War in Iran intensifies a time of uncertainty for makers of the ultimate in bling, luxury watches
Asian stocks gain and oil falls on hopes of renewed US-Iran talks
Aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington faces a House vote
Pope Leo XIV in Algeria to walk in footsteps of his spiritual father, St. Augustine
Mike Trout vs. Aaron Judge turns into starry slugfest of 3-time MVPs as Yanks edge Angels 11-10
Health|Science|Technology
Houston, we have a toilet problem
The Artemis II crew hit a roadblock trying to expel wastewater from their moon-bound spacecraft — and it may be frozen urine
April 05, 2026Science
Science|Technology|World
Before winding down the war, US and Israel are determined to wipe out Iran’s nuclear expertise
Before winding down the war, US and Israel are determined to wipe out Iran’s nuclear expertise
April 07, 2026
Health|Science|Technology|World
Bangladesh conducts emergency measles vaccinations as outbreak kills more than 100 children
Bangladesh is conducting emergency measles-rubella vaccinations while trying to contain an ongoing outbreak that has killed more than 100 children
April 07, 2026
Science|Technology|Travel|World
Artemis II breaks Apollo 13’s distance record with daring moon flyby that included a solar eclipse
The Artemis II astronauts have completed their record-breaking trip around the moon
April 06, 2026
Science|Technology|Travel
Here are 3 reasons NASA can't land humans on the moon again yet
For the first time since the 1970's, NASA is sending a crew to the moon, but the astronauts won't set foot on the surface. Here's why the landing will have to wait.
April 06, 2026
Environment|Health|Science
How does spider venom damage human cells? Researchers uncover the killer mechanism of recluse spider toxin
Not all spider venoms are created equal. Some are harmless to people, while others can be quite dangerous.
April 07, 2026
Science|Technology|Travel|World
Artemis II astronauts break Apollo distance record on historic flyby of the moon
Artemis II astronauts break Apollo distance record on historic flyby of the moon
April 07, 2026
Economy|Environment|Food|Science
Hormuz closure threatens the global food supply – why grocery price hikes are coming
Fertilizer is more expensive and in shorter supply. Without the right amounts of fertilizer at specific times, yields drop, food prices increase and food shortages result.
April 06, 2026
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
Company develops robot to take guesswork out of dental surgery
Company develops robot to take guesswork out of dental surgery
April 07, 2026
Science|Technology
Artemis II astronauts will see parts of the moon no human has before. Here’s how
Artemis II astronauts will see parts of the moon no human has before. Here’s how
April 06, 2026
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology
Iowa State develops AI tool to help farmers identify and remove pests
Iowa State develops AI tool to help farmers identify and remove pests
April 06, 2026
Health|Science
‘Passive’ screen time may raise dementia risk. How to keep your brain engaged
‘Passive’ screen time may raise dementia risk. How to keep your brain engaged
April 06, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
Teenagers and younger kids are learning coded predator phrases like ‘MAP’ online, long before their parents have even heard of it
MAP, NOMAP and 764 are among the coded terms that all speak to pedophilia. Here’s how families can stay ahead of the risk.
April 06, 2026
Health|Science|Technology
About 80% of breast cancer biopsies turn out benign – new imaging tool promises clearer diagnoses and fewer biopsies
Ultrasound is often used in breast cancer screening, but it can often provide inconclusive results. Combining it with near-infrared light can help patients avoid the anxiety and cost of a biopsy.
April 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science
What I learned from analyzing 789 ‘Shark Tank’ pitches: Narcissists get funding if they’re not arrogant or defensive
The ‘flavor’ of narcissism driving an entrepreneur’s behavior can affect whether a startup wins funding from investors.
April 06, 2026
Health|Science|World
RSV is still spreading, prompting states to extend the immunization period
RSV is still spreading, prompting states to extend the immunization period
April 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World
A freakishly dry spring is literally changing the landscape in Colorado
A freakishly dry spring is literally changing the landscape in Colorado
April 06, 2026
Environment|Europe|Science|World
After harsh winter, Ukrainians find joy in releasing bats rescued from war
Children and volunteers gathered at a nature park on the edge of Kyiv to release bats into the night sky
April 06, 2026
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Menopause products are having a hot minute. But doctors urge women to be wary of the marketing surge
Women suffering through the hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes and sleep problems that can come with menopause — all while looking in the mirror and noticing signs of aging — are being bombarded with products
April 06, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|World
A gray whale that swam 20 miles up a Washington state river is found dead
A juvenile gray whale that swam 20 miles up a river in Washington state has been found dead
April 06, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World
As 4 astronauts aim to make history at the moon, Trump recommends slashing NASA’s budget
As 4 astronauts aim to make history at the moon, Trump recommends slashing NASA’s budget
April 06, 2026
Education|Science|Technology
NASA's next Artemis missions being planned with help of N.Y. professor
NASA's next Artemis missions being planned with help of N.Y. professor
April 06, 2026
Science|Technology|Travel|World
New Artemis II moon image includes part of the moon never before observed by human eyes
New Artemis II moon image includes part of the moon never before observed by human eyes
April 05, 2026
Science|Technology|Travel
More than halfway to the moon, the Artemis II astronauts grappled with a toilet problem
More than halfway to the moon, the Artemis II astronauts grappled with a toilet problem
April 05, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
Mourning for dinosaurs, 65 million years too late
Mourning for dinosaurs, 65 million years too late
April 05, 2026
Business|Science|Technology
How filming your chores could train the android butlers of the future
How filming your chores could train the android butlers of the future
April 05, 2026
Science|Technology|Travel|World
Artemis II toilet acts up again as astronauts speed toward the moon to break Apollo 13's record
The Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon
April 04, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Science|Technology|Travel
Canada's Artemis II astronaut gives thumbs-up to 'Project Hail Mary' starring Canadian Ryan Gosling
The new space movie “Project Hail Mary” starring Ryan Gosling is getting rave reviews more than halfway to the moon
April 05, 2026
Business|Environment|Science|World
Floods, landslides triggered by heavy rain in Afghanistan leave 77 dead in 10 days, authorities say
The Afghanistan Disaster Management Authority says widespread flooding, landslides and lightning strikes triggered by heavy rain and storms across the country have left 77 people dead and 137 injured over the past 10 days
April 04, 2026
Science|Technology|World
As Trump orders UFO data released, a question hangs: If aliens exist, what would they think of us?
For generations, human beings have wondered: What would alien life from another planet be like
April 04, 2026
Environment|Health|Political|Science|World
Death toll from Afghan quake rises, including 8 members of refugee family returned from Iran
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake has struck northern Afghanistan, killing at least eight members of a refugee family near Kabul
April 04, 2026
Education|Environment|Science
Fossils from China show complex life evolved millions of years earlier than once thought
Fossils from China show complex life evolved millions of years earlier than once thought
April 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World
Iran’s ‘new’ regime looks much the same, only harsher
Iran’s ‘new’ regime looks much the same, only harsher
April 03, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Science|Technology
Hollywood's narrative on UFOs and ETs reaches back many decades
Hollywood has driven how Americans envision little green men with big eyes and bigger heads
April 04, 2026
Science|Technology|Travel|World
Artemis II's moonbound astronauts capture Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind
The Artemis II astronauts have captured Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they zoom ever closer to the moon
April 03, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
Exclusive: US intelligence assesses Iran maintains significant missile launching capability, sources say
Exclusive: US intelligence assesses Iran maintains significant missile launching capability, sources say
April 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
OpenAI isn’t just buying a podcast — it’s buying influence
OpenAI isn’t just buying a podcast — it’s buying influence
April 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Raw dairy farm recalls some cheese products as FDA investigates E. coli outbreak
A California producer of raw milk and cheese products is recalling some of its products under pressure from federal officials
April 03, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Opinion|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World
Why one Las Vegas newspaper just stopped printing its rival
The Las Vegas Review-Journal will no longer print its rival the Las Vegas Sun for the first time in decades, sharpening a longtime legal dispute between the southern Nevada newspapers
April 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Political|Science
What a US attorney general actually does – a law professor spells it out
The combined political and legal roles and responsibilities of the US attorney general can create conflicts. Some attorneys general yielded to political pressure from the president – many did not.
April 03, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology|World
NASA releases stunning first images of Earth taken by the Artemis II astronauts
NASA releases stunning first images of Earth taken by the Artemis II astronauts
April 03, 2026
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports
Are your muscles compensating? How hidden movement patterns cause pain
Are your muscles compensating? How hidden movement patterns cause pain
April 03, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science
Why Americans give: New research finds 5 distinct profiles for generosity
Different kinds of Americans are generous in different ways.
April 03, 2026
Economy|Health|Science|Technology
Health and government groups spend millions advertising on websites that promote misinformation, sometimes unintentionally
Health and government groups spend millions advertising on websites that promote misinformation, sometimes unintentionally
April 03, 2026
Education|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Easter eggs can be dyed and still eaten. Just follow these tips to make sure it's safe
With Easter around the corner, food safety experts say you can still dye Easter eggs and eat them safely if you handle them right
April 03, 2026
Science|Technology
Anthropic’s next model could be a ‘watershed moment’ for cybersecurity. Experts say that could also be a concern
Anthropic’s next model could be a ‘watershed moment’ for cybersecurity. Experts say that could also be a concern
April 03, 2026
Health|Science|Technology|World
Artemis II astronauts rocket toward the moon after spending a day around Earth
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts have fired their engines and are blazing toward the moon
April 02, 2026
Science|Technology|World
Artemis II officially begins its journey to the moon
Artemis II officially begins its journey to the moon
April 02, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|US
EPA moves to designate microplastics and pharmaceuticals as contaminants in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed Thursday to include microplastics and pharmaceuticals on a list of contaminants in drinking water for the first time, a step that could eventually lead to new limits on those substances for water utilities
April 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
EPA claims ‘major win’ on drinking water safety, but regulations may be years away
EPA claims ‘major win’ on drinking water safety, but regulations may be years away
April 03, 2026
Education|Science|Technology
Student's zero-g indicator mascot design takes off with Artemis II
Student's zero-g indicator mascot design takes off with Artemis II
April 03, 2026
Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science
Kratom poisonings surged 1,200% over the past decade, and regulators are struggling to keep up with the dangers
Conflicting claims about kratom are widespread, but scientific evidence makes the risks clear.
April 03, 2026
Education|Environment|Science
How we came to be: Scientists get first look at the evolution of early complex animals
Scientists have discovered fossils in China that reveal a crucial transition from simple to complex life on Earth
April 02, 2026
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
Meet the weather observer helping NWS for almost 50 years
Meet the weather observer helping NWS for almost 50 years
April 03, 2026
Environment|Science
Eagles in Omaha: How the raptors are adapting to suburban environments
Eagles in Omaha: How the raptors are adapting to suburban environments
April 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology
Trump administration appeals ruling that blocked Pentagon action against Anthropic over AI dispute
The Trump administration is appealing a judge’s order blocking the federal government from taking punitive measures against artificial intelligence company Anthropic after a dispute with the Pentagon over military use of AI
April 02, 2026
Education|Science|Technology
Students create drones inspired by NASA's Artemis II mission
Students create drones inspired by NASA's Artemis II mission
April 02, 2026
Business|Science|Technology
From Stillwater to the stars: Oklahoma company builds parts for Artemis II moon mission
From Stillwater to the stars: Oklahoma company builds parts for Artemis II moon mission
April 02, 2026
Africa|Health|Science|World
Congo says its mpox outbreak is over after 2 years and more than 2,200 suspected deaths
Congo has declared the end of a two-year mpox outbreak, which is believed to have caused over 2,200 deaths
April 02, 2026
Environment|Science|World
World's oldest known tortoise still very much alive despite rumor to the contrary
Reports of the death of Jonathan, the world’s oldest living land animal, have been greatly exaggerated
April 02, 2026
Arts|Health|Political|Science|Technology|World
How Iranian hackers pose a threat to US critical infrastructure
A cyberattack on a US corporation illustrates how state-aligned hackers operate, and how damage in war today isn’t always readily visible or geographically confined.
April 02, 2026
Health|Science|Sports|World
Post-mortem indicates New Zealand rugby player who died by suspected suicide had CTE
A post-mortem examination shows a New Zealand professional rugby player who died by suspected suicide last year had advanced chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain abnormality linked to repeated concussions
April 02, 2026
Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Magic mushroom-infused products appear in Colorado gas stations – what public health officials want consumers to know
Hallucinogenic chocolate bars were removed from six Denver-area gas stations.
March 17, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology
From Artemis II to ‘Project Hail Mary’, spaceflight captures audiences when it centers on people because human space travel is hazardous
Space is extremely dangerous, but people can still do more than robotic explorers can – in terms of technical achievements and inspiring public interest.
March 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology
SpaceX and OpenAI IPOs are unlikely to bring skyrocketing returns that Amazon and Apple did, as companies go public later in life and early investors cash out
In the old days, companies like Apple and Amazon went public early to access cash to grow. These days, soon-to-be-public companies are already flush with cash from private finance.
April 02, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World
Sunken warship found off Danish coast after 225 years in ‘remarkable’ discovery
Sunken warship found off Danish coast after 225 years in ‘remarkable’ discovery
April 02, 2026
Health|Lifestyle|Science
Concerned about osteoporosis? What helps prevent fractures beyond medication
Concerned about osteoporosis? What helps prevent fractures beyond medication
April 02, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology
Better urban design could help save Florida’s threatened Big Cypress fox squirrel
The Big Cypress fox squirrel is losing its habitat to urban and suburban development. But a few design changes could help to save this and other species.
April 02, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology|World
Bypass the Strait of Hormuz with nuclear explosives? The US studied that in Panama and Colombia in the 1960s
For decades, the US seriously pursued the idea of ‘peaceful nuclear explosions.’
April 02, 2026
Health|Lifestyle|Science
For adults with ADHD – or even those with just some symptoms – using smart strategies to start and complete tasks can make all the difference
Learning to recognize thought patterns that lead to avoidance, and breaking tasks down into small parts, can help people overcome the mental barriers that often accompany ADHD.
April 02, 2026
Arts|Business|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
What does it really mean to ‘age well’?
What does it really mean to ‘age well’?
April 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World
‘Like relying on a drug dealer:’ The world’s dependence on oil and gas has exposed a dangerous vulnerability
‘Like relying on a drug dealer:’ The world’s dependence on oil and gas has exposed a dangerous vulnerability
April 02, 2026
Science|Technology|US|World
US Army’s first new lethal grenade since the Vietnam War uses shock waves to kill
US Army’s first new lethal grenade since the Vietnam War uses shock waves to kill
April 02, 2026
Environment|Science|Travel|World
How a seabird native to Hawaii has adapted to life in Honolulu's concrete jungle
A seabird native to Hawaii is flourishing in the middle of Honolulu's concrete towers, traffic-clogged roads and Waikiki hotels
April 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World
New funding transforms lives by expanding electricity access across Africa
Expanding electricity access is transforming lives across Africa, from Nairobi’s informal settlements to rural fishing communities in western Kenya
April 02, 2026
Asia|Environment|Science|World
Earthquake off Indonesia topples buildings, kills 1 person and sets off small tsunami
An undersea magnitude 7.4 earthquake toppled buildings in parts of northern Indonesia, sent people fleeing from their homes, killed at least one person and generated a small tsunami
April 02, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
It’s International Fact-Checking Day. Refresh your AI identification skills
Artificial intelligence-generated content is everywhere these days, making it increasingly difficult to separate fact from fiction, particularly when it comes to breaking news
April 02, 2026
Education|Health|Science|Technology
Teens and young adults are driving the demand for online abortion pills via telehealth – new research
Parental involvement laws and the stigma of teen pregnancy create significant barriers for teenagers seeking abortions. These factors are pushing teens to obtain abortion pills online.
March 25, 2026
Science|Technology|Travel|World
Artemis II astronauts bound for moon after rocketing away on NASA's first lunar voyage in decades
Four astronauts have embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon, humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century
April 01, 2026
Science|Technology|Travel|World
The Latest: Artemis II astronauts reach orbit on historic mission to the moon and back
Four astronauts have embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon
April 01, 2026
Health|Science|Technology|US|World
CDC pauses dozens of types of lab testing during evaluation and in wake of downsizing
The federal government’s disease-tracking agency has paused its diagnostic testing for rabies, monkeypox and a number of other infectious diseases
April 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|Travel
Artemis launch, flipping voters, fed-up drivers: Catch up on the day’s stories
Artemis launch, flipping voters, fed-up drivers: Catch up on the day’s stories
April 02, 2026
Health|Science|Technology
To fix a patient's irregular heartbeat, doctors first tested its digital 'twin'
Scientists at Johns Hopkins University are creating virtual replicas of patients’ hearts so they can test how to fix a life-threatening irregular heartbeat before treating the real organ
April 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology
SpaceX files initial paperwork to sell shares to the public and likely make Musk a trillionaire
Elon Musk’s space exploration company has filed preliminary paperwork to sell shares to the public, according to two sources familiar with the filing, a blockbuster offering that is likely to rank as the biggest ever and make its founder the world’s first trillionaire
April 02, 2026
Finance|Political|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World
Does the Trump administration understand how ‘enriched’ uranium is made into weapons?
Does the Trump administration understand how ‘enriched’ uranium is made into weapons?
April 02, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Louisiana residents should look out for stinging caterpillars falling from trees
Louisiana residents should look out for stinging caterpillars falling from trees
April 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology
FDA grants speedy approval to Eli Lilly's weight-loss pill for obesity
U.S. health officials have approved a new weight-loss pill from Eli Lilly
April 01, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports|Technology|World
Porsche SUV splits entirely in half after slamming into tree in wild Dunwoody crash
Porsche SUV splits entirely in half after slamming into tree in wild Dunwoody crash
April 02, 2026
Education|Science
Educators at one school are taking classwork to the barnyard
Educators at one school are taking classwork to the barnyard
April 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|US|World
Record low Colorado mountain snow won't bode well for water in the drought-stricken US West
Hydrologists working high in the Rocky Mountains have measured what they say is Colorado’s driest winter of snow moisture on record
April 01, 2026
Health|Science
COVID-19 variant BA.3.2 is spreading quickly across US – a doctor explains what you need to know
The current COVID-19 vaccine does not match the strain that’s now becoming dominant in the US, which could lead to a rise in COVID-19 cases.
March 28, 2026
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Sports|Travel
More than 3,000 adult trout stocked in Huron River & Spring Mill Pond in Southeast Michigan
More than 3,000 adult trout stocked in Huron River & Spring Mill Pond in Southeast Michigan
April 02, 2026
Food|Health|Science
Raw milk cheese is tied to E. coli outbreak: What to know, according to a doctor
Raw milk cheese is tied to E. coli outbreak: What to know, according to a doctor
April 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science
Trump’s ‘God Squad’ pits energy vs. endangered species, but it’s a false choice – protecting wildlife can be good for business
The committee voted to exempt some oil and gas operations from the Endangered Species Act in the name of national security.
March 28, 2026
Arts|Crime|Environment|Political|Science
Judge tosses lawsuit filed by parents of 'Cop City' protester who was killed by troopers
A federal judge has dismissed a civil rights lawsuit filed by the parents of an environmental activist who was killed while protesting the construction of an Atlanta-area police and firefighter training center that critics dubbed “Cop City.”
April 01, 2026
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
Another GLP-1 weight loss pill gets FDA approval, and it has fewer restrictions on how it’s used
Another GLP-1 weight loss pill gets FDA approval, and it has fewer restrictions on how it’s used
April 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World
Macron calls for ceasefire in Mideast during visit to Japan
French President Emmanuel Macron has held talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Japan
April 01, 2026
Business|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|World
Russia claims full control of Ukraine’s Luhansk region but Kyiv denies it ahead of US envoy talks
Russia’s Defense Ministry claims its forces have taken control of the entire Luhansk region in Ukraine
April 01, 2026
Economy|Science|Technology|World
Why Iran targeted Amazon data centers and what that does – and doesn’t – change about warfare
Commercial data centers have become critical infrastructure, supporting everything from financial transactions to government services. And critical infrastructure is often targeted in war.
April 01, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology
Winter’s alarmingly low snowpack offers a glimpse of the changing rhythm of water in the western US
Streamflows the West relies on for drinking water and farms used to follow a fairly predictable arc as winter snow melted. Rising temperatures are changing that.
April 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science
How long young cancer patients survive often depends on the insurance they have
Whether a young person has public or private insurance – or is uninsured or underinsured – significantly influences their risk of death across many cancer types.
April 01, 2026
Arts|Education|Environment|Opinion|Science|Travel
You’re not going to be alone in national parks this summer – enjoy the company
Being in public parks and natural environments with other visitors is a powerful opportunity to enhance enjoyment rather than detract from it.
April 01, 2026
Education|Science|Technology
Georgia Tech helping shape future of space as NASA prepares for moon mission
Georgia Tech helping shape future of space as NASA prepares for moon mission
April 01, 2026
Science|Technology|World
Planning to follow NASA’s moon mission launch? Here’s what to watch for
Planning to follow NASA’s moon mission launch? Here’s what to watch for
April 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science
Warming winters lead to more nitrate pollution in the drinking water near farms
Pollution levels in Iowa's water have been abnormally high this winter
April 01, 2026
Education|Opinion|Science
Astronaut Victor Glover is the latest in a long line of Black American explorers − including York, the enslaved man who played a key role in the Lewis and Clark expedition
Victor Glover will become the first Black astronaut to orbit the Moon – but he is part of a long line of Black explorers, many forgotten through history. New research is giving York his due.
April 01, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
Advocacy groups urge YouTube to protect kids from 'AI slop' videos
Advocacy groups and experts have slammed YouTube for serving up low-quality artificial intelligence-generated videos to its most vulnerable audience: children
April 01, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
Apple’s biggest product in its 50-year history surprised the engineers who designed it
Apple’s biggest product in its 50-year history surprised the engineers who designed it
April 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
Nevada lithium mine clears major hurdle despite conservationists' worries for rare wildflower
A federal judge ruled against conservation groups in their efforts to block a proposed lithium-boron mining project in Nevada
April 01, 2026
Business|Science|Technology
NTSB says ‘automation overreliance’ contributed to fatal SUV crashes in 2024
NTSB says ‘automation overreliance’ contributed to fatal SUV crashes in 2024
April 01, 2026
Environment|Science
The long shadow of Paul Ehrlich’s ‘Population Bomb’ is evident in anti-immigration efforts today
In the 1960s and ’70s, his arguments also resonated on the left, including with the head of a powerful environmental group.
March 26, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science
Trump officials exempt oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from endangered species rules
Trump administration officials are exempting oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act
March 31, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Science|Technology
Systems that let drivers take their hands off the wheel don't improve safety, NTSB head says
The head of the National Transportation Safety Board says the systems that allow drivers to take their hands off the wheel are convenient but don’t improve safety because people who use them often pay less attention to the road
March 31, 2026
Science|Technology|Travel|World
Moon rocket and weather are on NASA's side for the first astronaut launch in decades
Everything seems to be going NASA's way as the countdown proceeds toward a Wednesday launch of astronauts' first trip to the moon in more than half a century
April 01, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science|World
Latin America’s generational shift: What’s causing record-low birth rates across the region?
Latin America’s generational shift: What’s causing record-low birth rates across the region?
April 01, 2026
Environment|Political|Science|US|World
Only 50 of these whales are left in existence. Trump’s ‘God Squad’ just chose oil drilling over protecting them
Only 50 of these whales are left in existence. Trump’s ‘God Squad’ just chose oil drilling over protecting them
March 31, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science|Technology
April’s full pink moon rose in the night sky this week
April’s full pink moon rose in the night sky this week
April 01, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology
How sea mines threaten global trade, and how navies detect them
The Iranian government uses the threat of sea mines to control access to the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow sea lane that is vital to the global economy.
March 31, 2026
Education|Science|Technology
Cyborg cockroaches teach neuroscience at Marquette University
Cyborg cockroaches teach neuroscience at Marquette University
April 01, 2026
Science|Technology|World
NASA begins the countdown for humanity's first launch to the moon in 53 years
The countdown has begun toward humanity’s first launch to the moon in 53 years
March 31, 2026
Science|Technology
NASA’s Artemis II mission will take an astronaut crew around the Moon – a space policy expert describes the long road to launch
Artemis II will test the life control systems on the Orion spacecraft and, if all goes well, take a trip around the Moon.
March 26, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|World
Things to know about Rice's whale, a rare species at risk from Trump plans for more Gulf drilling
One of the world’s rarest whales, the Rice's whale, is in the way of the Trump administration's desire to expand oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico
March 31, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World
Afghan authorities say 14 more people die as a result of extreme weather and flooding
Afghan authorities say that flooding in many parts of the country has killed a further 14 people in the past 24 hours
March 31, 2026
Environment|Europe|Science|World
Humpback whale stranded again as its odyssey off the Baltic Sea coast stretches on
A humpback whale that has become stranded repeatedly off Germany’s Baltic Sea coast in recent days has got stuck again, less than a day after swimming free
March 31, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology
How California’s war on smog and its ambitious car pollution rules made everyone’s air cleaner
The Clean Air Act gave California the authority to issue tough pollution standards for vehicles, with EPA approval. The Trump administration is now trying to stop it.
March 31, 2026
Science|Technology
Artemis II’s long countdown – a space historian explains why it has taken over 50 years to return to the Moon
NASA’s Artemis II mission took decades of policymaking, engineering and financial support.
March 31, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Opinion|Science|Technology
‘Project Hail Mary’ demonstrates how intellectual humility can be a guiding force for scientists and astronauts
Curiosity and an openness to new ideas help Ryland Grace, the movie’s protagonist, navigate new discoveries about life in the universe.
March 31, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Science
Ticks are the backyard threat southwestern Pennsylvania homeowners keep ignoring
A University of Pittsburgh researcher is studying why Pennsylvania residents who regularly encounter ticks still underestimate their risk of Lyme disease.
March 31, 2026
Education|Health|Science
Benefits of mindfulness meditation go far beyond relaxation – here’s what it is and how to practice it
Facing your own thoughts and sensations, without trying to suppress them, is harder than it may seem. But learning to do it can boost your mental health.
March 31, 2026
Arts|Political|Science|Technology|Travel|World
Trump seeks to replace White House visitor screening center with underground facility
Trump seeks to replace White House visitor screening center with underground facility
March 15, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology|US|World
High winds cause power outages and property destruction as wild March weather blows in
Powerful winds and extreme weather have knocked out power, damaged property, and fueled wildfires across parts of the United States
March 14, 2026
Business|Environment|Health|Science|World
Ruptured pipe that leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac is back in operation
The massive sewage pipe that ruptured and leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac River has returned to operation after the completion of emergency repairs
March 14, 2026
Crime|Political|Science|Technology|World
US faces elevated terrorism threats against backdrop of Iran war and cuts at FBI, Justice Department
Three acts of ideologically inspired violence in the past week in the United States have laid bare the heightened terrorism threat unfolding against the backdrop of the war with Iran
March 14, 2026
Business|Science|Technology|World
North Korea fires about 10 missiles toward sea in show of force, Seoul says
North Korea on Saturday has fired about 10 ballistic missiles toward the eastern sea, South Korea’s military says, staging its own show of force as the rival South conducts a joint military exercise with the United States
March 14, 2026
Environment|Science|World
US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once
The United States is getting slammed by a stretch of weather extremes, from flooding rain to record heat and late-season snow
March 13, 2026
Environment|Health|Science
EPA moves to weaken pollution limits on chemical used to sterilize medical equipment
The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed weakening air pollution limits for a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment
March 14, 2026
Health|Lifestyle|Science
Millions more people may need to start cholesterol-lowering medications as young as their 30s. Here’s why
Millions more people may need to start cholesterol-lowering medications as young as their 30s. Here’s why
March 14, 2026
Health|Science|World
Flu vaccines didn't work that well in the US, officials find
As the U.S. flu season winds down, health officials say the flu vaccine didn’t work very well
March 13, 2026
Election|Political|Science|Technology|US|Videos
Republicans release AI deepfake of James Talarico as phony videos proliferate in midterm races
Republicans release AI deepfake of James Talarico as phony videos proliferate in midterm races
March 13, 2026
Environment|Science|Travel
Raucous bird tornado touches down as snow geese make annual flight to Arctic
Thousands of snow geese touch down at a Pennsylvania reservoir each spring, turning sunrise into a loud, swirling liftoff that draws big crowds
March 13, 2026
Health|Lifestyle|Science
Using magnesium supplements for sleep is all the rage. What to know
Using magnesium supplements for sleep is all the rage. What to know
March 13, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Science
Top FDA drug official is trying to hire a friend who's seeking a bold new warning on antidepressants
The Food and Drug Administration is reviewing a request for new warnings on antidepressant drugs, and that's presenting an unusual conflict of interest at the agency
March 05, 2026
Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology
In its hunt for critical minerals, the US is misconstruing what is and is not America’s
There’s a growing interest in mining the ocean seabed for minerals essential to technology. But whose minerals are they? A Law of the Sea scholar explains.
March 13, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
How sewage treatment plants could handle food waste, sparing landfills and the climate
Rather than generating climate-warming emissions and wasting nutrients and energy, food waste can become a resource if processed in sewage treatment plants.
March 13, 2026
Education|Science|Technology|World
When US fights in the Middle East, American Muslim students often face discrimination
The war on terror is among the Middle East conflicts that sparked a rise of anti-Muslim and anti-Arab discriminatory incidents in the US.
March 13, 2026
Education|Science|Technology|World
While the US government is investigating unidentified anomalous phenomena, academic researchers studying them face stigma
Surveys have found that researchers studying UAPs can face pushback from mentors and colleagues, even from people who think it’s an important line of research.
March 13, 2026
Health|Science
Jesse Jackson’s misdiagnosis of Parkinson’s is common – new genetic discovery could lead to treatment for this deadly disease
People typically die from progressive supranuclear palsy within 7 to 10 years. There is currently no specialized treatment or effective screening for this neurodegenerative disease.
March 13, 2026
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
AI is exhausting workers so much, researchers have dubbed the condition ‘AI brain fry’
AI is exhausting workers so much, researchers have dubbed the condition ‘AI brain fry’
March 13, 2026
Environment|Europe|Science|World
All but 2 of Austria's 96 glaciers have retreated over last 2 years
Alpine monitors are reporting that all but two of Austria’s 96 glaciers have retreated over the last two years and say such a “dramatic development” highlights the impact of climate change
March 13, 2026