Today: September 24, 2026
Today: September 24, 2026

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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

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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

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

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

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?

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

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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

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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

Education|Science

Educators at one school are taking classwork to the barnyard

Educators at one school are taking classwork to the barnyard

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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

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.

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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

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

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.

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.”

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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

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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

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

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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

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

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.

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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

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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

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

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

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.

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

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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

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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

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?

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

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

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.

Education|Science|Technology

Cyborg cockroaches teach neuroscience at Marquette University

Cyborg cockroaches teach neuroscience at Marquette University

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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

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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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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?

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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

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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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Baby kangaroo escapes from home, safe return after search effort

Baby kangaroo escapes from home, safe return after search effort

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Education|Science|Technology

Colorado trade school campus creates growing opportunities for female students

Colorado trade school campus creates growing opportunities for female students

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"

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

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

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

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.

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

Environment|Science|US|World

Fire season fears grow amid western heat wave

Fire season fears grow amid western heat wave

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Science|Sports

Why do basketball players miss shots they’ve made a thousand times before? Neuroscience has an answer

Elite athletes miss plenty of shots during March Madness and the NBA playoffs. Training both brain and body can help even beginners and novices get more net.

Health|Lifestyle|Science

When it comes to aging well, attitude is everything

When it comes to aging well, attitude is everything

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

2026’s historic snow drought brings worries about water, wildfires and the future in the West

The 2026 water year has been anything but ordinary. In fact, its snow drought has few parallels in recent history.

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

OpenAI thought it could own AI videos. The reality was too expensive

OpenAI thought it could own AI videos. The reality was too expensive

Environment|Health|Science|Technology

A 3-limbed Kemp's ridley sea turtle is now being tracked at sea by satellite

A Florida sea turtle hospital is getting help from space to monitor animals they've rehabilitated

Business|Education|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|US|World

Melania Trump shares the spotlight with a robot at an education and technology event

Melania Trump often commands the attention of any room she enters, but on Wednesday, she shared the spotlight with a robot

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Southeast Asia revisits nuclear power plans for AI data centers as Iran war disrupts energy supplies

Nuclear power is getting a second look across Southeast Asia to prepare for surging demand for power for artificial intelligence-focused data centers

Education|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science

‘Vas Madness’ shows the power of messaging on men’s contraceptive decisions

Finding ways to communicate effectively with men about vasectomies is key to persuading them to have the procedure.

Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Scientists reveal earliest evidence for shifting of Earth’s crust

Scientists reveal earliest evidence for shifting of Earth’s crust

Crime|Science|Technology|US|World

What’s next in the investigation into the deadly Air Canada collision at LaGuardia

What’s next in the investigation into the deadly Air Canada collision at LaGuardia

Health|Political|Science|World

White House isn’t ready to nominate a new CDC director

White House isn’t ready to nominate a new CDC director

Crime|Health|Science|World

Seven months later, the government still hasn't fixed CDC's shot-up windows

The federal government has not yet replaced the bullet-pocked windows that serve as a grim reminder of an attack at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention more than seven months ago

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|US|World

Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez push bill to impose AI data center moratorium

A bill introduced by two high-profile progressive lawmakers would pause new data centers in the United States until national safeguards are in place to protect workers and consumers and ensure the technologies don’t harm the environment

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

In the AI industry, ‘agentic’ takes on a life of its own

In the AI industry, ‘agentic’ takes on a life of its own

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Before and after satellite images show how little snow is left in the western US

Before and after satellite images show how little snow is left in the western US

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Melania Trump brings an AI-powered robot to the White House — and says there could be more of them soon

Melania Trump brings an AI-powered robot to the White House — and says there could be more of them soon

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New studies of old dogs help scientists understand where they came from

Scientists are tracing back the history of dogs using the oldest genes from the species ever studied

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Means' surgeon general nomination is stalled as senators question her experience and vaccine stance

Wellness influencer Dr. Casey Means' nomination to become U.S. surgeon general is stalled a month after senators grilled her on vaccines during a tense confirmation hearing

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Why Britain’s miserable weather is one of its greatest tourist attractions

Why Britain’s miserable weather is one of its greatest tourist attractions

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71-year-old to run 100 marathons in 100 days across the country for Parkinson's research

71-year-old to run 100 marathons in 100 days across the country for Parkinson's research

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Soaring gas prices and disrupted supply chains will ripple out to increase costs in every store and sector of the economy

US consumers, already feeling pain at the gas pump, can expect higher prices and prolonged shortages for goods of all sorts, including food, as additional consequences of slowed oil production.

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World Food Prize goes to food safety scientist for preventing millions of cases of foodborne illness

Dutch food scientist Huub Lelieveld has won the World Food Prize for shaping modern food processing safety standards used worldwide

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BPD's all-women drone team gives new crime scene perspective

BPD's all-women drone team gives new crime scene perspective

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In war-torn cities, air pollution from burning oil depots and bombed buildings unleashes invisible health threats

The damage from military attacks on cities can fill the air with pollutants that harm the lungs and stress the heart.

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Nebraska high school students use virtual reality to learn natural disaster response and life skills

Nebraska high school students use virtual reality to learn natural disaster response and life skills

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Most Americans say US military action against Iran has gone too far, a new AP-NORC poll finds

A new AP-NORC poll finds most Americans believe recent military action against Iran has gone too far and many are worried about affording gasoline

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Emergency planners around the country are about to lose access to a critical hurricane evacuation planning tool

Emergency planners around the country are about to lose access to a critical hurricane evacuation planning tool

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Merck buying Terns in $6.7B deal to bolster its cancer portfolio before key Keytruda patent expires

Merck is buying oncology company Terns Pharmaceuticals in a deal valued at approximately $6.7 billion as the pharmaceutical giant works on beefing up its cancer portfolio before a key patent on its cancer drug Keytruda expires in two years

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Anthrax-causing bacteria have dwelled in soil for centuries – cycling through people, animals and earth

From bioweapons to biblical plagues, the bacteria that cause anthrax can persist for decades in harsh conditions and wreak havoc on people and cattle.

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A connection to nature fuels well-being worldwide, according to a study of 38,000 people

Feeling part of something larger than yourself may make it easier to cope with stress and uncertainty.

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How the deadly collision at LaGuardia unfolded

How the deadly collision at LaGuardia unfolded

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How dolphins communicate – new discoveries from a long-term study in Sarasota, Florida

A database of sounds from a community of wild dolphins is proving to be a great resource for researchers studying dolphin communication.

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A victory ‘for decades’? Netanyahu’s promise after June strikes proved hollow, but Israelis still support Iran war

A victory ‘for decades’? Netanyahu’s promise after June strikes proved hollow, but Israelis still support Iran war

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Judge questions Pentagon's motives for labeling Anthropic as a security threat in battle over AI

A federal judge weighing the merits of the Pentagon’s designation of rising Silicon Valley star Anthropic as a security threat repeatedly questioned the government’s reasons for vilifying the company following a dispute over how its artificial intelligence technology can be used in war

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Pilots killed in LaGuardia collision were young Canadians who had long dreamed of flying planes

The pilots killed in a collision between a jetliner and a fire truck on a New York runway have been identified as Mackenzie Gunther and Antoine Forrest

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OpenAI pulls the plug on Sora, the viral AI video app that sparked deepfake concerns

OpenAI is shutting down its social media app Sora, which went viral last fall as a place to share short-form videos generated by artificial intelligence but also raised alarms in Hollywood and elsewhere

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NASA announces new Mars mission, reshapes goals on the moon

NASA announces new Mars mission, reshapes goals on the moon

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How far can Iran’s ballistic missiles reach? A defense expert explains how the missiles work, and what Iran can and can’t hit

News that Iran had fired ballistic missiles at a US military base in the Indian Ocean was startling, but how much of a threat does the development represent?

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Belgian drugmaker UCB to invest $2B in suburban Atlanta plant, adding 330 jobs

Belgian pharmaceutical maker UCB says it will build a $2 billion drug manufacturing plant near Atlanta

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Record-smashing heat spreads: 'Basically the entire US is going to be hot'

A huge heat dome is spreading across the United States and it is shattering March temperature records

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FDA flags misleading claims for cancer drug by biotech billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong

Federal health officials have issued a warning about controversial statements made by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about one of his company's cancer drugs

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Trump administration's $1B deal to stop offshore wind shows an evolution in its anti-wind strategy

The Trump administration’s $1 billion payout to a French energy company to walk away from U.S. offshore wind development is a novel tactic against the industry that supporters see as creative, but opponents see as foolish and extreme

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Geneva's CERN hails delicate test on transporting antimatter as a scientific success

Scientists at CERN took some antiprotons out for a spin in a never-tried-before test drive

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OpenAI Foundation pledges $1B in grants to ensure AI 'benefits all of humanity'

The nonprofit that controls the artificial intelligence maker OpenAI pledged Tuesday to grant out $1 billion over the next year and to build up its capacity as a philanthropic funder

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Webb telescope photos show mysterious little red dots. Astronomers don’t know what they are

Webb telescope photos show mysterious little red dots. Astronomers don’t know what they are

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Marina revives old desal plant to boost drought-resistant water supply

Marina revives old desal plant to boost drought-resistant water supply

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A group of Oscar winners set out to make the definitive AI documentary

A new documentary tries to explain generative AI fast, clearly and without taking sides, even as the technology keeps changing

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Rescuers try to refloat a stranded humpback whale in Germany’s Baltic Sea

Rescue teams in northern Germany are working to refloat a humpback whale stranded in shallow water in the Baltic Sea

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Irrational decision or helpful evolutionary adaptation? A philosopher on the rationality wars behind ‘nudge’ policy

People use cognitive shortcuts to make choices that sometimes have outcomes that don’t serve their own interests or preferences. But to call these choices irrational might be missing the big picture.

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Drones paired with AI could help search-and-rescue teams find missing persons faster

Drones with the right sensors and AI analyzing the data could quickly find a person lost or stranded in the wilderness, crucial to keeping them alive.

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The world’s great fish migrations are collapsing – that’s a problem for millions of people

A new report finds 325 migratory fish species in urgent need of help, including some of the world’s most iconic freshwater giants.

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Here's how to recycle those old laptops, iPhones and earbuds lying around

Most consumers are guilty of the same habit — filling drawers or closets with devices such as old laptops, cellphones, fitness trackers and other electronics once those things are no longer needed

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Workplace relief is coming for employees with symptoms of menstruation, perimenopause and menopause in Philly

Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, Philadelphia will require employers to provide reasonable accommodations to workers suffering from symptoms of hormonal cycles and changes.

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Is it ‘Ih-ran’ or ‘E-ron’? Inside the politics of pronunciation

Both President Trump and Vice President Vance pronounce Iran as ‘Ih-RAN,’ not ‘Ih-RON.’ A linguist says that how the country’s name is pronounced may be a political choice.

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Inside ‘Asia’s Fort Knox’: Gold bars, fine art — and a 66-million-year-old Triceratops

Inside ‘Asia’s Fort Knox’: Gold bars, fine art — and a 66-million-year-old Triceratops

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2026 ‘Dirty Dozen’ produce: Nearly 100% tested positive for pesticides, including ‘forever chemicals’

2026 ‘Dirty Dozen’ produce: Nearly 100% tested positive for pesticides, including ‘forever chemicals’

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Here's what to know as the scope of damage from Hawaii's floods becomes clearer

The worst flooding to hit Hawaii in two decades swept homes off their foundations, floated cars out of driveways and left floors, walls and counters covered in thick, reddish volcanic mud

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LaGuardia crash underscores pressures on already strained air traffic control workforce

Air traffic controllers at New York’s LaGuardia Airport were juggling a runway emergency moments before an Air Canada jet collided with a fire truck Sunday night

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Varying your exercise routine could add years to your life

Varying your exercise routine could add years to your life

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Trump administration to pay French company $1B to walk away from US offshore wind leases

The Department of Interior says a French energy company has agreed to give up two U.S. offshore wind leases and invest in fossil fuel projects instead

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People 'bathe' in nature to get respite from chaotic news cycle

It might seem impossible to get away from the constant barrage of news these days

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Psychological toll of betrayal trauma may help explain why women kept silent for decades after alleged abuse by civil rights icon Cesar Chavez

A researcher answers the question many asked when they heard charges of abuse and rape against civil rights icon Cesar Chavez: Why didn’t the women speak earlier about the events from decades ago?

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Over 400 million barrels will be added to the oil market soon – what are strategic reserves and what can they do?

Nations’ stores of petroleum can dampen price shocks in the short term, but as reserve supplies dwindle, economic pain may continue.

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Correction: Chavez-Women Farmworkers-ABRIDGED story

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When the EPA rolled back toxic air rules, it left this community in the path of pollution

When the EPA rolled back toxic air rules, it left this community in the path of pollution

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Two simple strength tests predict longevity in older women

Two simple strength tests predict longevity in older women

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For the nearly 1 in 4 US adults with chronic pain, employers’ expectations of a healthy body can lead to shame

Having to deal with chronic pain at work is all too familiar for Americans in many occupations.

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Why many older adults skip hard candy – how aging can change chewing and swallowing

As you get older, the muscles your body uses to chew can weaken, which may make enjoying holiday treats like Easter candy more difficult.

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Can you survive inside a tornado? This scientist did by accident – he’s lucky to be alive

When you’re inside a vortex, your body experiences things the news cameras can’t capture.

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As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still key

Use of blockbuster anti-obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound is growing, with about 1 in 8 adults in the U.S. saying they currently take the medications

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Analysis: The new UN climate report is boring … except when it’s not

Analysis: The new UN climate report is boring … except when it’s not

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What we know on day 23 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on day 23 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

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Her childhood crush messaged her out of the blue. Life was never the same again

Her childhood crush messaged her out of the blue. Life was never the same again

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Iran launched missiles at US-UK military base in the Indian Ocean. Here’s what that says about its capabilities

Iran launched missiles at US-UK military base in the Indian Ocean. Here’s what that says about its capabilities

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Welcome to allergy season. Here's how to protect yourself

Allergy season is upon us, bringing with it runny noses, itchy eyes and sneezing

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Nonprofits, unions and airports rally to feed TSA officers as shutdown drags

Nonprofits and airport communities across the country are feeding Transportation Security Administration officers who keep working without full pay during the partial government shutdown

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Trump's EPA is paving the way for haze to return to national parks, conservationists warn

Conservationists are warning that the Trump administration is working state by state to undo decades of progress in clearing skies over the country's beloved national parks

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Extreme heat continues to strike Southwest US and even Nebraska needs a cold drink

Parts of California and Arizona are under extreme heat warnings again Saturday while sweltering summerlike weather stretched as far north as Nebraska — just a day into spring

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Newly discovered photos show astronaut Neil Armstrong after the Gemini 8 emergency

Previously unreleased photos show astronaut Neil Armstrong in the aftermath of a space mission that almost took his life

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Meteorite hunters scour Ohio for fragments of 7-ton space rock that crashed into Earth

Meteorite hunters are combing Ohio for fragments of a space rock that streaked across the sky earlier this week

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It's not just vaccines — parents are refusing other routine preventive care for newborns

Doctors across the nation are alarmed that skepticism fueled by rising anti-science sentiment and medical mistrust is increasingly reaching beyond vaccines to other safe and routine care for babies

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Should you try the 75 Hard challenge? Experts warn the risks may outweigh the benefits

Should you try the 75 Hard challenge? Experts warn the risks may outweigh the benefits

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The happiest country in the world in 2026

The World Happiness Report announced Finland as the world’s happiest country for the ninth year and found that heavy social media use could be linked to youth unhappiness.

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A web of sensors: How the US spots missiles and drones from Iran

Tracking Iranian missiles and drones requires a network of satellites and numerous radars on land, sea and air.

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Doctors want more women lifting weights. Experts say welcoming gyms and education would help

More research is starting to show that women can benefit from lifting weights, perhaps even more than men

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Records shattered as summer heat hits Southwest in March; 'This is what climate change looks like'

Scientists say a record-smashing March heat wave in the U.S. Southwest shows climate change is already driving more dangerous weather extremes

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The US broke the all-time heat record for March. Yes, it’s climate change

The US broke the all-time heat record for March. Yes, it’s climate change

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Trump officials announce 10-gigawatt data center, gas plants for former Ohio uranium site

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a public-private partnership with SoftBank and AEP Ohio to develop a massive artificial intelligence data center and power complex at a former uranium enrichment site in southern Ohio

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Japan’s people are aging as its snow worsens. That’s a lethal combination

Japan’s people are aging as its snow worsens. That’s a lethal combination

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First nuclear reactor built on DOE land in 50 years unveiled at Idaho National Lab

First nuclear reactor built on DOE land in 50 years unveiled at Idaho National Lab

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Uganda reintroduces rhinos into a protected area where they have been extinct since 1983

Ugandan wildlife authorities reintroduced rhinos into a remote protected area where the large mammals once were poached into extinction

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NASA hauls its repaired moon rocket from the hangar back to the pad for an early April launch

NASA's moon rocket is back at the launch pad following hangar repairs

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The push to end animal testing is gaining steam, but technology can’t fill the gap yet

The push to end animal testing is gaining steam, but technology can’t fill the gap yet

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In 'Project Hail Mary,' Phil Lord and Chris Miller finally get their space odyssey

In their two decades making movies together, Phil Lord and Chris Miller have shown a particular talent in making inanimate objects come alive

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HBO’s ‘The Pitt’ nails how hospital cyberattacks create chaos, endanger patients and disrupt critical care

Policy and legal efforts aim to stop these malicious security breaches, but they are growing more common as hospitals adopt remote health care delivery and hackers adopt artificial intelligence.

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The White House just laid out how it wants to regulate AI

The White House just laid out how it wants to regulate AI

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A meningitis B outbreak is happening in the UK. What people should know

A meningitis B outbreak is happening in the UK. What people should know

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Man’s heart defect sparks life-saving change

Man’s heart defect sparks life-saving change

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‘Project Hail Mary’ explores unique forms of life in space – 5 essential reads on searching for aliens that look nothing like life on Earth

The fictional biologist in ‘Project Hail Mary’ claims that potential alien organisms might not be made of carbon or require water, unlike life on Earth.

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Nearly 90,000 bottles of children's liquid pain medication recalled

Nearly 90,000 bottles of a children’s pain reliever have been recalled due to reports of particles and other possible contaminants