A new study has found that an asteroid NASA used for target practice a few years ago was nudged into a slightly different route around the sun
March 07, 2026
K-9 unit dogs get treatment to extend careers thanks to local nonprofit
March 07, 2026
Why you should tell a friend about that embarrassing thing that happened
March 07, 2026
GPS jamming is emerging as an increasingly prevalent — and troubling — weapon of war
March 06, 2026
Public health depends on long-term planning, and when that planning is interrupted, some programs never recover.
March 06, 2026
Policymakers are still deciding whether to make some types of Medicare coverage for telehealth permanent. Studies show it helps older adults get more consistent health care.
March 06, 2026
Scientists are trying to solve the mystery of whether global warming is speeding up. A new study says it has the answer
March 06, 2026
A lawsuit against Meta and Google avoids the issue of liability for content and focuses on allegations that social media platforms themselves are harmful by design.
March 06, 2026
An economist proposes a new method of estimating the scope of poverty in different countries.
March 06, 2026
New York Liberty owner Clara Wu Tsai has a vested interest in getting the most out of female athletes
March 06, 2026
The United Nations political chief says demand for critical minerals that power technology from smartphones to missiles could triple by 2030 and quadruple by 2040
March 06, 2026
The U.S. military plans to exhume the remains of 88 sailors and Marines killed when the USS Arizona was bombed during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 and who were buried as unknowns in a Honolulu cemetery
March 06, 2026
The Trump administration is following through with its threat to designate artificial intelligence company Anthropic as a supply chain risk in an unprecedented move that could force other government contractors to stop using the AI chatbot Claude
March 06, 2026
Last year, President Donald Trump promoted unproven ties between Tylenol and autism and touted an old generic drug as a treatment for the developmental condition
March 06, 2026
Leucovorin prescriptions surged after the White House touted the drug for autism. Parents are still scrambling to find it
March 06, 2026
Forecasters say the first major storm outbreak ahead of spring is threatening much of the central U.S. They warn strong tornadoes and other forms of severe weather are possible
March 06, 2026
As the US and Israel's war with Iran enters its fifth day, CNN's Ivan Watson looks at how Iran's Shahed drone has been developed to create a similar US-made drone, known as the LUCAS.
March 04, 2026
Anthropic’s moral stand on U.S. military use of artificial intelligence is reshaping the competition between leading AI companies but also exposing a growing awareness that maybe chatbots just aren’t capable enough for acts of war
March 04, 2026
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot or about 30 centimeters
March 05, 2026
Men’s sexual health can predict heart issues
March 04, 2026
A widening U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has seen major strikes, missile fire across the region, and fresh fears for global energy and markets
March 04, 2026
Radar bases housing key US missile interceptor hit in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and UAE, satellite images show
March 06, 2026
Key sources of drinking water have been targets in past conflicts. And Iranian strikes have already hit close to some.
March 06, 2026
President Donald Trump's administration is trying to explain why it struck Iran and killed its supreme leader without clear support from Congress or allies
March 06, 2026
The number of doubles and triples in the major leagues went down again last year
March 05, 2026
Public health campaigns had made significant strides toward eradicating diseases like elephantitis and river blindness. But this progress has since unraveled with the second Trump administration.
March 05, 2026
Using drones makes detecting land mines safer. Using AI to fuse data from multiple types of sensors on the drones makes it more efficient.
March 05, 2026
Solar cycles, sea ice and rising electricity use all play a role. So does an unhealthy surprise that has been quietly hiding a large amount of global warming – until now.
March 05, 2026
Online gambling has become easier, faster and more prevalent on social media feeds and streaming platforms – which appeals to younger adults in particular.
March 05, 2026
A 2025 study shows that an AI-based tutor improves learning when it prompts reasoning and is paired with peer discussion.
March 05, 2026
When kids don’t sleep, parents don’t either. Experts share tips for better family sleep
March 05, 2026
Punch the baby orphan macaque is outgrowing the orangutan plushie that comforted him through early rejection from his mother and other monkeys
March 05, 2026
GLP-1 drugs are the first medication to show promise for treating addiction to a wide range of substances.
March 05, 2026
President Donald Trump is pressing big tech to build its own power as AI data centers spark anger over electric bills
March 05, 2026
FAMU doctoral student builds seawater battery that could revolutionize underwater exploration
March 05, 2026
Baltimore to start killing deer with sharpshooters to bring population to healthy levels
March 05, 2026
Scientists find sea levels are already much higher than we thought. That could spell trouble for the future
March 05, 2026
A Formula 1 rules revolution is making cars lighter and smaller for 2026, with more electrical power
March 04, 2026
Women’s unpaid work at home has declined much more than men’s contributions have increased.
March 04, 2026
A review of 133 countries’ ports found a correlation between investment from China and proximity to chokepoints.
March 04, 2026
Artemis II has been plagued by similar issues to those faced by its predecessor, leading NASA to shake up its plan to return humans to the Moon.
March 04, 2026
Being left- or right-handed – and the paw, eye, fin and wing equivalents – is a product of genes, development and the environment.
March 04, 2026
AI models are designing new metal alloys that have been 3D-printed and tested in the lab. The results are then fed back into the AI to accelerate alloy discovery.
March 04, 2026
US air defenses may not be able to intercept many of Iran’s one-way drones
March 04, 2026
Some OpenAI staff are fuming about its Pentagon deal
March 04, 2026
A new CDC analysis shows U.S. maternal deaths keep edging down
March 04, 2026
Hacked traffic cameras and US intelligence: How a plot to kill Iran’s supreme leader came together
March 04, 2026
The task force that shapes Americans’ preventive care has not met in a year. Doctors now worry it’s being ‘abandoned’ by HHS
March 04, 2026
Community "powdered" by dust from quarry, raising health concerns
March 04, 2026
A covert US campaign in the mid-20th century helped steer Iran toward the intense anti-American sentiment that has distinguished its government policy for decades.
March 04, 2026
Vaping is so bad at a school, principal is closing some bathrooms, using metal detector wands
March 04, 2026
Why a 6-year-old with diabetes is pushing for change in Virginia
March 04, 2026
Cities across the U.S. have been integrating video monitoring, GPS mapping and artificial intelligence into snow removal operations that once relied almost entirely on manual planning
March 04, 2026
Why Pluto is the planet (yes, we said ‘planet’) we need right now
March 04, 2026
NASA’s Hubble telescope detects possible ‘dark galaxy’
March 04, 2026
Anthropic’s Claude is suddenly the most popular iPhone app following Pentagon feud
March 03, 2026
A nurse scientist interviewed 29 formerly incarcerated Black men in Philadelphia to understand how they address their mental health needs.
March 03, 2026
What does it mean for national security if access to Earth’s orbit depends largely on one company?
March 03, 2026
Heroes take a personal risk for the common good. Some people may just be born with the personality traits of a hero – but anyone can get ready to act heroically.
March 03, 2026
China’s progress in building a modern economy, evident in its kung-fu fighting robots and self-parking cars, is hitting limits as a downturn in its housing industry drags on and young people struggle to find jobs
March 03, 2026
A total lunar eclipse is turning the moon red. Here’s how to watch
March 03, 2026
Investigation finds ‘secretly’ added chemicals of unknown safety in US food supply
March 03, 2026
A crocodile has been caught in an Australian creek on the temperate east coast far from the species' tropical habitat
March 03, 2026
As people awoke to news over the weekend of the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran, it resulted in many feeling anxious and stressed
March 03, 2026
Global breast cancer cases expected to reach over 3.5 million by 2050
March 03, 2026
Meeting to determine US measles elimination status pushed back to November
March 03, 2026
United Airlines passengers evacuate on the tarmac after emergency landing in Los Angeles
March 03, 2026
Iowa water quality and cancer rates: Atlantic-area grandparents push lawmakers to act on pollution concerns
March 03, 2026
Trump’s neck rash is because of ‘preventative skin treatment,’ his doctor says
March 03, 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron says France will allow the temporary deployment of its nuclear-armed aircraft to allied countries as part of its new nuclear strategy
March 02, 2026
Gene editing and new tree varieties offer hope for Florida’s citrus industry
March 03, 2026
Apple launches cheaper iPhone 17e in push to boost iPhone sales
March 03, 2026
Dad joins TikTok to find stem cell match for 15-year-old son
March 03, 2026
3D printing shop helps restore historic Winchester home, eyes future of the technology
March 03, 2026
Iran’s leaders are scrambling to replace Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled the country for 37 years before he was killed in the surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment
March 02, 2026
Church uses soil-free garden to feed the community
March 02, 2026
No time for therapy? A new study shows you can learn key skills to challenge depression in 10 minutes.
March 02, 2026
Many cities are considering involuntary substance use treatment as a solution to drug use among the homeless. But research doesn’t support this strategy.
March 02, 2026
At least 20 million Americans have served time. Most of them can’t or don’t vote, and that may distort some election outcomes, a political scientist argues.
March 02, 2026
Tech companies are pushing new health chatbots, but experts say you still need to talk to your doctor
March 02, 2026
A triceratops skeleton that once greeted visitors at a Wyoming museum is heading to an online auction as dinosaur prices keep soaring
March 02, 2026
A priest helped her see her drinking problem. Talks with Jesus kept her sober. She’s not the only one
March 02, 2026
Malaysia has renewed Australian miner Lynas Rare Earths’ license for 10 years, but ordered it to stop producing radioactive waste by 2031
March 02, 2026
Iran’s IAEA ambassador says U.S. and Israeli airstrikes hit Iran’s Natanz enrichment site, but the U.N. nuclear watchdog says it has no reports of damage
March 02, 2026
The winners of the smartphone boom think they know what the next big tech gadget is
March 02, 2026
Family pushes for change after rare disease clinical trial abruptly ends
March 02, 2026
With invalid driver’s licenses and birth certificates, transgender people are at risk for more than just steep fines and imprisonment.
March 01, 2026
Rebuilding faces and identifying tattoos, AI joins the search for the missing in Mexico
March 01, 2026
A high-stakes dispute over how the U.S. military uses artificial intelligence has led the Pentagon to cancel its contract with rising AI star Anthropic
March 01, 2026
How to avoid injuries and grow stronger as you age
February 28, 2026
Archaeologists have found a prehistoric human skeleton deep inside a flooded cave system on Mexico’s Caribbean coast
March 01, 2026
‘What Black hair product is safe?’ Lead and carcinogens are found in hair extensions used by Black women
February 28, 2026
For Black people living with Tourette syndrome, a racial slur being shouted by someone with the disorder at the British Academy Film Awards has left them with complicated feelings
February 28, 2026
The week when AI changed everything
February 28, 2026
Social media is filled with influencers rating electrolyte supplements or even telling followers how to make their own
February 28, 2026
OpenAI strikes deal with Pentagon hours after Trump admin bans Anthropic
February 28, 2026
President Donald Trump has ordered all U.S. agencies to stop using Anthropic technology after the company’s unusually public dispute with the Pentagon over artificial intelligence safety
February 27, 2026
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee told embassy staff in an email on Friday that if they want to leave the country amid the possibility of a strike on Iran they “should do so TODAY,” according to a source familiar with the message.
February 27, 2026
Federal immigration agents arrested a Columbia student after allegedly gaining access to her apartment by posing as police in search of a missing child
February 28, 2026
Aviation industry is running out of the people who keep planes flying
February 28, 2026
Trump administration orders military contractors and federal agencies to cease business with Anthropic
February 27, 2026
Trump has claimed Iran is building missiles that could soon hit the US. Sources say that’s not backed up by US intelligence.
February 28, 2026
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shares Anthropic’s concerns when it comes to working with the Pentagon
February 27, 2026
Officials in Florida say an injured mother manatee and her calf have been rescued from a river and taken to SeaWorld Orlando for rehabilitation
February 28, 2026
Target will stop selling cereals containing synthetic colors by the end of May
February 27, 2026
Anthropic is rejecting the Pentagon’s latest offer to change their contract, saying the changes do not satisfy the company’s concerns that AI could be used for mass surveillance or in fully autonomous weapons.
February 27, 2026
'We're going oh my God please wind stay to your left': Florida brush fires contained
February 28, 2026
NASA is revamping its Artemis moon landing program
February 27, 2026
A U.N. nuclear watchdog report says Iran has blocked inspectors from reaching key nuclear sites hit during a June war
February 27, 2026
The US surpassed 1,100 measles cases in two months. Expect more deaths next
February 27, 2026
NASA abruptly changes its roadmap to putting boots back on the moon
February 27, 2026
ChatGPT maker OpenAI has received $110 billion in investments from Amazon, SoftBank and Nvidia, putting the technology company’s pre-money valuation at $730 billion
February 27, 2026
6-planet parade will grace the night sky on Saturday
February 27, 2026
By listening in on their nightly hunts, scientists discovered that small, fringe-lipped bats are unexpectedly able to efficiently take down prey nearly their own size.
February 27, 2026
Tiny particles bounce light around in a unique way, a property that researchers are using to detect pollutants in water and soil samples.
February 27, 2026
A few simple strategies can help older adults convey their needs to their health care provider.
February 27, 2026
Officials and policymakers say direct-to-consumer drug advertising encourages patients to seek treatments they don’t need and raises heath care costs, but the true picture is more nuanced.
February 27, 2026
European drug regulators are endorsing a new and simpler treatment for sleeping sickness, in what could be a giant boost to efforts to eliminate the disease
February 27, 2026
Federal health data shows Black women are more than three times likely than white women to die around the time of childbirth
February 27, 2026
A blood-red moon will soon grace the skies for a total lunar eclipse
February 27, 2026
Incredible images showcased in Underwater Photographer of the Year 2026 awards
February 27, 2026
AI is gobbling up the world’s memory chips, sending smartphone prices to record highs, report says
February 27, 2026
Three women lived for years as the last members of the Akuntsu people, who were decimated by a government-backed push to develop parts of the Amazon rainforest in the 1970s and ‘80s
February 27, 2026
Journalists at the investigative outlet ProPublica have pledged to strike if negotiations for a contract don't take a turn — in what is believed would be the first such job action in the news industry where a dispute over how to deal with artificial intelligence is the chief sticking point
February 27, 2026
Anthropic rejects latest Pentagon offer: ‘We cannot in good conscience accede to their request’
February 27, 2026
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says the artificial intelligence company “cannot in good conscience accede” to the Pentagon’s demands to allow wider use of its technology
February 27, 2026
Novartis has settled a lawsuit by the estate of Henrietta Lacks that alleged the pharmaceutical giant unjustly profited off her cells, which were taken from her tumor without her knowledge in 1951 and reproduced in labs to enable major medical advancements, including the polio vaccine
February 27, 2026
A new AP-NORC poll finds that as the U.S. and Iran head into their next round of nuclear talks in Geneva, many U.S. adults continue to view Iran’s nuclear program as a threat
February 26, 2026
Ancient linkups may have happened more frequently between female humans and male Neanderthals, according to an new genetic analysis
February 27, 2026
Albuquerque company celebrates 30 years of transforming food waste into compost
February 27, 2026
The head of the Food and Drug Administration plans to start offering bonus payments to agency drug reviewers who complete their work ahead of the schedule
February 27, 2026
Elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park test positive for avian flu
February 27, 2026
Burger King is testing AI-powered headsets that can recite recipes, alert managers when inventories are low and even track how friendly employees are to customers
February 27, 2026
Peregrine falcons thrive in Wisconsin thanks one man's brilliant idea 40 years ago
February 27, 2026
Iran and the United States held a third round of nuclear talks in Geneva as Washington sends airships and warships to the Middle East to underscore the U.S. demand that Iran stop enriching uranium
February 26, 2026
Florida SouthWestern State College embraces virtual reality to train students for real life
February 27, 2026
What happened when humans and Neanderthals hooked up
February 27, 2026
AI gospel artist Solomon Ray reaches hearts with his song 'Find Your Rest'
February 27, 2026
The vast majority of organ donations once came from people who were brain-dead
February 27, 2026
Duke University School of Medicine attempts to set world record in CPR training
February 27, 2026
‘Meatheads Are Hijacking America’: Vegans feel betrayed by RFK Jr.’s beef boosting
February 27, 2026
Naples Classical Academy cancels all public-facing events after possible measles exposure
February 27, 2026
Missouri man pulls mammoth femur from Missouri waterway
February 27, 2026
Manatee and calf in distress rescued from Orange River
February 27, 2026
A federal judge in Oregon has ordered narrow changes to hydropower dam operations on the Columbia and Snake rivers in the Pacific Northwest to help salmon
February 26, 2026
More than 500 students learn CPR after Duke-led effort
February 27, 2026
Federal health officials say an infant botulism outbreak linked to recalled ByHeart baby formula is over
February 27, 2026
Men in their 50s may be aging faster than women due to toxic ‘forever chemicals’
February 26, 2026
Meet 'Sam': the high-tech system changing how firefighters battle blazes in Ohio
February 27, 2026
What the Anthropic AI safety saga is really all about
February 26, 2026
An anthropologist’s new book lays out the formula for human innovation, from stone tools to supercomputers. Depending on developments in the next few years, AI could hit the gas or the brakes.
February 26, 2026
The opioid reversal drug is distributed directly to new moms at many of Colorado’s birthing hospitals.
February 26, 2026
As President Trump and other Republicans cast doubt on the legitimacy of the US electoral system, other democracies offer lessons in protecting the integrity of voting systems.
February 26, 2026
Hydrogen demand around the world is projected to grow significantly by 2050. Some of that supply could come from nature itself.
February 26, 2026
While a young language learner can more easily acquire a native accent, adults retain the ability to learn new languages well into later life.
February 26, 2026
Can chilling carbohydrates help you lose weight
February 26, 2026
Majority of Americans say government is not protecting them from toxic chemicals
February 26, 2026
Wellness influencer and entrepreneur Dr. Casey Means shared a vision for addressing the root causes of chronic disease instead of what she calls “reactive sick care” during her confirmation hearing to become the next surgeon general
February 25, 2026
Researchers have found avian flu in elephant seal pups at California’s Año Nuevo State Park, and officials have stopped seal-watching tours to help limit the spread of the virus
February 26, 2026
NASA is moving its grounded Artemis moon rocket from the launch pad back to its hangar for more repairs
February 25, 2026
U.S. stocks rose and erased their losses for the week so far, as Nvidia and other technology companies led the way
February 25, 2026
Takeaways from surgeon general nominee Casey Means’ Senate confirmation hearing
February 25, 2026
A new study uses physics to uncover why sneakers squeak on the basketball court
February 25, 2026
NASA's Mike Fincke has identified himself as the astronaut whose medical condition prompted the space agency's first medical evacuation
February 25, 2026
Samsung on Wednesday unveiled its latest Galaxy smartphones, which boast an even bigger toolbox of artificial intelligence technology than the previous two generations and introduce a new privacy shield that blocks snoopy bystanders from sneaking a peek at the display screen
February 25, 2026
Astronaut whose medical issue prompted NASA’s first early return from the ISS speaks out
February 25, 2026
AI is making waves everywhere, except where you’d expect it most. Two giant tech companies are working to change that
February 25, 2026
Kansas City priest thankful for new heart drug that 'changed his life'
February 25, 2026
Scientists discover a key to staying mentally sharp in old age
February 25, 2026
Woman with rare disease becomes researcher to help others navigate their own diagnosis
February 25, 2026
Teacher's rare diagnosis leads to new purpose
February 25, 2026
Word of the Week: Where did this ‘nor’easter’ come from?
February 25, 2026
Acupuncture & avocados: How the Palm Beach Zoo cares for its senior anteater
February 25, 2026
Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, has started checking literacy skills during pediatric visits for kids as young as 3
February 25, 2026
Anthropic ditches its core safety promise in the middle of an AI red line fight with the Pentagon
February 25, 2026
Many Americans are unhappy with the two major parties but seldom support alternatives. New England is an exception.
February 25, 2026
New research shows how these storytelling choices can distort science – and how to move beyond them.
February 25, 2026
For decades, wilderness lands have been left largely unaltered by human activity. But those places are still changing, and keeping them wild and special may require action, not inaction.
February 25, 2026
Behind the long-term climate projections that affect our lives sits one of the most remarkable scientific achievements of the modern era.
February 25, 2026
A telescope in Chile has revealed the swirling splendor of star-forming gases at the heart of our Milky Way galaxy
February 25, 2026
A bomb cyclone pounded the Northeast with powerful winds and extreme snowfall, knocking out power for some and leading officials to declare travel bans in multiple states. "This kind of wet, heavy and sudden emergency can be a nightmare," says CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir.
February 24, 2026
Scale of Xi’s military purges could hinder China’s ability to fight, says think tank
February 25, 2026
‘This is misery for us:’ New home construction stalls after immigration crackdown in Minnesota
February 25, 2026
President Donald Trump has said the U.S. was sending a hospital ship to Greenland because people there are not getting care, but the claim faces pushback
February 24, 2026
Power outages, travel troubles and bitter cold plague Northeast in wake of historic bomb cyclone blizzard
February 24, 2026
More than a dozen states are suing the Trump administration over its changes to vaccine recommendations for children
February 24, 2026
Pentagon threatens to make Anthropic a pariah if it refuses to drop AI guardrails
February 24, 2026
Legislation to require all aircraft flying around busy airports to have key locator systems to prevent midair collisions failed to win approval in the House on Tuesday
February 24, 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pressuring Anthropic to give the military broader access to its artificial intelligence technology or lose its Pentagon contract
February 24, 2026
Obscene language tics, called coprolalia, don’t reveal what people with Tourette’s think and feel. In fact, tics often compel people to say or do precisely what they most wish to avoid.
February 24, 2026
Newly approved US medication offers hope for cats diagnosed with FIP
February 24, 2026
After cancer diagnoses, Massachusetts family seeks answers about landfill contaminated with PFAS
February 24, 2026
The U.S. stock market rose after getting a reminder that the artificial-intelligence technology boom may also have an upside
February 24, 2026
The California program that identifies and treats cases of dangerous infant botulism also comforts families by sending silly cards on their babies' first birthdays
February 24, 2026
Novo Nordisk to slash Ozempic and Wegovy list prices by up to 50% for 2027
February 24, 2026
Supreme Court fails to deliver for Texas woman who claims Postal Service withheld mail because she is Black
February 24, 2026
Your immune systems kicks into gear when you’re injured, both worsening and relieving pain.
February 24, 2026
AI nerves are fraying. Anthropic keeps doubling down
February 24, 2026
Scaling back Florida’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program could mean a resurgence of HIV/AIDS and increased health care costs throughout the state.
February 24, 2026
A new problem throws four astronauts’ impending moon journey into uncertainty
February 24, 2026
Whether they’re famous composers or first-year art students, creators experience reputational costs when AI enters the mix.
February 24, 2026
Researchers have been studying tens of thousands of proteins and even more variations without a yardstick to compare their results.
February 24, 2026
For body cameras to function as transparency tools, wrongdoing would have to be consistently penalized, highlighting the consequences of noncompliance.
February 24, 2026
Humans and AIs have different methods of calculating words about probability like ‘maybe’ and ‘likely’ – and different interpretations about what they mean.
February 24, 2026
Waymo will begin dispatching its robotaxis in four more cities in Texas and Florida, expanding the territory covered by its fleet of self-driving cars to 10 major U.S. metropolitan markets
February 24, 2026
Officials say the deaths of 72 tigers at two tourist parks in northern Thailand are a result of canine distemper and not bird flu
February 24, 2026
New Zealand conservationists have been fighting for years to keep the kakapo, the world’s only flightless parrot, from disappearing, with intensive conservation efforts
February 23, 2026
What to know about glyphosate, the herbicide behind a Trump executive order that’s angered MAHA moms
February 24, 2026
19 years ago, the Supreme Court told EPA it could regulate climate pollution. Trump is trying to undo that
February 24, 2026
Are China’s ‘AI tigers’ cheating? US rival Anthropic alleges some are
February 24, 2026
A massive snowstorm is pummeling the northeastern United States, forcing millions of people to stay home amid strong wind and blizzard warnings, transportation shutdowns, and school and business closures
February 23, 2026
A U.S. official focusing on arms control has provided what he called new, declassified details of a Chinese underground nuclear test nearly six years ago
February 23, 2026
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is doubling down on his support for an executive order that would aim to boost the production of a controversial weedkiller ingredient called glyphosate, even though it is widening a political fault line for the administration ahead of the midterm elections
February 23, 2026
Meteorologists say the powerful nor’easter smacking the Northeast is a classic, record-setting blizzard
February 23, 2026
Facebook researchers previously proposed studying whether features were ‘addictive,’ documents show
February 23, 2026
Human remains thought to be a century old discovered at University of Oklahoma
February 23, 2026
UC students design warming system for Paralympians
February 23, 2026
CDC deputy director abruptly departs agency
February 23, 2026
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block lawsuits seeking to hold the industry liable for billions of dollars in damage linked to climate change
February 23, 2026
A horse's signature whinny comes from a combination of whistling and singing
February 23, 2026
New Bob Hall Pier designed to withstand hurricanes with innovative engineering
February 23, 2026
The Food and Drug Administration is proposing a system for approving customized drugs and medical treatments for patients with rare or hard-to-treat diseases
February 23, 2026
Astronomers say they have solved one of Saturn’s greatest mysteries
February 23, 2026
What is Tourette syndrome? Understanding the condition after man’s involuntary BAFTAs outburst
February 23, 2026
Colleges and universities are taking on different approaches to how their students are using AI – but with a shared recognition that they cannot prevent it altogether.
February 23, 2026
While genes do influence some food preferences, positive experiences can help make new tastes easier to swallow.
February 23, 2026
AI systems are getting good at optimizing persuasion in commerce. They are also quietly becoming tools for strategic influence.
February 23, 2026
It’s difficult to measure what is lost when an opinion is never voiced and impossible to catalogue the arguments that never form because a speaker calculates the risk and decides silence is safer.
February 23, 2026
Did you know that your wireless earbuds contain a tiny radio transmitter?
February 23, 2026
Six planets will be visible in the night sky at the end of February, and most can be seen with the naked eye
February 23, 2026
More than 60 million women in the U.S. live with cardiovascular disease
February 23, 2026
Estrogen patches in short supply as demand for menopause hormone therapy grows
February 23, 2026
Snow began falling over parts of the Northeastern U.S. with the onset of an intense winter storm that prompted blizzard warnings throughout the region
February 22, 2026
NASA's giant moon rocket is headed back to the hangar for more repairs
February 22, 2026
Trump says he’s sending a hospital boat to Greenland as territory says ‘no thanks’
February 22, 2026
Why have there been so many skiing deaths in Europe this year?
February 22, 2026
Trump virtually eliminated emissions regulations. Here’s what happens to your next car now
February 22, 2026
Zimbabwe is one of the world's first countries to roll out lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention drug that is administered only twice a year
February 22, 2026
Blizzard warnings expand as blockbuster nor’easter takes aim at New York City, Northeast
February 21, 2026
NASA’s new moon rocket has suffered another setback, with astronauts’ lunar trip now off until spring
February 21, 2026
Brazil and India have signed a new deal to cooperate on rare earths and other critical minerals
February 21, 2026
DNA from cigarette helps identify teenager’s killer nearly 44 years after her death
February 21, 2026
Social media addiction has been compared to casinos, opioids and cigarettes
February 21, 2026
The Pentagon and the Energy Department have airlifted a small nuclear reactor from California to Utah, demonstrating what they say is the potential for the U.S. to quickly deploy nuclear power for military and civilian use
February 21, 2026
Exclusive: US intelligence agencies tie Chinese explosive test to push for a completely new nuclear arsenal
February 21, 2026
Conservationists are raising the plight of the pangolin, a scaly anteater found in parts of Africa and Asia that is the most trafficked mammal in the world
February 21, 2026
The Trump administration says it supports a strict Biden-era rule that forces cities to replace most lead water pipes within 10 years
February 20, 2026
President Trump says he’ll release government records on UFOs and extraterrestrial life. The renewed focus comes as the hit documentary "Age of Disclosure" fuels debate over what officials may know.
February 20, 2026
Giant tortoises have returned to Floreana Island in Ecuador's Galapagos archipelago as conservationists release 158 juvenile hybrids to restore the ecosystem
February 20, 2026
Alyce Clarke Award: Hazlehurst teacher finds strength in students after personal loss
February 20, 2026
The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday weakened limits on mercury and other toxic emissions from coal-fired power plants
February 20, 2026
El Nino warps weather worldwide
February 20, 2026
Snow chances are trending up along the East Coast from a nor’easter. Here are the latest scenarios
February 19, 2026
A video of Reggae, a 33-year-old Atlantic harbor seal at the New England Aquarium, hugging and fetching a rubber duck has drawn attention on social media
February 20, 2026
NASA aims to send astronauts to the moon in March after acing the latest rocket fueling test
February 20, 2026
25 manatees reported dead in Florida waters since Friday
February 20, 2026
65 reptiles rescued from Baltimore home after death of owner
February 20, 2026
The fatal nervous system disease known as ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, killed actor Eric Dane less than a year after he announced his diagnosis
February 20, 2026
Scientists extracted DNA from mummified cheetah remains and made a surprising discovery
February 20, 2026
President Donald Trump says he’s directing the Pentagon and other government agencies to identify and release files related to extraterrestrials and UFOs because of “tremendous interest.”
February 20, 2026
Safely disposing of household batteries is good for the home and good for the environment
February 20, 2026
Both Prohibition and current mass deportation efforts were hastily built, staffed by people permitted to use force, and had difficult objectives to achieve.
February 20, 2026
Scientific research, artificial intelligence and modern bank security all rely on probability.
February 20, 2026
Only 50% of Colorado homes have been tested for radon.
February 20, 2026
Heavy metals, phthalates and other potentially harmful chemicals have been detected in a range of menstrual products – the latest category of concern in the personal care aisle.
February 20, 2026
A small portion of university research funding comes from individual donors. Most universities have policies in place to protect against wrongdoing.
February 20, 2026
Saudi Arabia could have some form of uranium enrichment within the kingdom under a proposed nuclear deal with the United States
February 20, 2026
Tracking US flu cases in maps and charts
February 20, 2026
A new AP-NORC poll shows more Americans say extreme cold has affected their lives after frigid weather engulfed much of North America at the beginning of 2026
February 20, 2026
The underground salt kingdom that became one of Europe’s strangest attractions
February 20, 2026
Ancient bone may be first physical evidence of Hannibal’s ‘war machine’ elephants in Western Europe
February 20, 2026
The Trump administration’s revocation of a scientific finding that climate change is a danger to public health is likely to affect communities of color the most
February 20, 2026
NASA has taken another crack at fueling its giant moon rocket after leaks halted the initial dress rehearsal
February 19, 2026
Trump says he will direct government agencies to release files related to extraterrestrial life and UFOs
February 20, 2026
Plains megafire grows to nearly twice the size of Chicago with more dangerous weather to come
February 18, 2026
The recovery of skiers killed in the deadliest U.S. avalanche in almost 45 years is dragging out because of what experts say is a prime rule for rescuers: Don’t make yourself a victim
February 20, 2026
Trump confronts his options on Iran — from targeted attacks to potentially toppling regime
February 19, 2026
NASA designates botched Boeing Starliner test flight a ‘Type A mishap’ in new report
February 19, 2026
NASA's new boss is blasting Boeing and the space agency for Starliner's botched flight that left two astronauts stuck at the International Space Station
February 19, 2026
CDC vaccine advisory committee meeting canceled for next week
February 19, 2026
Experts say a weekslong “snow drought” in Norther California's Sierra Nevada helped set the stage for Tuesday's deadly avalanche, after several feet of new snow fell on an earlier layer that had hardened
February 19, 2026
Authorities trying to solve the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie say they might tap DNA genealogy databases
February 19, 2026
India’s prime minister has put AI rivals Sam Altman and Dario Amodei in an awkward spotlight at a summit in New Delhi
February 19, 2026
Man wrongly arrested after Orlando police used facial recognition
February 19, 2026
Couple searches for baby's biological parents after IVF mix-up
February 19, 2026
Cancer survivor shares story of unexpected heart failure diagnosis at 32
February 19, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pitched India as a major hub for artificial intelligence, built at home and used worldwide
February 19, 2026
Automating knowledge production and teaching weakens the ecosystem of students and scholars that sustains universities, raising existential questions about their mission.
February 19, 2026
The turn to CGI has sidelined many of the dogs, bears and horses of yesteryear. But ethical questions aside, there’s still some magic in filming and seeing the real thing.
February 19, 2026
The expiration of the New START treaty has the US and Russia poised to increase the number of their deployed strategic nuclear weapons, pushing the world into dangerous territory.
February 19, 2026
Your car could be ratting you out to your insurance company
February 19, 2026
No one can agree on whether AI is the next big thing or all hype. Here’s why
February 19, 2026
North Korea shows Kim Jong Un at the wheel of a mobile rocket launcher
February 19, 2026
With no initial DNA match, Guthrie investigators turn to one of their newest tools to crack cases: genetic genealogy
February 19, 2026
Early prenatal care improves the chances of having a healthy pregnancy and baby
February 19, 2026
North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un held a ceremony to unveil the deployment of 50 new launch vehicles for nuclear-capable short-range missiles threatening rival South Korea as he flaunted his expanding military capabilities ahead of a major ruling party congress
February 19, 2026
After pushback, the agency reversed course and agreed to review Moderna’s application after all.
February 18, 2026
A new study shows hot, dry and windy weather that fuels extreme wildfires has nearly tripled worldwide in 45 years
February 18, 2026
The Food and Drug Administration plans to drop its longtime standard of requiring two rigorous studies for new drug approvals
February 18, 2026
NIH director temporarily steps in to run CDC
February 18, 2026
The fuel set to propel NASA’s moon crew is notorious for leaking. So why use it?
February 18, 2026
A coalition of health and environmental groups is suing the Environmental Protection Agency, challenging the rescinding of a scientific finding that has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change
February 18, 2026
The director of the National Institutes of Health is also taking over as acting head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to an administration official
February 18, 2026
What is a pulmonary embolism, the condition that led to Catherine O’Hara’s death?
February 18, 2026
Teen in need of bone marrow transplant helps boost donor registry, but is still seeking his own match
February 18, 2026
Black-owned toy store to be featured in Obama Presidential Center
February 18, 2026
Animal behaviorists partnering with the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society in Florida traveled to Africa in August to help an endangered white rhino with a life-threatening, parasitic eye infection
February 18, 2026
Vaccine maker Moderna says the Food and Drug Administration will decide whether to approve its new flu shot for older adults after all
February 18, 2026
Certain lifestyle changes can help your gut microbiome help you age gracefully.
February 18, 2026
Avoiding exercise? Here are 5 tips from an expert to get you motivated and moving
February 18, 2026
FDA reverses course and will review Moderna’s mRNA flu shot, company says
February 18, 2026
As immigration enforcement crackdowns expand across the US, communities can mobilize to lessen the public health impacts.
February 18, 2026
A private Indian university has been booted from a top artificial intelligence summit in New Delhi after one of its staffers displayed a a commercially available robotic dog made in China, claiming it was the university’s own innovation
February 18, 2026
Microsoft pledges $50 billion to tackle AI inequality as it warns of a ‘growing divide’
February 18, 2026
Team USA skiers Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin, along with Italy’s Federica Brignone, are among the many skiers who have expressed concern during these Olympic Games about the accelerating melt of the world’s glaciers
February 18, 2026
A marine researcher says he has video evidence of the first recorded shark in the Antarctic Ocean
February 18, 2026
Artificial intelligence is spreading fast across India, and people already use it to work quicker and cheaper
February 18, 2026
California is being walloped by a powerful winter storm carrying thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy snow in the mountains
February 16, 2026
NASA has begun another practice launch countdown for its first moonshot in decades with astronauts
February 18, 2026
Iran has announced the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz for live fire military drills
February 17, 2026
Conservation and historical organizations are suing the Trump administration over National Park Service policies that the groups say erase history and science from America’s national parks
February 17, 2026
Colbert says CBS scrapped his James Talarico interview after Trump FCC’s threats
February 17, 2026
Chain of errors led to deadly midair collision near Washington, DC, investigators conclude
February 17, 2026
New research reveals a deepening crisis in prenatal health as geography and income increasingly dictate whether a mother can meet her basic nutritional needs.
February 17, 2026
Coffee wilt disease has continually devastated farms around the world. Understanding the fungus’s genetics can help protect everyone’s cup of joe.
February 17, 2026
Strategic resources have been central to the American-led global system for decades, as a historian explains. But US actions toward Greenland today are different.
February 17, 2026
X faces a new EU privacy investigation after its Grok chatbot generated nonconsensual deepfake images on the platform
February 17, 2026
This doctor is training AI to do her job. And it’s a booming business
February 17, 2026
In a podcast interview with Brian Tyler Cohen, former President Barack Obama made a remark about aliens existing. He later clarified on Instagram that he has not seen evidence of extraterrestrial life.
February 16, 2026
Iran's top diplomat has held talks with the U.N. nuclear watchdog in Geneva before a second round of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran
February 16, 2026
Heart monitor helps Nashville woman find answers after mysterious stroke
February 16, 2026
Over a three-decade experiment in the Rocky Mountains, fungi and plant life fundamentally changed. The result has consequences for cattle and wildlife.
February 16, 2026
A ‘ring of fire’ eclipse will be visible over part of the world. Here’s what to know
February 16, 2026
'They are overwhelmed:' Denver Health expands school-based centers as student mental health needs rise
February 16, 2026
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has clarified comments he made about alien life on a podcast over the weekend
February 16, 2026
Some people seem to be born to excel at certain activities. But having opportunities to try new things and get better at them can lead to lifelong passions.
February 16, 2026
Research shows that white men who file discrimination charges experience employer retaliation at similar rates as other racial groups.
February 16, 2026
AI chatbots to face strict online safety rules in UK
February 16, 2026
A search team has discovered the wreck of a luxury steamer that sank in a Lake Michigan gale more than 150 years ago
February 15, 2026
Obama clarifies alien comments after telling podcast ‘they’re real’
February 16, 2026
Why the ‘AI scare trade’ might not be done
February 16, 2026
India is hosting a major AI summit in New Delhi this week, as it pushes to shape global rules and show its own AI ambitions
February 16, 2026
A strong storm system has brought tornado watches and damage in parts of the Southeast just as the Northeast starts to warm up
February 15, 2026
It is Carnival season in New Orleans
February 15, 2026
The federal agency that provides health care to Native Americans will no longer treat tooth decay with dental fillings containing mercury
February 15, 2026
Iranian state media reports that Iran’s top diplomat is traveling to Geneva where the second round of nuclear negotiations with the U.S. will take place
February 15, 2026
Is a stiff rib cage causing your back pain? An expert weighs in
February 15, 2026
As the definition of autism has widened, there’s a growing push to separate profound autism into its own diagnosis
February 15, 2026
The International Space Station is back to full strength with the arrival of four new astronauts
February 14, 2026
The seven Western states that depend on the Colorado River have missed a deadline for the second time to agree on a plan addressing record drought and water shortages
February 14, 2026
History lessons soar to new heights with the Children's Museum of Atlanta's Tuskegee Airmen exhibit
February 14, 2026
'Great Carp Hunt' returns to Utah Lake as fight against invasive fish persists
February 14, 2026
A winter storm watch was issued by the National Weather Service for parts of northern California this holiday weekend
February 14, 2026
The U.S.’s ocean regulator plans to make industry-friendly changes to a longstanding rule designed to protect vanishing whales
February 14, 2026
5 ways losing love affects you and what an expert says you can do to start feeling better
February 14, 2026
Steve Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to ‘take down’ Pope Francis
February 14, 2026
A federal law requires new cars to include technology that detects drunk or impaired driving, but regulators still have not cleared it
February 14, 2026
Phoenix is believed to be home to the world's largest colony of rosy-faced lovebirds outside of their native Africa
February 14, 2026
Why OpenAI says it isn’t spending on Super PACs
February 14, 2026
SpaceX, NASA mission arrives at ISS, relieving bare-bones astronaut crew
February 13, 2026
Jeffrey Epstein’s interest in dinosaurs has led to a reckoning in the paleontology community
February 13, 2026
Valentine's Day fundraiser lets you destroy buckthorn named after your ex
February 13, 2026
Retired NASA Astronaut Suni Williams to run in 130th Boston Marathon
February 13, 2026
Plane makes emergency landing after striking multiple deer during takeoff at Florida airport
February 13, 2026
Robotic surgery at NCH reduces recovery time for young athletes with spinal fractures
February 13, 2026
Trump admin is pulling supercomputers out of key weather and climate research center
February 13, 2026
5 more minutes of exercise can help you live longer
February 13, 2026
Two top aides to RFK Jr. leaving HHS as part of leadership shakeup
February 13, 2026
Colder, higher, faster: The Winter Olympics’ most extreme moments in three charts
February 13, 2026
The replacements for the astronauts involved in NASA's first medical evacuation are on their way to the International Space Station
February 13, 2026
Why haven’t humans been back to the moon in over 50 years?
February 13, 2026
China is getting ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year, and the festivities will include robots
February 13, 2026
Digital tools allow archaeologists to identify similarities between fragments and artifacts and potentially recover previously unknown parts of their stories.
February 13, 2026
Athletes in sports where weight and body image come into play, such as figure skating and wrestling, can be particularly vulnerable.
February 13, 2026
A federal judge dealt one blow to the effort when he found the administration had violated the law in handpicking a panel to question climate science.
February 02, 2026
The effect of women board members on patent activity hinges on whether the company is meeting performance targets.
February 13, 2026
OpenAI’s restructuring may serve as a test case for how society oversees the work of organizations with the potential to both provide benefits and harm humanity.
February 13, 2026
The first solar eclipse of the year is almost here, but very few people will see it
February 13, 2026
Trump promised RFK Jr. would ‘restore faith in American health care.’ A year in, trust has plummeted
February 13, 2026
In the wetlands of coastal southeast Louisiana, conservation groups are wrapping up a four-year project to plant 30,000 trees
February 13, 2026
Thailand has begun using a birth control vaccine on elephants in the wild to try curb a growing problem where human and animal populations encroach on each other
February 13, 2026
A new trove of documents released by the Justice Department reveals that Epstein’s reach into academia was wider than previously known
February 13, 2026
Politicians from President Donald Trump to local lawmakers agree that tech companies should cover the power costs of artificial intelligence data centers
February 13, 2026
California photographer and conservationist Krystle Hickman is on a quest to document hundreds of species of native bees, which are under threat by climate change and habitat loss, some of it caused by the more recognizable and agriculturally valued honey bee
February 13, 2026
For those worried robots are about to take over Major League Baseball, Colorado Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer has some experience with the Automated Ball/Strike system that’s coming to stadiums this summer
February 13, 2026
Colon cancer symptoms can be subtle. While lifestyle changes can help reduce your risk, open communication with your family and doctor is essential.
February 13, 2026
A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s administration cannot pull back $600 million in public health grants allocated to four Democratic-led states, for now
February 13, 2026
The U.N. General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to approve a 40-member global scientific panel on the impacts and risks of artificial intelligence, with the United States strongly objecting
February 13, 2026
Companies are selling a range of anti-drone devices, from guns that fire nets to powerful laser weapons, but no one system is sufficient for defending airports, power plants and other critical sites.
February 13, 2026
The Trump administration has revoked a scientific finding that climate change is a danger to public health, an idea that President Donald Trump called “a scam.”
February 12, 2026
While announcing that he was rolling back the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2009 endangerment finding, President Donald Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin made false claims regarding the government declaration, climate change and energy
February 12, 2026
The Environmental Protection Agency has revoked a key scientific finding that supported U.S. regulations on greenhouse gas emissions
February 12, 2026
Trump delivers a deadly blow to EPA’s ability to regulate climate pollution
February 12, 2026
The Environmental Protection Agency says it is ending credits to automakers who install automatic start-stop ignition systems in their vehicles
February 12, 2026
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reshaping U.S. health policy as HHS secretary, and doctors say his changes are eroding trust
February 12, 2026
AI transforms Madison healthcare with Epic Systems' new doctor-patient tool
February 12, 2026
Astronomers detect a solar system they say should not be possible
February 12, 2026
A new study says genetic testing can speed the return of the American chestnut tree that once dominated Eastern U.S. forests
February 12, 2026
The move signals an escalation in the agency’s efforts to interfere with established procedures for testing and approving vaccines.
February 12, 2026
Man pain-free thanks to revolutionary sickle cell treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
February 12, 2026
He witnessed the sun’s power ‘like nobody else before or since.’ Now his first portrait has been found
February 12, 2026
Health experts say the federal government now shares less public health data, even after Robert F_ Kennedy Jr_ promised “radical transparency.”
February 12, 2026
Substance use disorders are widespread in the US, but many people wrongly equate detoxing with being cured.
February 12, 2026
Dyslexia laws are now nearly universal across the US. But the data shows that passing a law is not the same as improving how children learn to read.
February 12, 2026
Everyday lifestyle choices can add up to significant climate impact when even a small share of the population makes them
February 12, 2026
Cement is responsible for about 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and demand is growing. Alternatives like geopolymers can help lower the impact.
February 12, 2026
There are specific parts of the brain that trigger hesitation in times of uncertainty.
February 12, 2026
A simulation shows that social media bots powered by today’s AI can infiltrate human networks on social media and influence what people believe.
February 12, 2026
Want to train like a Winter Olympics athlete? Here’s what to eat, when and how often
February 12, 2026
Commercial dog food contains ‘alarming’ levels of lead, mercury and other contaminants
February 12, 2026
A football-size creature may have been among the earliest plant-eating land animals
February 11, 2026
Professional iguana trapper says cold snap caused major reduction in iguanas
February 11, 2026
Why do all Olympic curling stones come from one small island off Scotland’s coast?
February 11, 2026
Scientists are testing an entirely new way to fight heart disease: whether gene editing might offer a one-time fix for high cholesterol
February 11, 2026
Penn patients "forever grateful" as hospital celebrates 6 decades of organ transplants
February 11, 2026
Possible "frost quake" causes soil buckling in Metro Detroit
February 11, 2026
Word of the Week: The adorable, lethal ‘stoat’ is the face of the Winter Olympics
February 11, 2026
Throat cancer survivor finds new voice after life-changing surgery removes vocal cords
February 11, 2026
Brooklyn high school becomes first in NYC to heat entirely with vegetable oil biofuel. Here's how it works.
February 11, 2026
These changes aren’t permanent – the brain goes gradually back to normal after coming back to Earth. Understanding the physical effects of spaceflight helps plan space missions.
February 11, 2026
New research shows that parents who read to their 6- to 8-year-olds nightly boost their children’s creativity and empathy.
February 11, 2026
The reasons colleagues stay silent when co-workers are mistreated may not be what you assume − and it’s not what companies typically spend money on in their efforts to create a fair environment.
February 11, 2026
Russia's top diplomat says that Moscow will observe the limits of the last nuclear arms pact with the United States that expired last week as long as it sees that Washington does the same
February 11, 2026
This mineral makes your life run – and now it’s a trade issue
February 11, 2026
7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its stores in North America this year
Democrats seek to overturn Trump's new rules for student loan forgiveness
California woman says she was raped by Rep. Eric Swalwell in 2018
Mexico’s Sheinbaum pushes back on Trump over migrant deaths and Cuba
Neighbor battles Parkinson's with Bob Ross style paintings as Nebraska sees highest rates
Woman creates free tool, new AI-powered grant-writing app
The Kennedy Center wants to show that the building really needs a renovation