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
Railway safety has vastly improved for motor vehicles, but reducing the risk of collisions with pedestrians is much trickier.
January 14, 2026
It’s that time of year again, when lots of U.S. residents are blasting the heat in their homes and still freezing cold
January 14, 2026
Scientists have inaugurated the first global repository of mountain ice cores in an Antarctic vault
January 14, 2026
President Donald Trump promoted his efforts to boost U.S. manufacturing, as he tries to counter fears about a weakening job market and worries that still-rising prices are hurting Americans’ pocketbooks
January 13, 2026
Wildlife crews have stopped actively searching for two juvenile gray wolves in Northern California's Sierra Valley
January 14, 2026
Combining small changes in diet, exercise and sleep may extend life
January 13, 2026
The House gave approval to legislation aimed at loosening water efficiency regulations for showerheads
January 13, 2026
Animals at Rio de Janeiro’s BioParque zoo received popsicles and frozen treats Tuesday as the city faced another day of extreme heat during Brazil’s summer
January 13, 2026
Access to Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service is now free in Iran as regime continues brutal crackdown on protests
January 13, 2026
Federal regulators are telling drugmakers to remove label warnings about potential suicidal thoughts and behaviors from their blockbuster weight-loss drugs
January 13, 2026
The Environmental Protection Agency says it will stop calculating the economic savings of health benefits from air pollution rules
January 13, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump has made an American takeover of Greenland a focus of his second term in the White House
January 13, 2026
New options for testing and treating some of the most common sexually transmitted diseases are becoming available
January 12, 2026
Mother diagnosed with perimenopause after years of unexplained symptoms
January 13, 2026
Hockey dad credits 'end-of-life care' with saving his life
January 13, 2026
Astronomers now say the moon is eating up molecules from Earth’s atmosphere
January 13, 2026
High-tech beanie helps to soothe NICU babies
January 13, 2026
At the same time, Americans have been facing worsening storms, wildfires and deadly heat waves.
January 10, 2026
Woman who was shocked on sidewalk with her dog speaks out: "Like he was being tased"
January 13, 2026
The policy of providing guaranteed cash incomes has gained momentum in recent years. This tool to tackle inequality has the potential to address racial resentment.
January 13, 2026
Microsoft has a plan to stop AI data centers from hiking up your electricity bill
January 13, 2026
The 2025-26 ‘super’ flu can come with vomiting and diarrhea, alongside the more typical aches and pains of flu.
January 13, 2026
Marine viruses attack cells, but the material that spills out helps fuels marine life around the world.
January 13, 2026
Researchers who focus on one specialty are more likely to rise through the academic ranks, even though wicked societal problems require crosscutting work to solve.
January 13, 2026
Stargazing can stimulate an interest in space in kids and lead to a passion for science. But rural schools often lack the resources to nurture these interests.
January 13, 2026
Belgian biathlete Maya Cloetens is concerned about the future of winter sports in a warming world
January 13, 2026
Amazon’s big plan to beat ChatGPT: Give Alexa a better memory
January 13, 2026
Malaysian authorities have announced legal action against Elon Musk's social media platform X and its AI unit xAI
January 13, 2026
Researchers say the United States emitted 2.4% more greenhouse gases in 2025 than the previous year
January 13, 2026
Pentagon bought device through undercover operation some investigators suspect is linked to Havana Syndrome
January 13, 2026
A federal judge ruled Monday that work on a major offshore wind farm for Rhode Island and Connecticut can resume, handing the industry at least a temporary victory as President Donald Trump seeks to shut it down
January 12, 2026
Democrats are looking to expand their hold on the nation's governorships in the midterm elections in November
January 12, 2026
Apple will lean on Google to help finish its bungled attempts to smarten up its virtual assistant Siri and bring other artificial intelligence features to the iPhone as the trendsetting company plays catch up in technology’s latest craze
January 12, 2026
Birds at a college changed beak shapes during the pandemic. It might be a case of rapid evolution
January 12, 2026
Apple teams up with Google Gemini for AI-powered Siri
January 12, 2026
Blending green hydrogen with natural gas is seen by some as key to achieving California’s clean energy goals
January 12, 2026
Malaysia and Indonesia have blocked access to Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok as concerns grow over its misuse in generating explicit images
January 12, 2026
Older adults whose diets consisted of only 15% ultraprocessed foods – rather than the usual 50% – had lower weight, insulin and cholesterol.
January 12, 2026
Which way is ‘down’ has a different answer depending on where you are on Earth, in the solar system, in our galaxy and beyond.
January 12, 2026
Musk’s Grok blocked by Indonesia, Malaysia over sexualized images in world first
January 12, 2026
Wegmans is scanning your face at some stores. It’s not the only company
January 12, 2026
‘Completely bonkers’: Trump’s Greenland mining dreams collide with reality
January 12, 2026
TV shows can be misleading when it comes to educating viewers on hands-only CPR, along with who experiences cardiac arrest and where.
January 12, 2026
Dr. Janell Green Smith's life was dedicated to finding solutions to the crisis of Black women dying in childbirth. That was until she herself died just days after giving birth to her daughter. One of Dr. Green Smith's family members, Dr. Nichole Wardlaw, who is a midwife herself, talks to CNN about her legacy and the crisis still facing many pregnant Black women today.
January 10, 2026
Google is expanding the shopping features in its AI chatbot by teaming up with Walmart, Shopify, Wayfair and other big retailers to turn the Gemini app into a virtual merchant as well as an assistant
January 11, 2026
Thousands of tourists are stranded in northern Finland after flights at Kittilä airport were canceled due to severe cold
January 11, 2026
The findings from Pandora will complement data from the James Webb Space Telescope to give astronomers more insight into stars and planets outside our solar system.
January 11, 2026
Erich von Däniken, the Swiss author whose books on the extraterrestrial origins of ancient civilizations brought him both fame and scorn, has died at age 90
January 11, 2026
Brazil’s biggest soy producers have withdrawn from the soy moratorium, a pledge to avoid Amazon deforestation
January 10, 2026
Doctors fear this week’s unprecedented changes to federal vaccine recommendations will stoke vaccine hesitancy even more, pose challenges for pediatricians and parents and ultimately lead to more illness and death among children
January 10, 2026
Medical experts say strength training keeps bones and muscles healthy after menopause when estrogen loss speeds up a reduction in bone density and contributes to the gradual loss of muscle mass
January 10, 2026
Russia struck Ukraine with a hypersonic Oreshnik missile on Thursday, a rare use of one of its most advanced weapons. CNN's Nick Paton Walsh got an exclusive look inside the remnants of one of these missiles last January.
January 09, 2026
Fears of an AI bubble were nowhere to be found at the world’s biggest tech show
January 10, 2026
New York’s attorney general has sued the Trump administration for halting two major offshore wind projects expected to power more than 1 million homes
January 10, 2026
Lyft and Uber drivers protested Waymo’s self-driving taxis in San Francisco
January 09, 2026
State health officials in South Carolina have confirmed 99 new cases of measles since Tuesday
January 09, 2026
Shawn Johnson East speaks out on protecting babies from RSV
January 09, 2026
CDC says flu activity probably has not peaked amid record-breaking season
January 09, 2026
Why some people can’t stay away from alcohol, even when they know it’s hurting them
January 09, 2026
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is now restricting image generation and editing to paying users
January 09, 2026
U.S. flu infections are showing signs of a slight decline, but health officials say it is not clear that this severe flu season has peaked
January 09, 2026
Facebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers
January 09, 2026
After ‘digital undressing’ criticism, Elon Musk’s Grok limits some image generation to paid subscribers
January 09, 2026
Russia strikes western Ukraine with Oreshnik ballistic missile, one of its most advanced weapons
January 09, 2026
What is the Oreshnik ballistic missile fired by Russia into Ukraine?
January 09, 2026
Environmental experts warn that U.S. plans under President Donald Trump to restart and control Venezuelan oil exports could intensify pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and ecological damage in a country already burdened by decades of oil-related degradation
January 09, 2026
Russia has used its latest missile against Ukraine for a second time in the nearly 4-year-old war, a forceful signal to Kyiv and its Western allies as peace talks are in a crucial stage
January 09, 2026
Doctor’s visits are already rushed. Adding extra steps means some children, especially those from low-income families, simply won’t get the vaccines they should.
January 09, 2026
An atmospheric chemist offers quick, easy and inexpensive suggestions to reduce indoor air pollution.
January 09, 2026
29 states allow mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted days after an election. A case before the Supreme Court could take that decision away from the states.
January 09, 2026
Researchers identified a key molecule that highlights how the immune system is linked to the release of dopamine.
January 09, 2026
NASA, SpaceX and Blue Origin have all successfully launched superheavy-lift rockets. These massive vehicles are designed to carry a much heavier load.
January 09, 2026
Will you notice any change at the grocery store because of RFK Jr.’s new food guidelines? You already have
January 09, 2026
NASA crew to make rare early return to Earth after medical issue in space
January 08, 2026
CES 2026 showcased futuristic tech, from paper-thin screens to AI-driven gadgets
January 09, 2026
In a rare move, NASA is cutting a mission aboard the International Space Station short after an astronaut had a medical issue
January 08, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the United Nations climate framework marks a significant escalation of anti-climate policy
January 08, 2026
A new study finds that some gifted dogs can learn the names of new toys by eavesdropping
January 08, 2026
Officials say severe storms moving through Oklahoma kicked up high winds and two tornadoes early in the day
January 08, 2026
Irregularities in how the government developed the updated guidelines raise questions about its conclusions.
January 08, 2026
Artificial intelligence took center stage at this year's CES gadget show, but not always for the right reasons
January 08, 2026
4-year-old girl recovering from rare illness linked to flu that causes brain swelling
January 08, 2026
RFK Jr.’s new food pyramid puts meat, dairy at the top. What you should eat
January 08, 2026
Private sector revives the climate disaster database Trump tried to squash
January 08, 2026
‘Cloud-9’ is a newly discovered celestial object. It could help solve a cosmic mystery
January 08, 2026
A major atmospheric river brought record precipitation to the Pacific Northwest, yet the snow and water supply still suffered. It’s a growing problem.
January 08, 2026
Many people who come off GLP-1 drugs regain weight within 2 years, review suggests
January 08, 2026
More than 1,000 bald eagles converge at wildlife refuge just north of Kansas City
January 08, 2026
DeepSeek, a Chinese tech startup, is gaining traction in developing nations, narrowing the AI adoption gap with advanced economies
January 08, 2026
NASA says it is ‘evaluating all options’ as astronauts navigate medical concern in space
January 08, 2026
Child sexual abuse material on X is clearly illegal. What’s less clear is how to force X to prevent its AI chatbot from making the material.
January 08, 2026
Medical sociology examines how social, cultural, political and economic factors shape health in ways that medicine alone cannot treat.
January 08, 2026
South Carolina measles cases jump 68% in one week amid holiday activities and lagging vaccination
January 08, 2026
More artificial intelligence is being implanted into Gmail as Google tries to turn the world’s most used email service into a personal assistant that can improve writing, summarize far-flung information buried in inboxes and deliver daily to-do lists
January 08, 2026
Intel hopes its new chip can be the future of AI. An executive explains how
January 08, 2026
Elon Musk’s xAI under fire for failing to rein in ‘digital undressing’
January 08, 2026
China's commerce ministry says it plans to investigate Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus
January 08, 2026
Gadgets promoting a wide array of health benefits are on display at the annual CES trade show in Las Vegas
January 08, 2026
Trump moves to pull US out of bedrock global climate treaty, becoming first country to do so
January 08, 2026
The Philippines has evacuated nearly 3,000 villagers from a danger zone on the foothills of the Mayon Volcano after officials raised the alert level due to recent activity
January 07, 2026
A federal judge on Wednesday indicated a jury will be allowed to decide whether artificial intelligence trailblazer OpenAI hoodwinked its billionaire co-founder Elon Musk during its evolution from a nonprofit research lab into a capitalistic enterprise now valued at $500 billion
January 08, 2026
Common food preservatives linked to cancer and type 2 diabetes
January 07, 2026
Oldest known poison arrows were used to hunt animals 60,000 years ago
January 07, 2026
President Donald Trump is proposing setting U_S_ military spending at $1_5 trillion in 2027, citing “troubled and dangerous times.”
January 07, 2026
New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar
January 07, 2026
New US dietary guidelines urge less sugar, more protein – and make a nod to beef tallow
January 07, 2026
Wondering if you should get a flu shot? Here’s what science says
January 07, 2026
Tampa police can now see what you see during 911 calls with groundbreaking new technology
January 07, 2026
The Trump administration has finalized a plan to roll back regulations implementing a landmark environmental law that the White House says needlessly delays federal approvals for energy and infrastructure projects
January 07, 2026
Messy winter weather brought snow, ice, freezing rain and dangerous driving to the New England states as the region prepared for more unpleasant conditions later in the week
January 07, 2026
Fossils unearthed in Morocco are first from little-understood period of human evolution
January 07, 2026
Most people know they should probably be stretching and lifting weights
January 07, 2026
Math, Not Myths: Inside the renewed search for Amelia Earhart
January 07, 2026
The youngest chimpanzees are the biggest risk-takers. Would humans show the same pattern if adults weren’t keeping such a close watch on little kids?
January 07, 2026
Word of the Week: What makes a military attack ‘kinetic’?
January 07, 2026
Are weighted vests more than a fitness fad? A health and exercise expert explains their potential benefits and limitations.
January 07, 2026
Viral infections are on the rise and spreading across the globe.
January 07, 2026
Recent advances in computer vision and other types of artificial intelligence offer an opportunity for facial recognition to apply to bears and other animals.
January 07, 2026
When cities burn, plastics, electronics, cleaning chemicals and much more create a toxic brew. Studies launched during the LA fires a year ago show exposure is often strongest inside homes.
January 05, 2026
As CES opened Tuesday to the public, auto and tech companies like Nvidia and Gentex showed how AI technology can transform cars into proactive companions that adapt and react to drivers and passengers in real time
January 07, 2026
Crowds flooded freshly opened showroom floors on Day 2 of CES, met by thousands of robots, AI companions, assistants, health longevity tech, wearables and more
January 07, 2026
Japanese PM’s Taiwan comments prompt China to ban certain exports to Japan
January 06, 2026
Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, is facing global criticism for generating sexualized deepfakes
January 06, 2026
What parents need to know about the overhauled childhood vaccine schedule
January 06, 2026
The Alaska Airlines pilot who was praised as a hero for safely landing a plane after a door plug panel flew off shortly after takeoff in 2004 is suing Boeing because he believes the plane maker wrongly tried to blame him and the rest of the crew in past legal filings
January 06, 2026
As the Trump administration continues to investigate a series of alleged fraud schemes at Minnesota day care centers run by Somali residents, social media users are falsely citing a Craigslist ad as evidence of such deceit
January 06, 2026
President Donald Trump spread some confusion about childhood vaccinations in social media posts about changes to U.S. vaccine recommendations
January 06, 2026
In an unprecedented move, health officials cut the number of vaccines routinely recommended for children from 17 to 11.
January 06, 2026
Nvidia, AMD and Intel all had important chip and AI platform announcements on the first day of CES 2026, but all audiences wanted to see more of was Star Wars and Jensen Huang’s little robot buddies
January 06, 2026
New research shows how identity-driven assumptions can turn common ground into conflict.
January 06, 2026
Oldest known cremation pyre in Africa reveals mysterious woman who lived 9,500 years ago
January 06, 2026
Aiming for a healthier year? A doctor shares the 5 science-backed habits that matter most
January 06, 2026
Dead whale found caught on ship in Camden County, New Jersey marine terminal
January 06, 2026
Students who participated in the virtual Research Experience for Undergraduates at Purdue reported stronger gains in research skills than in-person summer interns.
January 06, 2026
Drone assists in rescue of dog that traveled 20+ miles after escaping from car on NJ Turnpike
January 06, 2026
U.S. flu infections are still surging, and health officials say it's a severe season that's likely to get worse
January 05, 2026
Creatine is everywhere, again, and those who take it claim it boosts muscle, mood, memory, and sleep. CNN’s Allison Morrow put that to the test, taking creatine for six months to see if it really lives up to gymfluencers’ claims and what health experts have to say about it.
January 03, 2026
With the start of the New Year squarely behind us, it’s once again time for the annual CES trade show to shine a spotlight on the latest tech companies plan on offering in 2026
January 05, 2026
It’s been a year of heartbreak and chronic worry since the most destructive wildfires in the Los Angeles area’s history scorched neighborhoods and displaced tens of thousands of people
January 05, 2026
North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has observed test-flights of hypersonic missiles and underscored the need to bolster the country’s nuclear war deterrent
January 05, 2026
South Korea says North Korea has launched ballistic missiles toward the sea
January 03, 2026
Aspirin, CT scans and sleep: Five questions raised by Trump’s new disclosures on his health
January 03, 2026
China’s robot sports craze could eventually put humanoids in homes
January 03, 2026
A strong earthquake rattled southern and central Mexico, interrupting President Claudia Sheinbaum’s first press briefing of the new year as seismic alarms sounded
January 02, 2026
A suspected deadly mountain lion attack on New Year’s Day that killed a woman hiking alone was preceded by another harrowing encounter in the same area
January 02, 2026
Teen honored at Rose Parade after two liver transplants
January 02, 2026
Pennsylvania woman finds relief from Tourette's with deep brain stimulation
January 02, 2026
A federal magistrate judge has refused to order the pretrial release of a man charged with planting two pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Democratic and Republican national parties on the eve of the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021
January 02, 2026
Trump tells WSJ he takes a higher daily dose of aspirin than his doctors advise in lengthy interview on his health
January 01, 2026
President Donald Trump defended his energy and health in an interview with The Wall Street Journal
January 01, 2026
January’s full wolf supermoon and the Quadrantid meteor shower will start off the new year
January 01, 2026
Virginia Beach man walks again after rare paralysis, shares life-saving message
January 01, 2026
California is stuck in storminess, with flood threats continuing into next week
December 31, 2025
More than 2,000 measles cases reported in the US in 2025 as ongoing outbreaks threaten elimination status
December 31, 2025
The Trump administration has ordered another coal-fired power facility to remain open
December 31, 2025
A multistate salmonella outbreak may be linked to oysters. What people should know
December 31, 2025
Former CDC Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Director, Dr. Debra Houry, talks to CNN about rising flu cases across the country, and the criticizes the lack of promotion for Americans to get their flu vaccine.
December 30, 2025
All the eclipses, supermoons, meteor showers and planets to spot in 2026
December 31, 2025
Bruising on Trump’s left hand sparks renewed questions about his health
December 31, 2025
The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 remains a mystery more than a decade later
December 31, 2025
A deep-sea search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 has begun in the Indian Ocean, reviving efforts to solve one of aviation’s greatest mysteries
December 31, 2025
Officials say Pakistan has seen polio cases fall by more than half in 2025
December 31, 2025
The Trump administration has announced that it is freezing child care funds to Minnesota after a series of fraud schemes in recent years
December 30, 2025
The NBA is dealing with a wave of injuries affecting top players
December 30, 2025
Forecasters are warning of even more frigid weather in the Midwest after a winter storm pummeled parts of that region as well as the Great Lakes and the Northeast this week
December 30, 2025
Flu is rising rapidly across the U.S., driven by a new variant of the virus
December 30, 2025
They’re ready to embark on 2026
December 30, 2025
Environmental journalist Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died
December 30, 2025
Flu activity is increasing sharply across the US
December 30, 2025
'It's the power of music that does that': Memory loss patients engaged through music performances
December 30, 2025
Meta is buying artificial intelligence startup Manus, as the owner of Facebook and Instagram continues a push to amp-up AI offerings across its platforms
December 30, 2025
A surge of arctic air is bringing strong winds, heavy snow and frigid temperatures to the Great Lakes and Northeast, a day after a bomb cyclone that hit the northern U.S. Tens of thousands of customers were without power early Tuesday, with Michigan hardest hit
December 30, 2025
How AI shook the world in 2025 and what comes next
December 30, 2025
President Donald Trump’s second term has brought major changes to the Department of Health and Human Services
December 30, 2025
The year’s first supermoon and meteor shower will compete for dominance in January skies
December 30, 2025
The US has seen nearly 28,000 whooping cough cases this year. Here’s what you need to know
December 30, 2025
Russia’s nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system has entered active service, Russia’s Ministry of Defense says, as negotiators continue to search for a breakthrough in peace talks to end Moscow’s war in Ukraine
December 30, 2025
Scientists from Mexico’s National Autonomous University have created the first three-dimensional image of the Popocatépetl volcano's interior
December 30, 2025
Powerful storm disrupts travel with blizzard conditions and tornadoes as winter returns to the US with a vengeance
December 29, 2025
A strengthening bomb cyclone is barreling across the northern United States, unleashing severe winter weather in the Midwest and aiming at the East Coast
December 29, 2025
Climate change worsened by human behavior made 2025 one of the hottest years ever recorded
December 29, 2025
12 swans found dead at Lake Eola in Orlando spark avian flu outbreak concerns
December 29, 2025
A dozen iconic swans at Lake Eola in downtown Orlando have died recently from an unknown cause
December 29, 2025
Meteorologists sometimes warn of a winter storm that could “bomb out” or become a bomb cyclone
December 29, 2025
Levees protect more than 7 million buildings in the US today, yet they got a D-plus grade in 2025. A new study found 487 cases where rising water overtopped levees in the past 15 years.
December 29, 2025
Managing fire risk is about more than regulations and rules. It’s also about caring for neighbors and taking steps on your own property and in your community to help keep neighbors safe.
December 29, 2025
The commercial boom in artificial intelligence has sparked interest in humanoid robots
December 12, 2025
Buyer beware: Dangerous products can linger on store shelves despite a recall
December 29, 2025
Americans in 1998 tried to predict 2025. Here’s what they got right
December 29, 2025
Blizzard conditions snarl holiday travel as tornadoes leave damage in the Midwest
December 28, 2025
Southern Hungary landowner Oszkár Nagyapáti has been battling severe drought on his land
December 29, 2025
The moon and sun share top billing in 2026
December 28, 2025
CNN's Ben Wedeman reports on one of Rome's ancient landmarks being restored with new technology.
December 27, 2025
A powerful winter storm driven by a rapidly intensifying cyclone is sweeping east from the Plains, bringing heavy snow, ice and rain to much of the country
December 28, 2025
A powerful storm carrying a strong atmospheric river is laying siege to California, where evacuations have been issued because of the risk of life-threatening flooding and debris flows.
December 25, 2025
Flight delays and cancellations pile up at JFK and LaGuardia as snowstorm jams post-Christmas travel in the Northeast
December 26, 2025
Sharks have had a tough time since the 1970s, when overfishing, habitat loss and a growing trade in their fins began to cut their populations. ‘Jaws’ didn’t help.
December 12, 2025
This is ‘brain rot,’ a slang term with something to it
December 27, 2025
Ancient Roman column gets high-tech laser facelift
December 27, 2025
Hundreds of thousands of ‘Epstein files’ have been released — and there’s a lot more to come
December 27, 2025
Milwaukee clears its public schools of lead paint hazards after 10 months of work
December 26, 2025
North Korea releases new images of Kim Jong Un inspecting the country's first nuclear-powered submarine.
December 25, 2025
The developers of a Virginia offshore wind project are asking a federal judge to block a Trump administration order that halted construction of their project, along with four others, over national security concerns
December 26, 2025
Winter jackets may seem simple, but sophisticated engineering allows them to keep body heat locked in, while staying breathable enough to let out sweat.
December 26, 2025
After a year of fast advances, deepfakes are entering a new era defined by real-time interaction with people.
December 26, 2025
The president’s party almost always loses seats in the midterms. More than two dozen Republican House members have already decided to retire.
December 26, 2025
What you do in the years leading up to menopause can help counter the natural hormonal effects of aging, setting you up for a healthier transition.
December 26, 2025
Human evolution’s biggest mystery has started to unravel. How 2025 tipped the scales
December 26, 2025
Can biking kill your sex life? A urologist weighs in
December 26, 2025
Tamiflu isn’t the only flu treatment available. These other options may fly under the radar – and provide relief
December 26, 2025
As 2025 wraps up, The Associated Press has curated a list of memorable stories and enjoyable reads published this year
December 26, 2025
Graphite mines in the United States are seeing renewed interest after being largely closed for decades
December 26, 2025
‘Dangerous scenario unfolding’ in Southern California from potent storm lashing the entire state
December 23, 2025
Another powerful storm system that could cause more flooding and mudslides is rolling across Southern California
December 25, 2025
Man thanks surgeon who saved his life: "the best Christmas present I could have got"
December 25, 2025
Nearly half of reindeer have been wiped out and armadillos are in Iowa. Here’s how animals are weathering warming holidays
December 25, 2025
North Korea reveals new images of its first ‘nuclear-powered’ submarine
December 25, 2025
North Korea displayed apparent progress in the construction of a nuclear-powered submarine, with state media photos showing a largely completed hull as leader Kim Jong Un condemned rival South Korea’s push to acquire the technology
December 25, 2025
Iran refuses inspection of nuclear sites until IAEA provides new guidelines after bombing
December 24, 2025
Doctors say just 1 in 30,000 pregnancies occur in the abdomen instead of the uterus
December 24, 2025
ECMC becomes one of the first hospitals in the U.S. to receive new microsurgery robot
December 24, 2025
The American Academy of Pediatrics sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday, seeking to block nearly $12 million in cuts to the group
December 24, 2025
Marylander among 64 sickened by multi-state outbreak of Salmonella from raw oysters
December 24, 2025
Democratic-led states sue HHS over proposal targeting hospitals that offer transgender care to minors
December 24, 2025
Michaela Benthaus, a 33-year-old German aerospace and mechatronics engineer, made history as the first wheelchair user to travel past the Kármán Line, a common marker for outer space. Her voyage on a Blue Origin New Shepard capsule launched Saturday morning in West Texas.
December 20, 2025
The State Department is barring five Europeans it accuses of leading efforts to pressure U.S. tech firms to censor or suppress American viewpoints
December 23, 2025
Bolivia’s new government has issued a decree that will allow global satellite internet companies such as Starlink or Kuiper to provide internet access across the Andean nation as it tries to upgrade its technology and speed up its notoriously slow connectivity rates
December 24, 2025
School pick up turns into python sighting on Marco Island
December 23, 2025
Airplane lands itself after in-flight emergency, in a first for aviation automation
December 23, 2025
The oldest baby boomers are turning 80 in 2026
December 23, 2025
Nearly six months after a roaring flood killed 25 girls and two counselors at Camp Mystic in central Texas, the 100-year-old camp will begin enrolling new campers in January
December 23, 2025
Historical mysteries solved by science in 2025
December 23, 2025
Tested positive for flu this holiday season? Here’s what you should do
December 23, 2025
U.S. regulators have approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy
December 23, 2025
Mercedes-Benz USA and parent company Daimler AG have agreed to pay $149.6 million to settle allegations the automaker secretly installed devices in hundreds of thousands of vehicles to pass emission tests
December 22, 2025
The U.S. government has signed health deals with at least nine African countries
December 22, 2025
Waymos stopped in the middle of intersections during a mass power outage in San Francisco over the weekend, causing the robotaxi company to suspend service for a day
December 22, 2025
A picture of what West Antarctica looked like when its ice sheet melted in the past can offer insight into the continent’s future as the climate warms.
December 22, 2025
A transgender employee of the National Security Agency is suing the Trump administration and trying to block enforcement of a presidential executive order and other policies the employee says violate federal civil rights law
December 22, 2025
Atmospheric rivers are long and relatively narrow bands of water vapor that form over an ocean and flow through the sky
December 22, 2025
Google’s corporate parent on Monday announced an agreement to buy data center energy specialist Intersect for $4.75 billion as part of its effort to secure the vast amounts of electricity needed to power artificial intelligence technology
December 22, 2025
Decades of research show syringe programs are extremely effective at preventing infectious disease among intravenous drug users and referring them to treatment
December 22, 2025
Should you stop saying ‘um’? Here’s what experts said
December 22, 2025
An electricity crunch is driving high bills in these states. It’s not getting better anytime soon
December 22, 2025
A $6 billion nuclear deal has Trump’s name all over it. It’s raising serious ethics concerns
December 22, 2025
Japan's space agency says its H3 rocket has failed to place a navigation satellite into orbit
December 22, 2025
NATO-nation intelligence services believe Russia is developing a weapon to target Starlink satellites
December 22, 2025
Japan to restart the world’s biggest nuclear power plant, 15 years after Fukushima disaster
December 22, 2025
Dickson Ngome's farm at Lake Naivasha in Kenya's Rift Valley has been submerged due to rising water levels
December 22, 2025
In 1982, Air Florida Flight 90 crashed, exposing the dangers of ice accumulation when flying in winter. CNN's Alexandra Skores went behind the scenes and under the planes at Chicago O'Hare to see how airlines now deal with freezing conditions.
December 20, 2025
Does science agree it’s better to give than receive? A doctor explains
December 21, 2025
A muddy eruption at Black Diamond Pool in Yellowstone National Park has been captured on camera
December 21, 2025
She just became the first wheelchair user to travel to space
December 20, 2025
A paraplegic engineer has become the first wheelchair user in space, blasting off with Blue Origin
December 20, 2025
It's not that unusual for a 20-something to text Mom from the doctor's office for help answering a health question
December 20, 2025
How to see the Ursids, the final meteor shower of 2025
December 20, 2025
Thirty years ago, Claudio Neves Valente and Nuno F
December 19, 2025
The National Weather Service has issued a rare warning for part of the Colorado Front Range as hurricane-force winds and tinder dry conditions have boosted the threat of wildfire
December 19, 2025
A Pompeii site reveals the recipe for Roman concrete. It contradicts a famous architect’s writings
December 19, 2025
An autopsy has found that the man suspected in last weekend’s attack at Brown University and the fatal shooting of a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor days later had been dead for two days when found
December 19, 2025
Former classmates describe accused Brown shooter as ‘brilliant’ but arrogant and difficult
December 19, 2025
Events leading to the killings of Brown University students and MIT professor spanned decades
December 19, 2025
Students make history: First aircraft built at Wright Brothers site since 1903
December 19, 2025
The Trump administration has awarded a $1.6 million, no-bid contract a Danish university to study hepatitis B vaccinations on newborns in Africa
December 19, 2025
The U.S. military will end its practice of shooting pigs and goats to help prepare medics for treating wounded troops in a combat zone
December 19, 2025
Scientists used specialized equipment to dive into the ocean’s ‘twilight zone.’ They found creatures never seen before
December 19, 2025
Forecasters warn of ‘particularly dangerous’ fire threat in Colorado and Wyoming with 100 mph wind gusts possible
December 19, 2025
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will fly by Earth Friday. Here are the latest images
December 18, 2025
Polio may finally be defeated in the next 5 years. Will the world recognize what an extraordinary achievement that is?
December 19, 2025
Wastewater flushed down the drain can be used to heat and cool homes and buildings in a sustainable way and climate experts say it's an untapped source of energy due to its stable temperature of approximately 70°F
December 19, 2025
Even when information is factually accurate, how it’s presented can introduce subtle biases. As large language models increasingly bring people the news, this bias is a looming problem.
December 19, 2025
An archaeologist reveals what she learned from sifting through a 200-year-old rat nest recovered from a historic Philadelphia home.
December 19, 2025
Boredom is a healthy part of life. Experiencing it can help children learn to set goals and make plans.
December 19, 2025
C-reactive protein – a marker of inflammation – is as easily measured with blood work in a doctor’s office as cholesterol.
December 19, 2025
Animals that navigate extreme conditions and environments have evolved to sleep in extreme ways
December 19, 2025
Lack of snow is causing problems for ski resorts and other businesses in the Western U.S. that rely on wintry conditions
December 19, 2025
Forage for food—without killing your guests
December 19, 2025
Federal officials are questioning the safety of the vaccine series children receive. Here’s the story of how the childhood vaccine schedule came about.
December 18, 2025
The big wrinkle in the multitrillion-dollar AI buildout
December 19, 2025
Exclusive: HHS planning to overhaul childhood vaccine schedule to recommend fewer shots, source says
December 19, 2025
Reusing, recycling and repurposing batteries can reduce dependence on hard to obtain critical minerals and create a $9 billion industry, according to energy analysts
December 19, 2025
Work crews are mopping up but bracing for more after hurricane-force wind downed power lines and fanned wildfires along the Colorado Front Range and onto the Great Plains
December 18, 2025
Katy Milkman, professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business, details science-backed and proven ways you can turn those New Year's resolutions into a reality this year. Milkman's book, "How to Change," offers even more tips to help you achieve your goals.
November 02, 2025
Trump signs executive order expediting marijuana reclassification after lobbying from cannabis industry
December 18, 2025
More photos from Epstein’s estate released by House Democrats as deadline to release DOJ files looms
December 18, 2025
The parent company of President Donald Trump’s Truth Social media platform announced Thursday it is merging with a fusion power company, an unusual pairing of the Trump name with a futuristic clean energy venture that aims to power the next wave of artificial intelligence
December 18, 2025
He spent 20 years at SpaceX. Now, he’s making history with its biggest competitor
December 18, 2025
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has gotten a rare peek at the aftermath of two cosmic collisions — and helped scientists solve a decades-old mystery
December 18, 2025
Belarus’ authoritarian president says that Russia had deployed its latest nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system to the country, a move that comes as talks to end the war in Ukraine have entered a crucial phase
December 18, 2025
Trump moves to ban transgender care for minors by targeting hospitals
December 18, 2025
Democrats will not release the ‘autopsy’ of their 2024 presidential loss
December 18, 2025
Trump’s social media business is merging with a nuclear fusion company
December 18, 2025
Unwinding can be hard during the holidays for many reasons. Building in time to recharge through active leisure can help.
December 18, 2025
Thinking about what makes work worth doing and what you would do with your time if you weren’t spending it at work are useful questions to pose this and every year.
December 18, 2025
The gas industry is opposed to labels that warn consumers of the potential harms of gas stoves.
December 18, 2025
Partners at the International Crane Foundation and The Conservation Fund have secured permanent protection of more than 3,300 acres of high-priority wintering habitat for whooping cranes near Port Aransas, Texas
December 18, 2025
Ailsa Craig is an uninhabited isle off the coast of southwest Scotland and the source of the super-dense granite used to make curling stones for the Winter Olympics
December 18, 2025
Does high-fat dairy prevent dementia? Not so fast, experts say
December 18, 2025
The $4 billion school security industry can’t back up claims for its tech. The silver lining: That’s partly because there aren’t enough shootings to study.
December 18, 2025
US science lost a great deal in 2025, including tens of billions of dollars of federal funding, entire research agencies and programs, and a generation of researchers.
December 18, 2025
Wolves and coyotes feed on similar things – but their diets aren’t identical. A researcher studied predator diets to investigate their differences.
December 18, 2025
There are several methods for detecting whether a piece of text was written by AI. They all have limitations – and probably always will.
December 18, 2025
Real skeptics study the evidence and ask questions, rather than taking political dogma on faith. Experiencing disasters can open more eyes to the risks.
December 18, 2025
India’s Parliament has approved new legislation to open the civil nuclear power sector to private companies
December 18, 2025
The Ursid meteor shower is bringing fiery streaks to nighttime and early morning skies
December 18, 2025
The United States has announced it will resume nuclear testing if other countries do the same
December 18, 2025
Rainfall this week on Iran's Hormuz Island has briefly transformed the coastline of the famed Red Beach into a striking natural scene
December 18, 2025
The surprising truth about AI’s impact on jobs
December 18, 2025
Unethical photographers have become a threat to these tiny, starlit frogs
December 18, 2025
The Trump admin is closing a critical research center in Colorado as president spars with the state’s governor
December 17, 2025
India’s air-quality crisis is deepened by unreliable data
December 18, 2025
Inside Mongolia’s ‘Mars camp’: The extreme adventure that wants to turn tourists into astronauts
October 24, 2025
Discovery of ancient bee nests in fossils points to a never-before-seen behavior
December 17, 2025
Police have intensified their search for a suspect in the killing of Massachusetts Institute of Technology physics professor Nuno F
December 17, 2025
Jared Isaacman confirmed as NASA chief after monthslong tug-of-war
December 17, 2025
The Senate has confirmed billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to serve as NASA administrator
December 17, 2025
California regulators are threatening to suspend Tesla’s license to sell its electric cars in the state early next year unless the automaker tones down its marketing tactics for its self-driving features after a judge concluded the Elon Musk-led company has been misleading consumers about the technology’s capabilities
December 17, 2025
The Trump administration is moving to dissolve the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado
December 17, 2025
The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Inspector General will investigate the Trump administration’s termination of $7.6 billion in grants for clean energy projects across several states that voted for former Vice President Kamala Harris in last year’s presidential election
December 17, 2025
Winds exceed 80 mph in the Inland NW, knocking down trees and power lines
December 17, 2025
Senate sends Trump annual defense policy bill without changes to address bipartisan concerns on aircraft safety
December 17, 2025
A congressional report says China exploits partnerships with U.S. researchers to give its military access to nuclear technology and other innovations with economic and national security applications
December 17, 2025
A national survey shows teen use of alcohol, nicotine and marijuana remains at record lows
December 17, 2025
Saturn's giant moon Titan may not have a vast underground ocean after all
December 17, 2025
California may halt Tesla sales due to ‘false advertising’ in use of term ‘Autopilot’
December 17, 2025
Energy projects are expensive and take a long time to build. Where to build them is often also a difficult, even controversial, question.
December 17, 2025
Protecting places that are likely to remain cool and moist as global temperatures rise can save wildlife of all kinds, but first we have to find them.
December 17, 2025
The Trump administration is rewriting the 80-year-old American social contract for science research.
December 17, 2025
The delusions of people with thought disorders have had consistent themes of persecution for decades. But new technology provides fresh material for the content of delusions.
December 17, 2025
The conversation around #iwasfifteen sheds light on the dynamics of abusive relationships and the experiences of trafficking victims.
December 17, 2025
The richest Americans can largely avoid paying income and other taxes. A new book explains the history.
December 17, 2025
Why the weirdest sea level changes on Earth are happening off the coast of Japan
December 17, 2025
CEOs and celebrities love Oura’s sleep-tracking ring. Its CEO has a plan to stay ahead of Apple and Google
December 17, 2025
When a measles outbreak hit West Texas this year, school absences surged far beyond the number of children who likely became sick
December 17, 2025
Fernando Moreno has been waiting for a kidney transplant for about two years
December 17, 2025
Prevention methods like lockdown drills do not account for many scenarios, including the likely case that a school shooter is a former or current student.
December 17, 2025
Trump expected to sign executive order reclassifying marijuana, easing restrictions on the drug
December 17, 2025
CDC adopts advisers’ recommendation against universal hepatitis B vaccines for babies
December 17, 2025
A former leading scientist at the National Institutes of Health has sued the Trump administration, saying she was illegally fired for warning that research cuts were endangering patients and public health
December 16, 2025
Second levee fails in Washington, forcing more evacuations, as atmospheric river renews flood threat
December 15, 2025
A wildlife photographer has discovered one of the oldest and largest collections of dinosaur footprints in an Italian national park
December 16, 2025
The 20th anniversary of the annual report tracks how sea ice, snow cover and many other vital signs of the Arctic have changed, and the impact that’s having on people and wildlife.
December 16, 2025
Uniqode explores how national parks and green spaces use technology to enhance visitors' experiences of Mother Nature and all its beauty.
June 16, 2025
Grist reports that climate change is loading rice—the beloved grain that feeds more than half of the world's population—with increasing amounts of arsenic, creating a "scary" health burden.
June 13, 2025
The Conversation reports on one of the most common yet underestimated factors interfering with our sleep these days—how we engage with social media before bed.
June 03, 2025
Rula explores the addictive properties of caffeine that can lead to dependence for some people.
June 02, 2025
Hers dove into how different screen time impacts our psyche and found that one simple question—do you prefer streaming TV or scrolling social media?—reveals key differences in mental wellness.
May 22, 2025
The closer to Earth a satellite flies, the clearer a picture it can take of the surface. But low-flying satellites also have to deal with atmospheric drag.
December 16, 2025
It was once believed that mice had relatively poor vision. Turns out mice are far from blind – and studying how their vision is shaped by their environment and behavior can clarify the same in people.
December 16, 2025
Grades can magnify inequities that exist in American schools, making it harder for some students to succeed.
December 16, 2025
Merriam-Webster’s 2025 word of the year takes aim at poor AI content
December 16, 2025
In an underwater nursery just off the Dominican Republic coast, tiny corals born in a laboratory are slowly growing under the eye of conservationists
December 16, 2025
There are actually two North Poles. One has been wandering over northern Canada and north of there for years. An earth scientist explains why and what it means for holiday travel.
December 16, 2025
White Christmas hopes could be dashed by a big weather pattern change in December’s second half
December 16, 2025
Two dozen Kemp's ridley sea turtles are rehabilitating in Florida after cold waters off Cape Cod left them with frostbite and pneumonia
December 16, 2025
Gary from Zootopia 2 is a hit in China. Now young people are buying venomous pit vipers
December 16, 2025
FDA sends warning letters to major retailers for selling recalled formula linked to infant botulism outbreak
December 16, 2025
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz wants restrictions on military flights approved before government funding runs out at the end of next month to prevent another midair collision like the one near Washington, D.C., that killed 67 people in January
December 16, 2025
California is hiring former senior Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials to help launch a public health initiative in response to the Trump administration's changes to health guidance
December 15, 2025
The Associated Press has withdrawn its story about aviation safety
December 15, 2025
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent warning letters to four top retail stores for failing to promptly pull contaminated infant formula tied to a dangerous outbreak from their shelves
December 15, 2025
U.S. health officials have expanded approval of a drug that boosts libido in women who report stress due to a low sex drive
December 15, 2025
Mainstream medical organizations have criticized ‘restorative reproductive medicine,’ but some Catholics who follow church teachings consider it a welcome alternative.
December 12, 2025
US government launches ‘Tech Force’ to hire AI talent
December 15, 2025
World heading toward ‘peak glacier extinction’ with up to 4,000 set to disappear a year
December 15, 2025
Some dolphins appear to have orca friends. Scientists think they have figured out what’s going on
December 15, 2025
New data raises questions about how much the Earth has warmed
December 15, 2025
Trump and Biden have issued pardons at a faster clip than their predecessors. Many of their decisions appear to have been political or personal in nature.
December 15, 2025
The agency’s budget has grown steadily since the 1960s, fueling an industry that creates lifesaving medicines and attracts billions of dollars in investment.
December 15, 2025
Normal matter – which makes up everything we see and touch – isn’t the only type of matter present in the universe.
December 15, 2025
AI tutors are often held up as an ideal, but prioritizing individualized teaching can detract from the benefits of learning in social environments.
December 15, 2025
The US had a rare year without a hurricane make landfall, but it saw too much extreme rainfall and flash flooding across the country.
December 15, 2025
It’s well established that children have an easier time learning second languages
December 15, 2025
Seeing more refurbished electronic devices on the market? Thank tech innovation – and the government regulation that sparked it.
December 10, 2025
Science has always been part of a marketplace of ideas, where claims vie for audiences, resources and belief, and where power, persuasion and status shape which ideas are heard, trusted or forgotten.
December 15, 2025
A stray comet from another star is swinging past Earth
December 15, 2025
Authorities say Pakistan has launched the final nationwide anti-polio vaccination campaign of the year, aiming to protect 45 million children after more than two dozen cases of the potentially paralyzing disease were reported
December 15, 2025
Dense toxic smog has blanketed New Delhi, pushing air pollution levels to their worst levels in weeks and disrupting travel
December 15, 2025
The Islamic State group and other militant organizations are experimenting with artificial intelligence as a tool to boost recruitment and refine their operations
December 15, 2025
Merriam-Webster’s 2025 word of the year is “slop.”
December 15, 2025
Pilot program using drones helps police respond to emergency calls
December 14, 2025
A weekend storm has dumped heavy snow on parts of the Northeast, causing flight delays and creating slick roads
December 14, 2025
The warm scents of gingerbread and pine are holiday favorites, but experts warn they can affect indoor air quality
December 13, 2025
Nearly a third of all countries worldwide have pledged to phase out their unabated coal-burning power. But China and India are still adding coal plants – for now.
November 14, 2025
The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation that was uprooted from the Great Lakes region in the 1830s is facing widespread outrage over plans to profit from another forced removal
December 13, 2025
Flu season in the US is heating up, driven by new subclade K variant
December 13, 2025
More atmospheric rivers coming for flooded Washington and the West Coast
December 12, 2025
Understanding what happens to Antarctica’s ice matters, because as it melts, sea levels rise, affecting lives and economies around the world.
November 25, 2025
Researchers have dated vertebrae from a massive prehistoric shark thought to have ruled the waves off northern Australia back to further in the Cretaceous period than was previously known
December 13, 2025
Record floodwaters have slowly started receding in Washington state
December 12, 2025
Labor vs. social robots? Humanoids focusing on accessibility were featured at Silicon Valley summit
December 12, 2025
Sandoval Regional Medical Center enhances surgeries with robotic technology
December 12, 2025
Florida officials are plowing ahead with a proposal to roll back certain vaccine mandates for the state’s schoolchildren
December 12, 2025
It may feel like you are surrounded by sniffles and coughs, but flu season activity is still low in many parts of the U.S. New government data posted Friday shows that as of last week, flu activity was high in four states — Colorado, Louisiana, New Jersey and New York — and minimal or low in most others
December 12, 2025
FDA approves first new antibiotics to treat gonorrhea in decades, with hope to combat drug resistance
December 12, 2025
A Navy report acknowledges the military failed to address a growing series of issues with the V-22 Osprey aircraft since it took flight almost 20 years ago
December 12, 2025
The Trump administration has delayed a decision on whether to extend federal protections to monarch butterflies indefinitely
December 12, 2025
One of the best meteor showers of the year will peak this weekend
December 12, 2025
Although some high-speed rail has been built in the northeastern US, the rest of the country has almost none.
December 02, 2025
How to get stronger without working out in the gym
December 12, 2025
Inadequate sleep can have negative downstream effects on everyday cognitive functioning and mental health, which can then lead to even worse sleep.
December 12, 2025
A new machine learning model explores the boundary between biological and nonbiological chemistry.
December 12, 2025
How many data centers will be built – and how much electricity they’ll need – is uncertain. Being prepared costs money, but so does being unprepared.
December 12, 2025
FDA intends to put its most serious warning on Covid vaccines, sources say
December 12, 2025
Archaeologists in Britain say they have found the earliest known evidence of deliberate fire-making, dating to around 400,000 years ago
December 10, 2025
Having stable access to nutritious food sets children up for better mental and physical health into adulthood.
November 14, 2025
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to block states from regulating artificial intelligence
December 12, 2025
Trump signs executive order blocking states from enforcing their own regulations around AI
December 12, 2025
Senators from both parties are pushing to change a defense bill after crash investigators and victims' families warned it could undo key safety reforms
December 11, 2025
A man who died in 2019 has been identified as the perpetrator of three cold case homicides in Toronto, and investigators believe there could be more victims
December 11, 2025
Interbreeding across species lines is one way helpful genes can spread into a bird population.
December 11, 2025
Covid-19 vaccination substantially lowered risks for children last season, CDC report says
December 11, 2025
Measles outbreaks in South Carolina and on the Arizona-Utah border are growing
December 11, 2025
Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee are clashing over President Donald Trump’s use of the National Guard in American cities
December 11, 2025
FDA proposes adding sunscreen ingredient commonly used in other parts of the world to list of permitted products
December 11, 2025
Researchers uncover clues to mysterious origin of famous Hjortspring boat
December 11, 2025
Time picked a rough day to announce its ‘Person of the Year’
December 11, 2025
Central Hillsborough Healthy Start offers a model of community care that helps to prevent premature births.
December 11, 2025
Answering personal questions at the doctor’s office can help researchers recognize health problems and find effective interventions.
December 11, 2025
The heirs of an 83-year-old Connecticut woman are suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI and its business partner Microsoft for wrongful death
December 11, 2025
Cervical cancer screening just got easier. A doctor explains why this change matters
December 11, 2025
Polytechnic universities try to incorporate skills-based learning into education.
December 11, 2025
While headlines focus on Harvard and Columbia, state universities train far more STEM students, power the nation’s research engine and have fewer resources to weather sweeping cuts.
December 11, 2025
The Trump administration has made several efforts to support the coal industry, but even if coal were free, the economics aren’t in its favor.
December 11, 2025
Don’t discount the threat of AI political videos fooling people, but for now, they’re mostly about bolstering group identity and cashing in on viral content.
December 11, 2025
Many health symptoms can be caused by multiple illnesses – if AI can’t tell the difference between them, it won’t be able to operate accurately without human oversight.
December 11, 2025
A day out in the Death Strip: How a symbol of communist paranoia became a wild paradise
December 11, 2025
Quicksand is a corny peril in old movies, but getting stuck in it really did happen to one hiker in Utah
December 10, 2025
EPA websites now downplay link between humans and climate change
December 11, 2025
‘Trump Gold Card’ launches, offering expedited immigration pathway with a $1 million fee
December 11, 2025
Federal health officials have expanded an outbreak of infant botulism tied to ByHeart baby formula to include any illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022
December 10, 2025
A powerful atmospheric river has drenched Washington state with nearly 5 trillion gallons of rain over the past week
December 10, 2025
Ocean temperatures warmed by human-caused climate change fed the intense rainfall that triggered deadly floods and landslides across Asia in recent weeks, according to an analysis released Wednesday
December 10, 2025
The U.S. suicide rate has fallen after years of hovering at some of the highest levels ever reported, according to preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
December 10, 2025
US facing second measles surge this year as outbreak accelerates in South Carolina
December 10, 2025
Trump administration taps election fraud crusader to help lead FEMA
December 10, 2025
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade
December 10, 2025
Waymo's self-driving taxis have been in the spotlight for both negative and positive reasons
December 10, 2025
Elon Musk reportedly plans massive IPO for SpaceX. Here’s what that means
December 10, 2025
Rain has finally fallen in Iran's capital after months of drought
December 10, 2025
Archaeologists find earliest known fire made by humans
December 10, 2025
At least 197 children were fathered by sperm donor with cancer-causing gene. Some have already died
December 10, 2025
Clothes-folding robot joins San Francisco laundry business's workforce
December 10, 2025
The mass adoption of new technologies drives demand for rare and complex materials used in their manufacture.
December 10, 2025
Girls are at an even greater risk of early substance use than boys.
December 10, 2025
There are better ways for teams to cut their climate impact.
December 10, 2025
Judges and federal regulators will make significant decisions over Americans’ reproductive rights.
December 10, 2025
CDC vaccine advisers’ new focus on hepatitis B tests in pregnancy is not enough, some doctors warn
December 10, 2025
Sound baths are meditative experiences where participants lie down and are immersed in sound waves from instruments like gongs, singing bowls and chimes
December 10, 2025
Underwater ‘storms’ are eating away at the Doomsday Glacier. It could have big impacts on sea level rise
December 10, 2025
US Navy says it recovered two aircraft that crashed into South China Sea
December 10, 2025
South Korea will require advertisers to label their ads made with artificial intelligence technologies from next year as it seeks to curb a surge of deceptive promotions featuring fabricated experts or deep-faked celebrities endorsing food or pharmaceutical products on social media
December 10, 2025
Southeast Asia is embracing the embattled offshore wind industry as it reels from U.S. President Donald Trump’s rejection of renewable energy
December 10, 2025
After claiming that Covid shots killed children, FDA says it is also looking at other age groups
December 10, 2025
President Donald Trump road-tested his claims that he’s tackling Americans’ affordability woes at a Tuesday rally in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania
December 09, 2025
Prosecutors focus on DNA and blood evidence found in dumpsters at Brian Walshe’s murder trial
December 10, 2025
Just how monogamous are humans? Scientists break down how we compare with other animals
December 10, 2025
The first of a series of powerful storms is dumping heavy rain and swelling rivers in the Pacific Northwest, closing roads and prompting high water rescues
December 09, 2025
A healthy man suffers a stroke and permanent damage after consuming numerous energy drinks
December 09, 2025
The nation’s leading doctors groups are in a standoff with federal health officials over vaccines
December 09, 2025
Federal health officials are reviewing the safety of two injectable drugs used to protect babies and toddlers from the RSV virus
December 09, 2025
The Environmental Protection Agency has removed references to fossil fuels from its online page about climate change causes
December 09, 2025
Nearly a third of American teens interact with AI chatbots daily, study finds
December 09, 2025
An infant botulism outbreak has sickened at least 39 babies across the U.S. and underscored the crucial role of a medication that treats the rare disease
December 09, 2025
OpenAI has appointed Slack CEO Denise Dresser as its first chief of revenue
December 09, 2025
Voyager 1 will reach one light-day from Earth in 2026. Here’s what that means
December 09, 2025
A powerful magnitude-7.6 earthquake struck off Japan’s northeastern coast on Monday, triggering evacuation orders and a tsunami warning for parts of the coastline. CNN's Hanako Montgomery reports.
December 08, 2025
Testing points to likely cause after 70+ vultures found dead on Ohio school grounds
December 09, 2025
Britain has announced sanctions against several Russian media and ideas organizations
December 09, 2025
Trump admin is ‘trying to put out a fire they started’ at Weather Service as a cold, snowy winter looms
December 09, 2025
Parkinson’s disease is on the rise. 5 expert tips to reduce your risk of developing it
December 09, 2025
8 critically endangered African penguin chicks born at Maryland Zoo
December 09, 2025
Some children recover better after traumatic brain injury than others, despite appearing similarly to doctors. Looking at the genetic and cellular level, however, reveal key differences.
December 09, 2025
Industry leaders have objected to reversals of long-standing policies, and market forces are moving against the Trump administration’s hopes.
December 09, 2025
What’s better – many small space missions, or a few large, sweeping ones? Space scientists are asking this question as they face budget uncertainties.
December 09, 2025
It's time for the Geminid meteor shower, one of the strongest of the year
December 09, 2025
The most comprehensive global environment assessment ever undertaken calls for a new approach to jointly tackle the most pressing environmental issues including climate change and biodiversity loss that threaten over 1 million plant and animal species with extinction
December 09, 2025
CDC’s annual abortion report delayed amid agency turmoil
December 09, 2025
Japan is assessing damage and cautioning people of potential aftershocks after a late-night 7.5 magnitude earthquake caused injuries, light damage and a tsunami in Pacific coastal communities
December 09, 2025
Japan rattled by 7.5-magnitude earthquake, authorities warn of aftershocks
December 08, 2025
A federal judge has struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order blocking wind energy projects, saying the effort to halt virtually all leasing of wind farms on federal lands and waters was “arbitrary and capricious” and violates U.S. law
December 09, 2025
President Donald Trump says he will allow Nvidia to sell its H200 computer chip used in the development of artificial intelligence to “approved customers” in China
December 08, 2025
A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake has struck off northern Japan, injuring 23 people and triggering a tsunami
December 08, 2025
Sleep coach Nick Littlehales developed techniques to help professional climbers sleep while hanging off the side of a mountain. He explains how we can use similar methods to train ourselves to nap practically anywhere.
December 08, 2025
New images show an interstellar comet that will soon make its closest approach to Earth
December 08, 2025
An innovative study mapped preterm births, low birth weights and infant mortality to municipal water wells downstream from PFAS-contaminated sites. The results show the high cost of PFAS harm.
December 08, 2025
I tried Google’s prototype smart glasses and it almost made me forget about my phone
December 08, 2025
$1.9 billion pledged in fight against polio. But huge gap remains after cuts from donor countries.
December 08, 2025
You might not need 8 hours of rest. Here’s how to find your perfect sleep time
December 08, 2025
While hospital CEO salaries and health insurance premiums have increased, health care quality has not.
December 08, 2025
Mystery foot fossil may shake up human family tree
December 08, 2025
Trump says he’ll sign executive order blocking state AI regulations, despite safety fears
December 08, 2025
How many human cells does a pig need before it’s considered too human?
December 08, 2025
Recent news reports highlighted how the Fed technically has a third mandate – moderate long-term interest rates. An economist explains how the objective is already baked into the other two.
December 08, 2025
What muscles feet have, how your brain controls them, and how humans evolved all play a part in why people can’t easily move individual toes.
December 08, 2025
IBM has announced it's acquiring data streaming platform Confluent in an $11 billion deal
December 08, 2025
Ocmulgee Mounds may soon be redesignated by Congress as America’s 64th national park. But what does this actually mean, and why does it matter?
December 08, 2025
How should we deal with space junk? Space recycling, of course
December 08, 2025
Orphaned bear cubs released into wilderness by Colorado Parks and Wildlife
December 07, 2025
Family raises more than $500k for research for 6-year-old daughter's terminal disease
December 07, 2025
Researchers at UW-Platteville find way to convert spoiled milk into 3D printing plastic
December 07, 2025
Insurance coverage of hepatitis B vaccine won’t change, industry and officials say
December 07, 2025
The Nordic countries are no strangers to the long, dark winter
December 07, 2025
A powerful, magnitude-7.0 earthquake has struck in a remote area near the border between Alaska and the Canadian territory of Yukon on Saturday
December 06, 2025
Chicago doctor dedicated to changing lives of kids with rare neurological diseases
December 06, 2025
California officials are warning foragers about a deadly outbreak linked to wild mushrooms
December 06, 2025
Chernobyl protective shield can no longer confine radiation after drone strike, UN nuclear watchdog says
December 06, 2025
Sleep banking helps you get some rest in advance
December 06, 2025
What the heck is going on at Apple?
December 06, 2025
FDA in turmoil after exit of veteran cancer researcher
December 06, 2025
A federal vaccine advisory committee has voted to end a longstanding recommendation that all U.S. babies get the hepatitis B vaccine on the day they’re born
December 05, 2025
How a cocktail of rogue storms and climate chaos unleashed deadly flooding across Asia
December 06, 2025
Even modest strength training can counter age-related decline
December 05, 2025
French first lady Brigitte Macron has reunited with a giant panda born in France during a visit to China with President Emmanuel Macron
December 05, 2025
President Donald Trump this week announced plans to weaken strict gas mileage requirements for automakers set under former President Joe Biden
December 05, 2025
The decision undoes a highly effective 34-year prevention strategy that has nearly eliminated early childhood hepatitis B infections in the U.S.
December 05, 2025
From AI slop to rage bait, to the cryptic ‘6-7,’ this year’s slate captures a growing sense that online life is flooded with fakery, frustration and meaninglessness.
December 05, 2025
Neo-Nazis and other far-right extremists were early adopters of bulletin board systems, pioneering online recruiting and radicalization techniques long before the social media revolution.
December 05, 2025
The reasons are not yet fully understood, but researchers consider societal influences that encourage greater compliance among girls as a potential cause.
December 05, 2025
Gifts that make a true connection acknowledge the ugly parts of illness and provide relief from daily burdens.
December 05, 2025
Babies as young as 7 months now have access to ‘transformative’ cochlear implants
December 05, 2025
John Ellis was born two years before the hepatitis B birth dose became routine. Now, at 35, he’s urging caution as advisers selected by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. consider delaying the shot that virtually eliminated the virus in US children.
December 04, 2025
CDC advisers delay crucial vote on hepatitis B vaccination in tense meeting
December 05, 2025
Scientists document over 16,000 footprints in the world’s most extensive dinosaur tracksite
December 05, 2025
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned people to stop using certain types of glucose monitor sensors that were linked to seven deaths
December 04, 2025
On a jagged coastline in Central California, brown pelicans take flight to feed on a vast school of fish just offshore
December 04, 2025
University of Utah team discovers rare computer relic
December 04, 2025
What to know about hepatitis B infection and vaccination
December 04, 2025
A federal vaccine advisory committee voted to delay a vote on whether newborns should still get the hepatitis B vaccine on the day they’re born
December 04, 2025
Volcanic eruption led to the Black Death, new research suggests
December 04, 2025
U.S. consumers who have had their fill of protein-enhanced cereal and ice cream are about to meet the next big food fad
November 19, 2025
CDC advisers handpicked by HHS Secretary RFK Jr. may vote on major changes to the US childhood vaccination schedule this week. CNN's Meg Tirrell explains why Kennedy's vaccine moves have alarmed experts.
December 03, 2025
How to cut your chances of getting sick from respiratory viruses this winter
December 04, 2025
Most of the universe is made up of dark matter and dark energy. The majority of everything else is dispersed throughout space as tiny particles.
December 04, 2025
Your hands aren’t just accessories to your words. They’re one of the most powerful tools you have to make your ideas resonate.
December 04, 2025
To most accurately measure mountain peaks, Eric Gilbertson lugs equipment all the way to the top.
December 04, 2025
How much did Zohran Mamdani’s old-fashioned ground game contribute to his victory in the New York mayor’s race?
December 04, 2025
A new tool lets researchers get a handle on how social media algorithms affect emotions and polarization.
December 04, 2025
Fact check: The five wildest conspiracy theories from Trump’s late-night posting spree
December 04, 2025
Millions wake up to extreme cold that’s breaking records as it spreads east
December 03, 2025
People worldwide don’t know enough about menopause. Here’s why that’s dangerous
December 04, 2025
American zoologist Laurie Marker has been collecting and storing specimens in a cheetah sperm bank in Namibia for 35 years, hoping conservationists never have to use them
December 04, 2025
US Institute of Peace renamed for Trump after his administration gutted it earlier this year
December 04, 2025
The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 remains a mystery more than a decade later
December 03, 2025
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is making the rounds in Washington
December 04, 2025
Talipot palms in a Rio de Janeiro park are flowering for the first and only time in their lives
December 03, 2025
The U.S.
December 04, 2025
OpenAI has agreed to acquire Neptune, a startup that provides tools that help companies track their AI model training, the ChatGPT maker said on Wednesday.
December 04, 2025
Wikipedia is working with Big Tech on deals similar to its arrangement with Google, the online encyclopedia's co-founder, Jimmy Wales, said on Wednesday, in a bid to help the firm
December 04, 2025
Twelve former U.S.
December 03, 2025
A dozen prior leaders of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have issued a scathing denunciation of an FDA memo to staff that made sweeping claims casting doubt on vaccine safety
December 03, 2025
A new type of lens approved by the FDA promises to slow nearsightedness in children
December 01, 2025
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is moving Theresa Michele, longtime director of the office of non-prescription drugs, to a new role, a federal official said on Wednesday.
December 03, 2025
Former FDA, CDC leaders warn that US vaccine policy is under threat
December 03, 2025
A new study suggests a single HPV vaccination appears just as effective as two doses at preventing the viral infection that causes cervical cancer
December 03, 2025
The agency’s plan to change the well-established process for safety testing vaccines is not realistic.
December 03, 2025
Brazil's state of Para has delayed the deadline for the introduction of tracking devices in its cattle herds, a blow to environmental efforts to introduce a
December 03, 2025
Nvidia on Wednesday published new data showing that its latest artificial intelligence server can improve the performance of new models - including
December 03, 2025
Shares of Aeva Technologies, a Silicon Valley-based maker of lidar units that help autonomous vehicles sense their surroundings, rose more than 18%
December 03, 2025
Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead NASA, on Wednesday touted his plans to put
December 03, 2025
Billionaire spacewalker Jared Isaacman is back before the Senate after being yanked and then renominated by President Donald Trump for NASA's top job
December 03, 2025
Exclusive drone footage obtained by The Associated Press shows a devastated Ukrainian town nearly encircled by Russian forces near the city that Moscow this week claimed to now control
December 03, 2025
Residents react after semi carrying 34,000 pounds of hydrochloric acid overturns
December 03, 2025
December’s full moon is the last supermoon of the year. Here’s what to know
December 03, 2025
Lockheed Martin said on Wednesday it has opened a hypersonics system integration lab at its Huntsville campus as it pushes to develop next-generation weapons.
December 03, 2025
Microsoft on Wednesday denied a report from The Information that multiple divisions at the company lowered sales growth targets for certain artificial intelligence products after
December 03, 2025
Trump’s NASA pick faces questions on leaked ‘Project Athena’ plan in rare second confirmation hearing
December 03, 2025
Bald eagle thought to be shot was actually injured in eagle fight, vets believe
December 03, 2025
OpenAI has awarded $40.5 million to more than 200 nonprofits in the first round of grants it has made since it rebranded its nonprofit as the OpenAI Foundation in October
December 03, 2025
The safety practices of major artificial intelligence companies, such as Anthropic, OpenAI, xAI and Meta, are "far short of emerging global standards," according to a new edition of
December 03, 2025
Achilles tendon injuries are on the rise. Experts explain the reasons why
December 03, 2025
Climate change will make you poorer, according to a new report
April 17, 2024
Rising electricity demand has researchers exploring a wide range of methods to generate more power, including a type of nuclear reactor that’s smaller than traditional nuclear plants.
December 03, 2025
A new wave of peptides, often banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency, is easily available online, raising concerns about potential Olympic doping scandals
December 02, 2025
Kennedy’s handpicked CDC advisers to weigh major change to childhood vaccine schedule
December 03, 2025
Researchers who examined climate change’s potential effect on the global economy say data errors led them to slightly overstate an expected drop in income over the next 25 years
December 03, 2025
Google’s Project Suncatcher would need sophisticated collision avoidance capabilities to navigate a junk-filled landscape.
December 03, 2025
A privacy researcher breaks down how your phone reveals your location, how that data is collected and sold, and how the government gets ahold of it – by simply buying it.
December 03, 2025
Minutes after Italy's powerful Court of Auditors rejected plans to build a bridge from the mainland to the island of Sicily, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni
December 03, 2025
Her murder went unsolved for decades. DNA from paper bags now points to one of Colorado’s ‘most prolific serial killers’
December 03, 2025
How Trump is intensifying his crackdown on every form of immigration to the US
December 03, 2025
The best hurricane forecasts of 2025 came from an AI model
December 03, 2025
Taiwan prosecutors said on Tuesday they had charged Tokyo Electron's Taiwan unit with violating the National Security Act and the Trade Secrets Act, after a
December 02, 2025
Chinese reusable booster explodes during first orbital test, in failed bid to catch SpaceX
December 03, 2025
Southeast Asia has been hit by unusually severe floods this year, with late storms killing more than 1,400 people and leaving hundreds missing across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand
December 03, 2025
US stillbirth rate improved last year, but progress is slow
December 03, 2025
The search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 will resume on December 30, Malaysia's transport ministry said on Wednesday, more than a decade
December 03, 2025
7 deaths, more than 700 serious injuries linked with diabetes glucose monitor errors
December 02, 2025
Cloud infrastructure company Vultr said on Tuesday it would invest more than $1 billion to launch a new artificial intelligence cluster powered by Advanced Micro Devices' processors
December 02, 2025
No matter how he ate or exercised, he never felt muscular enough. Then he hit rock bottom
December 02, 2025
In a story published Dec. 2, 2025, The Associated Press reported a statement from AES Corp. on its planned industrial project that has vexed astronomers defending Chile’s dark skies
December 02, 2025
A golden cascade of Talipot tree blossoms has captivated Rio de Janeiro as spring draws to a close, marking the first and last bloom of these palm
December 02, 2025
By Hyunjoo Jin, Fanny Potkin, Wen-Yee Lee, Anton Bridge and Max A.
December 03, 2025
San Francisco has filed a lawsuit against major food manufacturers like Coca-Cola and Nestle, claiming ultraprocessed foods are causing a public health crisis
December 03, 2025
Malaysia's transport ministry says the deep-sea hunt for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 will resume on Dec. 30
December 03, 2025
Travelers face challenging weather for the rest of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend
November 28, 2025
How a 1960 plane crash in Boston Harbor launched 'feather detective,' reshaped aviation safety
November 28, 2025
Trinidad and Tobago's prime minister is backtracking comments where she asserted that no U.S. Marines were currently in the twin-island nation
November 28, 2025
Europe's Airbus said on Friday it was ordering immediate repairs to 6,000 of its widely used A320 family of jets in
November 28, 2025
State officials say AI system didn't discriminate based on color when mistaking students' chip bag for gun
November 28, 2025
Airlines race to fix Airbus planes after warning solar radiation could cause pilots to lose control
November 28, 2025
Waco friends' kidney donation journey shows power of second chances
November 28, 2025
Airlines around the world canceled and delayed flights heading into the weekend to fix software on a widely used commercial plane after an analysis found computer code may have contributed to a sudden drop in the altitude of a JetBlue aircraft last month
November 28, 2025
The Trump administration has reached agreement to restore nearly $800 million in federal funds it withheld from Northwestern University and to close government
November 28, 2025
COVID-19 vaccinations probably contributed to the deaths of at least 10 children who died of heart inflammation, U.S.
November 29, 2025
A major snowstorm in the Midwest and Great Lakes is affecting Thanksgiving travelers
November 29, 2025
Micron Technology will invest 1.5 trillion yen ($9.6 billion) to build a new plant in Hiroshima in western Japan to produce advanced high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips, the Nikkei
November 29, 2025
Ukrainian drone pilot Mex recalled attacking a recent high-value target - and how the 20-kilometre strike on what appeared to be a Russian tank would have
November 29, 2025
‘An oil spill in solid form’: Bio-bead disaster devastates beloved English coast
November 29, 2025
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary said on Saturday that data showed 10 children had died because of COVID-19 vaccination shots.
November 29, 2025
The ‘key windows’ when exercise may matter most for brain health
November 29, 2025
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un highlighted the Air Force's role in exercising nuclear war deterrence as he celebrated the Air Force's 80th anniversary along
November 29, 2025
FDA official plans to change vaccine approval process, claiming that Covid-19 shots caused child deaths
November 30, 2025
More than 1,100 killed as deadly storms cause flooding and landslides across Asia
November 30, 2025
The holiday season is a popular time for volunteering, but experts say giving back is beneficial year-round
November 30, 2025
Donald Trump’s doctor says the president had MRI imaging on his heart and abdomen in October as part of a preventative screening for men his age
November 30, 2025
Airbus fleets were returning towards normal operations on Monday after the European planemaker pushed through abrupt
December 01, 2025
Six thousand Black Angus cattle chew on rolled barley, silage, cottonseed and molasses, fattening up in three rows of shaded pens under the hot
December 01, 2025
Bomb cyclone to bring first widespread snow to parts of Northeast after tracking through already hard-hit Midwest
December 01, 2025
Chinese tech giant ByteDance said on Monday it is launching an artificial intelligence voice control tool that will debut on a smartphone made by
December 01, 2025
Amazon and Google introduced a jointly developed multicloud networking service on Sunday to meet growing demand for reliable connectivity the companies said in a statement, at a
December 01, 2025
AI-powered children’s toys are here, but are they safe?
December 01, 2025
Taps may run dry in this country, where the water crisis is so severe it can be seen from space
December 01, 2025
Nvidia has invested $2 billion in chip design software maker Synopsys as part of an expanded multi-year tie-up to jointly develop new tools for
December 01, 2025
Eli Lilly said on Monday it has lowered the price of single-dose vials of its popular obesity drug Zepbound to make the treatment more affordable for U.S. patients, as demand for
December 01, 2025
The Moss Landing battery fire became an unintended experiment – showing how burning lithium-ion cells scattered nickel, cobalt and manganese over a protected marsh.
December 01, 2025
Iran’s sprawling cities and irrigated agriculture, along with tight market controls, have left the country vulnerable to drought. There are steps that would help.
December 01, 2025
Research on millionaire migration reveals that social and professional ties matter far more than marginal tax rates.
December 01, 2025
Rates of preterm births, maternal deaths and other adverse birth outcomes are abysmal across the US, but there are clear strategies that could help the nation reverse course.
December 01, 2025
1 in 5 students in the US are living in rural areas.
December 01, 2025
The last supermoon of the year will soon shine in December skies
December 01, 2025
Accenture will equip tens of thousands of its IT professionals with ChatGPT Enterprise through a partnership with OpenAI, as the consulting firm looks to capitalize on the growing
December 01, 2025
China's first crewed spacecraft to be ruled unfit to fly in mid-mission will be sent back to Earth for experts to assess the damage it sustained more
December 01, 2025
A recent Ebola outbreak in southern Congo has been declared over by health officials, after no new cases were reported for 45 days
December 01, 2025
The first major winter storm has hit the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, covering the area with snow and ice
December 02, 2025
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has replaced the head of his controversial vaccine advisory committee
December 01, 2025
Nvidia on Monday released new open-source software aimed at speeding up the development of
December 01, 2025
U.S. liquefied natural gas exports hit an all-time monthly high in November for the second straight month, driven by cooler weather and robust output from
December 01, 2025
Robert F.
December 02, 2025
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Monday that a recent MRI conducted on President Donald Trump was preventative in nature and revealed that he was in
December 01, 2025
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said on Monday he is investigating Shein, to determine whether the fast fashion retailer violated state law related to unethical
December 01, 2025
Here’s what snow forecasters are watching, and why skiers and other snow lovers shouldn’t lose hope.
December 01, 2025
Cuba on Monday confirmed the deaths of 33 people from mosquito-borne illnesses in recent months in an epidemic that has hit at least one-third of the population, according to
December 01, 2025
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has taken a stake in Thrive Holdings as part of a partnership to embed artificial intelligence into traditional industries such
December 01, 2025
The U.S.
December 02, 2025
Apple on Monday named veteran researcher Amar Subramanya as its vice president of AI, replacing John Giannandrea.
December 01, 2025
Samsung Electronics unveiled on Tuesday its first multi-folding smartphone, in a bid to strengthen its position in a sector of the phone market where
December 02, 2025
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said U.S. chipmaker Intel has announced an additional investment of 860 million ringgit ($208 million) in the country for
December 02, 2025
Australia on Tuesday unveiled a roadmap to ramp up the adoption of artificial intelligence across its economy but said it would rely on existing laws to manage
December 02, 2025
CNN's Harry Enten explains the "frustrating, provocative, or offensive" word of the year and how its use has tripled in 2025.
December 01, 2025
Conservationists are hoping to strengthen regulations at a wildlife trade conference on birds, reptiles and other animals that are seeing their numbers decline due to the exotic pet trade
December 02, 2025
Students applying to college know they're not supposed to use AI chatbots to write their essays
December 02, 2025
A new report by the United Nations Development Program is urging governments to focus more on how artificial intelligence technologies might affect people already disadvantaged in a data-driven world
December 02, 2025
China has issued the first batch of new rare earth export licences that should accelerate shipments to certain customers, a source said on Tuesday, fulfilling a key outcome of the
December 02, 2025
A Japanese regional assembly on Tuesday began deliberations on whether to partially restart the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, the
December 02, 2025
Indonesian Reliwati Siregar gestured angrily at deforestation around her home on the island of Sumatra, where landslides and floods
December 02, 2025
Malaysia has amended its nuclear regulatory framework to require permits be obtained for all atomic energy activities including import, exports and transshipment of
December 02, 2025
A task force of EU vets began work in Barcelona on Tuesday to help contain an African swine fever outbreak as Spain, one of the world's
December 02, 2025
An independent review released on Tuesday by vaccine experts of more than 400 studies and reports found that long-standing U.S. policy of giving the
December 02, 2025
Artificial Intelligence could widen gaps between developed and developing countries, a U.N. report said on Tuesday, calling for policy measures to limit the impact.
December 02, 2025
To reduce emissions put into the atmosphere, Google is using carbon capture and sequestration. But not all CCS projects are the same.
December 02, 2025
Ranked choice voting largely avoids the pitfalls of plurality voting, giving voters the power to express their true candidate preferences rather than being strategic.
December 02, 2025
Lethal domestic violence is persistent, despite a statewide decline in overall homicides.
December 02, 2025
In 2024, only about 1 in 3 newly minted economics Ph.D.s were women.
December 02, 2025
Bacteria living in your mouth get to work as soon as you take your first bite or sip of something sweet. Consuming your sugar more strategically can help keep cavities at bay.
December 02, 2025
‘Scromiting,’ a bizarre condition linked to chronic marijuana use, is on the rise
December 02, 2025
Conspiracy thinking, supernatural beliefs and pseudoscience can seem impervious to evidence. An anthropologist suggests the opposite: Extraordinary beliefs may be supported by an individual’s experience.
December 02, 2025
In a labour market where artificial intelligence is quickly transforming and sometimes replacing jobs, student Maryna Yaroshenko wanted
December 02, 2025
Amazon.com's AWS cloud computing unit on Tuesday said it will adopt key Nvidia technology in future generations of its artificial
December 02, 2025
The Trump administration has renamed one of the country's energy laboratories to remove the word 'renewable' in the latest effort to downplay
December 02, 2025
Shingles vaccine may slow progression of dementia, new study suggests
December 02, 2025
Axiado, a Silicon Valley-based startup that is making a chip designed to save space and power in artificial intelligence servers, said on Tuesday it
December 02, 2025
Researchers identify birthmark that signals serious neurological condition
December 02, 2025
FDA’s top drug officer set to exit, weeks into new role
December 02, 2025
The real estate industry is pressuring Zillow and other sites to nix extreme weather risk data buyers have come to rely on
December 02, 2025
Carney clinches majority government in Canadian special elections
Disney to eliminate 1,000 jobs
Boeing jet deliveries slow in March due to 737 MAX wiring issue
Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Australia to a muted welcome
Taylor Swift tops American Music Awards nominations again