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
Over 70% of tested baby foods are ultraprocessed and full of additives
February 11, 2026
FDA refuses to review Moderna’s application for mRNA flu vaccine, company says
February 10, 2026
Iranian security official Ali Larijani is in Oman, the country currently mediating talks between Tehran and Washington over Iran's nuclear program
February 10, 2026
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna’s application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology
February 10, 2026
The White House says the Trump administration will revoke a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change
February 10, 2026
New experiments show Earth’s core may hold vast ‘oceans’ of an essential element for life
February 10, 2026
Manatee successfully rescued after being trapped in a storm drain under road
February 10, 2026
Winter storms create many hazards, from slick ice to freezing temperatures. People often underestimate how quickly conditions can become life-threatening
January 29, 2026
Brain game may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s and other dementias
February 10, 2026
Federal health officials will reassess the safety of a chemical called BHA used in foods including potato chips, cereals, frozen meals and meat products
February 10, 2026
Groundbreaking cancer treatment given to patient with metastatic melanoma
February 10, 2026
It’s been a brutal winter, but now it’s prime time for blockbuster Northeast storms
February 10, 2026
World's first electronic computer born at University of Pennsylvania
February 10, 2026
Scientists find first physical evidence that Romans used human poop as medicine
February 10, 2026
Cancer patient becomes Vanderbilt Health's 100th person to experience histotripsy treatment
February 10, 2026
One student is paving the way for Black innovators
February 10, 2026
School employee finds kidney donor through coworker's social media response
February 10, 2026
HBCUs make up just 3% of the country’s colleges and universities. But their graduates include 40% of Black engineers and 50% of Black lawyers.
February 10, 2026
Partisan debates are less heated at the local level, providing lessons that might help calm the waters nationally.
February 10, 2026
Researchers describe what they call a consumption stigma – when you feel judged or looked down on for using certain products or services.
February 10, 2026
Cemeteries are a treasure trove of local history and family connection. Technology and ingenuity have made mapping them easier.
February 10, 2026
Researchers are embarking on the RNA equivalent of the Human Genome Project, including sequencing all the chemical modifications that make cells unique.
February 10, 2026
In just 25 years, dozens of places will be too warm to host the Winter Olympics
February 10, 2026
Except for California, most Western states are experiencing the worst snow drought in decades, not because of dry conditions but really warm temperatures that change snow to rain
February 10, 2026
Engineers are preparing the Ariane 64 rocket for its first launch
February 10, 2026
Mexico's most populous state is increasing health screenings at schools and recommending face masks due to a growing measles outbreak
February 10, 2026
The U.S. has opened its first center for dispersing sterile screwworm flies from U.S. soil in decades in southern Texas
February 09, 2026
The Southern Plains states get a severe drought about once a decade, but long-lasting droughts lately have been leaving farms, rangeland and water sources with too little time to recover.
February 09, 2026
UCHealth using new technology to identify cancer cells previously missed
February 09, 2026
Caffeinated coffee and tea could help protect you against dementia. Even a few daily cups
February 09, 2026
Musk clips his Mars settlement ambition, aims for the moon instead
February 09, 2026
Man pays $50K to clone his Boston Terrier
February 09, 2026
DNA testing may soon uncover the story behind segregated Black graves
February 09, 2026
All species alive today, from chimpanzees to bacteria, are cousins that each have equally long lineages, rather than ancestors or descendants of one another.
February 09, 2026
Dark matter doesn’t seem to interact with the matter we can see and touch, so scientists look for it in unusual places, like faraway galaxies and underground detectors.
February 09, 2026
A research team has paved plastic-infused roads in Texas and Bangladesh, with promising results.
February 09, 2026
Bonobos are capable of pretend play, just like human children
February 09, 2026
Olympic fans came to Cortina with heavy winter coats and gloves
February 09, 2026
A coalition of nations and environmental groups is lobbying the International Maritime Organization to create regulations around black carbon, or soot, that spews from ships and blankets parts of glaciers and snow
February 09, 2026
At a difficult time for America, Super Bowl advertisers asked viewers to take care of themselves and others — and maybe even crack a smile
February 08, 2026
A leading U.S. health official is urging people to get inoculated against the measles at a time of outbreaks across several states
February 08, 2026
Man becomes one of the first patients to get new implant for arthritis
February 08, 2026
The FBI pored over Jeffrey Epstein’s bank records and emails
February 08, 2026
Is India about to make Ozempic-like weight-loss drugs a whole lot cheaper?
February 08, 2026
Telehealth company Hims & Hers dropped its plan to offer a knockoff version of the weight-loss pill Wegovy on Saturday — two days after it announced the new drug
February 07, 2026
How Nvidia became the first $5 trillion company, in 4 charts
February 07, 2026
Four people have died and three others have required a liver transplants after eating the death cap mushroom that is proliferating in California following a rainy winter
February 06, 2026
Student makes cosmic dust in a lab, shining a light on the origin of life
February 06, 2026
US accuses China of secret nuclear test as Trump admin calls for broader nuclear weapons agreement
February 06, 2026
While physical exertion helps athletes stay warm, sweating can lead to dehydration.
February 06, 2026
The Trump administration says its emergency orders keeping coal-fired plants running helped prevent blackouts during the recent cold snap
February 06, 2026
Ramón Pucha ventures into the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle to collect seeds from endangered plant species
February 06, 2026
Energy Star, the program that helps guide consumers to more energy-efficient appliances and electronics, has survived President Donald Trump’s attempt to kill it
February 06, 2026
U.S. births slightly decreased in 2025
February 06, 2026
The Kremlin says Russian and U.S. negotiators have discussed the expiration of their last remaining nuclear arms pact
February 06, 2026
3D printing makes it easier for engineers to design cheap, lightweight materials that reflect patterns found in nature.
February 03, 2026
A flower in Asia bucks the rules of evolution, puzzling scientists
February 06, 2026
Athletes will use physics concepts such as friction and lift to their advantage on the world stage in the 2026 Olympic Games.
February 06, 2026
In dozens of states, an increasing number of legislative seats are going completely uncontested by one of the two major parties.
February 06, 2026
Public health scholars worry that the resurgence of measles may signal a coming wave of other vaccine-preventable diseases.
February 06, 2026
Four years after the Supreme Court’s Dobbs ruling gave states the power to ban abortion, further restrictions are arriving through legislation and litigation.
February 06, 2026
Emerging digital tools can help authorities prioritize inspections and rapidly identify illicit goods by linking online monitoring, legal references and on-the-ground investigations.
February 06, 2026
Whether the American Dream is centered in economic mobility or personal freedom, many citizens believe its achievement has grown more elusive.
February 06, 2026
Depression can look starkly different for everyone — but 6 symptoms could increase dementia risk
February 06, 2026
The grocer offers low prices and plans to build its own distribution center.
February 06, 2026
New research adds evidence to a common thesis offered after the end of the Cold War that globalization was making physical distance economically obsolete.
February 06, 2026
The eastern US has been gripped by an Arctic freeze. That’s about to change
February 06, 2026
AI is upending entry-level jobs. Three teens tell us how they’re responding
February 06, 2026
Farmers in Louisiana are going toe-to-toe with some nasty enemies: apple snails that clog crawfish traps while laying millions of bubblegum-colored eggs and tiny bugs called delphacids that can wipe out half a rice field while spreading plant disease
February 06, 2026
The Mexican state of Jalisco has issued a health alert and mandated face masks in schools due to a measles outbreak in the state capital
February 05, 2026
Telehealth company Hims & Hers is launching a cheaper, off-brand version of the blockbuster weight loss pill Wegovy
February 05, 2026
Fears of nuclear arms race rise as US-Russia treaty expires
February 05, 2026
The largest life-form on land 400 million years ago was one that scientists can’t explain
February 05, 2026
The Kremlin says it regrets the expiration of the last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States, while President Donald Trump declared he was against keeping its limits and wants a better deal
February 05, 2026
A Los Angeles dog and a Philadelphia toddler share this unique bond
February 05, 2026
A new experiment hints that an ape may be able to play pretend like humans do
February 05, 2026
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is relaxing rules that restrict when food companies can claim their products have no artificial colors
February 05, 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says it would be up to the president to decide whether to sue Kevin Warsh, Donald Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve chair, if he doesn't lower interest rates
February 05, 2026
NASA Langley scientists playing important roles as part of Artemis II mission
February 05, 2026
FDA approves natural food dye beetroot red, expands the use of spirulina
February 05, 2026
OpenAI and Anthropic, the startups behind ChatGPT and Claude, are gearing up for a major showdown
February 05, 2026
The AI that spooked the stock market just got a big update
February 05, 2026
Lakewood police becomes first department across the country to roll out new high-tech crime-fighting tool
February 05, 2026
A new study reveals that cancer patients diagnosed during the early COVID-19 pandemic had worse short-term survival rates than a similar group before the pandemic
February 05, 2026
Ukrainian Defense Ministry says Starlink terminals used by Russia in Ukraine are ‘cut off’
February 05, 2026
How Lindsey Vonn can compete with a ruptured ACL
February 05, 2026
Indian River State College pioneers AI integration with Superhuman
February 05, 2026
People are using generative AI to flood courts with filings, legislatures with constituent letters and publications with submissions. AI detectors are no silver bullet.
February 05, 2026
Approaching heart failure like an autoimmune condition could offer new ways to improve patient survival.
February 05, 2026
US Olympic skiers and scientists explain the sharp differences between natural snow and machine-made snow, from the science to the rising risk of crashes.
February 05, 2026
Elizabeth Warren launches probe into booming car repossessions
February 05, 2026
Intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard’s office obtained and tested voting machines in Puerto Rico
February 05, 2026
Taiwan’s TSMC, the world’s largest contract computer chip maker, has announced it will be manufacturing advanced 3-nanometer semiconductors in Japan to meet booming AI demand
February 05, 2026
Long before AI, photos already lied to us
February 05, 2026
Health officials in New Mexico have said a newborn baby died from a listeria infection likely linked to the child's mother drinking raw milk during pregnancy
February 05, 2026
Colorado car theft task force implementing new evidence camera for investigations
February 05, 2026
The Pan American Health Organization has issued an alert due to a surge in measles cases across the Americas, with Mexico reporting the highest numbers
February 04, 2026
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is recommending that surgeons delay gender-affirming surgeries until patients turn 19, including chest, genital and facial surgeries
February 04, 2026
A new kind of pill sharply reduced cholesterol in people at high risk of heart attacks despite taking statins
February 04, 2026
Mediterranean diet associated with lower risk of stroke in women
February 04, 2026
Elon Musk is bringing the same revolutionary thinking that helped him upend the car industry to the data center business with promises this week to put up to a million new satellites in the sky
February 04, 2026
Federal immigration agents tend to receive less training on how to properly deploy crowd-control weapons, research finds.
February 04, 2026
A new study out in the journal Science Advances finds that chronic exposure to wildfire smoke has contributed to tens of thousands of deaths each year in the United States
February 04, 2026
Anthropic’s new AI tool sends shudders through software stocks
February 04, 2026
The last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States is set to expire this week, removing any caps on the two largest atomic arsenals for the first time in more than a half-century
February 04, 2026
Skeletons found in mysterious pit died violent deaths in Anglo-Saxon-era England
February 04, 2026
Former border patrol agent helps to look for Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie’s mom
February 04, 2026
The healthiest and most climate-conscious food is local, and organic, and in-season
February 04, 2026
Women have moved from mapmakers using their bodies to depict maps to being leaders shaping the field of cartography.
February 04, 2026
Desalination of seawater and sewage treatment plants leave behind water that contains high concentrations of salt, metals and other contaminants. What if that water could be separated from the rest?
February 04, 2026
Congress has handed ICE a blank check, dramatically increasing its funding without exercising oversight.
February 04, 2026
A German habit has been trending in recent weeks: ‘lüften,’ or airing out your home. It can help older, damp homes in the US – if circumstances are right.
February 04, 2026
Priming people to watch out for political deepfakes helps them question the AI-generated videos.
February 04, 2026
See the first baby elephant born at Smithsonian’s National Zoo in nearly 25 years
February 04, 2026
Elon Musk’s bold new plan to put AI in orbit isn’t as crazy as it sounds
February 04, 2026
Kenya is rolling out tax breaks to encourage use of electric vehicles
February 04, 2026
Mexican long-nosed bats have a taste for agave nectar, fueling their migration from Mexico to the U.S. each summer
February 03, 2026
NASA's long-awaited moonshot with astronauts is off until at least March because of leaking hydrogen fuel
February 03, 2026
The frigid weather gripping much of America is not unprecedented, but it feels that way
February 03, 2026
Family's first heat in decades sparks fire and frantic calls as South Florida cold snap hits
February 03, 2026
NASA delays launch of historic moon mission
February 03, 2026
Hims looks at what research says about women's perceptions of men with beards.
April 25, 2025
The Conversation reports on research that even though most Americans don't know the normal or healthy range for blood pressure, they think they do—which is cause for serious concern.
May 02, 2025
A Democratic lawmaker is raising new concerns about a Food and Drug Administration program designed to drastically shorten the review of certain drugs
February 03, 2026
This is Countdown, CNN’s newsletter covering NASA’s first time sending humans to deep space in over 50 years
February 04, 2026
Volunteers build owl nesting platforms to tackle growing rat problem
February 03, 2026
40 years ago, she was a semifinalist to be on board the Challenger. Today, she shares her story
February 03, 2026
Sanibel eyes lethal removal to curb coyote threat to sea turtle nests
February 03, 2026
Your obsession with ‘Heated Rivalry’ is about much more than sex, therapists say
February 03, 2026
Fly me to the moon: On a mission to Florida’s classic Space Coast
February 02, 2026
Red meat and dairy may be grabbing the headlines, but processed foods and sugary drinks remain the real drivers of chronic disease.
February 03, 2026
Innovations have made recent Winter Games possible, but the future climate will have a big impact on where the Olympics can be held and winter sports themselves.
February 03, 2026
The government directed data centers to turn on backup generation in parts of the US. Expanding distributed generation could improve grid resilience.
February 03, 2026
Several robotic spacecraft orbiting the Moon can take detailed pictures of its surface, so why send people around the Moon? A planetary geologist explains the benefits.
February 03, 2026
Social inequalities emerge in every human society. New research into how these hierarchies form suggests ‘prestige psychology’ – the tendency to defer to expertise – is at the root.
February 03, 2026
Armed with new tools that reveal patterns of connection between brain areas, researchers are gaining clearer insights into how the brain regulates behavior.
February 03, 2026
What is Moltbook, the social networking site for AI bots – and should we be scared?
February 03, 2026
Intermountain Health team helps young woman live beyond her diagnosis
February 02, 2026
China has significantly increased its coal power capacity, reviving concerns about its climate-changing carbon emissions
February 03, 2026
MAHA activists who want to hold corporations accountable for harming Americans’ health have found an unlikely ally in a Republican-led Environmental Protection Agency that has traditionally supported big businesses and less regulation
February 03, 2026
A landslide last week killed at least 200 people in eastern Congo at a rebel-controlled coltan mine and families of the deceased are mourning their lost loved ones
February 03, 2026
Authorities are investigating a suspected biolaboratory found in a Las Vegas home linked to the owner of an unauthorized California biolab
February 02, 2026
Elon Musk is joining his space exploration and artificial intelligence ventures into a single company before a massive planned initial public offering for the business later this year
February 02, 2026
NASA troubleshoots issues in crucial test ahead of historic moon mission launch
February 02, 2026
Robotaxi pioneer Waymo has raised another $16 billion to help fuel its ambition for its fleet of self-driving cars to provide rides throughout the world
February 03, 2026
Images circulating online that show New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a child with millionaire financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are generated by artificial intelligence
February 02, 2026
Elon Musk’s SpaceX acquires xAI, merging his two most ambitious companies
February 02, 2026
Why the mid-30s are a major turning point for men’s heart health
February 02, 2026
The Trump administration is eliminating four out of six planned locations for a 2030 census practice test
February 02, 2026
A federal judge has ruled that an offshore wind project aimed at powering 600,000 New York homes can resume construction
February 02, 2026
NASA has run into exasperating fuel leaks in a make-or-break test of the moon rocket that's supposed to send astronauts on a lunar fly-around
February 02, 2026
Man gets life-saving gift from best friend
February 02, 2026
Engineers monitor rare ice buildup on Pittsburgh's three rivers
February 02, 2026
The Trump administration plans to deploy nearly $12 billion to create a strategic reserve of rare earth elements
February 02, 2026
The U.S. Olympic team for long track speedskating is hoping a secret project called Slippery Fish that uses computer technology can help win medals at the Milan Cortina Winter Games this month
January 31, 2026
When you outsource romance, there’s a hidden emotional cost.
February 02, 2026
Researchers at Washington State University and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game are using collar cams to study a remote population of grizzly bears on Alaska's North Slope
February 01, 2026
A series of small earthquakes rattled the San Francisco Bay Area in an area that’s had a lot of seismic activity in recent months
February 02, 2026
‘It's the silent killer’: Father raising awareness after son's carbon monoxide death
February 02, 2026
Rehabilitation from stroke has traditionally focused on improving the function of the most severely affected arm. But training the other arm might actually lead to more gains.
February 02, 2026
Punxsutawney Phil’s handlers say he’s seen his shadow and is therefore predicting six more weeks of winter weather
February 02, 2026
Punxsutawney Phil, the legendary groundhog that lives in a tree stump in rural Pennsylvania, has issued the most highly anticipated weather forecast of the season: six more weeks of winter
February 02, 2026
A new study suggests that babies are able to distinguish between the different objects they see around them at 2 months old, which earlier than scientists previously thought
February 02, 2026
When Amazon announced it was cutting 16,000 corporate jobs, many assumed it was the latest phase of CEO Andy Jassy’s push to reduce the corporate workforce as AI brings more efficiency gains
February 01, 2026
We asked retired astronauts about their favorite space movies, and this is what they shared with us
February 01, 2026
A Japanese research vessel has successfully drilled and retrieved deep-sea sediment containing rare earth minerals from the seabed near a remote island, Japan’s government announced Monday as the country seeks to reduce its reliance on China
February 02, 2026
Two researchers found that Danish government benefits do not fully offset moms’ lost earnings. But they do help offset lost income for working women with kids.
February 02, 2026
Here’s why some people believe we’re living in a computer simulation of reality – like a giant video game in which we’re all the characters.
February 02, 2026
Family reunification is often framed as a cost, but evidence shows it functions as social infrastructure that supports work, well-being and economic stability.
February 02, 2026
Watching, modeling and even playing winter sports help students internalize physics concepts, including acceleration, momentum and friction.
February 02, 2026
What did the groundhog see? Punxsutawney Phil’s winter prediction is in
February 02, 2026
Trump claims blue states have less-reliable, more expensive electricity. Here’s the reality
February 02, 2026
The Yamuna River, a holy site for millions and a source of about 40% of Delhi’s water supply, is now so polluted that it is often covered in toxic foam and cannot be treated, triggering widespread shortages.
February 01, 2026
Researchers train dogs to detect "silent killer" canine cancer
February 01, 2026
Aerial lidar raises ethical questions because it can collect data remotely without the knowledge or consent of Indigenous and descendant populations that are on the ground.
January 29, 2026
The first stand-alone trial from state prosecutors in a stream of lawsuits against Meta is getting underway in New Mexico
February 01, 2026
NASA has begun a two-day practice countdown for its first moonshot with astronauts in 53 years
February 01, 2026
About 50 members of a community outside Chile’s capital spent Saturday trying their best to power an entirely human-operated chatbot that could answer questions and make silly pictures on command, in a message to highlight the environmental toll and water usage of artificial intelligence data centers in the region
January 31, 2026
A “bomb cyclone” that brings heavy snow to parts of the Carolinas and ushers in frigid temperature to much of East Coast Saturday is likely to persist into Sunday
January 31, 2026
The US will no longer participate in the WHO’s global influenza monitoring system – a shift experts say will lead to more flu hospitalizations and deaths.
January 31, 2026
See February’s full snow moon light up the sky
January 31, 2026
People use music to set moods, create a desired atmosphere and evoke memories of family and friends
January 31, 2026
Staying up late is linked to poorer heart health. Here’s what night owls need to know
January 29, 2026
How do you live longer? Your genes may help
January 29, 2026
Scientists on a research vessel off the California coast are marveling at a rare find — a waved albatross was spotted soaring over the Pacific
January 29, 2026
On Tesla's earning call, Elon Musk described how some car models were being discontinued to make way for robot manufacturing, giving investors a new look at Tesla's future with humanoid robotics. CNN's Hadas Gold reports.
January 29, 2026
What to know about the Nipah virus
January 30, 2026
Frustrations are bubbling up for the tens of thousands that have been without power for nearly a week in the U.S. South as a new storm looms
January 30, 2026
Most snow in years, blizzard conditions possible in parts of Southeast from powerful bomb cyclone
January 30, 2026
Massive blankets of snow and ice are expected in parts of the U.S. this weekend, with frost and snow flurries possible in Florida
January 30, 2026
AI is already in much of the music you hear. It can be as mundane as a production tool or as deceptive as a fake recording artist – and a whole lot in between.
January 30, 2026
NASA has delayed astronauts' upcoming trip to the moon because of near-freezing temperatures expected at the launch site
January 30, 2026
The 8-minute morning routine to reduce back pain all day
January 30, 2026
Polar bears in Norway’s Arctic are getting fatter and healthier, despite melting sea ice
January 30, 2026
It’s about to get so cold, Florida’s Gulf Coast beaches could see snowflakes
January 30, 2026
Scientists discover molecule in space that hints at origin of life
January 30, 2026
The Farmers’ Almanac isn’t going out of business after all, but it is leaving Maine for the big city
January 30, 2026
Wildlife officials say a large exotic lizard was found buried in the snow in Rhode Island
January 30, 2026
The Carter Center says there were only 10 reported cases of Guinea worm infections confined to three countries in 2025
January 30, 2026
Iowa teen recovering after surgeon uses artificial intelligence to rebuild jaw
January 30, 2026
The flu isn’t done yet, as new data suggests infections are rebounding
January 30, 2026
Blue Origin pauses trips on rocket that carried Jeff Bezos, Katy Perry and William Shatner to space
January 30, 2026
A federal judge warned Justice Department lawyers that they were making “dangerous" and “horrifying” statements when they said the Trump Administration can decide what part of history to display at National Park Service sites
January 30, 2026
Excess road and sidewalk salt flows into storm drains and ultimately into area streams and rivers, affecting fish and other aquatic organisms.
January 27, 2026
One of North America’s richest ecosystems, sustained and shaped by Native peoples before European contact, nearly disappeared. A recovery is underway.
January 27, 2026
Your feet can send a lot of sensory information to your brain. But whether you believe that your footwear is affecting your cognition may matter more than what shoes you wear.
January 27, 2026
Today, there aren’t just two countries competing to get to the Moon. More countries have space programs, and private industry plays a larger role.
January 27, 2026
Social media and advertising is full of messages about what you should or shouldn’t eat. But making health and nutrition so black and white can do more harm than good.
January 27, 2026
Ski resorts in Colorado can make snow, but it only goes so far.
January 27, 2026
Doomsday Clock 2026: Scientists set new time
January 27, 2026
Cancer survivors meet donors who saved their lives
January 27, 2026
Have you seen her? NOAA needs help finding entangled whale
January 27, 2026
A science-oriented advocacy group moved its “Doomsday Clock” to 85 seconds to midnight, saying the Earth is closer than ever to destruction
January 27, 2026
Volunteers rescue cold-stunned sea turtles as Texas coast temperatures plummet
January 27, 2026
A bomb cyclone is more likely to impact parts of the East Coast this weekend. Here are the updated scenarios
January 27, 2026
Meteorologists say that water rapidly freezing in the soil amid bitterly cold temperatures can make a startling noise and even cause small vibrations
January 27, 2026
Created in 1947 by atomic scientists, the Doomsday Clock represents how close humanity may be to destruction. On Tuesday, scientists set a new time, arguing that countries are failing to heed their dire warnings.
January 27, 2026
A 77-pound mountain lion caused a stir as it wandered through San Francisco’s Pacific Heights neighborhood
January 27, 2026
South Carolina measles outbreak is largest in US since measles was declared eliminated
January 27, 2026
'It's part of his story': Daughter remembers astronaut dad 40 years after Challenger explosion
January 27, 2026
Greenland’s inhabitants call it Kalaallit Nunaat, or land of the Kalaallit. It is an Indigenous nation whose relatively few people now mostly govern themselves.
January 27, 2026
A federal judge said Tuesday that a nearly completed Massachusetts offshore wind project can continue, as the industry successfully challenges the Trump administration in court
January 27, 2026
A NASA research plane has landed without its landing gear in Texas, sending plumes of flame behind it
January 27, 2026
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says his country will unveil plans to further bolster its nuclear program at the upcoming ruling party congress
January 28, 2026
Trump administration asks court to pause Louisiana lawsuit targeting abortion pill access while it conducts review
January 28, 2026
Radical changes could be coming to ‘psychiatry’s bible’
January 28, 2026
Russia’s 1.2 million casualties in Ukraine dwarf all its conflicts since World War II, report says
January 28, 2026
Indian authorities have contained a Nipah virus outbreak after confirming two cases in eastern West Bengal state
January 28, 2026
ASML reports a record net profit of 9.6 billion euros in 2025, driven by AI demand
January 28, 2026
Being a night owl can be bad for your heart
January 28, 2026
Children with a parent or family member who is detained, or are part of a drawn-out immigration court case, are twice as likely to have anxiety as young adults.
January 28, 2026
Some of these ‘forever chemicals’ are toxic at very low levels. They can get into water systems and bioaccumulate in fish, ultimately posing risks to people.
January 28, 2026
Detroiters are hospitalized for asthma four times more often than Michigan residents overall. A proactive approach to care can improve symptom management.
January 28, 2026
The proposed rescheduling of marijuana could have far-reaching implications in science, medicine and criminal justice. What is the best policy option?
January 28, 2026
Getting outdoors to enjoy simple pleasures is unlikely to be front of mind for people in a 1,300-mile stretch of the United States where a massive weekend storm brought deep snow and bitter cold
January 28, 2026
AI on Australian travel company website sends tourists to nonexistent hot springs
January 28, 2026
Mountain lion spotted in San Francisco neighborhood captured by animal control
January 28, 2026
Conditions were growing more dire in parts of the South still reeling from subfreezing temperatures and widespread power outages as vehicles got stranded for hours on major highways
January 28, 2026
World's first norovirus vaccine tested in Virginia: How to participate
January 28, 2026
Winter's brutal grip on the U.S. East will continue in the coming days, with subfreezing temperatures reaching into Florida and a potential blizzard threatening the Atlantic coast
January 28, 2026
As layoffs pile up, workers are feeling increasingly anxious about the job market
January 28, 2026
For big parts of the United States, the past few days have brought lots of snow and lots of cold
January 28, 2026
Google is empowering its Chrome browser with the ability to alter pictures and introducing a side panel for a virtual assistant to help with online tasks as part of its push to turbocharge its of digital services with more artificial intelligence technology
January 28, 2026
The government has proposed new rules for the nation's transplant system that aim to increase use of certain donated organs and set additional safety standards for donor groups
January 28, 2026
Christa McAuliffe's legacy lives on in New Hampshire 40 years after Space Shuttle Challenger disaster
January 28, 2026
One of the longest cold-air outbreaks in decades is about to get even colder, with record temps as far south as Florida
January 28, 2026
Berkeley residents divided over fire prevention ordinance; no wooden structures within 5 ft of home
January 28, 2026
A federal judge has refused to block a winter oil and gas exploration project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska that opponents said was improperly analyzed by the federal government
January 28, 2026
She was supposed to be the first teacher in space. 40 years later, her mission continues
January 28, 2026
A loggerhead sea turtle has returned to the Atlantic Ocean after rehabilitation at a Florida turtle hospital
January 28, 2026
Two companies made dried milk powder that could be linked to the outbreak of botulism in ByHeart formula that has sickened dozens of babies
January 28, 2026
Case of measles confirmed in Arizona ICE facility
January 28, 2026
The Trump administration is taking a step toward rolling back a rule that limits smokestack emissions that burden downwind areas in neighboring states
January 28, 2026
US life expectancy reached a record high in 2024 as deaths from drug overdose and Covid-19 dropped
January 29, 2026
U.S. life expectancy has hit the highest mark in American history
January 29, 2026
The accidental climate scientist who uncovered an unexpected force of global warming
January 29, 2026
Researchers say human-induced climate change worsened recent torrential rains and floods in southern Africa
January 29, 2026
‘What if I told you this school had no teachers?’: Is AI schooling the future of education — or a risky bet?
January 29, 2026
Dow is planning to cut approximately 4,500 jobs as the chemicals maker puts more emphasis on using artificial intelligence and automation in its business
January 29, 2026
Astonishing 1,400-year-old tomb featuring giant owl sculpture discovered in Mexico
January 29, 2026
Electric vehicles are a fast-growing share of auto sales in many countries, and Chinese automakers are benefiting as the US industry pulls back.
January 29, 2026
Many homeowners could save money on their heating bills by installing heat pumps – but not everyone, and not everywhere.
January 29, 2026
In the world of cost benefit analysis, if an impact isn’t monetized, it doesn’t exist. A former EPA official explains what’s changing now and why it matters.
January 29, 2026
Elon Musk is betting Tesla’s future isn’t about cars at all
January 29, 2026
"Where are those darn keys
January 29, 2026
Russia is using Starlink to make its killer drones fly farther
January 29, 2026
King Charles reveals his philosophy for protecting the planet in new film
January 29, 2026
The winter storm is here and two-thirds of the US population is facing this extreme cold. More than half of all Americas will experience subzero wind chills over the next 3 days.
January 26, 2026
A new humanoid robot named Sprout, developed by Fauna Robotics, is making its debut
January 27, 2026
Why Minnesota’s CEOs finally broke their silence
January 26, 2026
Tissue boxes, binge-watching and DoorDash: How you’re making it through a record-breaking flu season
January 27, 2026
Close helicopter routes and Army crew’s perception of the wrong aircraft determine why a regional jet and helicopter collided
January 27, 2026
North Korea has launched short-range ballistic missiles into the sea
January 27, 2026
Many U.S. residents are facing another night of below-freezing temperatures and no electricity after a massive winter storm dumped more snow in Northeast and left parts of the South coated in ice
January 26, 2026
Canada’s last captive whales have a received a reprieve from death after the Canadian government conditionally approved a plan to export them to the United States
January 26, 2026
Recovery from Mississippi's worst ice storm in more than 30 years could take a week or more
January 26, 2026
Experts say the massive winter storm hitting the American East is taking a multi-billion dollar toll on the U.S. economy
January 26, 2026
A senior lawyer in Australia has apologized to a judge for using AI-generated fake quotes and nonexistent case judgments in a murder case
August 15, 2025
Officials warn that shoveling snow after this weekend's massive storm could be hazardous to your heart
January 26, 2026
Groundhogs predict spring with the same accuracy as flipping a coin. But they’re vital to their ecosystems, feasting through summer to store enough fat to last through their winter hibernation.
January 26, 2026
Scientists say two artifacts found at a lake shore in Greece are the oldest wooden tools uncovered so far
January 26, 2026
The atmosphere is a complicated place. Warm temperatures in one spot can contribute to brutally cold storms somewhere else.
January 24, 2026
European Union regulators have opened a formal investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform X after its AI chatbot Grok started producing nonconsensual sexualized deepfake images
January 26, 2026
How to stay safe in cold weather, according to a doctor
January 26, 2026
A new high-resolution map of distant galaxies may help scientists understand the mysterious dark matter holding the universe together
January 26, 2026
The U.S. is taking a minority stake in an Oklahoma rare earth miner, the latest government investment in the sector as it seeks to minimize its reliance on imports of a material used prevalently in smartphones, robotics, electric vehicles and many other high tech products
January 26, 2026
What if an AI system could recognize when it’s confused or when to think more carefully? Researchers are working to give large language models these metacognitive abilities.
January 26, 2026
Despite Brazil’s recent expansions of protected areas, research shows that the favorite habitats of whales and dolphins are still threatened by human activities.
January 26, 2026
Plants need phosphorus, and other nutrients, to grow. But soil tests can’t tell if there’s too much.
January 26, 2026
After decades of stalled progress, new vaccines, treatments and genetic tools are helping scientists protect children and save lives worldwide.
January 26, 2026
Breast self-awareness is a more flexible approach to preventing breast cancer that goes along with other essential screening measures
January 26, 2026
When something goes wrong at 186 mph: Inside the fast-reaction world of high-speed train drivers
January 26, 2026
Doctors are ignoring new federal vaccine recommendations
January 26, 2026
A massive winter storm has dumped sleet, freezing rain and snow across much of the U.S., halting air and road traffic and sending temperatures plunging
January 25, 2026
President Donald Trump says the U.S. used a secret weapon he called “The Discombobulator” to disable Venezuelan equipment when the U.S. captured Nicolás Maduro
January 25, 2026
Electric air taxi offers NYC a glimpse of the future of travel
January 25, 2026
Dr. William Foege, a leader in the global eradication of smallpox, has died
January 25, 2026
Millions of people rely on wearable devices to monitor how well they're sleeping
January 25, 2026
Trump claims secret ‘discombobulator’ weapon was used to help capture Maduro
January 25, 2026
A new Gallup poll finds that American workers have adopted artificial intelligence into their work lives at a remarkable pace over the past few years
January 25, 2026
Thousands of flights have been canceled for the weekend across the U.S. as a monster storm began wreaking havoc across much of the country
January 24, 2026
Tracking the potentially historic US winter storm in maps and charts
January 22, 2026
Pope Leo warns of ‘overly affectionate’ AI chatbots
January 24, 2026
Forecasters say over half the U.S. population could be affected by snow, ice or bitter cold as a winter storm sweeps across the county
January 23, 2026
King Charles III has teamed up with Amazon Prime to make a film about his vision for saving the planet, 16 years after he wrote a book on the subject
January 24, 2026
U.S. health officials say testing showed that powdered whole milk used to make ByHeart infant formula could be a source of contamination that led to an outbreak of infant botulism that has sickened dozens of babies
January 24, 2026
Meta is halting teens’ access to artificial intelligence characters, at least temporarily, the company said in a blog post Friday
January 23, 2026
In social media, President Trump is questioning global warming because of a chilly severe winter storm hitting the U_S_ On Friday, he called the weather nearly unprecedented and labeled scientists “environmental insurrectionists.”
January 23, 2026
Don’t say ‘Watch out for ice’: FEMA warned storm announcements could invite memes
January 23, 2026
Justice Department charges ex-government contractor with leaking to Washington Post reporter
January 23, 2026
When the blockbuster winter storm will arrive in your city
January 23, 2026
The U.S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization
January 22, 2026
That snowflake icon on your smartphone app might be quick and handy — it just might not be as accurate as a human when the weather gets rough
January 23, 2026
A bit of understanding – plus effort to regulate yourself and give compassionate feedback – can shift a stuck relationship into something more bearable, perhaps even meaningful.
January 23, 2026
As businesses race to adopt AI, you might worry that the experience and expertise you’ve built up has become a lot less valuable. But you still have more control over your future than you think.
January 23, 2026
New research could allow health care providers to identify and treat patients at risk for rheumatoid arthritis before the disease progresses.
January 23, 2026
Challenging the brain by exposing it to new situations, tasks and skills can improve its efficiency, much like strength training does for our muscles. But maximum efficiency requires optimal rest.
January 23, 2026
Potentially historic winter storm to slam much of the US with destructive ice and heavy snow
January 22, 2026
The southern African nation of Malawi has started a cholera vaccination rollout this week in a bid to stem the threat of a disease that kills tens of thousands of people globally each year
January 23, 2026
The Yanacocha Reserve in the Ecuadorian Andes is the last refuge for a tiny hummingbird facing extinction
January 23, 2026
Winter has its fans, but even those who enjoy playing in the snow probably dislike the chore of clearing up after a big storm that dumps several inches or even feet of snow and ice
January 23, 2026
A massive winter storm is barreling toward the eastern U.S., threatening to bring severe ice and snow from Texas to Boston
January 22, 2026
What are ‘exploding trees’? The winter phenomenon may not be what you think
January 23, 2026
Colon cancer is now the deadliest cancer for young adults
January 22, 2026
Families of the astronauts lost in the space shuttle Challenger accident are marking that tragic day 40 years ago
January 22, 2026
The Trump administration is ending the use of abortion-derived fetal tissue in research funded by the National Institutes of Health
January 22, 2026
Scientists find unlikely new way to track space junk: sonic booms in the atmosphere
January 22, 2026
How this brutal winter storm is even possible with climate change – and maybe even more likely
January 22, 2026
Utah's first-of-its-kind water reclamation facility transforms toilet water into water plants crave
January 22, 2026
The world's largest nuclear power plant is shutting down a reactor due to a glitch
January 22, 2026
Couple sues IVF clinic after DNA test reveals baby isn’t theirs
January 22, 2026
Rwanda will test technology powered by artificial intelligence in more than 50 health clinics as part of a new initiative by the Gates Foundation to support 1,000 clinics across Africa with the aim to improve health care services
January 22, 2026
Google is leveraging its artificial intelligence technology to open a new peephole for its dominant search engine to tailor answers that draw upon people’s interests, habits, travel itineraries and photo libraries
January 22, 2026
Guinea-Bissau's health minister says the government is suspending a Trump administration-backed hepatitis B vaccine study on newborns in the West African country pending an ethical review
January 22, 2026
A new study shows how earthquake monitors can better track space junk by tuning into their sonic booms
January 22, 2026
Coal mines are notorious sources of acid mine drainage, but the orange sludge that threatens water supplies and wildlife also contains valuable rare earth elements.
January 21, 2026
Americans who smoke may soon be hearing a lot more about Zyn
January 22, 2026
AI-mediated culture is already being filtered in ways that favor the familiar, the describable and the conventional.
January 22, 2026
Expertise comes with training, experience and accreditation. And expert consensus is the best guide modern democracies have for making decisions about complicated challenges.
January 22, 2026
The US used a cyberattack to turn off power in Caracas during the raid to seize Maduro. The US grid is also vulnerable to this kind of attack.
January 22, 2026
Ambassadors play a middle role between the countries where they serve and the one they represent. Trump insists their loyalty must be to the US.
January 22, 2026
Federal authorities have called those who monitor ICE ‘domestic terrorists.’ Here’s what we know
January 22, 2026
One of the most extreme winter storms in years is set to deliver damaging ice and heavy snow to nearly half the US
January 20, 2026
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press reveals that the agency allows immigration officers to forcibly enter homes to make arrests without a judicial warrant
January 21, 2026
The astronauts evacuated last week from the International Space Station say a portable ultrasound machine came in “super handy" during the medical crisis
January 21, 2026
Electrical issue that grounded Trump’s flight raises questions about aging Air Force One aircraft
January 21, 2026
Discovered: An outline of a hand that’s at least 67,800 years old
January 21, 2026
$99 lung cancer scan helps woman detect disease early
January 21, 2026
Handprints on the walls of Indonesian caves may be the oldest rock art studied so far, dating back at least 67,800 years
January 21, 2026
Three authors have been awarded $10,000 prizes for blending scientific research with literary grace
January 21, 2026
From poop to potting soil: Stock Show turns animal bedding into compost
January 21, 2026
Artificial intelligence systems have big environmental costs but are also finding ways to save energy and water, cut emissions and make businesses more efficient.
January 21, 2026
Federal agents have pepper-sprayed, tackled and detained people recording their actions. If you post your recordings of agents, you also risk the feds tracking you and those around you.
January 21, 2026
Antibiotics transformed health care for the better, but their diminishing effectiveness may soon be its undoing. Researchers are studying ways to fight back against resistance.
January 21, 2026
It’s not too late to try Dry January. Start now, with a doctor’s advice
January 21, 2026
What it was like to pilot the supersonic Concorde jet
January 21, 2026
NASA astronaut Suni Williams retires months after return from troubled mission to orbit
January 21, 2026
NASA's Suni Williams — one of two astronauts stuck for months at the International Space Station — has retired
January 21, 2026
Measles elimination status ‘not really’ a concern, CDC official says
January 21, 2026
A 1951 defense agreement between the United States and Denmark allows the US to build military installations on Greenland to protect the region.
January 20, 2026
International health officials plan to meet in a few months to reevaluate the United States’ measles-free status
January 20, 2026
Like living beyond your financial means, using more water than nature can replenish can have catastrophic results.
January 20, 2026
'It's been really pretty': Stargazers gather in Placerville for glimpse of Northern Lights
January 20, 2026
The world has entered a new era of ‘water bankruptcy’ with irreversible consequences
January 20, 2026
Stipends paid to residents had unintended consequences.
January 20, 2026
Supergiant star Betelgeuse is full of mysteries. New observations might solve the biggest one
January 20, 2026
While AI can streamline certain parts of the scientific process, a philosopher argues that it cannot replace human expertise and collaboration.
January 20, 2026
Sinkholes are fairly common in Philadelphia due to aging water lines that leak or burst, causing the surrounding soil to wash away.
January 20, 2026
What cardiologists want you to know about MAHA’s push to eat more fat
January 20, 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that Russia has launched more than 300 drones and missiles in a nighttime attack on Ukraine's power grid
January 20, 2026
The US had a record-breaking year for measles. It may be the start of a deadly comeback
January 20, 2026
Four shark attacks in two days. Why Australia’s beaches are so dangerous this year
January 20, 2026
A new study finds that warming temperatures are causing Antarctic penguins to breed earlier, threatening some species with extinction by century's end
January 20, 2026
Medical groups sue to block new CDC vaccine recommendations
January 15, 2026
The aurora could be visible across Canada and much of the northern U.S. following a major disturbance in the Earth’s magnetic field
January 19, 2026
Sun releases the largest solar radiation storm ‘in over 20 years,’ forecasters say
January 19, 2026
Video shows cow using a brush to scratch its back in first described case of tool use in cattle
January 19, 2026
In the wake of spiraling tensions between the United States and Iran over Tehran’s violent crackdown of protests, analysts warn that internal upheaval or a potential collapse of the Iranian government could carry nuclear risks
January 19, 2026
Families share histoplasmosis stories as Tennessee cases climb to more than 30
January 19, 2026
Woman with rare genetic condition seeks O negative kidney donor to save her life
January 19, 2026
22-year-old Cornell grad launches nature conservancy
January 19, 2026
Alabama's robotic ultrasound plan raises concerns from OB-GYNs
January 19, 2026
New Mexico sees alarming rise in tree die-off due to warm weather and insects
January 19, 2026
A Portland, Oregon, baby got sick with infant botulism after drinking contaminated ByHeart formula donated through a program that helps poor and homeless families
January 19, 2026
A rover recently captured sounds of lightning crackling on Mars, over a decade after scientists uncovered the first evidence for electric discharges on the planet.
January 19, 2026
A new study investigated the source of a leak in a ‘miracle measurement’ from 2010 – and engineers found a potential solution.
January 19, 2026
When you think IMAX, chances are your mind goes to those immersive documentaries that take you inside volcanoes, deep under oceans or to distant planets
January 19, 2026
1,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment, source says, as state mobilizes National Guard
January 18, 2026
Trump’s double pardon underscores sweeping use of clemency
January 17, 2026
Pentagon pauses HIV-positive recruit training while signaling it may soon reinstate a ban on their enlistment
January 17, 2026
A blast of winter weather has brought snowfall and subfreezing wind chills across the Midwest and East Coast as well as near-freezing temperatures in parts of the South, including Florida
January 17, 2026
NASA's giant new moon rocket is finally at the launch pad
January 17, 2026
Longtime climate activist Bill McKibben finds hope in solar energy despite the Trump administration rolling back environmental regulations and freezing offshore wind projects
January 17, 2026
Many women and doctors dismiss Trump’s Tylenol claim as more research suggests no autism link
January 16, 2026
A new review of studies has found that taking Tylenol during pregnancy doesn’t increase the risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities
January 16, 2026
A federal judge has ruled that work on a Virginia offshore wind project could resume
January 16, 2026
OpenAI plans to introduce ads for ChatGPT users who aren't paying for the premium version
January 16, 2026
Supreme Court agrees to hear longstanding fight over Roundup cancer claims
January 16, 2026
The White House and a bipartisan group of governors are taking aim at power shortages and price spikes from data centers for artificial intelligence
January 16, 2026
The first ‘across the bridge’: Man who received experimental pig kidney transplant now has a human organ
January 16, 2026
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from agrochemical manufacturer Bayer to block thousands of state lawsuits alleging it failed to warn people its popular weedkiller could cause cancer
January 16, 2026
Tourists are bundling up and warming shelters have opened as Florida experiences its coldest weather of the winter season
January 16, 2026
Genetic clues may be hiding in Leonardo da Vinci’s artwork
January 16, 2026
Reported measles cases in South Carolina surged by almost 30% in the last few days
January 16, 2026
Health experts say the U.S. flu season appears to be waning with two straight weeks of decline in measures of flu activity
January 16, 2026
Community unites to sustainably restore Santa Cruz's iconic blue whale skeleton
January 16, 2026
These ancient designs may be the first evidence of humans doing math
January 16, 2026
Financial stress may be as bad for the heart as traditional risk factors for cardiovascular disease
January 16, 2026
Beef is a source of complete protein for humans, but its production results in greenhouse gas emissions.
January 16, 2026
Iran’s internet shutdown cuts off most communication with the outside world during violent repression of national protests.
January 16, 2026
A particularly infectious subvariant of influenza is keeping emergency room numbers high and causing especially severe illness in children.
January 16, 2026
Trash pandas’ talent for escaping via lab vents may frustrate researchers, but their problem-solving skills make their brains a fascinating area of research.
January 16, 2026
Reading comprehension scores are tanking, and fewer Americans are picking up books. But practicing deep reading can help you process content more carefully and keep you from falling for misinformation.
January 16, 2026
A group of German scientists tested the effects of a more acidic ocean on sharks’ teeth and found that future generations of sharks could have weaker teeth because of changing ocean chemistry
January 16, 2026
Four astronauts aboard a SpaceX capsule splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego, ending a weeklong effort to return the crew early prompted by a medical issue involving one crew member.
January 15, 2026
Good news: World records longest ever lull in nuclear tests. Bad news: It’s on shaky ground
January 15, 2026
Two new studies from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show wastewater monitoring of measles can flag measles spread days to weeks in advance
January 15, 2026
Elon Musk's AI assistant, Grok, is facing scrutiny from governments worldwide
January 15, 2026
The expansion of Arctic shipping, scramble for seafloor mining and overfishing are all straining international relationships. But the powers of diplomacy go beyond ocean treaties.
January 15, 2026
Is it time to tear down the aging SF Zoo? A campaign to replace it with an ecological park has begun
January 15, 2026
The Asian giant is grappling with a dramatic population decline, with a fertility rate of 1.0, well below the 2.1 replacement rate.
January 15, 2026
First on CNN: Noninvasive brain treatment for depression proves helpful
January 15, 2026
Scientists have uncovered mummified remains of cheetahs from caves in northern Saudi Arabia
January 15, 2026
Fossil analysis changes what paleontologists know about how long T. rex took to grow full size
January 15, 2026
An ailing astronaut is back on Earth
January 15, 2026
Former NASA Astronaut Leroy Chiao joins The Lead.
January 14, 2026
Prehistoric wolf’s gut frozen in time reveals an ice age giant
January 15, 2026
Viral bodycam video captures deputy wrangling large, runaway bird: "I've never handcuffed an emu"
January 15, 2026
4 astronauts return to Earth after medical issue forces early ISS exit
January 15, 2026
Elon Musk’s X says its AI chatbot Grok won't be able to edit photos of real people in revealing clothing in places where that is illegal
January 15, 2026
New Year’s resolutions typically fade so quickly that there is a ‘Quitter’s Day’ named after them, for the second Friday in January. But small actions and shifts in mindset can have much longer-lasting beneficial effects.
January 15, 2026
As climate extremes intensify, adaptation debates favor new technologies. Terraces in the Philippines and Morocco show how people modified their landscapes to respond to past climate shifts.
January 15, 2026
Climate change is driving a global boom in desalination as regions turn to the sea for drinking water
January 15, 2026
U.S., Danish and Greenlandic officials have met face to face to discuss President Donald Trump’s ambitions to take control of Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of Denmark
January 15, 2026
Fostering a sense of pride in local communities increases citizen participation, including, at a bare minimum, voting in municipal elections.
January 15, 2026
The high court recognizes a person’s right to self-defense with firearms but has also upheld the government’s power to enforce limits on that right.
January 15, 2026
Scientists have traditionally focused on educating the public on science or correcting misinformation. But researchers from marginalized communities often have broader goals in science communication.
January 15, 2026
What to do if you’ve been exposed to measles
January 15, 2026
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has proposed creating a new agency with $2.5 billion to boost production of rare earths and the other critical minerals
January 15, 2026
An astronaut in need of medical care is on the way back to Earth
January 14, 2026
A top Danish official says a “fundamental disagreement” over Greenland remains with President Donald Trump after talks in Washington with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio
January 14, 2026
Federal health officials say at least 45 people in nearly two dozen states have been sickened with salmonella food poisoning tied to the Super Greens brand of diet supplement powder
January 14, 2026
History also shows that many of the fanciful engineering ideas for Greenland failed because they misjudged the island’s harsh climate and dynamic ice sheet.
January 14, 2026
A new report says organ donations from the recently deceased dropped last year, resulting in fewer kidney transplants
January 14, 2026
NTSB investigators pinpoint failed aircraft part from UPS crash last year
January 14, 2026
Elon Musk’s Grok can no longer undress images of real people on X
January 14, 2026
4 astronauts depart ISS, leaving behind just 3 crewmates to staff the orbiting lab
January 14, 2026
Whole milk is heading back to school lunch cafeterias
January 14, 2026
A federal judge is considering whether to set aside a Trump administration order pausing the construction of a major offshore project for New York
January 14, 2026
Federal officials are reinstating hundreds of U.S. health workers who were laid off last year from a small health agency that aims to protect workers
January 14, 2026
Horses really can smell our fear, new study finds
January 14, 2026
SpaceX's Starlink has dropped fees to help Iranian demonstrators share protest details globally, activists say
January 14, 2026
Trump wants to slash funding for federal climate and weather research. Congress is about to tell him ‘No’
January 14, 2026
U.S. overdose deaths fell through the most of last year, suggesting a lasting improvement in an epidemic that had been worsening for decades
January 14, 2026
Patches of low vaccination in the US are becoming bigger, riskier holes
January 14, 2026
President Donald Trump’s threats against independent media and free speech look a lot like the actions of autocrats elsewhere intent on undermining the institutions meant to keep them in check.
January 14, 2026
Scientists calculate that last year was one of the three hottest on record, along with 2024 and 2023
January 14, 2026
Stress-proof your body: How to build a nervous system that supports your fitness goals
January 14, 2026
Some methods being tried to counter climate change shift the ocean’s biology or chemistry. Others would deflect solar radiation. All have consequences for marine life.
January 14, 2026
The Trump administration placed new security requirements on Nividia’s semiconductor sales to China, but essentially greenlighted the export of its powerful H200 artificial intelligence chips to Chinese buyers
January 14, 2026
Meals and snacks with “GLP-1 Friendly” labels on the packaging are becoming more common as a growing number of Americans try obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound to lose weight
January 14, 2026
AI companies are gearing up to follow the social media model of monetizing their platforms through advertising. The danger for consumers with AI goes beyond data privacy to covert manipulation.
January 14, 2026
The US, China, India, Europe and Japan all have exciting missions on the horizon in 2026. Many of them are collaborative feats.
January 14, 2026
Chatter in social media communities sheds light on a hidden population of substance users.
January 14, 2026
Myanmar to free more than 4,000 prisoners in amnesty
Stocks set for weekly gain, oil below $100 on peace deal hopes
Dollar set for second weekly loss on Iran war peace hopes
Countries to discuss Hormuz mission for when conflict ends
Airline adding bunk beds for economy travelers but bans snacks, smells and cuddling
Trump's 250-foot arch clears approval hurdle despite overwhelming negative public feedback
After a paralyzing stroke, a South Korean pianist recreates himself as a one-handed performer