question what was saved
A year after federal employees were hit by the Trump administration’s cost-cutting efforts through the Department of Government Efficiency, it remains unclear what the agency saved
March 27, 2026
Environment|Science|US|World
Fire season fears grow amid western heat wave
Fire season fears grow amid western heat wave
March 27, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Science
Scientists captured female sperm whales on video working together during a birth to protect the calf
Scientists have captured rare footage of a sperm whale giving birth, offering a window into the large mammals' behavior
March 27, 2026
Business|Science|Technology
Federal judge temporarily blocks the Pentagon from branding AI firm Anthropic a supply chain risk
A federal judge has ruled in favor of artificial intelligence company Anthropic in temporarily blocking the Pentagon from labeling the company as a supply chain risk
March 27, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|US
9 sickened in E. coli outbreak tied to a California company's raw milk and cheese
Health officials say nine people, including children, have been sickened in an expanding outbreak of E
March 27, 2026
Science|Technology|US|World
Revised House aviation safety bill wins NTSB support, but victims' families demand tougher timelines
A revised version of the House's aviation safety bill now has the backing of the National Transportation Safety Board, but the families of the 67 victims of last year's midair collision near Washington, D.C., still want to see tougher requirements to ensure reforms are implemented
March 26, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
Having a conversation and creating best practices for your child's social media use
Earlier this week a jury in California this found both Meta and YouTube liable for mental health harms to kids using their services
March 27, 2026
Business|Education|Health|Science|Technology
AI is giving bad advice to flatter its users, says new study on dangers of overly agreeable chatbots
Artificial intelligence chatbots are so prone to flattering and validating their human users that they are giving bad advice that can damage relationships and reinforce harmful behaviors, according to a new study that explores the dangers of AI telling people what they want to hear
March 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology
An up-close, inside look at Amazon's new delivery drones flying in KCK
An up-close, inside look at Amazon's new delivery drones flying in KCK
March 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|Science
Facing rare case of early Alzheimer’s, health insurance said woman was too young for treatment
Facing rare case of early Alzheimer’s, health insurance said woman was too young for treatment
March 27, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|Technology
Mosquitoes carrying malaria are evolving more quickly than insecticides can kill them – researchers pinpoint how
Once-lethal insecticides now require concerningly high concentrations to effectively kill mosquitoes. Some mosquitoes are already immune to all classes of insecticides used to control malaria.
March 27, 2026
Environment|Political|Science|World
Trump administration seeks Endangered Species Act exemption for oil, gas projects in Gulf
The Trump administration is seeking an exemption from the Endangered Species Act for expanded oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, citing national security as it wages war on Iran
March 27, 2026
Business|Crime|Science|Technology
Robotic drone dogs powered by artificial intelligence aim to provide new security in crowded Las Vegas areas
Robotic drone dogs powered by artificial intelligence aim to provide new security in crowded Las Vegas areas
March 27, 2026
Environment|Europe|Science|World
German rescuers race to save humpback whale stranded off Baltic Sea beach
German rescuers race to save humpback whale stranded off Baltic Sea beach
March 27, 2026
Health|Science
Vagus nerve stimulation shows promise as a way to counter Alzheimer’s disease- and age-related memory loss
Keeping a tiny brain area called locus coeruleus functioning properly may stave off symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and keep the aging brain healthy
March 26, 2026
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology
A 7th grader built a solar invention for under $25. Now he's headed to Washington, D.C.
A 7th grader built a solar invention for under $25. Now he's headed to Washington, D.C.
March 26, 2026
Arts|Science|Technology
This artist has made millions of dollars. And it’s not even human
This artist has made millions of dollars. And it’s not even human
March 26, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology
Vehicle safety isn't a game, but researchers are using one to give AI 'guardrails' for self-driven cars
Vehicle safety isn't a game, but researchers are using one to give AI 'guardrails' for self-driven cars
March 26, 2026
Health|Lifestyle|Science
Woman raising awareness for kidney donations while waiting on her own
Woman raising awareness for kidney donations while waiting on her own
March 26, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|US|World
Growth rate slowed in US metro areas in 2025, with steepest drops along the southern border
New population estimates show that U.S. growth in metro areas slowed sharply as immigration dropped and hurricanes pushed people out of some Gulf Coast counties
March 26, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|World
Iran war's environmental toll could leave damage and health risks for decades, experts say
The Iran war is unleashing a toxic mix of chemicals, heavy metals and other pollutants that threaten everything from agriculture to drinking water to people’s health
March 26, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology
Scientists may be overestimating the amount of microplastics in the environment – and the culprit is lab gloves
Tiny particles from certain lab gloves look like microplastics, and they can contaminate samples, new study finds.
March 26, 2026