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A chatbot entirely powered by humans, not artificial intelligence? This Chilean community shows why

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 chatbot entirely powered by humans, not artificial intelligence? This Chilean community shows why
Business|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|World

Snow hits the Carolinas as low temps compound power outage woes elsewhere from last weekend's ice

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
Snow hits the Carolinas as low temps compound power outage woes elsewhere from last weekend's ice
Health|Science|World

US exit from the World Health Organization marks a new era in global health policy – here’s what the US, and world, will lose

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
US exit from the World Health Organization marks a new era in global health policy – here’s what the US, and world, will lose
Environment|Science|Technology|World

See February’s full snow moon light up the sky

See February’s full snow moon light up the sky

January 31, 2026
See February’s full snow moon light up the sky
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science

Pet sounds: Why some dog owners share music with their 4-legged friends

People use music to set moods, create a desired atmosphere and evoke memories of family and friends

January 31, 2026
Pet sounds: Why some dog owners share music with their 4-legged friends
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Staying up late is linked to poorer heart health. Here’s what night owls need to know

Staying up late is linked to poorer heart health. Here’s what night owls need to know

January 29, 2026
Staying up late is linked to poorer heart health. Here’s what night owls need to know
Health|Science

How do you live longer? Your genes may help

How do you live longer? Your genes may help

January 29, 2026
How do you live longer? Your genes may help
Environment|Science

Scientists marvel at a Galapagos seabird that wandered 3,000 miles to California

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
Scientists marvel at a Galapagos seabird that wandered 3,000 miles to California
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology|US

How Tesla's grand robotic vision shapes their future business - and how much Musk gets paid

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
How Tesla's grand robotic vision shapes their future business - and how much Musk gets paid
Health|Science|World

What to know about the Nipah virus

What to know about the Nipah virus

January 30, 2026
What to know about the Nipah virus
Environment|Health|Science|World

Thousands face another arctic blast without power as East Coast preps for a storm

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
Thousands face another arctic blast without power as East Coast preps for a storm
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Most snow in years, blizzard conditions possible in parts of Southeast from powerful bomb cyclone

Most snow in years, blizzard conditions possible in parts of Southeast from powerful bomb cyclone

January 30, 2026
Most snow in years, blizzard conditions possible in parts of Southeast from powerful bomb cyclone
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Science|Sports|Stock Markets|Travel|US

Florida braces for frost and possible snow flurries as winter storms hit other parts of the US

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
Florida braces for frost and possible snow flurries as winter storms hit other parts of the US
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Grammys’ AI rules aim to keep music human, but large gray area leaves questions about authenticity and authorship

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
Grammys’ AI rules aim to keep music human, but large gray area leaves questions about authenticity and authorship
Science|Technology|Travel|World

NASA delays the first Artemis moonshot with astronauts because of extreme cold at the launch site

NASA has delayed astronauts' upcoming trip to the moon because of near-freezing temperatures expected at the launch site

January 30, 2026
NASA delays the first Artemis moonshot with astronauts because of extreme cold at the launch site
Health|Lifestyle|Science

The 8-minute morning routine to reduce back pain all day

The 8-minute morning routine to reduce back pain all day

January 30, 2026
The 8-minute morning routine to reduce back pain all day
Environment|Science|World

Polar bears in Norway’s Arctic are getting fatter and healthier, despite melting sea ice

Polar bears in Norway’s Arctic are getting fatter and healthier, despite melting sea ice

January 30, 2026
Polar bears in Norway’s Arctic are getting fatter and healthier, despite melting sea ice
Environment|Science|US|World

It’s about to get so cold, Florida’s Gulf Coast beaches could see snowflakes

It’s about to get so cold, Florida’s Gulf Coast beaches could see snowflakes

January 30, 2026
It’s about to get so cold, Florida’s Gulf Coast beaches could see snowflakes
Science|Technology|World

Scientists discover molecule in space that hints at origin of life

Scientists discover molecule in space that hints at origin of life

January 30, 2026
Scientists discover molecule in space that hints at origin of life
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science

After 200 years, the Farmers’ Almanac bets on a digital reboot and new owner

The Farmers’ Almanac isn’t going out of business after all, but it is leaving Maine for the big city

January 30, 2026
After 200 years, the Farmers’ Almanac bets on a digital reboot and new owner
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Freezing reptile dubbed 'Lizard in a blizzard' is rescued after being buried in Rhode Island snow

Wildlife officials say a large exotic lizard was found buried in the snow in Rhode Island

January 30, 2026
Freezing reptile dubbed 'Lizard in a blizzard' is rescued after being buried in Rhode Island snow
Environment|Health|Science|World

World creeps closer to eradicating human Guinea worm cases, with just 10 last year: Carter Center

The Carter Center says there were only 10 reported cases of Guinea worm infections confined to three countries in 2025

January 30, 2026
World creeps closer to eradicating human Guinea worm cases, with just 10 last year: Carter Center
Arts|Education|Health|Science|Technology

Iowa teen recovering after surgeon uses artificial intelligence to rebuild jaw

Iowa teen recovering after surgeon uses artificial intelligence to rebuild jaw

January 30, 2026
Iowa teen recovering after surgeon uses artificial intelligence to rebuild jaw
Health|Science|World

The flu isn’t done yet, as new data suggests infections are rebounding

The flu isn’t done yet, as new data suggests infections are rebounding

January 30, 2026
The flu isn’t done yet, as new data suggests infections are rebounding
Business|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Blue Origin pauses trips on rocket that carried Jeff Bezos, Katy Perry and William Shatner to space

Blue Origin pauses trips on rocket that carried Jeff Bezos, Katy Perry and William Shatner to space

January 30, 2026
Blue Origin pauses trips on rocket that carried Jeff Bezos, Katy Perry and William Shatner to space
Arts|Education|Environment|Political|Science|Travel|US|Videos|World

Judge calls Justice Department's statements on slavery exhibit display 'dangerous' and 'horrifying'

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
Judge calls Justice Department's statements on slavery exhibit display 'dangerous' and 'horrifying'
Environment|Health|Science

Oversalting your sidewalk or driveway harms local streams and potentially even your drinking water – 3 tips to deice responsibly

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
Oversalting your sidewalk or driveway harms local streams and potentially even your drinking water – 3 tips to deice responsibly
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

How fire, people and history shaped the South’s iconic longleaf pine forests

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
How fire, people and history shaped the South’s iconic longleaf pine forests
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Can shoes alter your mind? What neuroscience says about foot sensation and focus

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
Can shoes alter your mind? What neuroscience says about foot sensation and focus
Opinion|Science|Technology|World

NASA’s Artemis II crewed mission to the Moon shows how US space strategy has changed since Apollo – and contrasts with China’s closed program

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
NASA’s Artemis II crewed mission to the Moon shows how US space strategy has changed since Apollo – and contrasts with China’s closed program
Food|Health|Science

All foods can fit in a balanced diet – a dietitian explains how flexibility can be healthier than dieting

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
All foods can fit in a balanced diet – a dietitian explains how flexibility can be healthier than dieting
Economy|Environment|Science|Sports|Travel

Colorado ski resorts got some welcome snowfall from Winter Storm Fern, but not enough to turn a dry and warm winter around

Ski resorts in Colorado can make snow, but it only goes so far.

January 27, 2026
Colorado ski resorts got some welcome snowfall from Winter Storm Fern, but not enough to turn a dry and warm winter around
Environment|Health|Science|Technology|World

Doomsday Clock 2026: Scientists set new time

Doomsday Clock 2026: Scientists set new time

January 27, 2026
Doomsday Clock 2026: Scientists set new time
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Cancer survivors meet donors who saved their lives

Cancer survivors meet donors who saved their lives

January 27, 2026
Cancer survivors meet donors who saved their lives
Environment|Health|Science

Have you seen her? NOAA needs help finding entangled whale

Have you seen her? NOAA needs help finding entangled whale

January 27, 2026
Have you seen her? NOAA needs help finding entangled whale
Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight over threats from nuclear weapons, climate change and AI

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
'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight over threats from nuclear weapons, climate change and AI
Environment|Health|Science

Volunteers rescue cold-stunned sea turtles as Texas coast temperatures plummet

Volunteers rescue cold-stunned sea turtles as Texas coast temperatures plummet

January 27, 2026
Volunteers rescue cold-stunned sea turtles as Texas coast temperatures plummet
Environment|Science|World

A bomb cyclone is more likely to impact parts of the East Coast this weekend. Here are the updated scenarios

A bomb cyclone is more likely to impact parts of the East Coast this weekend. Here are the updated scenarios

January 27, 2026
A bomb cyclone is more likely to impact parts of the East Coast this weekend. Here are the updated scenarios
Environment|Science|US|World

Frost quakes cause loud booms, light shaking when bitterly cold temperatures persist

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
Frost quakes cause loud booms, light shaking when bitterly cold temperatures persist
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Scientists say AI is one of the biggest concerns in new Doomsday Clock time

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
Scientists say AI is one of the biggest concerns in new Doomsday Clock time
Crime|Environment|Health|Science|US

Mountain lion roams posh San Francisco neighborhood before being captured

A 77-pound mountain lion caused a stir as it wandered through San Francisco’s Pacific Heights neighborhood

January 27, 2026
Mountain lion roams posh San Francisco neighborhood before being captured
Health|Science|US|World

South Carolina measles outbreak is largest in US since measles was declared eliminated

South Carolina measles outbreak is largest in US since measles was declared eliminated

January 27, 2026
South Carolina measles outbreak is largest in US since measles was declared eliminated
Science|Technology|US|World

'It's part of his story': Daughter remembers astronaut dad 40 years after Challenger explosion

'It's part of his story': Daughter remembers astronaut dad 40 years after Challenger explosion

January 27, 2026
'It's part of his story': Daughter remembers astronaut dad 40 years after Challenger explosion
Arts|Education|Political|Science|Travel|World

Greenland’s Inuit have spent decades fighting for self-determination

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
Greenland’s Inuit have spent decades fighting for self-determination
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Judge rules Massachusetts offshore wind project halted by Trump administration can continue

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
Judge rules Massachusetts offshore wind project halted by Trump administration can continue
Environment|Science|Technology|Travel

Video shows flames flying from NASA plane that touched down without landing gear

A NASA research plane has landed without its landing gear in Texas, sending plumes of flame behind it

January 27, 2026
Video shows flames flying from NASA plane that touched down without landing gear
Political|Science|Technology|World

North Korea's Kim says upcoming party congress will unveil plans to bolster nuclear deterrent

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
North Korea's Kim says upcoming party congress will unveil plans to bolster nuclear deterrent
Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump administration asks court to pause Louisiana lawsuit targeting abortion pill access while it conducts review

Trump administration asks court to pause Louisiana lawsuit targeting abortion pill access while it conducts review

January 28, 2026
Trump administration asks court to pause Louisiana lawsuit targeting abortion pill access while it conducts review
Health|Science

Radical changes could be coming to ‘psychiatry’s bible’

Radical changes could be coming to ‘psychiatry’s bible’

January 28, 2026
Radical changes could be coming to ‘psychiatry’s bible’
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia’s 1.2 million casualties in Ukraine dwarf all its conflicts since World War II, report says

Russia’s 1.2 million casualties in Ukraine dwarf all its conflicts since World War II, report says

January 28, 2026
Russia’s 1.2 million casualties in Ukraine dwarf all its conflicts since World War II, report says
Health|Science|World

India says it has contained Nipah virus outbreak as some Asian countries ramp up health screenings

Indian authorities have contained a Nipah virus outbreak after confirming two cases in eastern West Bengal state

January 28, 2026
India says it has contained Nipah virus outbreak as some Asian countries ramp up health screenings
Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

ASML made record $11.5 billion profit in 2025 thanks to AI-driven demand, plans to cut 1,700 jobs

ASML reports a record net profit of 9.6 billion euros in 2025, driven by AI demand

January 28, 2026
ASML made record $11.5 billion profit in 2025 thanks to AI-driven demand, plans to cut 1,700 jobs
Health|Science

Being a night owl may not be great for your heart but you can do something about it

Being a night owl can be bad for your heart

January 28, 2026
Being a night owl may not be great for your heart but you can do something about it
Education|Environment|Health|Science

There are long-lasting, negative effects for children like Liam Ramos who are detained, or watch their parents be deported

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
There are long-lasting, negative effects for children like Liam Ramos who are detained, or watch their parents be deported
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

PFAS are turning up in the Great Lakes, putting fish and water supplies at risk – here’s how they get there

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
PFAS are turning up in the Great Lakes, putting fish and water supplies at risk – here’s how they get there
Environment|Health|Science

Innovations in asthma care can improve the health of Detroiters living with this chronic disease

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
Innovations in asthma care can improve the health of Detroiters living with this chronic disease
Education|Health|Opinion|Political|Science

Should medical marijuana be less stringently regulated? A drug policy expert explains what’s at stake

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
Should medical marijuana be less stringently regulated? A drug policy expert explains what’s at stake
Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Eating snow cones or snow cream can be a winter delight, if done safely

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
Eating snow cones or snow cream can be a winter delight, if done safely
Australia|Business|Science|Technology|Travel

AI on Australian travel company website sends tourists to nonexistent hot springs

AI on Australian travel company website sends tourists to nonexistent hot springs

January 28, 2026
AI on Australian travel company website sends tourists to nonexistent hot springs
Crime|Environment|Science|US

Mountain lion spotted in San Francisco neighborhood captured by animal control

Mountain lion spotted in San Francisco neighborhood captured by animal control

January 28, 2026
Mountain lion spotted in San Francisco neighborhood captured by animal control
Environment|Science|US|World

Worries deepen in US South after days of grappling with snow, ice and widespread outages

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
Worries deepen in US South after days of grappling with snow, ice and widespread outages
Health|Science

World's first norovirus vaccine tested in Virginia: How to participate

World's first norovirus vaccine tested in Virginia: How to participate

January 28, 2026
World's first norovirus vaccine tested in Virginia: How to participate
Environment|Science|US|World

It's one storm after another for much of the US, but the next one's path is uncertain

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
It's one storm after another for much of the US, but the next one's path is uncertain
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|US|World

Layoffs are piling up, heightening worker anxiety. Here are some of the biggest recent job cuts

As layoffs pile up, workers are feeling increasingly anxious about the job market

January 28, 2026
Layoffs are piling up, heightening worker anxiety. Here are some of the biggest recent job cuts
Environment|Health|Science

Common sense and slowing down are the keys to avoiding icy weather accidents

For big parts of the United States, the past few days have brought lots of snow and lots of cold

January 28, 2026
Common sense and slowing down are the keys to avoiding icy weather accidents
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Google adds AI image generation to Chrome browser, side panel option for virtual assistant

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
Google adds AI image generation to Chrome browser, side panel option for virtual assistant
Health|Science|World

Medicare proposes new transplant system rules that might spur use of less-than-perfect organs

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
Medicare proposes new transplant system rules that might spur use of less-than-perfect organs
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Christa McAuliffe's legacy lives on in New Hampshire 40 years after Space Shuttle Challenger disaster

Christa McAuliffe's legacy lives on in New Hampshire 40 years after Space Shuttle Challenger disaster

January 28, 2026
Christa McAuliffe's legacy lives on in New Hampshire 40 years after Space Shuttle Challenger disaster
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

One of the longest cold-air outbreaks in decades is about to get even colder, with record temps as far south as Florida

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
One of the longest cold-air outbreaks in decades is about to get even colder, with record temps as far south as Florida
Environment|Science

Berkeley residents divided over fire prevention ordinance; no wooden structures within 5 ft of home

Berkeley residents divided over fire prevention ordinance; no wooden structures within 5 ft of home

January 28, 2026
Berkeley residents divided over fire prevention ordinance; no wooden structures within 5 ft of home
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science

Winter drilling program in Alaska petroleum preserve can proceed, judge rules

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
Winter drilling program in Alaska petroleum preserve can proceed, judge rules
Arts|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

She was supposed to be the first teacher in space. 40 years later, her mission continues

She was supposed to be the first teacher in space. 40 years later, her mission continues

January 28, 2026
She was supposed to be the first teacher in space. 40 years later, her mission continues
Environment|Health|Science

A sea turtle with 3 flippers swims free after Florida rehab, now followed by satellite

A loggerhead sea turtle has returned to the Atlantic Ocean after rehabilitation at a Florida turtle hospital

January 28, 2026
A sea turtle with 3 flippers swims free after Florida rehab, now followed by satellite
Business|Environment|Food|Health|Science

Two companies made dried milk powder linked to botulism in ByHeart baby formula

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
Two companies made dried milk powder linked to botulism in ByHeart baby formula
Health|Science|US|World

Case of measles confirmed in Arizona ICE facility

Case of measles confirmed in Arizona ICE facility

January 28, 2026
Case of measles confirmed in Arizona ICE facility
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

EPA plan would begin rolling back 'good neighbor' rule on downwind pollution from smokestacks

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
EPA plan would begin rolling back 'good neighbor' rule on downwind pollution from smokestacks
Health|Science|US|World

US life expectancy reached a record high in 2024 as deaths from drug overdose and Covid-19 dropped

US life expectancy reached a record high in 2024 as deaths from drug overdose and Covid-19 dropped

January 29, 2026
US life expectancy reached a record high in 2024 as deaths from drug overdose and Covid-19 dropped
Health|Science|US|World

US life expectancy hit an all-time high in 2024, CDC says

U.S. life expectancy has hit the highest mark in American history

January 29, 2026
US life expectancy hit an all-time high in 2024, CDC says
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

The accidental climate scientist who uncovered an unexpected force of global warming

The accidental climate scientist who uncovered an unexpected force of global warming

January 29, 2026
The accidental climate scientist who uncovered an unexpected force of global warming
Africa|Environment|Science|World

Climate change worsened rains and floods which killed dozens in southern Africa, study shows

Researchers say human-induced climate change worsened recent torrential rains and floods in southern Africa

January 29, 2026
Climate change worsened rains and floods which killed dozens in southern Africa, study shows
Education|Science|Technology

‘What if I told you this school had no teachers?’: Is AI schooling the future of education — or a risky bet?

‘What if I told you this school had no teachers?’: Is AI schooling the future of education — or a risky bet?

January 29, 2026
‘What if I told you this school had no teachers?’: Is AI schooling the future of education — or a risky bet?
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Dow to cut about 4,500 jobs as emphasis shifts to AI and automation

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
Dow to cut about 4,500 jobs as emphasis shifts to AI and automation
Arts|Science|Travel|World

Astonishing 1,400-year-old tomb featuring giant owl sculpture discovered in Mexico

Astonishing 1,400-year-old tomb featuring giant owl sculpture discovered in Mexico

January 29, 2026
Astonishing 1,400-year-old tomb featuring giant owl sculpture discovered in Mexico
Business|Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

America is falling behind in the global EV race – that’s going to cost the US auto industry

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
America is falling behind in the global EV race – that’s going to cost the US auto industry
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Americans want heat pumps – but high electricity prices may get in the way

Many homeowners could save money on their heating bills by installing heat pumps – but not everyone, and not everywhere.

January 29, 2026
Americans want heat pumps – but high electricity prices may get in the way
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

EPA’s new way of evaluating pollution rules hands deregulators a sledgehammer and license to ignore public health

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
EPA’s new way of evaluating pollution rules hands deregulators a sledgehammer and license to ignore public health
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Elon Musk is betting Tesla’s future isn’t about cars at all

Elon Musk is betting Tesla’s future isn’t about cars at all

January 29, 2026
Elon Musk is betting Tesla’s future isn’t about cars at all
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Where are those darn keys? Tricks for remembering where you put things

"Where are those darn keys

January 29, 2026
Where are those darn keys? Tricks for remembering where you put things
Science|Technology|World

Russia is using Starlink to make its killer drones fly farther

Russia is using Starlink to make its killer drones fly farther

January 29, 2026
Russia is using Starlink to make its killer drones fly farther
Arts|Environment|Europe|Science|World

King Charles reveals his philosophy for protecting the planet in new film

King Charles reveals his philosophy for protecting the planet in new film

January 29, 2026
King Charles reveals his philosophy for protecting the planet in new film
Environment|Health|Science|US|World

The winter storm is here: freezing temperatures, icy roads, and cities covered in snow

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
The winter storm is here: freezing temperatures, icy roads, and cities covered in snow
Business|Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Not ready for robots in homes? The maker of a friendly new humanoid thinks it might change your mind

A new humanoid robot named Sprout, developed by Fauna Robotics, is making its debut

January 27, 2026
Not ready for robots in homes? The maker of a friendly new humanoid thinks it might change your mind
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Political|Science|World

Why Minnesota’s CEOs finally broke their silence

Why Minnesota’s CEOs finally broke their silence

January 26, 2026
Why Minnesota’s CEOs finally broke their silence
Entertainment|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Science

Tissue boxes, binge-watching and DoorDash: How you’re making it through a record-breaking flu season

Tissue boxes, binge-watching and DoorDash: How you’re making it through a record-breaking flu season

January 27, 2026
Tissue boxes, binge-watching and DoorDash: How you’re making it through a record-breaking flu season
Crime|Science|Technology|US|World

Close helicopter routes and Army crew’s perception of the wrong aircraft determine why a regional jet and helicopter collided

Close helicopter routes and Army crew’s perception of the wrong aircraft determine why a regional jet and helicopter collided

January 27, 2026
Close helicopter routes and Army crew’s perception of the wrong aircraft determine why a regional jet and helicopter collided
Political|Science|Technology|World

North Korea launches ballistic missiles into sea between Korean Peninsula and Japan

North Korea has launched short-range ballistic missiles into the sea

January 27, 2026
North Korea launches ballistic missiles into sea between Korean Peninsula and Japan
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

30 people dead from effects of winter storm as more freezing cold pummels US

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
30 people dead from effects of winter storm as more freezing cold pummels US
Business|Education|Environment|Science|World

Canada gives conditional approval for Marineland to export remaining belugas to the US

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
Canada gives conditional approval for Marineland to export remaining belugas to the US
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Mississippi shivers under ice as long recovery looms

Recovery from Mississippi's worst ice storm in more than 30 years could take a week or more

January 26, 2026
Mississippi shivers under ice as long recovery looms
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Paralyzing winter storms put a big chill on the US economy, but how much?

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
Paralyzing winter storms put a big chill on the US economy, but how much?
Crime|Science|Technology|World

Australian lawyer apologizes for AI-generated errors in murder case

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
Australian lawyer apologizes for AI-generated errors in murder case
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Shoveling snow? Over-exertion and cold temps can raise your heart risks

Officials warn that shoveling snow after this weekend's massive storm could be hazardous to your heart

January 26, 2026
Shoveling snow? Over-exertion and cold temps can raise your heart risks
Arts|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Groundhogs are lousy forecasters but valuable animal engineers – and an important food source

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
Groundhogs are lousy forecasters but valuable animal engineers – and an important food source
Education|Environment|Science|World

Scientists recover the oldest wooden tools from a site in Greece

Scientists say two artifacts found at a lake shore in Greece are the oldest wooden tools uncovered so far

January 26, 2026
Scientists recover the oldest wooden tools from a site in Greece
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

How the polar vortex and warm ocean intensified a major US winter storm

The atmosphere is a complicated place. Warm temperatures in one spot can contribute to brutally cold storms somewhere else.

January 24, 2026
How the polar vortex and warm ocean intensified a major US winter storm
Business|Europe|Science|Technology|World

European Union opens investigation into Musk's AI chatbot Grok over sexual deepfakes

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
European Union opens investigation into Musk's AI chatbot Grok over sexual deepfakes
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

How to stay safe in cold weather, according to a doctor

How to stay safe in cold weather, according to a doctor

January 26, 2026
How to stay safe in cold weather, according to a doctor
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Mysterious dark matter may be better understood through a new map of far-off galaxies

A new high-resolution map of distant galaxies may help scientists understand the mysterious dark matter holding the universe together

January 26, 2026
Mysterious dark matter may be better understood through a new map of far-off galaxies
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Trump administration invests in another US rare earth miner to loosen China's grip on supply

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
Trump administration invests in another US rare earth miner to loosen China's grip on supply
Science|Technology

Artificial metacognition: Giving an AI the ability to ‘think’ about its ‘thinking’

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
Artificial metacognition: Giving an AI the ability to ‘think’ about its ‘thinking’
Economy|Education|Environment|Science

Marine protected areas aren’t in the right places to safeguard dolphins and whales in the South Atlantic

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
Marine protected areas aren’t in the right places to safeguard dolphins and whales in the South Atlantic
Environment|Health|Science

Why too much phosphorus in America’s farmland is polluting the country’s water

Plants need phosphorus, and other nutrients, to grow. But soil tests can’t tell if there’s too much.

January 26, 2026
Why too much phosphorus in America’s farmland is polluting the country’s water
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Malaria researchers are getting closer to outsmarting the world’s deadliest parasite

After decades of stalled progress, new vaccines, treatments and genetic tools are helping scientists protect children and save lives worldwide.

January 26, 2026
Malaria researchers are getting closer to outsmarting the world’s deadliest parasite
Health|Science

What to know about breast self-awareness and how it fits into cancer prevention

Breast self-awareness is a more flexible approach to preventing breast cancer that goes along with other essential screening measures

January 26, 2026
What to know about breast self-awareness and how it fits into cancer prevention
Science|Technology|Travel|World

When something goes wrong at 186 mph: Inside the fast-reaction world of high-speed train drivers

When something goes wrong at 186 mph: Inside the fast-reaction world of high-speed train drivers

January 26, 2026
When something goes wrong at 186 mph: Inside the fast-reaction world of high-speed train drivers
Education|Health|Science

Doctors are ignoring new federal vaccine recommendations

Doctors are ignoring new federal vaccine recommendations

January 26, 2026
Doctors are ignoring new federal vaccine recommendations
Environment|Science|World

Massive winter storm dumps sleet, freezing rain and snow around much of US

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
Massive winter storm dumps sleet, freezing rain and snow around much of US
Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump says US used secret weapon to disable Venezuelan equipment in Maduro raid

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
Trump says US used secret weapon to disable Venezuelan equipment in Maduro raid
Science|Technology|Travel

Electric air taxi offers NYC a glimpse of the future of travel

Electric air taxi offers NYC a glimpse of the future of travel

January 25, 2026
Electric air taxi offers NYC a glimpse of the future of travel
Education|Health|Science|World

Dr. William Foege, leader in smallpox eradication, dies

Dr. William Foege, a leader in the global eradication of smallpox, has died

January 25, 2026
Dr. William Foege, leader in smallpox eradication, dies
Health|Science|Technology

Sleep-tracking devices have limits. Experts want users to know what they are

Millions of people rely on wearable devices to monitor how well they're sleeping

January 25, 2026
Sleep-tracking devices have limits. Experts want users to know what they are
Crime|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump claims secret ‘discombobulator’ weapon was used to help capture Maduro

Trump claims secret ‘discombobulator’ weapon was used to help capture Maduro

January 25, 2026
Trump claims secret ‘discombobulator’ weapon was used to help capture Maduro
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

How Americans are using AI at work, according to a new Gallup poll

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
How Americans are using AI at work, according to a new Gallup poll
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Thousands of flights canceled as major winter storm moves across the US

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
Thousands of flights canceled as major winter storm moves across the US
Environment|Science|US|World

Tracking the potentially historic US winter storm in maps and charts

Tracking the potentially historic US winter storm in maps and charts

January 22, 2026
Tracking the potentially historic US winter storm in maps and charts
Political|Science|Technology|World

Pope Leo warns of ‘overly affectionate’ AI chatbots

Pope Leo warns of ‘overly affectionate’ AI chatbots

January 24, 2026
Pope Leo warns of ‘overly affectionate’ AI chatbots
Business|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

More than half the US threatened with ice, snow and cold in massive winter storm

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
More than half the US threatened with ice, snow and cold in massive winter storm
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Science|World

King Charles III believes ‘harmony’ can help save the planet. His documentary explains how

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
King Charles III believes ‘harmony’ can help save the planet. His documentary explains how
Business|Environment|Food|Health|Science

Powdered whole milk could be a culprit in the ByHeart botulism outbreak, tests show

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
Powdered whole milk could be a culprit in the ByHeart botulism outbreak, tests show
Business|Education|Science|Technology

Meta pauses teen access to AI characters

Meta is halting teens’ access to artificial intelligence characters, at least temporarily, the company said in a blog post Friday

January 23, 2026
Meta pauses teen access to AI characters
Environment|Political|Science|World

FACT FOCUS: As cold hits, Trump asks, where's global warming? Scientists say it's still here

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
FACT FOCUS: As cold hits, Trump asks, where's global warming? Scientists say it's still here
Environment|Science|US|World

Don’t say ‘Watch out for ice’: FEMA warned storm announcements could invite memes

Don’t say ‘Watch out for ice’: FEMA warned storm announcements could invite memes

January 23, 2026
Don’t say ‘Watch out for ice’: FEMA warned storm announcements could invite memes
Arts|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Justice Department charges ex-government contractor with leaking to Washington Post reporter

Justice Department charges ex-government contractor with leaking to Washington Post reporter

January 23, 2026
Justice Department charges ex-government contractor with leaking to Washington Post reporter
Environment|Science|World

When the blockbuster winter storm will arrive in your city

When the blockbuster winter storm will arrive in your city

January 23, 2026
When the blockbuster winter storm will arrive in your city
Health|Science|World

US completes withdrawal from World Health Organization

The U.S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization

January 22, 2026
US completes withdrawal from World Health Organization
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

What weather apps sometimes miss about dangerous winter storm conditions

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
What weather apps sometimes miss about dangerous winter storm conditions
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Dealing with a difficult relationship? Here’s how psychology says you can shift the dynamic

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
Dealing with a difficult relationship? Here’s how psychology says you can shift the dynamic
Arts|Economy|Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

Feeling unprepared for the AI boom? You’re not alone

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
Feeling unprepared for the AI boom? You’re not alone
Health|Science|Technology

Rheumatoid arthritis has no cure – but researchers are homing in on preventing it

New research could allow health care providers to identify and treat patients at risk for rheumatoid arthritis before the disease progresses.

January 23, 2026
Rheumatoid arthritis has no cure – but researchers are homing in on preventing it
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Your brain can be trained, much like your muscles – a neurologist explains how to boost your brain health

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
Your brain can be trained, much like your muscles – a neurologist explains how to boost your brain health
Environment|Science|Travel|US|World

Potentially historic winter storm to slam much of the US with destructive ice and heavy snow

Potentially historic winter storm to slam much of the US with destructive ice and heavy snow

January 22, 2026
Potentially historic winter storm to slam much of the US with destructive ice and heavy snow
Environment|Health|Science|World

Malawi rolls out cholera vaccines as rains and floods raise the threat of deadly outbreaks

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
Malawi rolls out cholera vaccines as rains and floods raise the threat of deadly outbreaks
Americas|Environment|Science|Travel|World

An ancient forest in Ecuador is the last stand for a tiny hummingbird facing extinction

The Yanacocha Reserve in the Ecuadorian Andes is the last refuge for a tiny hummingbird facing extinction

January 23, 2026
An ancient forest in Ecuador is the last stand for a tiny hummingbird facing extinction
Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

To clear ice and snow, there are rock salt alternatives that are safer for your pets and yard

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
To clear ice and snow, there are rock salt alternatives that are safer for your pets and yard
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Huge US winter storm to bring crippling snow, sleet and ice from Texas to Boston

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
Huge US winter storm to bring crippling snow, sleet and ice from Texas to Boston
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

What are ‘exploding trees’? The winter phenomenon may not be what you think

What are ‘exploding trees’? The winter phenomenon may not be what you think

January 23, 2026
What are ‘exploding trees’? The winter phenomenon may not be what you think
Health|Science

Colon cancer is now the deadliest cancer for young adults

Colon cancer is now the deadliest cancer for young adults

January 22, 2026
Colon cancer is now the deadliest cancer for young adults
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|US|World

NASA and families of fallen astronauts mark 40th anniversary of space shuttle Challenger accident

Families of the astronauts lost in the space shuttle Challenger accident are marking that tragic day 40 years ago

January 22, 2026
NASA and families of fallen astronauts mark 40th anniversary of space shuttle Challenger accident
Health|Political|Science|World

Trump administration halts use of human fetal tissue in NIH-funded research

The Trump administration is ending the use of abortion-derived fetal tissue in research funded by the National Institutes of Health

January 22, 2026
Trump administration halts use of human fetal tissue in NIH-funded research
Environment|Science|Technology

Scientists find unlikely new way to track space junk: sonic booms in the atmosphere

Scientists find unlikely new way to track space junk: sonic booms in the atmosphere

January 22, 2026
Scientists find unlikely new way to track space junk: sonic booms in the atmosphere
Environment|Science|US|World

How this brutal winter storm is even possible with climate change – and maybe even more likely

How this brutal winter storm is even possible with climate change – and maybe even more likely

January 22, 2026
How this brutal winter storm is even possible with climate change – and maybe even more likely
Business|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Utah's first-of-its-kind water reclamation facility transforms toilet water into water plants crave

Utah's first-of-its-kind water reclamation facility transforms toilet water into water plants crave

January 22, 2026
Utah's first-of-its-kind water reclamation facility transforms toilet water into water plants crave
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Nuclear reactor owned by Fukushima plant operator TEPCO to shut down again hours after restart

The world's largest nuclear power plant is shutting down a reactor due to a glitch

January 22, 2026
Nuclear reactor owned by Fukushima plant operator TEPCO to shut down again hours after restart
Business|Crime|Health|Science|Technology

Couple sues IVF clinic after DNA test reveals baby isn’t theirs

Couple sues IVF clinic after DNA test reveals baby isn’t theirs

January 22, 2026
Couple sues IVF clinic after DNA test reveals baby isn’t theirs
Africa|Health|Science|Technology|World

Rwanda to test AI-powered technology in clinics under a new Gates Foundation project

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
Rwanda to test AI-powered technology in clinics under a new Gates Foundation project
Business|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Google offers users option to plug AI mode into their photos, email for more personalized answers

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
Google offers users option to plug AI mode into their photos, email for more personalized answers
Health|Science|World

Guinea-Bissau suspends Trump-backed hepatitis B vaccine study for ethical review

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
Guinea-Bissau suspends Trump-backed hepatitis B vaccine study for ethical review
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Study shows how earthquake monitors can track space junk through sonic booms

A new study shows how earthquake monitors can better track space junk by tuning into their sonic booms

January 22, 2026
Study shows how earthquake monitors can track space junk through sonic booms
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

America’s next big critical minerals source could be coal mine pollution – if we can agree on who owns it

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
America’s next big critical minerals source could be coal mine pollution – if we can agree on who owns it
Business|Health|Science|Technology

What to know about FDA's review of new Zyn advertising proposal

Americans who smoke may soon be hearing a lot more about Zyn

January 22, 2026
What to know about FDA's review of new Zyn advertising proposal
Arts|Opinion|Science|Technology

AI-induced cultural stagnation is no longer speculation − it’s already happening

AI-mediated culture is already being filtered in ways that favor the familiar, the describable and the conventional.

January 22, 2026
AI-induced cultural stagnation is no longer speculation − it’s already happening
Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

‘Expertise’ shouldn’t be a bad word – expert consensus guides science and society

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
‘Expertise’ shouldn’t be a bad word – expert consensus guides science and society
Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Hacking the grid: How digital sabotage turns infrastructure into a weapon

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
Hacking the grid: How digital sabotage turns infrastructure into a weapon
Opinion|Science|World

Trump’s insistence on personal loyalty from ambassadors could crimp US foreign policy

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
Trump’s insistence on personal loyalty from ambassadors could crimp US foreign policy
Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|World

Federal authorities have called those who monitor ICE ‘domestic terrorists.’ Here’s what we know

Federal authorities have called those who monitor ICE ‘domestic terrorists.’ Here’s what we know

January 22, 2026
Federal authorities have called those who monitor ICE ‘domestic terrorists.’ Here’s what we know
Environment|Science|Travel|World

One of the most extreme winter storms in years is set to deliver damaging ice and heavy snow to nearly half the US

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
One of the most extreme winter storms in years is set to deliver damaging ice and heavy snow to nearly half the US
Arts|Crime|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|World

Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says

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
Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says
Health|Science|Technology|World

Astronauts say space station's ultrasound machine was critical during medical crisis

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
Astronauts say space station's ultrasound machine was critical during medical crisis
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Electrical issue that grounded Trump’s flight raises questions about aging Air Force One aircraft

Electrical issue that grounded Trump’s flight raises questions about aging Air Force One aircraft

January 21, 2026
Electrical issue that grounded Trump’s flight raises questions about aging Air Force One aircraft
Arts|Environment|Science|World

Discovered: An outline of a hand that’s at least 67,800 years old

Discovered: An outline of a hand that’s at least 67,800 years old

January 21, 2026
Discovered: An outline of a hand that’s at least 67,800 years old
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

$99 lung cancer scan helps woman detect disease early

$99 lung cancer scan helps woman detect disease early

January 21, 2026
$99 lung cancer scan helps woman detect disease early
Arts|Asia|Entertainment|Science|World

Indonesian handprints are the oldest cave art found yet

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
Indonesian handprints are the oldest cave art found yet
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Science

3 authors win $10,000 prizes for blending science and literature

Three authors have been awarded $10,000 prizes for blending scientific research with literary grace

January 21, 2026
3 authors win $10,000 prizes for blending science and literature
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

From poop to potting soil: Stock Show turns animal bedding into compost

From poop to potting soil: Stock Show turns animal bedding into compost

January 21, 2026
From poop to potting soil: Stock Show turns animal bedding into compost
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Despite its steep environmental costs, AI might also help save the planet

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
Despite its steep environmental costs, AI might also help save the planet
Arts|Crime|Science|Technology|World

Filming ICE is legal but exposes you to digital tracking – here’s how to minimize the risk

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
Filming ICE is legal but exposes you to digital tracking – here’s how to minimize the risk
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Antibiotic resistance could undo a century of medical progress – but four advances are changing the story

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
Antibiotic resistance could undo a century of medical progress – but four advances are changing the story
Health|Science

It’s not too late to try Dry January. Start now, with a doctor’s advice

It’s not too late to try Dry January. Start now, with a doctor’s advice

January 21, 2026
It’s not too late to try Dry January. Start now, with a doctor’s advice
Science|Technology|Travel

What it was like to pilot the supersonic Concorde jet

What it was like to pilot the supersonic Concorde jet

January 21, 2026
What it was like to pilot the supersonic Concorde jet
Science|Technology|World

NASA astronaut Suni Williams retires months after return from troubled mission to orbit

NASA astronaut Suni Williams retires months after return from troubled mission to orbit

January 21, 2026
NASA astronaut Suni Williams retires months after return from troubled mission to orbit
Education|Health|Science|Technology|World

NASA astronaut who was stuck at the space station for months retires within a year of returning

NASA's Suni Williams — one of two astronauts stuck for months at the International Space Station — has retired

January 21, 2026
NASA astronaut who was stuck at the space station for months retires within a year of returning
Education|Health|Science|World

Measles elimination status ‘not really’ a concern, CDC official says

Measles elimination status ‘not really’ a concern, CDC official says

January 21, 2026
Measles elimination status ‘not really’ a concern, CDC official says
Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

Trump’s stated reasons for taking Greenland are wrong – but the tactics fit with the plan to limit China’s economic interests

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
Trump’s stated reasons for taking Greenland are wrong – but the tactics fit with the plan to limit China’s economic interests
Health|Science|World

The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here's why that matters

International health officials plan to meet in a few months to reevaluate the United States’ measles-free status

January 20, 2026
The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here's why that matters
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

The world is in water bankruptcy, UN scientists report – here’s what that means

Like living beyond your financial means, using more water than nature can replenish can have catastrophic results.

January 20, 2026
The world is in water bankruptcy, UN scientists report – here’s what that means
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

'It's been really pretty': Stargazers gather in Placerville for glimpse of Northern Lights

'It's been really pretty': Stargazers gather in Placerville for glimpse of Northern Lights

January 20, 2026
'It's been really pretty': Stargazers gather in Placerville for glimpse of Northern Lights
Economy|Environment|Science|World

The world has entered a new era of ‘water bankruptcy’ with irreversible consequences

The world has entered a new era of ‘water bankruptcy’ with irreversible consequences

January 20, 2026
The world has entered a new era of ‘water bankruptcy’ with irreversible consequences
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Some hard-earned lessons from Detroit on how to protect the safety net for community partners in research

Stipends paid to residents had unintended consequences.

January 20, 2026
Some hard-earned lessons from Detroit on how to protect the safety net for community partners in research
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Supergiant star Betelgeuse is full of mysteries. New observations might solve the biggest one

Supergiant star Betelgeuse is full of mysteries. New observations might solve the biggest one

January 20, 2026
Supergiant star Betelgeuse is full of mysteries. New observations might solve the biggest one
Business|Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

AI cannot automate science – a philosopher explains the uniquely human aspects of doing research

While AI can streamline certain parts of the scientific process, a philosopher argues that it cannot replace human expertise and collaboration.

January 20, 2026
AI cannot automate science – a philosopher explains the uniquely human aspects of doing research
Education|Environment|Science

Why Philly has so many sinkholes

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
Why Philly has so many sinkholes
Health|Science

What cardiologists want you to know about MAHA’s push to eat more fat

What cardiologists want you to know about MAHA’s push to eat more fat

January 20, 2026
What cardiologists want you to know about MAHA’s push to eat more fat
Europe|Science|Technology|World

Russia batters Ukraine's power grid again as officials seek momentum in US-led peace talks

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
Russia batters Ukraine's power grid again as officials seek momentum in US-led peace talks
Education|Environment|Health|Science

The US had a record-breaking year for measles. It may be the start of a deadly comeback

The US had a record-breaking year for measles. It may be the start of a deadly comeback

January 20, 2026
The US had a record-breaking year for measles. It may be the start of a deadly comeback
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

Four shark attacks in two days. Why Australia’s beaches are so dangerous this year

Four shark attacks in two days. Why Australia’s beaches are so dangerous this year

January 20, 2026
Four shark attacks in two days. Why Australia’s beaches are so dangerous this year
Environment|Science|World

Researchers find Antarctic penguin breeding is heating up sooner, and that's a problem

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
Researchers find Antarctic penguin breeding is heating up sooner, and that's a problem
Health|Science|World

Medical groups sue to block new CDC vaccine recommendations

Medical groups sue to block new CDC vaccine recommendations

January 15, 2026
Medical groups sue to block new CDC vaccine recommendations
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Parts of the US could see northern lights Monday

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
Parts of the US could see northern lights Monday
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Sun releases the largest solar radiation storm ‘in over 20 years,’ forecasters say

Sun releases the largest solar radiation storm ‘in over 20 years,’ forecasters say

January 19, 2026
Sun releases the largest solar radiation storm ‘in over 20 years,’ forecasters say
Education|Environment|Health|Science

Video shows cow using a brush to scratch its back in first described case of tool use in cattle

Video shows cow using a brush to scratch its back in first described case of tool use in cattle

January 19, 2026
Video shows cow using a brush to scratch its back in first described case of tool use in cattle
Political|Science|Technology|World

Analysts warn that Iran crisis carries potential nuclear risks

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
Analysts warn that Iran crisis carries potential nuclear risks
Environment|Health|Science

Families share histoplasmosis stories as Tennessee cases climb to more than 30

Families share histoplasmosis stories as Tennessee cases climb to more than 30

January 19, 2026
Families share histoplasmosis stories as Tennessee cases climb to more than 30
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Woman with rare genetic condition seeks O negative kidney donor to save her life

Woman with rare genetic condition seeks O negative kidney donor to save her life

January 19, 2026
Woman with rare genetic condition seeks O negative kidney donor to save her life
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

22-year-old Cornell grad launches nature conservancy

22-year-old Cornell grad launches nature conservancy

January 19, 2026
22-year-old Cornell grad launches nature conservancy
Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Alabama's robotic ultrasound plan raises concerns from OB-GYNs

Alabama's robotic ultrasound plan raises concerns from OB-GYNs

January 19, 2026
Alabama's robotic ultrasound plan raises concerns from OB-GYNs
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

New Mexico sees alarming rise in tree die-off due to warm weather and insects

New Mexico sees alarming rise in tree die-off due to warm weather and insects

January 19, 2026
New Mexico sees alarming rise in tree die-off due to warm weather and insects
Business|Economy|Health|Science

Oregon baby is still battling infant botulism after ByHeart formula exposure

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
Oregon baby is still battling infant botulism after ByHeart formula exposure
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Are there thunderstorms on Mars? A planetary scientist explains the red planet’s dry, dusty storms

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
Are there thunderstorms on Mars? A planetary scientist explains the red planet’s dry, dusty storms
Science|Technology

An ultrathin coating for electronics looked like a miracle insulator − but a hidden leak fooled researchers for over a decade

A new study investigated the source of a leak in a ‘miracle measurement’ from 2010 – and engineers found a potential solution.

January 19, 2026
An ultrathin coating for electronics looked like a miracle insulator − but a hidden leak fooled researchers for over a decade
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science

IMAX movie tells Ohio's environmental comeback story from burning river to top-ranked state parks

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
IMAX movie tells Ohio's environmental comeback story from burning river to top-ranked state parks
Arts|Crime|Economy|Election|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|World

1,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment, source says, as state mobilizes National Guard

1,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment, source says, as state mobilizes National Guard

January 18, 2026
1,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment, source says, as state mobilizes National Guard
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

Trump’s double pardon underscores sweeping use of clemency

Trump’s double pardon underscores sweeping use of clemency

January 17, 2026
Trump’s double pardon underscores sweeping use of clemency
Health|Science

Pentagon pauses HIV-positive recruit training while signaling it may soon reinstate a ban on their enlistment

Pentagon pauses HIV-positive recruit training while signaling it may soon reinstate a ban on their enlistment

January 17, 2026
Pentagon pauses HIV-positive recruit training while signaling it may soon reinstate a ban on their enlistment
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Blast of winter weather hits Midwest and East Coast and could bring snow to Florida

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
Blast of winter weather hits Midwest and East Coast and could bring snow to Florida
Science|Technology|Travel|World

NASA's new moon rocket moves to the pad ahead of astronaut launch as early as February

NASA's giant new moon rocket is finally at the launch pad

January 17, 2026
NASA's new moon rocket moves to the pad ahead of astronaut launch as early as February
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Climate activist predicts high electricity prices and Trump's attacks on green energy will hurt GOP

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
Climate activist predicts high electricity prices and Trump's attacks on green energy will hurt GOP
Health|Science

Many women and doctors dismiss Trump’s Tylenol claim as more research suggests no autism link

Many women and doctors dismiss Trump’s Tylenol claim as more research suggests no autism link

January 16, 2026
Many women and doctors dismiss Trump’s Tylenol claim as more research suggests no autism link
Health|Science

New research bolsters evidence that Tylenol doesn't raise the risk of autism despite Trump's claims

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
New research bolsters evidence that Tylenol doesn't raise the risk of autism despite Trump's claims
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Judge allows a third offshore wind project to resume construction as the industry challenges Trump

A federal judge has ruled that work on a Virginia offshore wind project could resume

January 16, 2026
Judge allows a third offshore wind project to resume construction as the industry challenges Trump
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

ChatGPT's free ride is ending: Here's what OpenAI plans for advertising on the chatbot

OpenAI plans to introduce ads for ChatGPT users who aren't paying for the premium version

January 16, 2026
ChatGPT's free ride is ending: Here's what OpenAI plans for advertising on the chatbot
Business|Environment|Health|Science

Supreme Court agrees to hear longstanding fight over Roundup cancer claims

Supreme Court agrees to hear longstanding fight over Roundup cancer claims

January 16, 2026
Supreme Court agrees to hear longstanding fight over Roundup cancer claims
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

White House and governors pressure grid operator to boost power supply, slow electricity price hikes

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
White House and governors pressure grid operator to boost power supply, slow electricity price hikes
Health|Science|Technology

The first ‘across the bridge’: Man who received experimental pig kidney transplant now has a human organ

The first ‘across the bridge’: Man who received experimental pig kidney transplant now has a human organ

January 16, 2026
The first ‘across the bridge’: Man who received experimental pig kidney transplant now has a human organ
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Supreme Court will hear appeal by maker of popular Roundup weedkiller to block thousands of lawsuits

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
Supreme Court will hear appeal by maker of popular Roundup weedkiller to block thousands of lawsuits
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Travel|World

Warming shelters for the homeless are open as Florida experiences its coldest weather this winter

Tourists are bundling up and warming shelters have opened as Florida experiences its coldest weather of the winter season

January 16, 2026
Warming shelters for the homeless are open as Florida experiences its coldest weather this winter
Arts|Science

Genetic clues may be hiding in Leonardo da Vinci’s artwork

Genetic clues may be hiding in Leonardo da Vinci’s artwork

January 16, 2026
Genetic clues may be hiding in Leonardo da Vinci’s artwork
Health|Science|US|World

Measles cases jump again in South Carolina, rising to more than 550

Reported measles cases in South Carolina surged by almost 30% in the last few days

January 16, 2026
Measles cases jump again in South Carolina, rising to more than 550
Health|Science|US|World

US flu activity fell for a second week. But experts worry the season is far from over

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
US flu activity fell for a second week. But experts worry the season is far from over
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science|Technology

Community unites to sustainably restore Santa Cruz's iconic blue whale skeleton

Community unites to sustainably restore Santa Cruz's iconic blue whale skeleton

January 16, 2026
Community unites to sustainably restore Santa Cruz's iconic blue whale skeleton
Arts|Science|World

These ancient designs may be the first evidence of humans doing math

These ancient designs may be the first evidence of humans doing math

January 16, 2026
These ancient designs may be the first evidence of humans doing math
Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Financial stress may be as bad for the heart as traditional risk factors for cardiovascular disease

Financial stress may be as bad for the heart as traditional risk factors for cardiovascular disease

January 16, 2026
Financial stress may be as bad for the heart as traditional risk factors for cardiovascular disease
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Colorado ranchers and consumers can team up to make beef supply chains more sustainable

Beef is a source of complete protein for humans, but its production results in greenhouse gas emissions.

January 16, 2026
Colorado ranchers and consumers can team up to make beef supply chains more sustainable
Economy|Science|Technology|World

Iran’s latest internet blackout extends to phones and Starlink

Iran’s internet shutdown cuts off most communication with the outside world during violent repression of national protests.

January 16, 2026
Iran’s latest internet blackout extends to phones and Starlink
Health|Science

New variant of the flu virus is driving surge of cases across the US and Canada

A particularly infectious subvariant of influenza is keeping emergency room numbers high and causing especially severe illness in children.

January 16, 2026
New variant of the flu virus is driving surge of cases across the US and Canada
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Raccoons break into liquor stores, scale skyscrapers and pick locks – studying their clever brains can clarify human intelligence, too

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
Raccoons break into liquor stores, scale skyscrapers and pick locks – studying their clever brains can clarify human intelligence, too
Arts|Education|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Deep reading can boost your critical thinking and help you resist misinformation – here’s how to build the skill

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
Deep reading can boost your critical thinking and help you resist misinformation – here’s how to build the skill
Environment|Science|World

Sharks are famous for fearsome teeth, but ocean acidification could make them weaker

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
Sharks are famous for fearsome teeth, but ocean acidification could make them weaker
Environment|Health|Science|Technology|US

NASA SpaceX Crew-11 returns to earth

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
NASA SpaceX Crew-11 returns to earth
Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Good news: World records longest ever lull in nuclear tests. Bad news: It’s on shaky ground

Good news: World records longest ever lull in nuclear tests. Bad news: It’s on shaky ground

January 15, 2026
Good news: World records longest ever lull in nuclear tests. Bad news: It’s on shaky ground
Health|Science|Technology

CDC studies show value of nationwide wastewater disease surveillance, as potential funding cut looms

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
CDC studies show value of nationwide wastewater disease surveillance, as potential funding cut looms
Business|Crime|Political|Science|Technology|World

What you need to know about Grok and the controversies surrounding it

Elon Musk's AI assistant, Grok, is facing scrutiny from governments worldwide

January 15, 2026
What you need to know about Grok and the controversies surrounding it
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Global power struggles over the ocean’s finite resources call for creative diplomacy

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
Global power struggles over the ocean’s finite resources call for creative diplomacy
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Is it time to tear down the aging SF Zoo? A campaign to replace it with an ecological park has begun

Is it time to tear down the aging SF Zoo? A campaign to replace it with an ecological park has begun

January 15, 2026
Is it time to tear down the aging SF Zoo? A campaign to replace it with an ecological park has begun
Economy|Education|Health|Opinion|Science

China’s new condom tax will prove no effective barrier to country’s declining fertility rate

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
China’s new condom tax will prove no effective barrier to country’s declining fertility rate
Health|Science|Technology

First on CNN: Noninvasive brain treatment for depression proves helpful

First on CNN: Noninvasive brain treatment for depression proves helpful

January 15, 2026
First on CNN: Noninvasive brain treatment for depression proves helpful
Environment|Science|World

Mummified cheetahs found in Saudi caves shed light on lost populations

Scientists have uncovered mummified remains of cheetahs from caves in northern Saudi Arabia

January 15, 2026
Mummified cheetahs found in Saudi caves shed light on lost populations
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Fossil analysis changes what paleontologists know about how long T. rex took to grow full size

Fossil analysis changes what paleontologists know about how long T. rex took to grow full size

January 15, 2026
Fossil analysis changes what paleontologists know about how long T. rex took to grow full size
Health|Science|Technology|World

Ailing astronaut returns to Earth early in NASA's first medical evacuation

An ailing astronaut is back on Earth

January 15, 2026
Ailing astronaut returns to Earth early in NASA's first medical evacuation
Business|Education|Science|Technology

4 astronauts depart Space Station in NASA's first medical evacuation

Former NASA Astronaut Leroy Chiao joins The Lead.

January 14, 2026
4 astronauts depart Space Station in NASA's first medical evacuation
Education|Environment|Science|World

Prehistoric wolf’s gut frozen in time reveals an ice age giant

Prehistoric wolf’s gut frozen in time reveals an ice age giant

January 15, 2026
Prehistoric wolf’s gut frozen in time reveals an ice age giant
Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Viral bodycam video captures deputy wrangling large, runaway bird: "I've never handcuffed an emu"

Viral bodycam video captures deputy wrangling large, runaway bird: "I've never handcuffed an emu"

January 15, 2026
Viral bodycam video captures deputy wrangling large, runaway bird: "I've never handcuffed an emu"
Health|Science|Technology|World

4 astronauts return to Earth after medical issue forces early ISS exit

4 astronauts return to Earth after medical issue forces early ISS exit

January 15, 2026
4 astronauts return to Earth after medical issue forces early ISS exit
Crime|Science|Technology|World

Grok blocked from undressing images in places where it's illegal, X says

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
Grok blocked from undressing images in places where it's illegal, X says
Health|Lifestyle|Science

New Year’s resolutions usually fall by the wayside, but there is a better approach to making real changes

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
New Year’s resolutions usually fall by the wayside, but there is a better approach to making real changes
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|World

How mountain terraces have helped Indigenous peoples live with climate uncertainty

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
How mountain terraces have helped Indigenous peoples live with climate uncertainty
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

In a warming world, freshwater production is moving deep beneath the sea

Climate change is driving a global boom in desalination as regions turn to the sea for drinking water

January 15, 2026
In a warming world, freshwater production is moving deep beneath the sea
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

What's next for Greenland and Denmark after difficult meeting with Trump administration

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
What's next for Greenland and Denmark after difficult meeting with Trump administration
Education|Opinion|Science

One cure for sour feelings about politics − getting people to love their hometowns

Fostering a sense of pride in local communities increases citizen participation, including, at a bare minimum, voting in municipal elections.

January 15, 2026
One cure for sour feelings about politics − getting people to love their hometowns
Health|Opinion|Political|Science

Supreme Court likely to reject limits on concealed carry but uphold bans on gun possession by drug users

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
Supreme Court likely to reject limits on concealed carry but uphold bans on gun possession by drug users
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Science is best communicated through identity and culture – how researchers are ensuring STEM serves their communities

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
Science is best communicated through identity and culture – how researchers are ensuring STEM serves their communities
Health|Science|World

What to do if you’ve been exposed to measles

What to do if you’ve been exposed to measles

January 15, 2026
What to do if you’ve been exposed to measles
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Lawmakers propose $2.5B agency to boost production of rare earths and other critical minerals

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
Lawmakers propose $2.5B agency to boost production of rare earths and other critical minerals
Health|Science|Technology

NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation

An astronaut in need of medical care is on the way back to Earth

January 14, 2026
NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation
Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Danish official says there's a 'fundamental disagreement' with Trump over Greenland

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
Danish official says there's a 'fundamental disagreement' with Trump over Greenland
Economy|Health|Science

Recalled Super Greens diet supplement powder sickens 45 with salmonella

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
Recalled Super Greens diet supplement powder sickens 45 with salmonella
Arts|Education|Environment|Science|World

US military has a long history in Greenland, from mining during WWII to a nuclear-powered Army base built into the ice

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
US military has a long history in Greenland, from mining during WWII to a nuclear-powered Army base built into the ice
Business|Economy|Health|Science|World

Public mistrust linked to drop in deceased donor organ donations and kidney transplants

A new report says organ donations from the recently deceased dropped last year, resulting in fewer kidney transplants

January 14, 2026
Public mistrust linked to drop in deceased donor organ donations and kidney transplants
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

NTSB investigators pinpoint failed aircraft part from UPS crash last year

NTSB investigators pinpoint failed aircraft part from UPS crash last year

January 14, 2026
NTSB investigators pinpoint failed aircraft part from UPS crash last year
Business|Crime|Science|Technology|World

Elon Musk’s Grok can no longer undress images of real people on X

Elon Musk’s Grok can no longer undress images of real people on X

January 14, 2026
Elon Musk’s Grok can no longer undress images of real people on X
Business|Health|Science|Technology

4 astronauts depart ISS, leaving behind just 3 crewmates to staff the orbiting lab

4 astronauts depart ISS, leaving behind just 3 crewmates to staff the orbiting lab

January 14, 2026
4 astronauts depart ISS, leaving behind just 3 crewmates to staff the orbiting lab
Education|Food|Health|Science

Trump signs a law returning whole milk to school lunches

Whole milk is heading back to school lunch cafeterias

January 14, 2026
Trump signs a law returning whole milk to school lunches
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Trump's freeze of an offshore wind project faces scrutiny from a judge he appointed

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
Trump's freeze of an offshore wind project faces scrutiny from a judge he appointed
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Political|Science|World

Hundreds of laid-off researchers at US workplace safety center are being reinstated

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
Hundreds of laid-off researchers at US workplace safety center are being reinstated
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Horses really can smell our fear, new study finds

Horses really can smell our fear, new study finds

January 14, 2026
Horses really can smell our fear, new study finds
Political|Science|Technology|World

Free Starlink access for Iran seen as game changer for demonstrators getting their message out

SpaceX's Starlink has dropped fees to help Iranian demonstrators share protest details globally, activists say

January 14, 2026
Free Starlink access for Iran seen as game changer for demonstrators getting their message out
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump wants to slash funding for federal climate and weather research. Congress is about to tell him ‘No’

Trump wants to slash funding for federal climate and weather research. Congress is about to tell him ‘No’

January 14, 2026
Trump wants to slash funding for federal climate and weather research. Congress is about to tell him ‘No’
Economy|Health|Science|World

US overdose deaths fell through most of 2025, federal data reveals

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
US overdose deaths fell through most of 2025, federal data reveals
Education|Health|Science

Patches of low vaccination in the US are becoming bigger, riskier holes

Patches of low vaccination in the US are becoming bigger, riskier holes

January 14, 2026
Patches of low vaccination in the US are becoming bigger, riskier holes
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology

Searching reporters’ homes, suing journalists and repressing citizen dissent are well-known steps toward autocracy

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
Searching reporters’ homes, suing journalists and repressing citizen dissent are well-known steps toward autocracy
Environment|Science|World

Scientists call another near-record hot year a 'warning shot' of a shifting, dangerous climate

Scientists calculate that last year was one of the three hottest on record, along with 2024 and 2023

January 14, 2026
Scientists call another near-record hot year a 'warning shot' of a shifting, dangerous climate
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Stress-proof your body: How to build a nervous system that supports your fitness goals

Stress-proof your body: How to build a nervous system that supports your fitness goals

January 14, 2026
Stress-proof your body: How to build a nervous system that supports your fitness goals
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Climate engineering would alter the oceans, reshaping marine life – new study examines each method’s risks

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
Climate engineering would alter the oceans, reshaping marine life – new study examines each method’s risks
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|US|World

Sales of a powerful Nvidia AI chip to China gets the greenlight, with conditions

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
Sales of a powerful Nvidia AI chip to China gets the greenlight, with conditions
Food|Health|Science

Food companies are targeting users of weight-loss drugs with 'GLP-1 Friendly' labels

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
Food companies are targeting users of weight-loss drugs with 'GLP-1 Friendly' labels
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Could ChatGPT convince you to buy something? Threat of manipulation looms as AI companies gear up to sell ads

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
Could ChatGPT convince you to buy something? Threat of manipulation looms as AI companies gear up to sell ads
Asia|Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

From a new flagship space telescope to lunar exploration, global cooperation – and competition – will make 2026 an exciting year for space

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
From a new flagship space telescope to lunar exploration, global cooperation – and competition – will make 2026 an exciting year for space
Health|Science|Technology

Reddit and TikTok - with the help of AI - are reshaping how researchers understand substance use

Chatter in social media communities sheds light on a hidden population of substance users.

January 14, 2026
Reddit and TikTok - with the help of AI - are reshaping how researchers understand substance use
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

South Florida’s Brightline has highlighted an old problem – every year for the past decade, 900 pedestrians were killed by trains

Railway safety has vastly improved for motor vehicles, but reducing the risk of collisions with pedestrians is much trickier.

January 14, 2026
South Florida’s Brightline has highlighted an old problem – every year for the past decade, 900 pedestrians were killed by trains
Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Blasting heat at home and still freezing? There are easy fixes to save money and stay warm

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
Blasting heat at home and still freezing? There are easy fixes to save money and stay warm
Environment|Science|Technology|World

A novel sanctuary in Antarctica is preserving ice samples from rapidly melting glaciers

Scientists have inaugurated the first global repository of mountain ice cores in an Antarctic vault

January 14, 2026
A novel sanctuary in Antarctica is preserving ice samples from rapidly melting glaciers
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology

The Latest: Trump lashes out at Federal Reserve in speech to Detroit Economic Club

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
The Latest: Trump lashes out at Federal Reserve in speech to Detroit Economic Club
Environment|Science

Wildlife crews stop actively searching for young wolves after livestock attacks

Wildlife crews have stopped actively searching for two juvenile gray wolves in Northern California's Sierra Valley

January 14, 2026
Wildlife crews stop actively searching for young wolves after livestock attacks
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Combining small changes in diet, exercise and sleep may extend life

Combining small changes in diet, exercise and sleep may extend life

January 13, 2026
Combining small changes in diet, exercise and sleep may extend life
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

House passes bill codifying Trump order to rinse away showerhead regulations

The House gave approval to legislation aimed at loosening water efficiency regulations for showerheads

January 13, 2026
House passes bill codifying Trump order to rinse away showerhead regulations
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

Rio de Janeiro zoo animals are treated to popsicles as the city faces scorching summer weather

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
Rio de Janeiro zoo animals are treated to popsicles as the city faces scorching summer weather
Political|Science|Technology|World

Access to Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service is now free in Iran as regime continues brutal crackdown on protests

Access to Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service is now free in Iran as regime continues brutal crackdown on protests

January 13, 2026
Access to Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service is now free in Iran as regime continues brutal crackdown on protests
Business|Health|Science

Popular weight-loss drugs shouldn't carry suicide warnings, FDA says

Federal regulators are telling drugmakers to remove label warnings about potential suicidal thoughts and behaviors from their blockbuster weight-loss drugs

January 13, 2026
Popular weight-loss drugs shouldn't carry suicide warnings, FDA says
Environment|Health|Science

EPA says it will stop calculating health care savings from key air pollution rules

The Environmental Protection Agency says it will stop calculating the economic savings of health benefits from air pollution rules

January 13, 2026
EPA says it will stop calculating health care savings from key air pollution rules
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

FACT FOCUS: Trump repeats false claims when discussing Greenland's security in the Arctic

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
FACT FOCUS: Trump repeats false claims when discussing Greenland's security in the Arctic
Health|Science|Technology

At-home STD tests offer new options for screening and treatment

New options for testing and treating some of the most common sexually transmitted diseases are becoming available

January 12, 2026
At-home STD tests offer new options for screening and treatment
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Mother diagnosed with perimenopause after years of unexplained symptoms

Mother diagnosed with perimenopause after years of unexplained symptoms

January 13, 2026
Mother diagnosed with perimenopause after years of unexplained symptoms
Health|Science|Sports

Hockey dad credits 'end-of-life care' with saving his life

Hockey dad credits 'end-of-life care' with saving his life

January 13, 2026
Hockey dad credits 'end-of-life care' with saving his life
Environment|Science|Technology

Astronomers now say the moon is eating up molecules from Earth’s atmosphere

Astronomers now say the moon is eating up molecules from Earth’s atmosphere

January 13, 2026
Astronomers now say the moon is eating up molecules from Earth’s atmosphere
Education|Health|Science|Technology

High-tech beanie helps to soothe NICU babies

High-tech beanie helps to soothe NICU babies

January 13, 2026
High-tech beanie helps to soothe NICU babies
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Damn the torpedoes! Trump ditches a crucial climate treaty in latest move to dismantle America’s climate protections

At the same time, Americans have been facing worsening storms, wildfires and deadly heat waves.

January 10, 2026
Damn the torpedoes! Trump ditches a crucial climate treaty in latest move to dismantle America’s climate protections
Crime|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Woman who was shocked on sidewalk with her dog speaks out: "Like he was being tased"

Woman who was shocked on sidewalk with her dog speaks out: "Like he was being tased"

January 13, 2026
Woman who was shocked on sidewalk with her dog speaks out: "Like he was being tased"
Arts|Economy|Education|Political|Science

Martin Luther King Jr. was ahead of his time in pushing for universal basic income

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
Martin Luther King Jr. was ahead of his time in pushing for universal basic income
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Microsoft has a plan to stop AI data centers from hiking up your electricity bill

Microsoft has a plan to stop AI data centers from hiking up your electricity bill

January 13, 2026
Microsoft has a plan to stop AI data centers from hiking up your electricity bill
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Colorado ranks among the highest states in the country for flu – an emergency room physician describes why the 2025-26 flu season is hitting hard

The 2025-26 ‘super’ flu can come with vomiting and diarrhea, alongside the more typical aches and pains of flu.

January 13, 2026
Colorado ranks among the highest states in the country for flu – an emergency room physician describes why the 2025-26 flu season is hitting hard
Environment|Health|Science

Viruses aren’t all bad: In the ocean, some help fuel the food web – a new study shows how

Marine viruses attack cells, but the material that spills out helps fuels marine life around the world.

January 13, 2026
Viruses aren’t all bad: In the ocean, some help fuel the food web – a new study shows how
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Research institutions tout the value of scholarship that crosses disciplines – but academia pushes interdisciplinary researchers out

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
Research institutions tout the value of scholarship that crosses disciplines – but academia pushes interdisciplinary researchers out
Education|Science|Technology

Rural areas have darker skies but fewer resources for students interested in astronomy – telescopes in schools can help

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
Rural areas have darker skies but fewer resources for students interested in astronomy – telescopes in schools can help
Arts|Environment|Science|Sports|World

How will climate change reshape the Winter Olympics? The list of possible host sites is shrinking

Belgian biathlete Maya Cloetens is concerned about the future of winter sports in a warming world

January 13, 2026
How will climate change reshape the Winter Olympics? The list of possible host sites is shrinking
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Amazon’s big plan to beat ChatGPT: Give Alexa a better memory

Amazon’s big plan to beat ChatGPT: Give Alexa a better memory

January 13, 2026
Amazon’s big plan to beat ChatGPT: Give Alexa a better memory
Business|Crime|Science|Technology|World

Malaysia will take legal action against Musk's X and xAI over misuse of Grok chatbot

Malaysian authorities have announced legal action against Elon Musk's social media platform X and its AI unit xAI

January 13, 2026
Malaysia will take legal action against Musk's X and xAI over misuse of Grok chatbot
Economy|Environment|Science

US carbon pollution rose in 2025. Experts blame cold winter, high natural gas prices, data centers

Researchers say the United States emitted 2.4% more greenhouse gases in 2025 than the previous year

January 13, 2026
US carbon pollution rose in 2025. Experts blame cold winter, high natural gas prices, data centers
Health|Political|Science|Technology

Pentagon bought device through undercover operation some investigators suspect is linked to Havana Syndrome

Pentagon bought device through undercover operation some investigators suspect is linked to Havana Syndrome

January 13, 2026
Pentagon bought device through undercover operation some investigators suspect is linked to Havana Syndrome
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Offshore wind developer prevails in court as Trump says the US 'will not approve any windmills'

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
Offshore wind developer prevails in court as Trump says the US 'will not approve any windmills'
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|MidEast|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|US|Videos

Beshear: Focusing on everyday concerns is key for Democrats vying for governorships

Democrats are looking to expand their hold on the nation's governorships in the midterm elections in November

January 12, 2026
Beshear: Focusing on everyday concerns is key for Democrats vying for governorships
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Apple calls on Google to help smarten up Siri and bring other AI features to the iPhone

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
Apple calls on Google to help smarten up Siri and bring other AI features to the iPhone
Education|Environment|Health|Science

Birds at a college changed beak shapes during the pandemic. It might be a case of rapid evolution

Birds at a college changed beak shapes during the pandemic. It might be a case of rapid evolution

January 12, 2026
Birds at a college changed beak shapes during the pandemic. It might be a case of rapid evolution
Science|Technology

Apple teams up with Google Gemini for AI-powered Siri

Apple teams up with Google Gemini for AI-powered Siri

January 12, 2026
Apple teams up with Google Gemini for AI-powered Siri
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

California wants to mix hydrogen with gas to cut climate pollution. Critics say that poses risks

Blending green hydrogen with natural gas is seen by some as key to achieving California’s clean energy goals

January 12, 2026
California wants to mix hydrogen with gas to cut climate pollution. Critics say that poses risks
Science|Technology|World

Malaysia and Indonesia become the first countries to block Musk’s Grok over sexualized AI images

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
Malaysia and Indonesia become the first countries to block Musk’s Grok over sexualized AI images
Food|Health|Science

Eating less ultraprocessed food supports healthier aging, new research shows

Older adults whose diets consisted of only 15% ultraprocessed foods – rather than the usual 50% – had lower weight, insulin and cholesterol.

January 12, 2026
Eating less ultraprocessed food supports healthier aging, new research shows
Science

What is below Earth, since space is present in every direction?

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
What is below Earth, since space is present in every direction?
Business|Entertainment|Science|Technology|World

Musk’s Grok blocked by Indonesia, Malaysia over sexualized images in world first

Musk’s Grok blocked by Indonesia, Malaysia over sexualized images in world first

January 12, 2026
Musk’s Grok blocked by Indonesia, Malaysia over sexualized images in world first
Business|Crime|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Wegmans is scanning your face at some stores. It’s not the only company

Wegmans is scanning your face at some stores. It’s not the only company

January 12, 2026
Wegmans is scanning your face at some stores. It’s not the only company
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

‘Completely bonkers’: Trump’s Greenland mining dreams collide with reality

‘Completely bonkers’: Trump’s Greenland mining dreams collide with reality

January 12, 2026
‘Completely bonkers’: Trump’s Greenland mining dreams collide with reality
Arts|Entertainment|Health|Science

CPR on TV is often inaccurate – but watching characters jump to the rescue can still save real lives

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
CPR on TV is often inaccurate – but watching characters jump to the rescue can still save real lives
Health|Interview|Science

Family reacts to death of Dr. Janell Green Smith, a Black midwife who died after childbirth

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
Family reacts to death of Dr. Janell Green Smith, a Black midwife who died after childbirth
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Google teams up with Walmart and other retailers to enable shopping within Gemini AI chatbot

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
Google teams up with Walmart and other retailers to enable shopping within Gemini AI chatbot
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Thousands of tourists stranded in northern Finland as deep freeze halts flights

Thousands of tourists are stranded in northern Finland after flights at Kittilä airport were canceled due to severe cold

January 11, 2026
Thousands of tourists stranded in northern Finland as deep freeze halts flights
Science|Technology

NASA’s Pandora telescope will study stars in detail to learn about the exoplanets orbiting them

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
NASA’s Pandora telescope will study stars in detail to learn about the exoplanets orbiting them
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Erich von Däniken, Swiss writer who spawned alien archaeology, dies at 90

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
Erich von Däniken, Swiss writer who spawned alien archaeology, dies at 90
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Brazil soy industry’s exit from moratorium on using Amazon land could spur deforestation

Brazil’s biggest soy producers have withdrawn from the soy moratorium, a pledge to avoid Amazon deforestation

January 10, 2026
Brazil soy industry’s exit from moratorium on using Amazon land could spur deforestation
Economy|Health|Political|Science

Doctors say changes to US vaccine recommendations are confusing parents and could harm kids

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
Doctors say changes to US vaccine recommendations are confusing parents and could harm kids
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports

Strength training is crucial after menopause. How to make the most of your workouts

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
Strength training is crucial after menopause. How to make the most of your workouts
Science|Technology|World

Exclusive: CNN looks inside an Oreshnik missile

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
Exclusive: CNN looks inside an Oreshnik missile
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Fears of an AI bubble were nowhere to be found at the world’s biggest tech show

Fears of an AI bubble were nowhere to be found at the world’s biggest tech show

January 10, 2026
Fears of an AI bubble were nowhere to be found at the world’s biggest tech show
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

New York attorney general sues Trump administration over offshore wind project freeze

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
New York attorney general sues Trump administration over offshore wind project freeze
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|US|World

Lyft and Uber drivers protest Waymo robotaxis as California considers further regulations

Lyft and Uber drivers protested Waymo’s self-driving taxis in San Francisco

January 09, 2026
Lyft and Uber drivers protest Waymo robotaxis as California considers further regulations
Health|Science|World

South Carolina measles outbreak grows by nearly 100, spreads to North Carolina and Ohio

State health officials in South Carolina have confirmed 99 new cases of measles since Tuesday

January 09, 2026
South Carolina measles outbreak grows by nearly 100, spreads to North Carolina and Ohio
Education|Health|Science|Sports

Shawn Johnson East speaks out on protecting babies from RSV

Shawn Johnson East speaks out on protecting babies from RSV

January 09, 2026
Shawn Johnson East speaks out on protecting babies from RSV
Health|Science|US|World

CDC says flu activity probably has not peaked amid record-breaking season

CDC says flu activity probably has not peaked amid record-breaking season

January 09, 2026
CDC says flu activity probably has not peaked amid record-breaking season
Arts|Health|Science

Why some people can’t stay away from alcohol, even when they know it’s hurting them

Why some people can’t stay away from alcohol, even when they know it’s hurting them

January 09, 2026
Why some people can’t stay away from alcohol, even when they know it’s hurting them
Americas|Arts|Crime|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Musk's Grok chatbot restricts image generation after global backlash to sexualized deepfakes

Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is now restricting image generation and editing to paying users

January 09, 2026
Musk's Grok chatbot restricts image generation after global backlash to sexualized deepfakes
Health|Science

Some flu measures decline, but it's not clear this severe season has peaked

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
Some flu measures decline, but it's not clear this severe season has peaked
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Meta lines up massive supply of nuclear power to energize AI data centers

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
Meta lines up massive supply of nuclear power to energize AI data centers
Business|Entertainment|Science|Technology|World

After ‘digital undressing’ criticism, Elon Musk’s Grok limits some image generation to paid subscribers

After ‘digital undressing’ criticism, Elon Musk’s Grok limits some image generation to paid subscribers

January 09, 2026
After ‘digital undressing’ criticism, Elon Musk’s Grok limits some image generation to paid subscribers
Europe|Science|Technology|World

Russia strikes western Ukraine with Oreshnik ballistic missile, one of its most advanced weapons

Russia strikes western Ukraine with Oreshnik ballistic missile, one of its most advanced weapons

January 09, 2026
Russia strikes western Ukraine with Oreshnik ballistic missile, one of its most advanced weapons
Science|Technology|World

What is the Oreshnik ballistic missile fired by Russia into Ukraine?

What is the Oreshnik ballistic missile fired by Russia into Ukraine?

January 09, 2026
What is the Oreshnik ballistic missile fired by Russia into Ukraine?
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Why boosting production of Venezuela's 'very dense, very sloppy' oil could harm the environment

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
Why boosting production of Venezuela's 'very dense, very sloppy' oil could harm the environment
Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia just used its new hypersonic missile again in Ukraine. Here's what to know about the Oreshnik

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
Russia just used its new hypersonic missile again in Ukraine. Here's what to know about the Oreshnik
Education|Health|Science

‘Shared decision-making’ for childhood vaccines sounds empowering – but it may mean less access for families already stretched thin

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
‘Shared decision-making’ for childhood vaccines sounds empowering – but it may mean less access for families already stretched thin
Education|Environment|Health|Science

Live healthier in 2026 by breathing cleaner air at home

An atmospheric chemist offers quick, easy and inexpensive suggestions to reduce indoor air pollution.

January 09, 2026
Live healthier in 2026 by breathing cleaner air at home
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|US

Americans have had their mail-in ballots counted after Election Day for generations − a Supreme Court ruling could end the practice

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
Americans have had their mail-in ballots counted after Election Day for generations − a Supreme Court ruling could end the practice
Education|Health|Science

Meth inflames and stimulates your brain through similar pathways – new research offers potential avenue to treat meth addiction

Researchers identified a key molecule that highlights how the immune system is linked to the release of dopamine.

January 09, 2026
Meth inflames and stimulates your brain through similar pathways – new research offers potential avenue to treat meth addiction
Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

Superheavy-lift rockets like SpaceX’s Starship could transform astronomy by making space telescopes cheaper

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
Superheavy-lift rockets like SpaceX’s Starship could transform astronomy by making space telescopes cheaper
Business|Economy|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Will you notice any change at the grocery store because of RFK Jr.’s new food guidelines? You already have

Will you notice any change at the grocery store because of RFK Jr.’s new food guidelines? You already have

January 09, 2026
Will you notice any change at the grocery store because of RFK Jr.’s new food guidelines? You already have
Health|Science|Technology

NASA crew to make rare early return to Earth after medical issue in space

NASA crew to make rare early return to Earth after medical issue in space

January 08, 2026
NASA crew to make rare early return to Earth after medical issue in space
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science|Sports|Technology

From climbing vacuums to cyber pets: Some highlights of CES 2026

CES 2026 showcased futuristic tech, from paper-thin screens to AI-driven gadgets

January 09, 2026
From climbing vacuums to cyber pets: Some highlights of CES 2026
Health|Science|Technology|World

NASA, in a rare move, cuts space station mission short after an astronaut's medical issue

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
NASA, in a rare move, cuts space station mission short after an astronaut's medical issue
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Experts say Trump pullout from UN climate fighting will hurt world and leave US out of green surge

U.S. President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the United Nations climate framework marks a significant escalation of anti-climate policy

January 08, 2026
Experts say Trump pullout from UN climate fighting will hurt world and leave US out of green surge
Education|Entertainment|Health|Science

Some dogs can expand their vocabulary by eavesdropping on their owners

A new study finds that some gifted dogs can learn the names of new toys by eavesdropping

January 08, 2026
Some dogs can expand their vocabulary by eavesdropping on their owners
Crime|Environment|Science|US|World

Storms hit Oklahoma with high winds and 2 tornadoes, officials say

Officials say severe storms moving through Oklahoma kicked up high winds and two tornadoes early in the day

January 08, 2026
Storms hit Oklahoma with high winds and 2 tornadoes, officials say
Food|Health|Science

New US dietary guidelines recommend more protein and whole milk, less ultraprocessed foods

Irregularities in how the government developed the updated guidelines raise questions about its conclusions.

January 08, 2026
New US dietary guidelines recommend more protein and whole milk, less ultraprocessed foods
Business|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

'Worst in Show' CES products include AI refrigerators, AI companions and AI doorbells

Artificial intelligence took center stage at this year's CES gadget show, but not always for the right reasons

January 08, 2026
'Worst in Show' CES products include AI refrigerators, AI companions and AI doorbells
Health|Science

4-year-old girl recovering from rare illness linked to flu that causes brain swelling

4-year-old girl recovering from rare illness linked to flu that causes brain swelling

January 08, 2026
4-year-old girl recovering from rare illness linked to flu that causes brain swelling
Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

RFK Jr.’s new food pyramid puts meat, dairy at the top. What you should eat

RFK Jr.’s new food pyramid puts meat, dairy at the top. What you should eat

January 08, 2026
RFK Jr.’s new food pyramid puts meat, dairy at the top. What you should eat
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

Private sector revives the climate disaster database Trump tried to squash

Private sector revives the climate disaster database Trump tried to squash

January 08, 2026
Private sector revives the climate disaster database Trump tried to squash
Environment|Science|Technology

‘Cloud-9’ is a newly discovered celestial object. It could help solve a cosmic mystery

‘Cloud-9’ is a newly discovered celestial object. It could help solve a cosmic mystery

January 08, 2026
‘Cloud-9’ is a newly discovered celestial object. It could help solve a cosmic mystery
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science

The western US is in a snow drought, and storms have been making it worse

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
The western US is in a snow drought, and storms have been making it worse
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Many people who come off GLP-1 drugs regain weight within 2 years, review suggests

Many people who come off GLP-1 drugs regain weight within 2 years, review suggests

January 08, 2026
Many people who come off GLP-1 drugs regain weight within 2 years, review suggests
Environment|Science|Travel

More than 1,000 bald eagles converge at wildlife refuge just north of Kansas City

More than 1,000 bald eagles converge at wildlife refuge just north of Kansas City

January 08, 2026
More than 1,000 bald eagles converge at wildlife refuge just north of Kansas City
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

DeepSeek's AI gains traction in developing nations, Microsoft report says

DeepSeek, a Chinese tech startup, is gaining traction in developing nations, narrowing the AI adoption gap with advanced economies

January 08, 2026
DeepSeek's AI gains traction in developing nations, Microsoft report says
Health|Science|Technology

NASA says it is ‘evaluating all options’ as astronauts navigate medical concern in space

NASA says it is ‘evaluating all options’ as astronauts navigate medical concern in space

January 08, 2026
NASA says it is ‘evaluating all options’ as astronauts navigate medical concern in space
Crime|Science|Technology

Grok produces sexualized photos of women and minors for users on X – a legal scholar explains why it’s happening and what can be done

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
Grok produces sexualized photos of women and minors for users on X – a legal scholar explains why it’s happening and what can be done
Education|Health|Science

Illness is more than just biological – medical sociology shows how social factors get under the skin and cause disease

Medical sociology examines how social, cultural, political and economic factors shape health in ways that medicine alone cannot treat.

January 08, 2026
Illness is more than just biological – medical sociology shows how social factors get under the skin and cause disease
Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

South Carolina measles cases jump 68% in one week amid holiday activities and lagging vaccination

South Carolina measles cases jump 68% in one week amid holiday activities and lagging vaccination

January 08, 2026
South Carolina measles cases jump 68% in one week amid holiday activities and lagging vaccination
Business|Science|Technology

Google adds new AI features to Gmail, turning it into a personal assistant

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
Google adds new AI features to Gmail, turning it into a personal assistant
Business|Science|Technology

Intel hopes its new chip can be the future of AI. An executive explains how

Intel hopes its new chip can be the future of AI. An executive explains how

January 08, 2026
Intel hopes its new chip can be the future of AI. An executive explains how
Americas|Crime|Europe|Science|Technology

Elon Musk’s xAI under fire for failing to rein in ‘digital undressing’

Elon Musk’s xAI under fire for failing to rein in ‘digital undressing’

January 08, 2026
Elon Musk’s xAI under fire for failing to rein in ‘digital undressing’
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China to probe Meta's acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus

China's commerce ministry says it plans to investigate Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus

January 08, 2026
China to probe Meta's acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Dose of uncertainty: Experts wary of AI health gadgets at CES

Gadgets promoting a wide array of health benefits are on display at the annual CES trade show in Las Vegas

January 08, 2026
Dose of uncertainty: Experts wary of AI health gadgets at CES
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Trump moves to pull US out of bedrock global climate treaty, becoming first country to do so

Trump moves to pull US out of bedrock global climate treaty, becoming first country to do so

January 08, 2026
Trump moves to pull US out of bedrock global climate treaty, becoming first country to do so
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Philippines evacuates 3,000 people after activity increases at Mayon Volcano

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
Philippines evacuates 3,000 people after activity increases at Mayon Volcano
Business|Science|Technology

Judge indicates Elon Musk's fraud lawsuit against OpenAI will head to trial

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
Judge indicates Elon Musk's fraud lawsuit against OpenAI will head to trial
Europe|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Common food preservatives linked to cancer and type 2 diabetes

Common food preservatives linked to cancer and type 2 diabetes

January 07, 2026
Common food preservatives linked to cancer and type 2 diabetes
Science

Oldest known poison arrows were used to hunt animals 60,000 years ago

Oldest known poison arrows were used to hunt animals 60,000 years ago

January 07, 2026
Oldest known poison arrows were used to hunt animals 60,000 years ago
Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Australia|Business|Celebrity|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Food|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Stock Markets|Technology|Travel|US|Videos|World

Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5T, citing 'dangerous times'

President Donald Trump is proposing setting U_S_ military spending at $1_5 trillion in 2027, citing “troubled and dangerous times.”

January 07, 2026
Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5T, citing 'dangerous times'
Environment|Food|Health|Political|Science

New dietary guidelines urge Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugar

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 dietary guidelines urge Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugar
Food|Health|Science

New US dietary guidelines urge less sugar, more protein – and make a nod to beef tallow

New US dietary guidelines urge less sugar, more protein – and make a nod to beef tallow

January 07, 2026
New US dietary guidelines urge less sugar, more protein – and make a nod to beef tallow
Health|Science

Wondering if you should get a flu shot? Here’s what science says

Wondering if you should get a flu shot? Here’s what science says

January 07, 2026
Wondering if you should get a flu shot? Here’s what science says
Crime|Science|Technology

Tampa police can now see what you see during 911 calls with groundbreaking new technology

Tampa police can now see what you see during 911 calls with groundbreaking new technology

January 07, 2026
Tampa police can now see what you see during 911 calls with groundbreaking new technology
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

White House completes plan to curb bedrock environmental law

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
White House completes plan to curb bedrock environmental law
Business|Education|Environment|Science|World

Winter storms bring snow, ice and school and road closures to New England. More bad weather's coming

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
Winter storms bring snow, ice and school and road closures to New England. More bad weather's coming
Africa|Science|World

Fossils unearthed in Morocco are first from little-understood period of human evolution

Fossils unearthed in Morocco are first from little-understood period of human evolution

January 07, 2026
Fossils unearthed in Morocco are first from little-understood period of human evolution
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Mobility exercises are an important part of fitness as we age. Here are some tips

Most people know they should probably be stretching and lifting weights

January 07, 2026
Mobility exercises are an important part of fitness as we age. Here are some tips
Science|Technology|Travel|World

Math, Not Myths: Inside the renewed search for Amelia Earhart

Math, Not Myths: Inside the renewed search for Amelia Earhart

January 07, 2026
Math, Not Myths: Inside the renewed search for Amelia Earhart
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Risks young chimps take as they swing through the trees underscore role of protective parenting in humans

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
Risks young chimps take as they swing through the trees underscore role of protective parenting in humans
Political|Science|Technology|World

Word of the Week: What makes a military attack ‘kinetic’?

Word of the Week: What makes a military attack ‘kinetic’?

January 07, 2026
Word of the Week: What makes a military attack ‘kinetic’?
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Wearing a weighted vest can promote bone health and weight loss, but it’s not a cure-all

Are weighted vests more than a fitness fad? A health and exercise expert explains their potential benefits and limitations.

January 07, 2026
Wearing a weighted vest can promote bone health and weight loss, but it’s not a cure-all
Health|Science|World

Viral outbreaks are always on the horizon – here are the viruses an infectious disease expert is watching in 2026

Viral infections are on the rise and spreading across the globe.

January 07, 2026
Viral outbreaks are always on the horizon – here are the viruses an infectious disease expert is watching in 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

How facial recognition for bears can help ecologists manage wildlife

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
How facial recognition for bears can help ecologists manage wildlife
Environment|Health|Science

LA fires 1 year later: Chemicals from smoke lingered inside homes long after the wildfires were out – studies tracked the harm

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
LA fires 1 year later: Chemicals from smoke lingered inside homes long after the wildfires were out – studies tracked the harm
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

At CES, auto and tech companies transform cars into proactive companions

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
At CES, auto and tech companies transform cars into proactive companions
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

The coolest technology from Day 2 of CES 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
The coolest technology from Day 2 of CES 2026
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Japanese PM’s Taiwan comments prompt China to ban certain exports to Japan

Japanese PM’s Taiwan comments prompt China to ban certain exports to Japan

January 06, 2026
Japanese PM’s Taiwan comments prompt China to ban certain exports to Japan
Americas|Asia|Business|Crime|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Musk's AI chatbot faces global backlash over sexualized images of women and children

Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, is facing global criticism for generating sexualized deepfakes

January 06, 2026
Musk's AI chatbot faces global backlash over sexualized images of women and children
Education|Health|Political|Science|World

What parents need to know about the overhauled childhood vaccine schedule

What parents need to know about the overhauled childhood vaccine schedule

January 06, 2026
What parents need to know about the overhauled childhood vaccine schedule
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology

Alaska Airlines pilot who safely landed plane after panel blew out says Boeing unfairly blamed him

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
Alaska Airlines pilot who safely landed plane after panel blew out says Boeing unfairly blamed him
Arts|Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

A Craigslist ad seeking child actors for Minnesota day care center was posted as a prank

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
A Craigslist ad seeking child actors for Minnesota day care center was posted as a prank
Education|Health|Science

FACT FOCUS: Trump sows confusion on number of childhood vaccinations

President Donald Trump spread some confusion about childhood vaccinations in social media posts about changes to U.S. vaccine recommendations

January 06, 2026
FACT FOCUS: Trump sows confusion on number of childhood vaccinations
Education|Health|Opinion|Science|Technology

RFK Jr. guts the US childhood vaccine schedule despite its decades-long safety record

In an unprecedented move, health officials cut the number of vaccines routinely recommended for children from 17 to 11.

January 06, 2026
RFK Jr. guts the US childhood vaccine schedule despite its decades-long safety record
Business|Entertainment|Science|Technology

The coolest technology from Day 1 of CES 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
The coolest technology from Day 1 of CES 2026
Education|Environment|Science

Americans generally like wolves − except when we’re reminded of our politics

New research shows how identity-driven assumptions can turn common ground into conflict.

January 06, 2026
Americans generally like wolves − except when we’re reminded of our politics
Science|World

Oldest known cremation pyre in Africa reveals mysterious woman who lived 9,500 years ago

Oldest known cremation pyre in Africa reveals mysterious woman who lived 9,500 years ago

January 06, 2026
Oldest known cremation pyre in Africa reveals mysterious woman who lived 9,500 years ago
Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science

Aiming for a healthier year? A doctor shares the 5 science-backed habits that matter most

Aiming for a healthier year? A doctor shares the 5 science-backed habits that matter most

January 06, 2026
Aiming for a healthier year? A doctor shares the 5 science-backed habits that matter most
Crime|Environment|Science

Dead whale found caught on ship in Camden County, New Jersey marine terminal

Dead whale found caught on ship in Camden County, New Jersey marine terminal

January 06, 2026
Dead whale found caught on ship in Camden County, New Jersey marine terminal
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Virtual National Science Foundation internships aren’t just a pandemic stopgap – they can open up opportunities for more STEM students

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
Virtual National Science Foundation internships aren’t just a pandemic stopgap – they can open up opportunities for more STEM students
Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Drone assists in rescue of dog that traveled 20+ miles after escaping from car on NJ Turnpike

Drone assists in rescue of dog that traveled 20+ miles after escaping from car on NJ Turnpike

January 06, 2026
Drone assists in rescue of dog that traveled 20+ miles after escaping from car on NJ Turnpike
Health|Science

Flu season surged in the US over the holiday and already rivals last winter's harsh epidemic

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
Flu season surged in the US over the holiday and already rivals last winter's harsh epidemic
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports

Does creatine live up to the hype?

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
Does creatine live up to the hype?
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

What to expect from CES 2026, the annual show of all things tech?

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
What to expect from CES 2026, the annual show of all things tech?
Business|Environment|Health|Science

LA residents are still battling toxic hazards a year after historic wildfires

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
LA residents are still battling toxic hazards a year after historic wildfires
Political|Science|Technology|World

North Korea says latest missile tests involve hypersonic weapons system

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
North Korea says latest missile tests involve hypersonic weapons system
Political|Science|Technology|World

North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea ahead of South Korean leader's visit to China

South Korea says North Korea has launched ballistic missiles toward the sea

January 03, 2026
North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea ahead of South Korean leader's visit to China
Health|Science

Aspirin, CT scans and sleep: Five questions raised by Trump’s new disclosures on his health

Aspirin, CT scans and sleep: Five questions raised by Trump’s new disclosures on his health

January 03, 2026
Aspirin, CT scans and sleep: Five questions raised by Trump’s new disclosures on his health
Business|Science|Sports|Technology|World

China’s robot sports craze could eventually put humanoids in homes

China’s robot sports craze could eventually put humanoids in homes

January 03, 2026
China’s robot sports craze could eventually put humanoids in homes
Environment|Science|World

Earthquake with 6.5 magnitude rattles southern and central Mexico killing 2

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
Earthquake with 6.5 magnitude rattles southern and central Mexico killing 2
Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Travel

Man fought off a mountain lion weeks before a suspected fatal Colorado attack

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
Man fought off a mountain lion weeks before a suspected fatal Colorado attack
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Teen honored at Rose Parade after two liver transplants

Teen honored at Rose Parade after two liver transplants

January 02, 2026
Teen honored at Rose Parade after two liver transplants
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Pennsylvania woman finds relief from Tourette's with deep brain stimulation

Pennsylvania woman finds relief from Tourette's with deep brain stimulation

January 02, 2026
Pennsylvania woman finds relief from Tourette's with deep brain stimulation
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|World

Judge refuses to order release of man charged with planting pipe bombs on eve of Capitol riot

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
Judge refuses to order release of man charged with planting pipe bombs on eve of Capitol riot
Health|Interview|Political|Science

Trump tells WSJ he takes a higher daily dose of aspirin than his doctors advise in lengthy interview on his health

Trump tells WSJ he takes a higher daily dose of aspirin than his doctors advise in lengthy interview on his health

January 01, 2026
Trump tells WSJ he takes a higher daily dose of aspirin than his doctors advise in lengthy interview on his health
Health|Political|Science|World

Trump, in interview, defends his energy and health, offers new details on screening he underwent

President Donald Trump defended his energy and health in an interview with The Wall Street Journal

January 01, 2026
Trump, in interview, defends his energy and health, offers new details on screening he underwent
Science|Technology|World

January’s full wolf supermoon and the Quadrantid meteor shower will start off the new year

January’s full wolf supermoon and the Quadrantid meteor shower will start off the new year

January 01, 2026
January’s full wolf supermoon and the Quadrantid meteor shower will start off the new year
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Virginia Beach man walks again after rare paralysis, shares life-saving message

Virginia Beach man walks again after rare paralysis, shares life-saving message

January 01, 2026
Virginia Beach man walks again after rare paralysis, shares life-saving message
Environment|Science|US|World

California is stuck in storminess, with flood threats continuing into next week

California is stuck in storminess, with flood threats continuing into next week

December 31, 2025
California is stuck in storminess, with flood threats continuing into next week
Education|Health|Science|World

More than 2,000 measles cases reported in the US in 2025 as ongoing outbreaks threaten elimination status

More than 2,000 measles cases reported in the US in 2025 as ongoing outbreaks threaten elimination status

December 31, 2025
More than 2,000 measles cases reported in the US in 2025 as ongoing outbreaks threaten elimination status
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Trump administration orders a Colorado coal-fired power generator to stay open

The Trump administration has ordered another coal-fired power facility to remain open

December 31, 2025
Trump administration orders a Colorado coal-fired power generator to stay open
Food|Health|Science

A multistate salmonella outbreak may be linked to oysters. What people should know

A multistate salmonella outbreak may be linked to oysters. What people should know

December 31, 2025
A multistate salmonella outbreak may be linked to oysters. What people should know
Health|Interview|Science

Former CDC Chief Medical Officer criticizes Health Department's handling of rising flu cases

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
Former CDC Chief Medical Officer criticizes Health Department's handling of rising flu cases
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science

All the eclipses, supermoons, meteor showers and planets to spot in 2026

All the eclipses, supermoons, meteor showers and planets to spot in 2026

December 31, 2025
All the eclipses, supermoons, meteor showers and planets to spot in 2026
Health|Science

Bruising on Trump’s left hand sparks renewed questions about his health

Bruising on Trump’s left hand sparks renewed questions about his health

December 31, 2025
Bruising on Trump’s left hand sparks renewed questions about his health
Business|Crime|Science|Technology|Travel|World

What to know about the mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 as the search resumes

The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 remains a mystery more than a decade later

December 31, 2025
What to know about the mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 as the search resumes
Science|Technology|Travel|World

Latest deep-sea search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 gets underway

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
Latest deep-sea search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 gets underway
Asia|Education|Health|Science|World

Pakistan's polio cases fell by half in 2025 despite attacks on vaccination teams

Officials say Pakistan has seen polio cases fall by more than half in 2025

December 31, 2025
Pakistan's polio cases fell by half in 2025 despite attacks on vaccination teams
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump administration says it's freezing child care funds to Minnesota after series of fraud schemes

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
Trump administration says it's freezing child care funds to Minnesota after series of fraud schemes
Arts|Health|Science|Sports|Technology|World

In the NBA, 2025 might go down as the year of the injured. Nikola Jokic joined that club at the end

The NBA is dealing with a wave of injuries affecting top players

December 30, 2025
In the NBA, 2025 might go down as the year of the injured. Nikola Jokic joined that club at the end
Environment|Science|Travel|US|World

Midwest hit with more extreme cold after winter storm

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
Midwest hit with more extreme cold after winter storm
Health|Science|World

Flu is rising rapidly, driven by a new variant. Here's what to know

Flu is rising rapidly across the U.S., driven by a new variant of the virus

December 30, 2025
Flu is rising rapidly, driven by a new variant. Here's what to know
Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Unleash the hounds! And terriers and lapdogs. The American Kennel Club adds 3 breeds

They’re ready to embark on 2026

December 30, 2025
Unleash the hounds! And terriers and lapdogs. The American Kennel Club adds 3 breeds
Arts|Environment|Health|Political|Science|World

Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died at 35

Environmental journalist Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died

December 30, 2025
Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died at 35
Health|Science|US|World

Flu activity is increasing sharply across the US

Flu activity is increasing sharply across the US

December 30, 2025
Flu activity is increasing sharply across the US
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Science

'It's the power of music that does that': Memory loss patients engaged through music performances

'It's the power of music that does that': Memory loss patients engaged through music performances

December 30, 2025
'It's the power of music that does that': Memory loss patients engaged through music performances
Business|Science|Technology

Meta buys startup Manus in latest move to advance its artificial intelligence efforts

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
Meta buys startup Manus in latest move to advance its artificial intelligence efforts
Environment|Science|World

Arctic blast brings snow and wind to the Great Lakes and Northeast

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
Arctic blast brings snow and wind to the Great Lakes and Northeast
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

How AI shook the world in 2025 and what comes next

How AI shook the world in 2025 and what comes next

December 30, 2025
How AI shook the world in 2025 and what comes next
Environment|Health|Political|Science

In a tumultuous year, US health policy has been dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.

President Donald Trump’s second term has brought major changes to the Department of Health and Human Services

December 30, 2025
In a tumultuous year, US health policy has been dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

The year's first meteor shower and supermoon clash in January skies

The year’s first supermoon and meteor shower will compete for dominance in January skies

December 30, 2025
The year's first meteor shower and supermoon clash in January skies
Health|Science|US|World

The US has seen nearly 28,000 whooping cough cases this year. Here’s what you need to know

The US has seen nearly 28,000 whooping cough cases this year. Here’s what you need to know

December 30, 2025
The US has seen nearly 28,000 whooping cough cases this year. Here’s what you need to know
Business|Economy|Education|Europe|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles have entered active service, Moscow says

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
Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles have entered active service, Moscow says
Environment|Science|Technology|World

What's inside Mexico's Popocatépetl? Scientists obtain first 3D images of the whole volcano

Scientists from Mexico’s National Autonomous University have created the first three-dimensional image of the Popocatépetl volcano's interior

December 30, 2025
What's inside Mexico's Popocatépetl? Scientists obtain first 3D images of the whole volcano
Environment|Science|Travel|US|World

Powerful storm disrupts travel with blizzard conditions and tornadoes as winter returns to the US with a vengeance

Powerful storm disrupts travel with blizzard conditions and tornadoes as winter returns to the US with a vengeance

December 29, 2025
Powerful storm disrupts travel with blizzard conditions and tornadoes as winter returns to the US with a vengeance
Environment|Science|Travel|World

A bomb cyclone brings blizzards to the Midwest before turning east

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
A bomb cyclone brings blizzards to the Midwest before turning east
Business|Environment|Science|World

2025 was one of three hottest years on record, scientists say

Climate change worsened by human behavior made 2025 one of the hottest years ever recorded

December 29, 2025
2025 was one of three hottest years on record, scientists say
Environment|Health|Science|US

12 swans found dead at Lake Eola in Orlando spark avian flu outbreak concerns

12 swans found dead at Lake Eola in Orlando spark avian flu outbreak concerns

December 29, 2025
12 swans found dead at Lake Eola in Orlando spark avian flu outbreak concerns
Environment|Health|Science|Travel

Officials suspect bird flu after 12 swans die at Orlando's Lake Eola

A dozen iconic swans at Lake Eola in downtown Orlando have died recently from an unknown cause

December 29, 2025
Officials suspect bird flu after 12 swans die at Orlando's Lake Eola
Environment|Science

How bomb cyclones form and create dangerous conditions

Meteorologists sometimes warn of a winter storm that could “bomb out” or become a bomb cyclone

December 29, 2025
How bomb cyclones form and create dangerous conditions
Economy|Environment|Science

West Coast levee failures show growing risks from America’s aging flood defenses

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
West Coast levee failures show growing risks from America’s aging flood defenses
Education|Environment|Opinion|Science

LA fires showed how much neighborliness matters for wildfire safety

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
LA fires showed how much neighborliness matters for wildfire safety
Business|Science|Technology

Humanoid robots take center stage at Silicon Valley summit, but skepticism remains

The commercial boom in artificial intelligence has sparked interest in humanoid robots

December 12, 2025
Humanoid robots take center stage at Silicon Valley summit, but skepticism remains
Business|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Buyer beware: Dangerous products can linger on store shelves despite a recall

Buyer beware: Dangerous products can linger on store shelves despite a recall

December 29, 2025
Buyer beware: Dangerous products can linger on store shelves despite a recall
Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Health|Political|Science|Technology

Americans in 1998 tried to predict 2025. Here’s what they got right

Americans in 1998 tried to predict 2025. Here’s what they got right

December 29, 2025
Americans in 1998 tried to predict 2025. Here’s what they got right
Environment|Science|Travel|US|World

Blizzard conditions snarl holiday travel as tornadoes leave damage in the Midwest

Blizzard conditions snarl holiday travel as tornadoes leave damage in the Midwest

December 28, 2025
Blizzard conditions snarl holiday travel as tornadoes leave damage in the Midwest
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Hungary's 'water guardian' farmers fight back against desertification

Southern Hungary landowner Oszkár Nagyapáti has been battling severe drought on his land

December 29, 2025
Hungary's 'water guardian' farmers fight back against desertification
Science|Technology|World

The moon and sun figure big in the new year's lineup of cosmic wonders

The moon and sun share top billing in 2026

December 28, 2025
The moon and sun figure big in the new year's lineup of cosmic wonders
Arts|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Ancient Roman landmark undergoing high-tech restoration

CNN's Ben Wedeman reports on one of Rome's ancient landmarks being restored with new technology.

December 27, 2025
Ancient Roman landmark undergoing high-tech restoration
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Winter storm sweeps across US with snow, ice and severe weather

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
Winter storm sweeps across US with snow, ice and severe weather
Environment|Science|US|World

CNN on the ground as ‘dangerous scenario’ unfolds in California from potent storm

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
CNN on the ground as ‘dangerous scenario’ unfolds in California from potent storm
Environment|Science|Travel|US|World

Flight delays and cancellations pile up at JFK and LaGuardia as snowstorm jams post-Christmas travel in the Northeast

Flight delays and cancellations pile up at JFK and LaGuardia as snowstorm jams post-Christmas travel in the Northeast

December 26, 2025
Flight delays and cancellations pile up at JFK and LaGuardia as snowstorm jams post-Christmas travel in the Northeast
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|World

Sharks and rays get a major win with new international trade limits for over 70 species

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
Sharks and rays get a major win with new international trade limits for over 70 species
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

This is ‘brain rot,’ a slang term with something to it

This is ‘brain rot,’ a slang term with something to it

December 27, 2025
This is ‘brain rot,’ a slang term with something to it
Arts|Science|Technology|World

Ancient Roman column gets high-tech laser facelift

Ancient Roman column gets high-tech laser facelift

December 27, 2025
Ancient Roman column gets high-tech laser facelift
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Europe|Finance|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|Technology|Travel|US|Videos|World

Hundreds of thousands of ‘Epstein files’ have been released — and there’s a lot more to come

Hundreds of thousands of ‘Epstein files’ have been released — and there’s a lot more to come

December 27, 2025
Hundreds of thousands of ‘Epstein files’ have been released — and there’s a lot more to come
Education|Environment|Health|Science

Milwaukee clears its public schools of lead paint hazards after 10 months of work

Milwaukee clears its public schools of lead paint hazards after 10 months of work

December 26, 2025
Milwaukee clears its public schools of lead paint hazards after 10 months of work
Science|Technology|World

New images of North Korea's first nuclear-powered submarine

North Korea releases new images of Kim Jong Un inspecting the country's first nuclear-powered submarine.

December 25, 2025
New images of North Korea's first nuclear-powered submarine
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Virginia offshore wind developer sues over Trump administration order halting projects

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
Virginia offshore wind developer sues over Trump administration order halting projects
Science|Technology

New materials, old physics – the science behind how your winter jacket keeps you warm

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
New materials, old physics – the science behind how your winter jacket keeps you warm
Business|Science|Technology

Deepfakes leveled up in 2025 – here’s what’s coming next

After a year of fast advances, deepfakes are entering a new era defined by real-time interaction with people.

December 26, 2025
Deepfakes leveled up in 2025 – here’s what’s coming next
Economy|Political|Science|World

Who thinks Republicans will suffer in the 2026 midterms? Republican members of Congress

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
Who thinks Republicans will suffer in the 2026 midterms? Republican members of Congress
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Midlife weight gain can start long before menopause – but you can take steps early on to help your body weather the hormonal shift

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
Midlife weight gain can start long before menopause – but you can take steps early on to help your body weather the hormonal shift
Health|Science|Technology

Human evolution’s biggest mystery has started to unravel. How 2025 tipped the scales

Human evolution’s biggest mystery has started to unravel. How 2025 tipped the scales

December 26, 2025
Human evolution’s biggest mystery has started to unravel. How 2025 tipped the scales
Health|Science|Sports

Can biking kill your sex life? A urologist weighs in

Can biking kill your sex life? A urologist weighs in

December 26, 2025
Can biking kill your sex life? A urologist weighs in
Health|Science

Tamiflu isn’t the only flu treatment available. These other options may fly under the radar – and provide relief

Tamiflu isn’t the only flu treatment available. These other options may fly under the radar – and provide relief

December 26, 2025
Tamiflu isn’t the only flu treatment available. These other options may fly under the radar – and provide relief
Arts|Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science|Sports|Technology|World

ICYMI: Close out 2025 with these great reads from AP

As 2025 wraps up, The Associated Press has curated a list of memorable stories and enjoyable reads published this year

December 26, 2025
ICYMI: Close out 2025 with these great reads from AP
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Amid a battery boom, graphite mining gets a fresh look in the US

Graphite mines in the United States are seeing renewed interest after being largely closed for decades

December 26, 2025
Amid a battery boom, graphite mining gets a fresh look in the US
Environment|Science|World

‘Dangerous scenario unfolding’ in Southern California from potent storm lashing the entire state

‘Dangerous scenario unfolding’ in Southern California from potent storm lashing the entire state

December 23, 2025
‘Dangerous scenario unfolding’ in Southern California from potent storm lashing the entire state
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Travel|World

New storm hitting waterlogged Southern California could bring mudslides and high surf

Another powerful storm system that could cause more flooding and mudslides is rolling across Southern California

December 25, 2025
New storm hitting waterlogged Southern California could bring mudslides and high surf
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Man thanks surgeon who saved his life: "the best Christmas present I could have got"

Man thanks surgeon who saved his life: "the best Christmas present I could have got"

December 25, 2025
Man thanks surgeon who saved his life: "the best Christmas present I could have got"
Education|Environment|Science

Nearly half of reindeer have been wiped out and armadillos are in Iowa. Here’s how animals are weathering warming holidays

Nearly half of reindeer have been wiped out and armadillos are in Iowa. Here’s how animals are weathering warming holidays

December 25, 2025
Nearly half of reindeer have been wiped out and armadillos are in Iowa. Here’s how animals are weathering warming holidays
Science|Technology|World

North Korea reveals new images of its first ‘nuclear-powered’ submarine

North Korea reveals new images of its first ‘nuclear-powered’ submarine

December 25, 2025
North Korea reveals new images of its first ‘nuclear-powered’ submarine
Asia|Political|Science|Technology|World

North Korea displays apparent progress in construction of nuclear-powered submarine

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
North Korea displays apparent progress in construction of nuclear-powered submarine
Political|Science|Technology|World

Iran refuses inspection of nuclear sites until IAEA provides new guidelines after bombing

Iran refuses inspection of nuclear sites until IAEA provides new guidelines after bombing

December 24, 2025
Iran refuses inspection of nuclear sites until IAEA provides new guidelines after bombing
Health|Lifestyle|Science

'The best gift ever': Baby is born after the rarest of pregnancies, defying all odds

Doctors say just 1 in 30,000 pregnancies occur in the abdomen instead of the uterus

December 24, 2025
'The best gift ever': Baby is born after the rarest of pregnancies, defying all odds
Health|Science|Technology

ECMC becomes one of the first hospitals in the U.S. to receive new microsurgery robot

ECMC becomes one of the first hospitals in the U.S. to receive new microsurgery robot

December 24, 2025
ECMC becomes one of the first hospitals in the U.S. to receive new microsurgery robot
Education|Health|Political|Science

Pediatrics group sues HHS for cutting funds for children's health programs

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
Pediatrics group sues HHS for cutting funds for children's health programs
Environment|Food|Health|Science

Marylander among 64 sickened by multi-state outbreak of Salmonella from raw oysters

Marylander among 64 sickened by multi-state outbreak of Salmonella from raw oysters

December 24, 2025
Marylander among 64 sickened by multi-state outbreak of Salmonella from raw oysters
Health|Political|Science

Democratic-led states sue HHS over proposal targeting hospitals that offer transgender care to minors

Democratic-led states sue HHS over proposal targeting hospitals that offer transgender care to minors

December 24, 2025
Democratic-led states sue HHS over proposal targeting hospitals that offer transgender care to minors
Science|Technology|Travel

German engineer becomes first wheelchair user to travel to space

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
German engineer becomes first wheelchair user to travel to space
Americas|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

US bars five Europeans it says pressured tech firms to censor American viewpoints online

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
US bars five Europeans it says pressured tech firms to censor American viewpoints online
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Bolivia lifts restrictions on satellite companies like Starlink to upgrade its internet connectivity

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
Bolivia lifts restrictions on satellite companies like Starlink to upgrade its internet connectivity
Education|Environment|Science

School pick up turns into python sighting on Marco Island

School pick up turns into python sighting on Marco Island

December 23, 2025
School pick up turns into python sighting on Marco Island
Business|Science|Technology

Airplane lands itself after in-flight emergency, in a first for aviation automation

Airplane lands itself after in-flight emergency, in a first for aviation automation

December 23, 2025
Airplane lands itself after in-flight emergency, in a first for aviation automation
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology

A look at aging baby boomers in the United States

The oldest baby boomers are turning 80 in 2026

December 23, 2025
A look at aging baby boomers in the United States
Arts|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Camp Mystic's reopening plans in Texas has drawn outrage, but some families want to return

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
Camp Mystic's reopening plans in Texas has drawn outrage, but some families want to return
Education|Science|World

Historical mysteries solved by science in 2025

Historical mysteries solved by science in 2025

December 23, 2025
Historical mysteries solved by science in 2025
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Tested positive for flu this holiday season? Here’s what you should do

Tested positive for flu this holiday season? Here’s what you should do

December 23, 2025
Tested positive for flu this holiday season? Here’s what you should do
Business|Economy|Health|Science

US regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss

U.S. regulators have approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy

December 23, 2025
US regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Mercedes-Benz agrees to pay $149.6 million to settle multistate emissions allegations

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
Mercedes-Benz agrees to pay $149.6 million to settle multistate emissions allegations
Economy|Health|Political|Science|World

US signs new health deals with 9 African countries that mirror Trump's priorities

The U.S. government has signed health deals with at least nine African countries

December 22, 2025
US signs new health deals with 9 African countries that mirror Trump's priorities
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Waymos blocked roads and caused chaos during San Francisco power outage

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
Waymos blocked roads and caused chaos during San Francisco power outage
Environment|Science|Technology|World

West Antarctica’s history of rapid melting foretells sudden shifts in continent’s ‘catastrophic’ geology

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
West Antarctica’s history of rapid melting foretells sudden shifts in continent’s ‘catastrophic’ geology
Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

NSA employee sues the Trump administration over transgender rights and 'immutable' genders

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
NSA employee sues the Trump administration over transgender rights and 'immutable' genders
Environment|Science

What's an atmospheric river? AP explains the weather phenomenon

Atmospheric rivers are long and relatively narrow bands of water vapor that form over an ocean and flow through the sky

December 22, 2025
What's an atmospheric river? AP explains the weather phenomenon
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology

Google's parent buys data center energy specialist Intersect for $4.75 billion to help power AI

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
Google's parent buys data center energy specialist Intersect for $4.75 billion to help power AI
Health|Political|Science|World

Addiction-stricken community struggles to keep a syringe program going after Trump's order

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
Addiction-stricken community struggles to keep a syringe program going after Trump's order
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Should you stop saying ‘um’? Here’s what experts said

Should you stop saying ‘um’? Here’s what experts said

December 22, 2025
Should you stop saying ‘um’? Here’s what experts said
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

An electricity crunch is driving high bills in these states. It’s not getting better anytime soon

An electricity crunch is driving high bills in these states. It’s not getting better anytime soon

December 22, 2025
An electricity crunch is driving high bills in these states. It’s not getting better anytime soon
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

A $6 billion nuclear deal has Trump’s name all over it. It’s raising serious ethics concerns

A $6 billion nuclear deal has Trump’s name all over it. It’s raising serious ethics concerns

December 22, 2025
A $6 billion nuclear deal has Trump’s name all over it. It’s raising serious ethics concerns
Asia|Science|Technology|World

Japan's new flagship H3 rocket fails to put geolocation satellite into orbit

Japan's space agency says its H3 rocket has failed to place a navigation satellite into orbit

December 22, 2025
Japan's new flagship H3 rocket fails to put geolocation satellite into orbit
Business|Science|Technology|World

Starlink in the crosshairs: How Russia could attack Elon Musk's conquering of space

NATO-nation intelligence services believe Russia is developing a weapon to target Starlink satellites

December 22, 2025
Starlink in the crosshairs: How Russia could attack Elon Musk's conquering of space
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Japan to restart the world’s biggest nuclear power plant, 15 years after Fukushima disaster

Japan to restart the world’s biggest nuclear power plant, 15 years after Fukushima disaster

December 22, 2025
Japan to restart the world’s biggest nuclear power plant, 15 years after Fukushima disaster
Africa|Environment|Science|World

Scientists and data explain why Kenya's lakes are rising as thousands face an uncertain future

Dickson Ngome's farm at Lake Naivasha in Kenya's Rift Valley has been submerged due to rising water levels

December 22, 2025
Scientists and data explain why Kenya's lakes are rising as thousands face an uncertain future
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel

Behind the 1982 Air Florida crash that changed pre-flight standards every winter

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
Behind the 1982 Air Florida crash that changed pre-flight standards every winter
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Does science agree it’s better to give than receive? A doctor explains

Does science agree it’s better to give than receive? A doctor explains

December 21, 2025
Does science agree it’s better to give than receive? A doctor explains
Environment|Science|Travel|US

Muddy eruption at Yellowstone's Black Diamond Pool captured on video

A muddy eruption at Black Diamond Pool in Yellowstone National Park has been captured on camera

December 21, 2025
Muddy eruption at Yellowstone's Black Diamond Pool captured on video
Health|Science|Technology|Travel

She just became the first wheelchair user to travel to space

She just became the first wheelchair user to travel to space

December 20, 2025
She just became the first wheelchair user to travel to space
Health|Science|Technology|Travel

Paraplegic engineer becomes the first wheelchair user to blast into space

A paraplegic engineer has become the first wheelchair user in space, blasting off with Blue Origin

December 20, 2025
Paraplegic engineer becomes the first wheelchair user to blast into space
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

You finally got a doctor's appointment. Here's how to get the most out of it

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
You finally got a doctor's appointment. Here's how to get the most out of it
Arts|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

How to see the Ursids, the final meteor shower of 2025

How to see the Ursids, the final meteor shower of 2025

December 20, 2025
How to see the Ursids, the final meteor shower of 2025
Crime|Education|Science|World

Suspect in Brown University shooting and MIT professor’s killing was once a physics student

Thirty years ago, Claudio Neves Valente and Nuno F

December 19, 2025
Suspect in Brown University shooting and MIT professor’s killing was once a physics student
Environment|Science|US|World

Forecasters issue rare weather warning as strong gusts fuel wildfire threats in Colorado

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
Forecasters issue rare weather warning as strong gusts fuel wildfire threats in Colorado
Arts|Science|Technology

A Pompeii site reveals the recipe for Roman concrete. It contradicts a famous architect’s writings

A Pompeii site reveals the recipe for Roman concrete. It contradicts a famous architect’s writings

December 19, 2025
A Pompeii site reveals the recipe for Roman concrete. It contradicts a famous architect’s writings
Crime|Education|Science|US

Brown University attack suspect died 2 days before his body was found, autopsy finds

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
Brown University attack suspect died 2 days before his body was found, autopsy finds
Crime|Education|Europe|Science|Technology

Former classmates describe accused Brown shooter as ‘brilliant’ but arrogant and difficult

Former classmates describe accused Brown shooter as ‘brilliant’ but arrogant and difficult

December 19, 2025
Former classmates describe accused Brown shooter as ‘brilliant’ but arrogant and difficult
Crime|Education|Science|Technology|World

Events leading to the killings of Brown University students and MIT professor spanned decades

Events leading to the killings of Brown University students and MIT professor spanned decades

December 19, 2025
Events leading to the killings of Brown University students and MIT professor spanned decades
Education|Science|Technology

Students make history: First aircraft built at Wright Brothers site since 1903

Students make history: First aircraft built at Wright Brothers site since 1903

December 19, 2025
Students make history: First aircraft built at Wright Brothers site since 1903
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science|World

US awards no-bid contract to Denmark scientists studying hepatitis B vaccine in African babies

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
US awards no-bid contract to Denmark scientists studying hepatitis B vaccine in African babies
Health|Science|Technology

US military to stop shooting pigs and goats as a way to train medics for the battlefield

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
US military to stop shooting pigs and goats as a way to train medics for the battlefield
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Scientists used specialized equipment to dive into the ocean’s ‘twilight zone.’ They found creatures never seen before

Scientists used specialized equipment to dive into the ocean’s ‘twilight zone.’ They found creatures never seen before

December 19, 2025
Scientists used specialized equipment to dive into the ocean’s ‘twilight zone.’ They found creatures never seen before
Environment|Science|World

Forecasters warn of ‘particularly dangerous’ fire threat in Colorado and Wyoming with 100 mph wind gusts possible

Forecasters warn of ‘particularly dangerous’ fire threat in Colorado and Wyoming with 100 mph wind gusts possible

December 19, 2025
Forecasters warn of ‘particularly dangerous’ fire threat in Colorado and Wyoming with 100 mph wind gusts possible
Environment|Science|Technology

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will fly by Earth Friday. Here are the latest images

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will fly by Earth Friday. Here are the latest images

December 18, 2025
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will fly by Earth Friday. Here are the latest images
Education|Health|Opinion|Science|World

The world risks forgetting one of humanity’s greatest triumphs as polio nears global eradication − 70 years after Jonas Salk developed the vaccine in a Pittsburgh lab

Polio may finally be defeated in the next 5 years. Will the world recognize what an extraordinary achievement that is?

December 19, 2025
The world risks forgetting one of humanity’s greatest triumphs as polio nears global eradication − 70 years after Jonas Salk developed the vaccine in a Pittsburgh lab
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

How sewage can be used to heat and cool buildings

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
How sewage can be used to heat and cool buildings
Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

People are getting their news from AI – and it’s altering their views

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
People are getting their news from AI – and it’s altering their views
Arts|Education|Environment|Science

I study rat nests − here’s why rodents make great archivists

An archaeologist reveals what she learned from sifting through a 200-year-old rat nest recovered from a historic Philadelphia home.

December 19, 2025
I study rat nests − here’s why rodents make great archivists
Arts|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

It’s more than OK for kids to be bored − it’s good for them

Boredom is a healthy part of life. Experiencing it can help children learn to set goals and make plans.

December 19, 2025
It’s more than OK for kids to be bored − it’s good for them
Health|Science

How C-reactive protein outpaced ‘bad’ cholesterol as leading heart disease risk marker

C-reactive protein – a marker of inflammation – is as easily measured with blood work in a doctor’s office as cholesterol.

December 19, 2025
How C-reactive protein outpaced ‘bad’ cholesterol as leading heart disease risk marker
Environment|Health|Science

Nodding off is dangerous. Some animals have evolved extreme ways to sleep in precarious environments

Animals that navigate extreme conditions and environments have evolved to sleep in extreme ways

December 19, 2025
Nodding off is dangerous. Some animals have evolved extreme ways to sleep in precarious environments
Environment|Science|Sports|Travel|World

Warm weather and low snowpack bedevil Western ski resorts

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
Warm weather and low snowpack bedevil Western ski resorts
Education|Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Forage for food—without killing your guests

Forage for food—without killing your guests

December 19, 2025
Forage for food—without killing your guests
Education|Environment|Health|Science

RFK Jr. wants to scrutinize the vaccine schedule – but its safety record is already decades long

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
RFK Jr. wants to scrutinize the vaccine schedule – but its safety record is already decades long
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

The big wrinkle in the multitrillion-dollar AI buildout

The big wrinkle in the multitrillion-dollar AI buildout

December 19, 2025
The big wrinkle in the multitrillion-dollar AI buildout
Education|Health|Science|World

Exclusive: HHS planning to overhaul childhood vaccine schedule to recommend fewer shots, source says

Exclusive: HHS planning to overhaul childhood vaccine schedule to recommend fewer shots, source says

December 19, 2025
Exclusive: HHS planning to overhaul childhood vaccine schedule to recommend fewer shots, source says
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

India’s push for battery recycling promises jobs, clean energy and mineral security

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
India’s push for battery recycling promises jobs, clean energy and mineral security
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Hurricane-force wind downs power lines, fans wildfires in Colorado with more on way

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
Hurricane-force wind downs power lines, fans wildfires in Colorado with more on way
Business|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Wharton professor explains how to really achieve your goals

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
Wharton professor explains how to really achieve your goals
Business|Health|Political|Science|World

Trump signs executive order expediting marijuana reclassification after lobbying from cannabis industry

Trump signs executive order expediting marijuana reclassification after lobbying from cannabis industry

December 18, 2025
Trump signs executive order expediting marijuana reclassification after lobbying from cannabis industry
Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology|World

More photos from Epstein’s estate released by House Democrats as deadline to release DOJ files looms

More photos from Epstein’s estate released by House Democrats as deadline to release DOJ files looms

December 18, 2025
More photos from Epstein’s estate released by House Democrats as deadline to release DOJ files looms
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Trump Media to merge with nuclear fusion company that wants to power AI

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
Trump Media to merge with nuclear fusion company that wants to power AI
Health|Science|Technology

He spent 20 years at SpaceX. Now, he’s making history with its biggest competitor

He spent 20 years at SpaceX. Now, he’s making history with its biggest competitor

December 18, 2025
He spent 20 years at SpaceX. Now, he’s making history with its biggest competitor
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Hubble Space Telescope spies dusty debris from two cosmic collisions

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
Hubble Space Telescope spies dusty debris from two cosmic collisions
Science|Technology|World

Belarusian leader says Russia deployed its latest nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile to the country

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
Belarusian leader says Russia deployed its latest nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile to the country
Health|Political|Science|World

Trump moves to ban transgender care for minors by targeting hospitals

Trump moves to ban transgender care for minors by targeting hospitals

December 18, 2025
Trump moves to ban transgender care for minors by targeting hospitals
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Stock Markets|Technology|Travel|US|Videos|World

Democrats will not release the ‘autopsy’ of their 2024 presidential loss

Democrats will not release the ‘autopsy’ of their 2024 presidential loss

December 18, 2025
Democrats will not release the ‘autopsy’ of their 2024 presidential loss
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Trump’s social media business is merging with a nuclear fusion company

Trump’s social media business is merging with a nuclear fusion company

December 18, 2025
Trump’s social media business is merging with a nuclear fusion company
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Rest is essential during the holidays, but it may mean getting active, not crashing on the couch

Unwinding can be hard during the holidays for many reasons. Building in time to recharge through active leisure can help.

December 18, 2025
Rest is essential during the holidays, but it may mean getting active, not crashing on the couch
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Resolve to stop punching the clock: Why you might be able to change when and how long you work

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
Resolve to stop punching the clock: Why you might be able to change when and how long you work
Business|Environment|Health|Opinion|Science

What are gas stove manufacturers trying to hide? Warning labels

The gas industry is opposed to labels that warn consumers of the potential harms of gas stoves.

December 18, 2025
What are gas stove manufacturers trying to hide? Warning labels
Education|Environment|Science|World

Along the Texas Coast, a new sanctuary aims to protect the endangered and rare whooping crane

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
Along the Texas Coast, a new sanctuary aims to protect the endangered and rare whooping crane
Business|Europe|Science|Sports|Travel|World

An uninhabited Scottish isle is home to the golden granite used in Olympic curling stones

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
An uninhabited Scottish isle is home to the golden granite used in Olympic curling stones
Food|Health|Science

Does high-fat dairy prevent dementia? Not so fast, experts say

Does high-fat dairy prevent dementia? Not so fast, experts say

December 18, 2025
Does high-fat dairy prevent dementia? Not so fast, experts say
Crime|Education|Science|Technology

There’s little evidence tech is much help stopping school shootings

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
There’s little evidence tech is much help stopping school shootings
Education|Environment|Health|Opinion|Science

‘This year nearly broke me as a scientist’ – US researchers reflect on how 2025’s science cuts have changed their lives

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
‘This year nearly broke me as a scientist’ – US researchers reflect on how 2025’s science cuts have changed their lives
Education|Environment|Science

With wolves absent from most of eastern North America, can coyotes replace them?

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
With wolves absent from most of eastern North America, can coyotes replace them?
Education|Science|Technology

Why it’s so hard to tell if a piece of text was written by AI – even for AI

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
Why it’s so hard to tell if a piece of text was written by AI – even for AI
Environment|Opinion|Science

Understanding climate change in America: Skepticism, dogmatism and personal experience

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
Understanding climate change in America: Skepticism, dogmatism and personal experience
Business|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

India's Parliament approves bill to open civil nuclear power sector to private firms

India’s Parliament has approved new legislation to open the civil nuclear power sector to private companies

December 18, 2025
India's Parliament approves bill to open civil nuclear power sector to private firms
Education|Environment|Science

Catch the Ursid meteor shower as it peaks just before Christmas

The Ursid meteor shower is bringing fiery streaks to nighttime and early morning skies

December 18, 2025
Catch the Ursid meteor shower as it peaks just before Christmas
Political|Science|Technology|World

US official defends Trump’s nuclear test comments by citing mounting risks from other states

The United States has announced it will resume nuclear testing if other countries do the same

December 18, 2025
US official defends Trump’s nuclear test comments by citing mounting risks from other states
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Rain creates a crimson spectacle on Iran's Hormuz Island for the first time this year

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
Rain creates a crimson spectacle on Iran's Hormuz Island for the first time this year
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

The surprising truth about AI’s impact on jobs

The surprising truth about AI’s impact on jobs

December 18, 2025
The surprising truth about AI’s impact on jobs
Environment|Science|World

Unethical photographers have become a threat to these tiny, starlit frogs

Unethical photographers have become a threat to these tiny, starlit frogs

December 18, 2025
Unethical photographers have become a threat to these tiny, starlit frogs
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

The Trump admin is closing a critical research center in Colorado as president spars with the state’s governor

The Trump admin is closing a critical research center in Colorado as president spars with the state’s governor

December 17, 2025
The Trump admin is closing a critical research center in Colorado as president spars with the state’s governor
Environment|Health|Political|Science|World

Unreliable data mask just how bad the air quality crisis is in India

India’s air-quality crisis is deepened by unreliable data

December 18, 2025
Unreliable data mask just how bad the air quality crisis is in India
Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|Travel

Inside Mongolia’s ‘Mars camp’: The extreme adventure that wants to turn tourists into astronauts

Inside Mongolia’s ‘Mars camp’: The extreme adventure that wants to turn tourists into astronauts

October 24, 2025
Inside Mongolia’s ‘Mars camp’: The extreme adventure that wants to turn tourists into astronauts
Education|Environment|Science

Discovery of ancient bee nests in fossils points to a never-before-seen behavior

Discovery of ancient bee nests in fossils points to a never-before-seen behavior

December 17, 2025
Discovery of ancient bee nests in fossils points to a never-before-seen behavior
Crime|Education|Europe|Science|Technology

Shooting of MIT professor Nuno Loureiro has police searching for a suspect

Police have intensified their search for a suspect in the killing of Massachusetts Institute of Technology physics professor Nuno F

December 17, 2025
Shooting of MIT professor Nuno Loureiro has police searching for a suspect
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Jared Isaacman confirmed as NASA chief after monthslong tug-of-war

Jared Isaacman confirmed as NASA chief after monthslong tug-of-war

December 17, 2025
Jared Isaacman confirmed as NASA chief after monthslong tug-of-war
Business|Science|Technology|World

Senate confirms Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator in do-over after Musk feud

The Senate has confirmed billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to serve as NASA administrator

December 17, 2025
Senate confirms Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator in do-over after Musk feud
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

California threatens Tesla with 30-day suspension of sales license for deceptive self-driving claims

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
California threatens Tesla with 30-day suspension of sales license for deceptive self-driving claims
Education|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Trump administration moves to dissolve national climate research lab in Colorado

The Trump administration is moving to dissolve the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado

December 17, 2025
Trump administration moves to dissolve national climate research lab in Colorado
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Energy Department watchdog will audit Trump's cuts of nearly $8B in clean energy grants

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
Energy Department watchdog will audit Trump's cuts of nearly $8B in clean energy grants
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Winds exceed 80 mph in the Inland NW, knocking down trees and power lines

Winds exceed 80 mph in the Inland NW, knocking down trees and power lines

December 17, 2025
Winds exceed 80 mph in the Inland NW, knocking down trees and power lines
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Senate sends Trump annual defense policy bill without changes to address bipartisan concerns on aircraft safety

Senate sends Trump annual defense policy bill without changes to address bipartisan concerns on aircraft safety

December 17, 2025
Senate sends Trump annual defense policy bill without changes to address bipartisan concerns on aircraft safety
Economy|Education|Political|Science|Technology|World

China exploits US-funded research on nuclear technology, a congressional report says

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
China exploits US-funded research on nuclear technology, a congressional report says
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Teen drug use remains low, but survey finds small rise in heroin and cocaine use

A national survey shows teen use of alcohol, nicotine and marijuana remains at record lows

December 17, 2025
Teen drug use remains low, but survey finds small rise in heroin and cocaine use
Environment|Science|Technology

Saturn's moon Titan may not have a buried ocean as long suspected, new study suggests

Saturn's giant moon Titan may not have a vast underground ocean after all

December 17, 2025
Saturn's moon Titan may not have a buried ocean as long suspected, new study suggests
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

California may halt Tesla sales due to ‘false advertising’ in use of term ‘Autopilot’

California may halt Tesla sales due to ‘false advertising’ in use of term ‘Autopilot’

December 17, 2025
California may halt Tesla sales due to ‘false advertising’ in use of term ‘Autopilot’
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Rising electricity prices and an aging grid challenge the nation as data centers demand more power

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
Rising electricity prices and an aging grid challenge the nation as data centers demand more power
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Opinion|Science|Technology|World

Where the wild things thrive: Finding and protecting nature’s climate change safe havens

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
Where the wild things thrive: Finding and protecting nature’s climate change safe havens
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Trump’s second term is reshaping US science with unprecedented cuts and destabilizing policy changes

The Trump administration is rewriting the 80-year-old American social contract for science research.

December 17, 2025
Trump’s second term is reshaping US science with unprecedented cuts and destabilizing policy changes
Health|Science|Technology

Hacked phones and Wi-Fi surveillance have replaced Cold War spies and radio waves in the delusions of people with schizophrenia

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
Hacked phones and Wi-Fi surveillance have replaced Cold War spies and radio waves in the delusions of people with schizophrenia
Crime|Health|Political|Science

The #iwasfifteen hashtag and ongoing Epstein coverage show how traffickers exploit the vulnerabilities of teens and tweens

The conversation around #iwasfifteen sheds light on the dynamics of abusive relationships and the experiences of trafficking victims.

December 17, 2025
The #iwasfifteen hashtag and ongoing Epstein coverage show how traffickers exploit the vulnerabilities of teens and tweens
Business|Economy|Opinion|Science|Technology

Billionaires with $1 salaries – and other legal tax dodges the ultrawealthy use to keep their riches

The richest Americans can largely avoid paying income and other taxes. A new book explains the history.

December 17, 2025
Billionaires with $1 salaries – and other legal tax dodges the ultrawealthy use to keep their riches
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Why the weirdest sea level changes on Earth are happening off the coast of Japan

Why the weirdest sea level changes on Earth are happening off the coast of Japan

December 17, 2025
Why the weirdest sea level changes on Earth are happening off the coast of Japan
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

CEOs and celebrities love Oura’s sleep-tracking ring. Its CEO has a plan to stay ahead of Apple and Google

CEOs and celebrities love Oura’s sleep-tracking ring. Its CEO has a plan to stay ahead of Apple and Google

December 17, 2025
CEOs and celebrities love Oura’s sleep-tracking ring. Its CEO has a plan to stay ahead of Apple and Google
Education|Health|Science|US|World

When measles hit West Texas, school absences soared and it wasn't just sick kids who were out

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
When measles hit West Texas, school absences soared and it wasn't just sick kids who were out
Health|Science|Technology|World

To find living donors for kidney transplants, a pilot program turns to social networks

Fernando Moreno has been waiting for a kidney transplant for about two years

December 17, 2025
To find living donors for kidney transplants, a pilot program turns to social networks
Crime|Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

School shootings dropped in 2025 - but schools are still focusing too much on safety technology instead of prevention

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
School shootings dropped in 2025 - but schools are still focusing too much on safety technology instead of prevention
Arts|Health|Political|Science|World

Trump expected to sign executive order reclassifying marijuana, easing restrictions on the drug

Trump expected to sign executive order reclassifying marijuana, easing restrictions on the drug

December 17, 2025
Trump expected to sign executive order reclassifying marijuana, easing restrictions on the drug
Education|Health|Science|World

CDC adopts advisers’ recommendation against universal hepatitis B vaccines for babies

CDC adopts advisers’ recommendation against universal hepatitis B vaccines for babies

December 17, 2025
CDC adopts advisers’ recommendation against universal hepatitis B vaccines for babies
Health|Political|Science|World

Former NIH scientist sues Trump administration, claims illegal firing over research cuts

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
Former NIH scientist sues Trump administration, claims illegal firing over research cuts
Environment|Science|World

Second levee fails in Washington, forcing more evacuations, as atmospheric river renews flood threat

Second levee fails in Washington, forcing more evacuations, as atmospheric river renews flood threat

December 15, 2025
Second levee fails in Washington, forcing more evacuations, as atmospheric river renews flood threat
Environment|Europe|Science|Travel|World

A photographer finds thousands of dinosaur footprints near Italian Winter Olympic venue

A wildlife photographer has discovered one of the oldest and largest collections of dinosaur footprints in an Italian national park

December 16, 2025
A photographer finds thousands of dinosaur footprints near Italian Winter Olympic venue
Economy|Environment|Science|World

From record warming to rusting rivers, 2025 Arctic Report Card shows a region transforming faster than expected

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
From record warming to rusting rivers, 2025 Arctic Report Card shows a region transforming faster than expected
Arts|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel

Need an escape? New tech can help you unplug without going totally off the grid.

Uniqode explores how national parks and green spaces use technology to enhance visitors' experiences of Mother Nature and all its beauty.

June 16, 2025
Need an escape? New tech can help you unplug without going totally off the grid.
Environment|Food|Health|Science|World

The 'king of poisons' is building up in rice

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 'king of poisons' is building up in rice
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Social media before bedtime wreaks havoc on sleep—a sleep researcher explains why screens alone aren't the main culprit

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
Social media before bedtime wreaks havoc on sleep—a sleep researcher explains why screens alone aren't the main culprit
Health|Science

Caffeine use disorder: When your energy fix becomes unhealthy

Rula explores the addictive properties of caffeine that can lead to dependence for some people.

June 02, 2025
Caffeine use disorder: When your energy fix becomes unhealthy
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

What your streaming vs. scrolling habits reveal about your mental health

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
What your streaming vs. scrolling habits reveal about your mental health
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

The next frontier in space is closer than you think – welcome to the world of very low Earth orbit satellites

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
The next frontier in space is closer than you think – welcome to the world of very low Earth orbit satellites
Education|Health|Science|Technology

Gazing into the mind’s eye with mice – how neuroscientists are seeing human vision more clearly

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
Gazing into the mind’s eye with mice – how neuroscientists are seeing human vision more clearly
Economy|Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

A, B, C or D – grades might not say all that much about what students are actually learning

Grades can magnify inequities that exist in American schools, making it harder for some students to succeed.

December 16, 2025
A, B, C or D – grades might not say all that much about what students are actually learning
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Merriam-Webster’s 2025 word of the year takes aim at poor AI content

Merriam-Webster’s 2025 word of the year takes aim at poor AI content

December 16, 2025
Merriam-Webster’s 2025 word of the year takes aim at poor AI content
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

As reefs vanish, assisted coral fertilization offers hope in the Dominican Republic

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
As reefs vanish, assisted coral fertilization offers hope in the Dominican Republic
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel

The North Pole keeps moving – here’s how that affects Santa’s holiday travel and yours

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
The North Pole keeps moving – here’s how that affects Santa’s holiday travel and yours
Environment|Science|World

White Christmas hopes could be dashed by a big weather pattern change in December’s second half

White Christmas hopes could be dashed by a big weather pattern change in December’s second half

December 16, 2025
White Christmas hopes could be dashed by a big weather pattern change in December’s second half
Americas|Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

24 endangered sea turtles recovering in Florida after cold stunning off Cape Cod

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
24 endangered sea turtles recovering in Florida after cold stunning off Cape Cod
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|World

Gary from Zootopia 2 is a hit in China. Now young people are buying venomous pit vipers

Gary from Zootopia 2 is a hit in China. Now young people are buying venomous pit vipers

December 16, 2025
Gary from Zootopia 2 is a hit in China. Now young people are buying venomous pit vipers
Business|Food|Health|Science

FDA sends warning letters to major retailers for selling recalled formula linked to infant botulism outbreak

FDA sends warning letters to major retailers for selling recalled formula linked to infant botulism outbreak

December 16, 2025
FDA sends warning letters to major retailers for selling recalled formula linked to infant botulism outbreak
Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Sen. Cruz wants restrictions on military flights approved soon to prevent another midair collision

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
Sen. Cruz wants restrictions on military flights approved soon to prevent another midair collision
Health|Political|Science|Technology

California hires ex-CDC leaders who were fired or quit under Trump

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
California hires ex-CDC leaders who were fired or quit under Trump
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

STORY REMOVED: US--Aviation Safety

The Associated Press has withdrawn its story about aviation safety

December 15, 2025
STORY REMOVED: US--Aviation Safety
Business|Environment|Food|Health|Science

Big retailers didn't pull ByHeart baby formula fast enough after botulism recall, FDA says

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
Big retailers didn't pull ByHeart baby formula fast enough after botulism recall, FDA says
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Science

FDA OKs libido-boosting pill for older women who have gone through menopause

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
FDA OKs libido-boosting pill for older women who have gone through menopause
Health|Science

How a niche Catholic approach to infertility treatment became a new talking point for MAHA conservatives

Mainstream medical organizations have criticized ‘restorative reproductive medicine,’ but some Catholics who follow church teachings consider it a welcome alternative.

December 12, 2025
How a niche Catholic approach to infertility treatment became a new talking point for MAHA conservatives
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

US government launches ‘Tech Force’ to hire AI talent

US government launches ‘Tech Force’ to hire AI talent

December 15, 2025
US government launches ‘Tech Force’ to hire AI talent
Environment|Science|World

World heading toward ‘peak glacier extinction’ with up to 4,000 set to disappear a year

World heading toward ‘peak glacier extinction’ with up to 4,000 set to disappear a year

December 15, 2025
World heading toward ‘peak glacier extinction’ with up to 4,000 set to disappear a year
Education|Environment|Science

Some dolphins appear to have orca friends. Scientists think they have figured out what’s going on

Some dolphins appear to have orca friends. Scientists think they have figured out what’s going on

December 15, 2025
Some dolphins appear to have orca friends. Scientists think they have figured out what’s going on
Environment|Science

New data raises questions about how much the Earth has warmed

New data raises questions about how much the Earth has warmed

December 15, 2025
New data raises questions about how much the Earth has warmed
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Opinion|Political|Science|World

Pardons are political, with modern presidents expanding their use

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
Pardons are political, with modern presidents expanding their use
Economy|Education|Health|Science|Technology

How the NIH became the backbone of American medical research and a major driver of innovation and economic growth

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
How the NIH became the backbone of American medical research and a major driver of innovation and economic growth
Education|Environment|Science

How are dark matter and antimatter different?

Normal matter – which makes up everything we see and touch – isn’t the only type of matter present in the universe.

December 15, 2025
How are dark matter and antimatter different?
Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

The ‘one chatbot per child’ model for AI in classrooms conflicts with what research shows: Learning is a social process

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 ‘one chatbot per child’ model for AI in classrooms conflicts with what research shows: Learning is a social process
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

2025’s extreme weather brought intense flash flooding, but no hurricane landfalls in the US – the jet stream is a big reason why

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
2025’s extreme weather brought intense flash flooding, but no hurricane landfalls in the US – the jet stream is a big reason why
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Older adults may struggle to learn a new language but classes are a worthwhile exercise

It’s well established that children have an easier time learning second languages

December 15, 2025
Older adults may struggle to learn a new language but classes are a worthwhile exercise
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

New industry standards and tech advances make pre-owned electronics a viable holiday gift option

Seeing more refurbished electronic devices on the market? Thank tech innovation – and the government regulation that sparked it.

December 10, 2025
New industry standards and tech advances make pre-owned electronics a viable holiday gift option
Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

Science has always been marketed, from 18th-century coffeehouse demos of Newton’s ideas to today’s TikTok explainers

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
Science has always been marketed, from 18th-century coffeehouse demos of Newton’s ideas to today’s TikTok explainers
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Interstellar comet keeps its distance as it makes its closest approach to Earth

A stray comet from another star is swinging past Earth

December 15, 2025
Interstellar comet keeps its distance as it makes its closest approach to Earth
Crime|Health|Science|World

Pakistan begins last anti-polio vaccination drive of the year after surge in new cases

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
Pakistan begins last anti-polio vaccination drive of the year after surge in new cases
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Toxic smog blankets New Delhi, disrupting travel and plunging air quality to hazardous levels

Dense toxic smog has blanketed New Delhi, pushing air pollution levels to their worst levels in weeks and disrupting travel

December 15, 2025
Toxic smog blankets New Delhi, disrupting travel and plunging air quality to hazardous levels
Crime|Political|Science|Technology|World

Militant groups are experimenting with AI, and the risks are expected to grow

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
Militant groups are experimenting with AI, and the risks are expected to grow
Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Merriam-Webster’s 2025 word of the year is 'slop'

Merriam-Webster’s 2025 word of the year is “slop.”

December 15, 2025
Merriam-Webster’s 2025 word of the year is 'slop'
Business|Crime|Economy|Science|Technology

Pilot program using drones helps police respond to emergency calls

Pilot program using drones helps police respond to emergency calls

December 14, 2025
Pilot program using drones helps police respond to emergency calls
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Weekend storm drops heavy snow around Northeast as Pacific Northwest braces for more rain

A weekend storm has dumped heavy snow on parts of the Northeast, causing flight delays and creating slick roads

December 14, 2025
Weekend storm drops heavy snow around Northeast as Pacific Northwest braces for more rain
Environment|Health|Science

Like many holiday traditions, lighting candles and fireplaces is best done in moderation

The warm scents of gingerbread and pine are holiday favorites, but experts warn they can affect indoor air quality

December 13, 2025
Like many holiday traditions, lighting candles and fireplaces is best done in moderation
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Can the world quit coal?

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
Can the world quit coal?
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|World

Some Native Americans draw shocked response over contract to design immigration detention centers

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
Some Native Americans draw shocked response over contract to design immigration detention centers
Health|Science|World

Flu season in the US is heating up, driven by new subclade K variant

Flu season in the US is heating up, driven by new subclade K variant

December 13, 2025
Flu season in the US is heating up, driven by new subclade K variant
Environment|Science|US|World

More atmospheric rivers coming for flooded Washington and the West Coast

More atmospheric rivers coming for flooded Washington and the West Coast

December 12, 2025
More atmospheric rivers coming for flooded Washington and the West Coast
Environment|Science|World

Sea level doesn’t rise at the same rate everywhere – we mapped where Antarctica’s ice melt would have the biggest impact

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
Sea level doesn’t rise at the same rate everywhere – we mapped where Antarctica’s ice melt would have the biggest impact
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Before megalodon, researchers say a monstrous shark ruled ancient Australian seas

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
Before megalodon, researchers say a monstrous shark ruled ancient Australian seas
Environment|Science|World

Record floods in Washington state trigger dramatic rescues and evacuations

Record floodwaters have slowly started receding in Washington state

December 12, 2025
Record floods in Washington state trigger dramatic rescues and evacuations
Education|Health|Science|Technology

Labor vs. social robots? Humanoids focusing on accessibility were featured at Silicon Valley summit

Labor vs. social robots? Humanoids focusing on accessibility were featured at Silicon Valley summit

December 12, 2025
Labor vs. social robots? Humanoids focusing on accessibility were featured at Silicon Valley summit
Business|Health|Science|Technology

Sandoval Regional Medical Center enhances surgeries with robotic technology

Sandoval Regional Medical Center enhances surgeries with robotic technology

December 12, 2025
Sandoval Regional Medical Center enhances surgeries with robotic technology
Education|Health|Science|World

Florida plows ahead with push to roll back certain vaccine mandates for schoolchildren

Florida officials are plowing ahead with a proposal to roll back certain vaccine mandates for the state’s schoolchildren

December 12, 2025
Florida plows ahead with push to roll back certain vaccine mandates for schoolchildren
Health|Science|Technology|US|World

Winter virus season so far is not too bad, but doctors worry about suffering to come

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
Winter virus season so far is not too bad, but doctors worry about suffering to come
Health|Science|Technology|World

FDA approves first new antibiotics to treat gonorrhea in decades, with hope to combat drug resistance

FDA approves first new antibiotics to treat gonorrhea in decades, with hope to combat drug resistance

December 12, 2025
FDA approves first new antibiotics to treat gonorrhea in decades, with hope to combat drug resistance
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Navy investigation finds Osprey safety issues were allowed to grow for years

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
Navy investigation finds Osprey safety issues were allowed to grow for years
Environment|Science

Trump administration delays decision on federal protections for monarch butterflies

The Trump administration has delayed a decision on whether to extend federal protections to monarch butterflies indefinitely

December 12, 2025
Trump administration delays decision on federal protections for monarch butterflies
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science

One of the best meteor showers of the year will peak this weekend

One of the best meteor showers of the year will peak this weekend

December 12, 2025
One of the best meteor showers of the year will peak this weekend
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel

High-speed rail moves millions throughout the world every day – but in the US, high cost and low use make its future bumpy

Although some high-speed rail has been built in the northeastern US, the rest of the country has almost none.

December 02, 2025
High-speed rail moves millions throughout the world every day – but in the US, high cost and low use make its future bumpy
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports

How to get stronger without working out in the gym

How to get stronger without working out in the gym

December 12, 2025
How to get stronger without working out in the gym
Health|Science

Sleep problems and depression can be a vicious cycle, especially during pregnancy − here’s why it’s important to get help

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
Sleep problems and depression can be a vicious cycle, especially during pregnancy − here’s why it’s important to get help
Education|Science|Technology

Can scientists detect life without knowing what it looks like? Research using machine learning offers a new way

A new machine learning model explores the boundary between biological and nonbiological chemistry.

December 12, 2025
Can scientists detect life without knowing what it looks like? Research using machine learning offers a new way
Business|Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

Data centers need electricity fast, but utilities need years to build power plants – who should pay?

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
Data centers need electricity fast, but utilities need years to build power plants – who should pay?
Health|Science|Technology|World

FDA intends to put its most serious warning on Covid vaccines, sources say

FDA intends to put its most serious warning on Covid vaccines, sources say

December 12, 2025
FDA intends to put its most serious warning on Covid vaccines, sources say
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Study finds humans were making fire 400,000 years ago, far earlier than once thought

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
Study finds humans were making fire 400,000 years ago, far earlier than once thought
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

SNAP benefits have been cut and disrupted – causing more kids to go without enough healthy food and harming child development

Having stable access to nutritious food sets children up for better mental and physical health into adulthood.

November 14, 2025
SNAP benefits have been cut and disrupted – causing more kids to go without enough healthy food and harming child development
Science|Technology

Trump signs executive order to block state AI regulations

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to block states from regulating artificial intelligence

December 12, 2025
Trump signs executive order to block state AI regulations
Economy|Political|Science|Technology

Trump signs executive order blocking states from enforcing their own regulations around AI

Trump signs executive order blocking states from enforcing their own regulations around AI

December 12, 2025
Trump signs executive order blocking states from enforcing their own regulations around AI
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Senators seek to change bill that allows military to operate just like before the DC plane crash

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
Senators seek to change bill that allows military to operate just like before the DC plane crash
Crime|Science|Technology|World

3 cold case killings of women in Toronto are linked to man who died in 2019

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
3 cold case killings of women in Toronto are linked to man who died in 2019
Education|Environment|Science

Songbirds swap colorful plumage genes across species lines among their evolutionary neighbors

Interbreeding across species lines is one way helpful genes can spread into a bird population.

December 11, 2025
Songbirds swap colorful plumage genes across species lines among their evolutionary neighbors
Education|Health|Science|World

Covid-19 vaccination substantially lowered risks for children last season, CDC report says

Covid-19 vaccination substantially lowered risks for children last season, CDC report says

December 11, 2025
Covid-19 vaccination substantially lowered risks for children last season, CDC report says
Education|Health|Science|World

Hundreds are quarantined in South Carolina as measles spreads in 2 US outbreaks

Measles outbreaks in South Carolina and on the Arizona-Utah border are growing

December 11, 2025
Hundreds are quarantined in South Carolina as measles spreads in 2 US outbreaks
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Food|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|US|World

Senators clash over Trump's National Guard deployments as military leaders face questioning

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
Senators clash over Trump's National Guard deployments as military leaders face questioning
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

FDA proposes adding sunscreen ingredient commonly used in other parts of the world to list of permitted products

FDA proposes adding sunscreen ingredient commonly used in other parts of the world to list of permitted products

December 11, 2025
FDA proposes adding sunscreen ingredient commonly used in other parts of the world to list of permitted products
Arts|Europe|Science|World

Researchers uncover clues to mysterious origin of famous Hjortspring boat

Researchers uncover clues to mysterious origin of famous Hjortspring boat

December 11, 2025
Researchers uncover clues to mysterious origin of famous Hjortspring boat
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Time picked a rough day to announce its ‘Person of the Year’

Time picked a rough day to announce its ‘Person of the Year’

December 11, 2025
Time picked a rough day to announce its ‘Person of the Year’
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

How one Florida program reduced preterm births – and how it could serve as a model for other communities

Central Hillsborough Healthy Start offers a model of community care that helps to prevent premature births.

December 11, 2025
How one Florida program reduced preterm births – and how it could serve as a model for other communities
Health|Science|Technology

‘Are you married?’ Why doctors ask invasive questions during treatment

Answering personal questions at the doctor’s office can help researchers recognize health problems and find effective interventions.

December 11, 2025
‘Are you married?’ Why doctors ask invasive questions during treatment
Arts|Business|Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Open AI, Microsoft face lawsuit over ChatGPT's alleged role in Connecticut murder-suicide

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
Open AI, Microsoft face lawsuit over ChatGPT's alleged role in Connecticut murder-suicide
Health|Science

Cervical cancer screening just got easier. A doctor explains why this change matters

Cervical cancer screening just got easier. A doctor explains why this change matters

December 11, 2025
Cervical cancer screening just got easier. A doctor explains why this change matters
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

Polytechnic universities focus on practical, career-oriented skills, offering an alternative to traditional universities

Polytechnic universities try to incorporate skills-based learning into education.

December 11, 2025
Polytechnic universities focus on practical, career-oriented skills, offering an alternative to traditional universities
Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

The Ivies can weather the Trump administration’s research cuts – it’s the nation’s public universities that have the most to lose

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 Ivies can weather the Trump administration’s research cuts – it’s the nation’s public universities that have the most to lose
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Even with Trump’s support, coal power remains expensive – and dangerous

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
Even with Trump’s support, coal power remains expensive – and dangerous
Arts|Entertainment|Political|Science|Technology

AI-generated political videos are more about memes and money than persuading and deceiving

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
AI-generated political videos are more about memes and money than persuading and deceiving
Health|Science|Technology

AI’s errors may be impossible to eliminate – what that means for its use in health care

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
AI’s errors may be impossible to eliminate – what that means for its use in health care
Environment|Political|Science|Travel|World

A day out in the Death Strip: How a symbol of communist paranoia became a wild paradise

A day out in the Death Strip: How a symbol of communist paranoia became a wild paradise

December 11, 2025
A day out in the Death Strip: How a symbol of communist paranoia became a wild paradise
Environment|Health|Science|Travel

Hiker mired in quicksand in Utah's Arches National Park is rescued unharmed

Quicksand is a corny peril in old movies, but getting stuck in it really did happen to one hiker in Utah

December 10, 2025
Hiker mired in quicksand in Utah's Arches National Park is rescued unharmed
Environment|Science

EPA websites now downplay link between humans and climate change

EPA websites now downplay link between humans and climate change

December 11, 2025
EPA websites now downplay link between humans and climate change
Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Australia|Business|Celebrity|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Food|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Stock Markets|Technology|Travel|US|World

‘Trump Gold Card’ launches, offering expedited immigration pathway with a $1 million fee

‘Trump Gold Card’ launches, offering expedited immigration pathway with a $1 million fee

December 11, 2025
‘Trump Gold Card’ launches, offering expedited immigration pathway with a $1 million fee
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Botulism outbreak sickens more than 50 babies and expands to all ByHeart products

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
Botulism outbreak sickens more than 50 babies and expands to all ByHeart products
Environment|Science|World

Blend of unusual weather conditions brings trillions of gallons in persistent rain to the Northwest

A powerful atmospheric river has drenched Washington state with nearly 5 trillion gallons of rain over the past week

December 10, 2025
Blend of unusual weather conditions brings trillions of gallons in persistent rain to the Northwest
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Ocean warmed by climate change fed intense rainfall and deadly floods in Asia, study finds

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
Ocean warmed by climate change fed intense rainfall and deadly floods in Asia, study finds
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

US suicide rate fell in 2024 after hovering at high level

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 suicide rate fell in 2024 after hovering at high level
Health|Science|US|World

US facing second measles surge this year as outbreak accelerates in South Carolina

US facing second measles surge this year as outbreak accelerates in South Carolina

December 10, 2025
US facing second measles surge this year as outbreak accelerates in South Carolina
Environment|Political|Science|World

Trump administration taps election fraud crusader to help lead FEMA

Trump administration taps election fraud crusader to help lead FEMA

December 10, 2025
Trump administration taps election fraud crusader to help lead FEMA
Environment|Science|Technology|World

NASA loses contact with its Maven spacecraft orbiting Mars for the past decade

NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade

December 10, 2025
NASA loses contact with its Maven spacecraft orbiting Mars for the past decade
Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

San Francisco woman gives birth in a Waymo self-driving taxi

Waymo's self-driving taxis have been in the spotlight for both negative and positive reasons

December 10, 2025
San Francisco woman gives birth in a Waymo self-driving taxi
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Elon Musk reportedly plans massive IPO for SpaceX. Here’s what that means

Elon Musk reportedly plans massive IPO for SpaceX. Here’s what that means

December 10, 2025
Elon Musk reportedly plans massive IPO for SpaceX. Here’s what that means
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

First rain of autumn falls in Iran's capital, but the drought-ravaged nation needs far more

Rain has finally fallen in Iran's capital after months of drought

December 10, 2025
First rain of autumn falls in Iran's capital, but the drought-ravaged nation needs far more
Europe|Science|World

Archaeologists find earliest known fire made by humans

Archaeologists find earliest known fire made by humans

December 10, 2025
Archaeologists find earliest known fire made by humans
Europe|Health|Science|World

At least 197 children were fathered by sperm donor with cancer-causing gene. Some have already died

At least 197 children were fathered by sperm donor with cancer-causing gene. Some have already died

December 10, 2025
At least 197 children were fathered by sperm donor with cancer-causing gene. Some have already died
Business|Science|Technology

Clothes-folding robot joins San Francisco laundry business's workforce

Clothes-folding robot joins San Francisco laundry business's workforce

December 10, 2025
Clothes-folding robot joins San Francisco laundry business's workforce
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

From early cars to generative AI, new technologies create demand for specialized materials

The mass adoption of new technologies drives demand for rare and complex materials used in their manufacture.

December 10, 2025
From early cars to generative AI, new technologies create demand for specialized materials
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

Exposure to neighborhood violence leads some Denver teens to use tobacco and alcohol earlier, new study shows

Girls are at an even greater risk of early substance use than boys.

December 10, 2025
Exposure to neighborhood violence leads some Denver teens to use tobacco and alcohol earlier, new study shows
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Sports|Technology

From FIFA to the LA Clippers, carbon offset scandals are exposing the gap between sports teams’ green promises and reality

There are better ways for teams to cut their climate impact.

December 10, 2025
From FIFA to the LA Clippers, carbon offset scandals are exposing the gap between sports teams’ green promises and reality
Health|Political|Science|Technology

2026’s abortion battles will be fought more in courthouses and FDA offices than at the voting booth

Judges and federal regulators will make significant decisions over Americans’ reproductive rights.

December 10, 2025
2026’s abortion battles will be fought more in courthouses and FDA offices than at the voting booth
Health|Science

CDC vaccine advisers’ new focus on hepatitis B tests in pregnancy is not enough, some doctors warn

CDC vaccine advisers’ new focus on hepatitis B tests in pregnancy is not enough, some doctors warn

December 10, 2025
CDC vaccine advisers’ new focus on hepatitis B tests in pregnancy is not enough, some doctors warn
Arts|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Faith leaders embrace sound baths to connect with spiritual seekers

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
Faith leaders embrace sound baths to connect with spiritual seekers
Environment|Science|Technology

Underwater ‘storms’ are eating away at the Doomsday Glacier. It could have big impacts on sea level rise

Underwater ‘storms’ are eating away at the Doomsday Glacier. It could have big impacts on sea level rise

December 10, 2025
Underwater ‘storms’ are eating away at the Doomsday Glacier. It could have big impacts on sea level rise
Political|Science|Technology|World

US Navy says it recovered two aircraft that crashed into South China Sea

US Navy says it recovered two aircraft that crashed into South China Sea

December 10, 2025
US Navy says it recovered two aircraft that crashed into South China Sea
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology|World

South Korea to require advertisers to label AI-generated ads

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
South Korea to require advertisers to label AI-generated ads
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Southeast Asia embraces offshore wind power, as Trump bashes renewable energy

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
Southeast Asia embraces offshore wind power, as Trump bashes renewable energy
Health|Science

After claiming that Covid shots killed children, FDA says it is also looking at other age groups

After claiming that Covid shots killed children, FDA says it is also looking at other age groups

December 10, 2025
After claiming that Covid shots killed children, FDA says it is also looking at other age groups
Economy|Science|Technology|World

The Latest: Trump speaks on Americans’ economic worries and blames Democrats at Pennsylvania rally

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
The Latest: Trump speaks on Americans’ economic worries and blames Democrats at Pennsylvania rally
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science

Prosecutors focus on DNA and blood evidence found in dumpsters at Brian Walshe’s murder trial

Prosecutors focus on DNA and blood evidence found in dumpsters at Brian Walshe’s murder trial

December 10, 2025
Prosecutors focus on DNA and blood evidence found in dumpsters at Brian Walshe’s murder trial
Health|Science|Technology

Just how monogamous are humans? Scientists break down how we compare with other animals

Just how monogamous are humans? Scientists break down how we compare with other animals

December 10, 2025
Just how monogamous are humans? Scientists break down how we compare with other animals
Environment|Science|World

Storms bring heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest, snow and freezing rain to the Upper Midwest

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
Storms bring heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest, snow and freezing rain to the Upper Midwest
Health|Lifestyle|Science

A healthy man suffers a stroke and permanent damage after consuming numerous energy drinks

A healthy man suffers a stroke and permanent damage after consuming numerous energy drinks

December 09, 2025
A healthy man suffers a stroke and permanent damage after consuming numerous energy drinks
Education|Environment|Health|Science

What are parents to do as doctors clash with Trump administration over vaccines?

The nation’s leading doctors groups are in a standoff with federal health officials over vaccines

December 09, 2025
What are parents to do as doctors clash with Trump administration over vaccines?
Business|Finance|Health|Science|US|World

FDA opens safety review of injectable RSV drugs approved for babies and toddlers

Federal health officials are reviewing the safety of two injectable drugs used to protect babies and toddlers from the RSV virus

December 09, 2025
FDA opens safety review of injectable RSV drugs approved for babies and toddlers
Environment|Science|US

EPA eliminates mention of fossil fuels in website on warming's causes. Scientists call it misleading

The Environmental Protection Agency has removed references to fossil fuels from its online page about climate change causes

December 09, 2025
EPA eliminates mention of fossil fuels in website on warming's causes. Scientists call it misleading
Education|Health|Science|Technology

Nearly a third of American teens interact with AI chatbots daily, study finds

Nearly a third of American teens interact with AI chatbots daily, study finds

December 09, 2025
Nearly a third of American teens interact with AI chatbots daily, study finds
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

How a rare drug made from scientists' blood saves babies from botulism

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
How a rare drug made from scientists' blood saves babies from botulism
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

OpenAI names Slack CEO Dresser as first chief of revenue as ChatGPT maker aims to make a profit

OpenAI has appointed Slack CEO Denise Dresser as its first chief of revenue

December 09, 2025
OpenAI names Slack CEO Dresser as first chief of revenue as ChatGPT maker aims to make a profit
Science|Technology

Voyager 1 will reach one light-day from Earth in 2026. Here’s what that means

Voyager 1 will reach one light-day from Earth in 2026. Here’s what that means

December 09, 2025
Voyager 1 will reach one light-day from Earth in 2026. Here’s what that means
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes near Japan

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
Powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes near Japan
Education|Environment|Health|Science

Testing points to likely cause after 70+ vultures found dead on Ohio school grounds

Testing points to likely cause after 70+ vultures found dead on Ohio school grounds

December 09, 2025
Testing points to likely cause after 70+ vultures found dead on Ohio school grounds
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

UK sanctions Russian and Chinese firms suspected of being 'malign actors' in information warfare

Britain has announced sanctions against several Russian media and ideas organizations

December 09, 2025
UK sanctions Russian and Chinese firms suspected of being 'malign actors' in information warfare
Environment|Science|Technology

Trump admin is ‘trying to put out a fire they started’ at Weather Service as a cold, snowy winter looms

Trump admin is ‘trying to put out a fire they started’ at Weather Service as a cold, snowy winter looms

December 09, 2025
Trump admin is ‘trying to put out a fire they started’ at Weather Service as a cold, snowy winter looms
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Parkinson’s disease is on the rise. 5 expert tips to reduce your risk of developing it

Parkinson’s disease is on the rise. 5 expert tips to reduce your risk of developing it

December 09, 2025
Parkinson’s disease is on the rise. 5 expert tips to reduce your risk of developing it
Environment|Science|World

8 critically endangered African penguin chicks born at Maryland Zoo

8 critically endangered African penguin chicks born at Maryland Zoo

December 09, 2025
8 critically endangered African penguin chicks born at Maryland Zoo
Health|Science

Newly discovered link between traumatic brain injury in children and epigenetic changes could help personalize treatment for recovering kids

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
Newly discovered link between traumatic brain injury in children and epigenetic changes could help personalize treatment for recovering kids
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

US oil industry doesn’t see profit in Trump’s ‘pro-petroleum’ moves

Industry leaders have objected to reversals of long-standing policies, and market forces are moving against the Trump administration’s hopes.

December 09, 2025
US oil industry doesn’t see profit in Trump’s ‘pro-petroleum’ moves
Opinion|Science|Technology

Lower-cost space missions like NASA’s ESCAPADE are starting to deliver exciting science – but at a price in risk and trade‑offs

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
Lower-cost space missions like NASA’s ESCAPADE are starting to deliver exciting science – but at a price in risk and trade‑offs
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science|Technology

How to watch one of the year's best meteor showers, the Geminids

It's time for the Geminid meteor shower, one of the strongest of the year

December 09, 2025
How to watch one of the year's best meteor showers, the Geminids
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

UN says world must jointly tackle issues of climate change, pollution, biodiversity and land loss

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
UN says world must jointly tackle issues of climate change, pollution, biodiversity and land loss
Health|Science|World

CDC’s annual abortion report delayed amid agency turmoil

CDC’s annual abortion report delayed amid agency turmoil

December 09, 2025
CDC’s annual abortion report delayed amid agency turmoil
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Japan assesses damage from 7.5 magnitude quake that injured 33

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 assesses damage from 7.5 magnitude quake that injured 33
Environment|Science|World

Japan rattled by 7.5-magnitude earthquake, authorities warn of aftershocks

Japan rattled by 7.5-magnitude earthquake, authorities warn of aftershocks

December 08, 2025
Japan rattled by 7.5-magnitude earthquake, authorities warn of aftershocks
Environment|Political|Science

Federal judge throws out Trump order blocking development of wind energy

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
Federal judge throws out Trump order blocking development of wind energy
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Trump approves sale of more advanced Nvidia computer chips used in AI to China

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
Trump approves sale of more advanced Nvidia computer chips used in AI to China
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Magnitude 7.5 quake in northern Japan injures 23 people and triggers a 2-foot tsunami

A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake has struck off northern Japan, injuring 23 people and triggering a tsunami

December 08, 2025
Magnitude 7.5 quake in northern Japan injures 23 people and triggers a 2-foot tsunami
Arts|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports

How to fall asleep anywhere, from airplanes to your office nap room

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
How to fall asleep anywhere, from airplanes to your office nap room
Science|Technology

New images show an interstellar comet that will soon make its closest approach to Earth

New images show an interstellar comet that will soon make its closest approach to Earth

December 08, 2025
New images show an interstellar comet that will soon make its closest approach to Earth
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

PFAS in pregnant women’s drinking water puts their babies at higher risk, study finds

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
PFAS in pregnant women’s drinking water puts their babies at higher risk, study finds
Business|Science|Technology

I tried Google’s prototype smart glasses and it almost made me forget about my phone

I tried Google’s prototype smart glasses and it almost made me forget about my phone

December 08, 2025
I tried Google’s prototype smart glasses and it almost made me forget about my phone
Health|Science|World

$1.9 billion pledged in fight against polio. But huge gap remains after cuts from donor countries.

$1.9 billion pledged in fight against polio. But huge gap remains after cuts from donor countries.

December 08, 2025
$1.9 billion pledged in fight against polio. But huge gap remains after cuts from donor countries.
Health|Lifestyle|Science

You might not need 8 hours of rest. Here’s how to find your perfect sleep time

You might not need 8 hours of rest. Here’s how to find your perfect sleep time

December 08, 2025
You might not need 8 hours of rest. Here’s how to find your perfect sleep time
Business|Economy|Health|Science

Health insurance premiums rose nearly 3x the rate of worker earnings over the past 25 years

While hospital CEO salaries and health insurance premiums have increased, health care quality has not.

December 08, 2025
Health insurance premiums rose nearly 3x the rate of worker earnings over the past 25 years
Education|Environment|Health|Science

Mystery foot fossil may shake up human family tree

Mystery foot fossil may shake up human family tree

December 08, 2025
Mystery foot fossil may shake up human family tree
Economy|Science|Technology

Trump says he’ll sign executive order blocking state AI regulations, despite safety fears

Trump says he’ll sign executive order blocking state AI regulations, despite safety fears

December 08, 2025
Trump says he’ll sign executive order blocking state AI regulations, despite safety fears
Health|Opinion|Science

Putting pig organs in people is OK in the US, but growing human organs in pigs is not – why is that?

How many human cells does a pig need before it’s considered too human?

December 08, 2025
Putting pig organs in people is OK in the US, but growing human organs in pigs is not – why is that?
Business|Economy|Finance|Science

How keeping down borrowing costs for mortgages and other loans is built into the Fed’s ‘dual mandate’

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
How keeping down borrowing costs for mortgages and other loans is built into the Fed’s ‘dual mandate’
Education|Health|Science

Why can’t I wiggle my toes one at a time, like my fingers?

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
Why can’t I wiggle my toes one at a time, like my fingers?
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

IBM buys data streaming platform Confluent in $11 billion deal

IBM has announced it's acquiring data streaming platform Confluent in an $11 billion deal

December 08, 2025
IBM buys data streaming platform Confluent in $11 billion deal
Arts|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

What does it mean to be a new national park? Ocmulgee Mounds in Georgia may soon find out

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
What does it mean to be a new national park? Ocmulgee Mounds in Georgia may soon find out
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

How should we deal with space junk? Space recycling, of course

How should we deal with space junk? Space recycling, of course

December 08, 2025
How should we deal with space junk? Space recycling, of course
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Orphaned bear cubs released into wilderness by Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Orphaned bear cubs released into wilderness by Colorado Parks and Wildlife

December 07, 2025
Orphaned bear cubs released into wilderness by Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Family raises more than $500k for research for 6-year-old daughter's terminal disease

Family raises more than $500k for research for 6-year-old daughter's terminal disease

December 07, 2025
Family raises more than $500k for research for 6-year-old daughter's terminal disease
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Researchers at UW-Platteville find way to convert spoiled milk into 3D printing plastic

Researchers at UW-Platteville find way to convert spoiled milk into 3D printing plastic

December 07, 2025
Researchers at UW-Platteville find way to convert spoiled milk into 3D printing plastic
Business|Economy|Health|Science|US|World

Insurance coverage of hepatitis B vaccine won’t change, industry and officials say

Insurance coverage of hepatitis B vaccine won’t change, industry and officials say

December 07, 2025
Insurance coverage of hepatitis B vaccine won’t change, industry and officials say
Environment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Nordic people know how to beat the winter blues. Here's how to find light in the darkest months

The Nordic countries are no strangers to the long, dark winter

December 07, 2025
Nordic people know how to beat the winter blues. Here's how to find light in the darkest months
Americas|Environment|Science|World

Magnitude-7.0 earthquake hits in remote wilderness along Alaska-Canada border

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
Magnitude-7.0 earthquake hits in remote wilderness along Alaska-Canada border
Education|Health|Science

Chicago doctor dedicated to changing lives of kids with rare neurological diseases

Chicago doctor dedicated to changing lives of kids with rare neurological diseases

December 06, 2025
Chicago doctor dedicated to changing lives of kids with rare neurological diseases
Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

California officials warn against foraging wild mushrooms after deadly poisoning outbreak

California officials are warning foragers about a deadly outbreak linked to wild mushrooms

December 06, 2025
California officials warn against foraging wild mushrooms after deadly poisoning outbreak
Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Chernobyl protective shield can no longer confine radiation after drone strike, UN nuclear watchdog says

Chernobyl protective shield can no longer confine radiation after drone strike, UN nuclear watchdog says

December 06, 2025
Chernobyl protective shield can no longer confine radiation after drone strike, UN nuclear watchdog says
Health|Science

Sleep banking helps you get some rest in advance

Sleep banking helps you get some rest in advance

December 06, 2025
Sleep banking helps you get some rest in advance
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

What the heck is going on at Apple?

What the heck is going on at Apple?

December 06, 2025
What the heck is going on at Apple?
Health|Science

FDA in turmoil after exit of veteran cancer researcher

FDA in turmoil after exit of veteran cancer researcher

December 06, 2025
FDA in turmoil after exit of veteran cancer researcher
Health|Political|Science|US|World

US vaccine advisers say not all babies need a hepatitis B shot at birth

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
US vaccine advisers say not all babies need a hepatitis B shot at birth
Environment|Science|World

How a cocktail of rogue storms and climate chaos unleashed deadly flooding across Asia

How a cocktail of rogue storms and climate chaos unleashed deadly flooding across Asia

December 06, 2025
How a cocktail of rogue storms and climate chaos unleashed deadly flooding across Asia
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports

Even modest strength training can counter age-related decline

Even modest strength training can counter age-related decline

December 05, 2025
Even modest strength training can counter age-related decline
Environment|Europe|Science|Travel|World

French first lady Brigitte Macron visits an old friend in China: A giant panda called Yuan Meng

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
French first lady Brigitte Macron visits an old friend in China: A giant panda called Yuan Meng
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

FACT FOCUS: Trump said weaker gas mileage rules will mean cheaper cars. Experts say don't bet on it

President Donald Trump this week announced plans to weaken strict gas mileage requirements for automakers set under former President Joe Biden

December 05, 2025
FACT FOCUS: Trump said weaker gas mileage rules will mean cheaper cars. Experts say don't bet on it
Health|Science

Vaccine committee votes to scrap universal hepatitis B shots for newborns despite outcry from children’s health experts

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
Vaccine committee votes to scrap universal hepatitis B shots for newborns despite outcry from children’s health experts
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Opinion|Science|Technology

2025’s words of the year reflect a year of digital disillusionment

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
2025’s words of the year reflect a year of digital disillusionment
Opinion|Science|Technology|World

Far-right extremists have been organizing online since before the internet – and AI is their next frontier

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
Far-right extremists have been organizing online since before the internet – and AI is their next frontier
Education|Science

Girls and boys solve math problems differently – with similar short-term results but different long-term outcomes

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
Girls and boys solve math problems differently – with similar short-term results but different long-term outcomes
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Buying a gift for a loved one with cancer? Here’s why you should skip the fuzzy socks and give them meals or help with laundry instead

Gifts that make a true connection acknowledge the ugly parts of illness and provide relief from daily burdens.

December 05, 2025
Buying a gift for a loved one with cancer? Here’s why you should skip the fuzzy socks and give them meals or help with laundry instead
Health|Science|Technology

Babies as young as 7 months now have access to ‘transformative’ cochlear implants

Babies as young as 7 months now have access to ‘transformative’ cochlear implants

December 05, 2025
Babies as young as 7 months now have access to ‘transformative’ cochlear implants
Health|Science

At 16 he learned he had hepatitis B. Now, a proposal to delay vaccination worries him

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
At 16 he learned he had hepatitis B. Now, a proposal to delay vaccination worries him
Health|Science

CDC advisers delay crucial vote on hepatitis B vaccination in tense meeting

CDC advisers delay crucial vote on hepatitis B vaccination in tense meeting

December 05, 2025
CDC advisers delay crucial vote on hepatitis B vaccination in tense meeting
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Scientists document over 16,000 footprints in the world’s most extensive dinosaur tracksite

Scientists document over 16,000 footprints in the world’s most extensive dinosaur tracksite

December 05, 2025
Scientists document over 16,000 footprints in the world’s most extensive dinosaur tracksite
Health|Science|Technology

Faulty glucose monitors linked to 7 deaths and more than 700 injuries, FDA warns

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
Faulty glucose monitors linked to 7 deaths and more than 700 injuries, FDA warns
Environment|Health|Science|Travel

A brown pelican 'feeding frenzy' is an encouraging sign for the often-struggling large seabirds

On a jagged coastline in Central California, brown pelicans take flight to feed on a vast school of fish just offshore

December 04, 2025
A brown pelican 'feeding frenzy' is an encouraging sign for the often-struggling large seabirds
Education|Science|Technology

University of Utah team discovers rare computer relic

University of Utah team discovers rare computer relic

December 04, 2025
University of Utah team discovers rare computer relic
Health|Science

What to know about hepatitis B infection and vaccination

What to know about hepatitis B infection and vaccination

December 04, 2025
What to know about hepatitis B infection and vaccination
Education|Health|Science

Kennedy's vaccine advisory committee delays vote on hepatitis B shots for newborns

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
Kennedy's vaccine advisory committee delays vote on hepatitis B shots for newborns
Environment|Health|Science|World

Volcanic eruption led to the Black Death, new research suggests

Volcanic eruption led to the Black Death, new research suggests

December 04, 2025
Volcanic eruption led to the Black Death, new research suggests
Food|Health|Science

Fiber is something most people could use more of. But experts advise caution with 'fibermaxxing'

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
Fiber is something most people could use more of. But experts advise caution with 'fibermaxxing'
Health|Science

Kennedy’s handpicked CDC advisers could change childhood vaccine schedule

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
Kennedy’s handpicked CDC advisers could change childhood vaccine schedule
Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Science

How to cut your chances of getting sick from respiratory viruses this winter

How to cut your chances of getting sick from respiratory viruses this winter

December 04, 2025
How to cut your chances of getting sick from respiratory viruses this winter
Science|Technology

Most normal matter in the universe isn’t found in planets, stars or galaxies – an astronomer explains where it’s distributed

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
Most normal matter in the universe isn’t found in planets, stars or galaxies – an astronomer explains where it’s distributed
Business|Education|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

People who talk with their hands seem more clear and persuasive – new research

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
People who talk with their hands seem more clear and persuasive – new research
Science|Technology|Travel

Measuring Colorado’s mountains one hike at a time

To most accurately measure mountain peaks, Eric Gilbertson lugs equipment all the way to the top.

December 04, 2025
Measuring Colorado’s mountains one hike at a time
Business|Entertainment|Political|Science|Technology

Everything everywhere all at once: How Zohran Mamdani campaigned both online and with a ground game

How much did Zohran Mamdani’s old-fashioned ground game contribute to his victory in the New York mayor’s race?

December 04, 2025
Everything everywhere all at once: How Zohran Mamdani campaigned both online and with a ground game
Education|Health|Political|Science|Technology

Down-ranking polarizing content lowers emotional temperature on social media – new research

A new tool lets researchers get a handle on how social media algorithms affect emotions and polarization.

December 04, 2025
Down-ranking polarizing content lowers emotional temperature on social media – new research
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|World

Fact check: The five wildest conspiracy theories from Trump’s late-night posting spree

Fact check: The five wildest conspiracy theories from Trump’s late-night posting spree

December 04, 2025
Fact check: The five wildest conspiracy theories from Trump’s late-night posting spree
Environment|Science|World

Millions wake up to extreme cold that’s breaking records as it spreads east

Millions wake up to extreme cold that’s breaking records as it spreads east

December 03, 2025
Millions wake up to extreme cold that’s breaking records as it spreads east
Health|Science|World

People worldwide don’t know enough about menopause. Here’s why that’s dangerous

People worldwide don’t know enough about menopause. Here’s why that’s dangerous

December 04, 2025
People worldwide don’t know enough about menopause. Here’s why that’s dangerous
Environment|Science|World

How a sperm bank for cheetahs might one day save the fastest land animal

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
How a sperm bank for cheetahs might one day save the fastest land animal
Economy|Education|Political|Science|World

US Institute of Peace renamed for Trump after his administration gutted it earlier this year

US Institute of Peace renamed for Trump after his administration gutted it earlier this year

December 04, 2025
US Institute of Peace renamed for Trump after his administration gutted it earlier this year
Crime|Science|Technology|Travel|World

What to know about Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 as the search resumes

The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 remains a mystery more than a decade later

December 03, 2025
What to know about Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 as the search resumes
Business|Science|Technology|World

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visits Republicans as debate over intensifying AI race rages

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is making the rounds in Washington

December 04, 2025
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visits Republicans as debate over intensifying AI race rages
Arts|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Decades-old palm trees in Rio de Janeiro flower for the first — and only — time

Talipot palms in a Rio de Janeiro park are flowering for the first and only time in their lives

December 03, 2025
Decades-old palm trees in Rio de Janeiro flower for the first — and only — time
Business|Health|Science|US

FDA appoints Tracy Hoeg as acting director of drug evaluation center

The U.S.

December 04, 2025
FDA appoints Tracy Hoeg as acting director of drug evaluation center
Business|Science|Technology

OpenAI agrees to acquire AI startup Neptune to boost model training capabilities

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
OpenAI agrees to acquire AI startup Neptune to boost model training capabilities
Business|Science|Technology|World

Wikipedia seeks more AI licensing deals similar to Google tie-up, co-founder Wales says

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
Wikipedia seeks more AI licensing deals similar to Google tie-up, co-founder Wales says
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Twelve former US FDA commissioners express deep concern about agency's vaccine change

Twelve former U.S.

December 03, 2025
Twelve former US FDA commissioners express deep concern about agency's vaccine change
Health|Science|World

A dozen former FDA leaders lambaste claims by the agency's current vaccine chief

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 dozen former FDA leaders lambaste claims by the agency's current vaccine chief
Health|Science

New FDA-approved glasses can slow nearsightedness in kids

A new type of lens approved by the FDA promises to slow nearsightedness in children

December 01, 2025
New FDA-approved glasses can slow nearsightedness in kids
Business|Health|Science|World

US FDA removes longtime director of over-the-counter drugs office

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
US FDA removes longtime director of over-the-counter drugs office
Health|Political|Science

Former FDA, CDC leaders warn that US vaccine policy is under threat

Former FDA, CDC leaders warn that US vaccine policy is under threat

December 03, 2025
Former FDA, CDC leaders warn that US vaccine policy is under threat
Health|Science|World

A single shot of HPV vaccine may be enough to fight cervical cancer, study finds

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
A single shot of HPV vaccine may be enough to fight cervical cancer, study finds
Health|Opinion|Science

FDA claims on COVID-19 vaccine safety are unsupported by reliable data – and could severely hinder vaccine access

The agency’s plan to change the well-established process for safety testing vaccines is not realistic.

December 03, 2025
FDA claims on COVID-19 vaccine safety are unsupported by reliable data – and could severely hinder vaccine access
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Brazil Amazonian state postpones cattle tracking key to preventing deforestation

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
Brazil Amazonian state postpones cattle tracking key to preventing deforestation
Business|Science|Technology

Nvidia servers speed up AI models from China's Moonshoot AI and others tenfold

Nvidia on Wednesday published new data showing that its latest artificial intelligence server can improve the performance of new models - including

December 03, 2025
Nvidia servers speed up AI models from China's Moonshoot AI and others tenfold
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Aeva shares soar after deal with European automaker 

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
Aeva shares soar after deal with European automaker 
Business|Science|Technology

Trump's NASA pick stresses moon race urgency, pressed on Musk ties in Senate hearing

Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead NASA, on Wednesday touted his plans to put

December 03, 2025
Trump's NASA pick stresses moon race urgency, pressed on Musk ties in Senate hearing
Business|Science|Technology

Billionaire spacewalker is back before the Senate seeking NASA's top job

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
Billionaire spacewalker is back before the Senate seeking NASA's top job
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Exclusive drone footage shows devastated Ukrainian town almost encircled by Russian forces

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
Exclusive drone footage shows devastated Ukrainian town almost encircled by Russian forces
Crime|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Residents react after semi carrying 34,000 pounds of hydrochloric acid overturns

Residents react after semi carrying 34,000 pounds of hydrochloric acid overturns

December 03, 2025
Residents react after semi carrying 34,000 pounds of hydrochloric acid overturns
Science|Technology|World

December’s full moon is the last supermoon of the year. Here’s what to know

December’s full moon is the last supermoon of the year. Here’s what to know

December 03, 2025
December’s full moon is the last supermoon of the year. Here’s what to know
Business|Science|Technology|World

Lockheed Martin opens new hypersonic weapons facility

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
Lockheed Martin opens new hypersonic weapons facility
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Microsoft denies report of lowering targets for AI software sales growth

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
Microsoft denies report of lowering targets for AI software sales growth
Business|Political|Science|Technology

Trump’s NASA pick faces questions on leaked ‘Project Athena’ plan in rare second confirmation hearing

Trump’s NASA pick faces questions on leaked ‘Project Athena’ plan in rare second confirmation hearing

December 03, 2025
Trump’s NASA pick faces questions on leaked ‘Project Athena’ plan in rare second confirmation hearing
Americas|Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Science

Bald eagle thought to be shot was actually injured in eagle fight, vets believe

Bald eagle thought to be shot was actually injured in eagle fight, vets believe

December 03, 2025
Bald eagle thought to be shot was actually injured in eagle fight, vets believe
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

OpenAI awards $40.5M to a wide range of nonprofits under new foundation structure

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
OpenAI awards $40.5M to a wide range of nonprofits under new foundation structure
Business|Science|Technology|World

AI companies' safety practices fail to meet global standards, study shows

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
AI companies' safety practices fail to meet global standards, study shows
Health|Science|Sports

Achilles tendon injuries are on the rise. Experts explain the reasons why

Achilles tendon injuries are on the rise. Experts explain the reasons why

December 03, 2025
Achilles tendon injuries are on the rise. Experts explain the reasons why
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|US

Climate change will make you poorer, according to a new report

Climate change will make you poorer, according to a new report

April 17, 2024
Climate change will make you poorer, according to a new report
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

What are small modular reactors, a new type of nuclear power plant sought to feed AI’s energy demand?

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
What are small modular reactors, a new type of nuclear power plant sought to feed AI’s energy demand?
Health|Science|Sports|Technology|World

Doping at your doorstep: The next Olympic drug crisis could be coming through the mail

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
Doping at your doorstep: The next Olympic drug crisis could be coming through the mail
Health|Science

Kennedy’s handpicked CDC advisers to weigh major change to childhood vaccine schedule

Kennedy’s handpicked CDC advisers to weigh major change to childhood vaccine schedule

December 03, 2025
Kennedy’s handpicked CDC advisers to weigh major change to childhood vaccine schedule
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Researchers slightly lower study's estimate of drop in global income due to climate change

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
Researchers slightly lower study's estimate of drop in global income due to climate change
Science|Technology

Google’s proposed data center in orbit will face issues with space debris in an already crowded orbit

Google’s Project Suncatcher would need sophisticated collision avoidance capabilities to navigate a junk-filled landscape.

December 03, 2025
Google’s proposed data center in orbit will face issues with space debris in an already crowded orbit
Crime|Economy|Health|Science|Technology|World

Yes, the government can track your location – but usually not by spying on you directly

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
Yes, the government can track your location – but usually not by spying on you directly
Arts|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

A bridge too far? Sicily project tests limits of Italy's ambitions

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
A bridge too far? Sicily project tests limits of Italy's ambitions
Crime|Science|Technology|US

Her murder went unsolved for decades. DNA from paper bags now points to one of Colorado’s ‘most prolific serial killers’

Her murder went unsolved for decades. DNA from paper bags now points to one of Colorado’s ‘most prolific serial killers’

December 03, 2025
Her murder went unsolved for decades. DNA from paper bags now points to one of Colorado’s ‘most prolific serial killers’
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|Travel|US|World

How Trump is intensifying his crackdown on every form of immigration to the US

How Trump is intensifying his crackdown on every form of immigration to the US

December 03, 2025
How Trump is intensifying his crackdown on every form of immigration to the US
Environment|Science|Technology

The best hurricane forecasts of 2025 came from an AI model

The best hurricane forecasts of 2025 came from an AI model

December 03, 2025
The best hurricane forecasts of 2025 came from an AI model
Business|Crime|Science|Technology

Taiwan charges Tokyo Electron's Taiwan unit in TSMC trade secrets case

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
Taiwan charges Tokyo Electron's Taiwan unit in TSMC trade secrets case
Business|Science|Technology|World

Chinese reusable booster explodes during first orbital test, in failed bid to catch SpaceX

Chinese reusable booster explodes during first orbital test, in failed bid to catch SpaceX

December 03, 2025
Chinese reusable booster explodes during first orbital test, in failed bid to catch SpaceX
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They’re a climate warning, scientists say

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
Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They’re a climate warning, scientists say
Health|Science|World

US stillbirth rate improved last year, but progress is slow

US stillbirth rate improved last year, but progress is slow

December 03, 2025
US stillbirth rate improved last year, but progress is slow
Business|Crime|Science|Technology|World

Hunt for missing flight MH370 to resume this month, Malaysia says

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
Hunt for missing flight MH370 to resume this month, Malaysia says
Health|Science|Technology|World

7 deaths, more than 700 serious injuries linked with diabetes glucose monitor errors

7 deaths, more than 700 serious injuries linked with diabetes glucose monitor errors

December 02, 2025
7 deaths, more than 700 serious injuries linked with diabetes glucose monitor errors
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Vultr to invest $1 billion in Ohio AI cluster using AMD chips

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
Vultr to invest $1 billion in Ohio AI cluster using AMD chips
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

No matter how he ate or exercised, he never felt muscular enough. Then he hit rock bottom

No matter how he ate or exercised, he never felt muscular enough. Then he hit rock bottom

December 02, 2025
No matter how he ate or exercised, he never felt muscular enough. Then he hit rock bottom
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Clarification: Chile-Night Sky Under Threat story

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
Clarification: Chile-Night Sky Under Threat story
Arts|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Once-in-a-lifetime bloom: rare palms in Rio de Janeiro flower before dying

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
Once-in-a-lifetime bloom: rare palms in Rio de Janeiro flower before dying
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

The AI frenzy is driving a new global supply chain crisis

By Hyunjoo Jin, Fanny Potkin, Wen-Yee Lee, Anton Bridge and Max A.

December 03, 2025
The AI frenzy is driving a new global supply chain crisis
Business|Environment|Health|Political|Science

San Francisco sues nation's top food manufacturers over ultraprocessed foods

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
San Francisco sues nation's top food manufacturers over ultraprocessed foods
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Deep-sea search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 to resume Dec. 30

Malaysia's transport ministry says the deep-sea hunt for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 will resume on Dec. 30

December 03, 2025
Deep-sea search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 to resume Dec. 30
Economy|Environment|Science|Travel|US

Winter storm warnings stretch across the northern US, bringing snow, cold and risky conditions

Travelers face challenging weather for the rest of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend

November 28, 2025
Winter storm warnings stretch across the northern US, bringing snow, cold and risky conditions
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

How a 1960 plane crash in Boston Harbor launched 'feather detective,' reshaped aviation safety

How a 1960 plane crash in Boston Harbor launched 'feather detective,' reshaped aviation safety

November 28, 2025
How a 1960 plane crash in Boston Harbor launched 'feather detective,' reshaped aviation safety
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Food|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

Trinidad's leader backtracks and says US Marines are in the country working on airport radar

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
Trinidad's leader backtracks and says US Marines are in the country working on airport radar
Business|Science|Technology|World

Airbus issues major A320 recall, threatening global flight disruption

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
Airbus issues major A320 recall, threatening global flight disruption
Crime|Education|Science|Technology

State officials say AI system didn't discriminate based on color when mistaking students' chip bag for gun

State officials say AI system didn't discriminate based on color when mistaking students' chip bag for gun

November 28, 2025
State officials say AI system didn't discriminate based on color when mistaking students' chip bag for gun
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Airlines race to fix Airbus planes after warning solar radiation could cause pilots to lose control

Airlines race to fix Airbus planes after warning solar radiation could cause pilots to lose control

November 28, 2025
Airlines race to fix Airbus planes after warning solar radiation could cause pilots to lose control
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports|Technology

Waco friends' kidney donation journey shows power of second chances

Waco friends' kidney donation journey shows power of second chances

November 28, 2025
Waco friends' kidney donation journey shows power of second chances
Business|Europe|Science|Technology|Travel

Airlines adopt software fix for Airbus A320 after plane has sudden altitude drop

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
Airlines adopt software fix for Airbus A320 after plane has sudden altitude drop
Education|Science|US|World

Trump administration agrees to restore $790 million to Northwestern University

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
Trump administration agrees to restore $790 million to Northwestern University
Health|Political|Science|US|World

US FDA memo links 10 child deaths to COVID vaccines

COVID-19 vaccinations probably contributed to the deaths of at least 10 children who died of heart inflammation, U.S.

November 29, 2025
US FDA memo links 10 child deaths to COVID vaccines
Environment|Science|Travel

Winter storms bring snow, freezing rain and cold as Thanksgiving travelers journey home

A major snowstorm in the Midwest and Great Lakes is affecting Thanksgiving travelers

November 29, 2025
Winter storms bring snow, freezing rain and cold as Thanksgiving travelers journey home
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Micron to invest $9.6 billion in Japan to build AI memory chip plant, Nikkei reports

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
Micron to invest $9.6 billion in Japan to build AI memory chip plant, Nikkei reports
Europe|Science|Technology|World

Ukrainian drone pilots look to AI for battlefield edge

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
Ukrainian drone pilots look to AI for battlefield edge
Environment|Europe|Science|World

‘An oil spill in solid form’: Bio-bead disaster devastates beloved English coast

‘An oil spill in solid form’: Bio-bead disaster devastates beloved English coast

November 29, 2025
‘An oil spill in solid form’: Bio-bead disaster devastates beloved English coast
Health|Science|World

FDA commissioner says data showed 10 child deaths due to COVID shots

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
FDA commissioner says data showed 10 child deaths due to COVID shots
Health|Science

The ‘key windows’ when exercise may matter most for brain health

The ‘key windows’ when exercise may matter most for brain health

November 29, 2025
The ‘key windows’ when exercise may matter most for brain health
Political|Science|Technology|World

North Korea's Kim stresses Air Force's nuclear war deterrence on its 80th anniversary

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
North Korea's Kim stresses Air Force's nuclear war deterrence on its 80th anniversary
Economy|Health|Science

FDA official plans to change vaccine approval process, claiming that Covid-19 shots caused child deaths

FDA official plans to change vaccine approval process, claiming that Covid-19 shots caused child deaths

November 30, 2025
FDA official plans to change vaccine approval process, claiming that Covid-19 shots caused child deaths
Asia|Environment|Science|World

More than 1,100 killed as deadly storms cause flooding and landslides across Asia

More than 1,100 killed as deadly storms cause flooding and landslides across Asia

November 30, 2025
More than 1,100 killed as deadly storms cause flooding and landslides across Asia
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Why doing good also makes us feel good, during the holidays and beyond

The holiday season is a popular time for volunteering, but experts say giving back is beneficial year-round

November 30, 2025
Why doing good also makes us feel good, during the holidays and beyond
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Doctor says Trump had preventative screening MRI on heart, abdomen with 'perfectly normal' results

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
Doctor says Trump had preventative screening MRI on heart, abdomen with 'perfectly normal' results
Business|Science|Technology|World

Airbus says most of its recalled 6,000 A320 jets now modified

Airbus fleets were returning towards normal operations on Monday after the European planemaker pushed through abrupt

December 01, 2025
Airbus says most of its recalled 6,000 A320 jets now modified
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Australia expands grain-fed beef exports as US production falters

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
Australia expands grain-fed beef exports as US production falters
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Bomb cyclone to bring first widespread snow to parts of Northeast after tracking through already hard-hit Midwest

Bomb cyclone to bring first widespread snow to parts of Northeast after tracking through already hard-hit Midwest

December 01, 2025
Bomb cyclone to bring first widespread snow to parts of Northeast after tracking through already hard-hit Midwest
Business|Science|Technology|World

ByteDance rolls out AI voice assistant for Chinese smartphones

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
ByteDance rolls out AI voice assistant for Chinese smartphones
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Amazon and Google launch multicloud service for faster connectivity

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
Amazon and Google launch multicloud service for faster connectivity
Business|Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology

AI-powered children’s toys are here, but are they safe?

AI-powered children’s toys are here, but are they safe?

December 01, 2025
AI-powered children’s toys are here, but are they safe?
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Taps may run dry in this country, where the water crisis is so severe it can be seen from space

Taps may run dry in this country, where the water crisis is so severe it can be seen from space

December 01, 2025
Taps may run dry in this country, where the water crisis is so severe it can be seen from space
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Nvidia takes $2 billion stake in Synopsys as AI deal spree accelerates

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
Nvidia takes $2 billion stake in Synopsys as AI deal spree accelerates
Business|Economy|Health|Science

Eli Lilly cuts Zepbound price to widen access for obesity drug

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
Eli Lilly cuts Zepbound price to widen access for obesity drug
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

When the world’s largest battery power plant caught fire, toxic metals rained down – wetlands captured the fallout

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
When the world’s largest battery power plant caught fire, toxic metals rained down – wetlands captured the fallout
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|World

Iran’s president calls for moving its drought-stricken capital amid a worsening water crisis – how Tehran got into water bankruptcy

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
Iran’s president calls for moving its drought-stricken capital amid a worsening water crisis – how Tehran got into water bankruptcy
Business|Economy|Education|Science

New York’s wealthy warn of a tax exodus after Mamdani’s win – but the data says otherwise

Research on millionaire migration reveals that social and professional ties matter far more than marginal tax rates.

December 01, 2025
New York’s wealthy warn of a tax exodus after Mamdani’s win – but the data says otherwise
Education|Environment|Health|Science

Texas cities have some of the highest preterm birth rates in the US, highlighting maternal health crisis nationwide

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
Texas cities have some of the highest preterm birth rates in the US, highlighting maternal health crisis nationwide
Economy|Education|Finance|Interview|Opinion|Science|Technology

Rural high school students are more likely than city kids to get their diplomas, but they remain less likely to go to college

1 in 5 students in the US are living in rural areas.

December 01, 2025
Rural high school students are more likely than city kids to get their diplomas, but they remain less likely to go to college
Education|Environment|Science

How to watch the last supermoon of the year

The last supermoon of the year will soon shine in December skies

December 01, 2025
How to watch the last supermoon of the year
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Accenture ties up with OpenAI to equip thousands of its employees with ChatGPT

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
Accenture ties up with OpenAI to equip thousands of its employees with ChatGPT
Science|Technology|World

Damaged Shenzhou-20 spacecraft to return to Earth uncrewed for inspection

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
Damaged Shenzhou-20 spacecraft to return to Earth uncrewed for inspection
Africa|Health|Political|Science|World

Congo declares its latest Ebola outbreak over, after 43 deaths

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
Congo declares its latest Ebola outbreak over, after 43 deaths
Business|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Winter's first big snowstorm hits the Northeast as schools close and traffic slows

The first major winter storm has hit the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, covering the area with snow and ice

December 02, 2025
Winter's first big snowstorm hits the Northeast as schools close and traffic slows
Health|Science

Chairman of vaccine committee leaves for new HHS job

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has replaced the head of his controversial vaccine advisory committee

December 01, 2025
Chairman of vaccine committee leaves for new HHS job
Business|Science|Technology

Nvidia releases open-source software for self-driving car development 

Nvidia on Monday released new open-source software aimed at speeding up the development of

December 01, 2025
Nvidia releases open-source software for self-driving car development 
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

US LNG exports hit record high in November on cooler weather, strong output

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
US LNG exports hit record high in November on cooler weather, strong output
Health|Political|Science|World

US vaccine committee's hepatitis B changes would be most consequential yet

Robert F.

December 02, 2025
US vaccine committee's hepatitis B changes would be most consequential yet
Health|Political|Science

White House says Trump MRI was preventative, president in excellent health

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
White House says Trump MRI was preventative, president in excellent health
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Shein probed by Texas attorney general over labor practices, product safety

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
Shein probed by Texas attorney general over labor practices, product safety
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Winter storms blanket the East, while the US West is wondering: Where’s the snow?

Here’s what snow forecasters are watching, and why skiers and other snow lovers shouldn’t lose hope.

December 01, 2025
Winter storms blanket the East, while the US West is wondering: Where’s the snow?
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Cuba says 33 have died of mosquito-borne illnesses as epidemic rages

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
Cuba says 33 have died of mosquito-borne illnesses as epidemic rages
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

OpenAI takes stake in Thrive Holdings in latest enterprise AI push

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
OpenAI takes stake in Thrive Holdings in latest enterprise AI push
Business|Science|Technology|US

US Senate panel looks to fast-track NASA nominee

The U.S.

December 02, 2025
US Senate panel looks to fast-track NASA nominee
Business|Science|Technology

Apple names Amar Subramanya new VP of AI, replacing John Giannandrea

Apple on Monday named veteran researcher Amar Subramanya as its vice president of AI, replacing John Giannandrea.

December 01, 2025
Apple names Amar Subramanya new VP of AI, replacing John Giannandrea
Business|Science|Technology

Samsung unveils first multi-folding phone as competition set to heat up

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
Samsung unveils first multi-folding phone as competition set to heat up
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Intel to invest additional $208 million in Malaysia, PM says

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
Intel to invest additional $208 million in Malaysia, PM says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Australia rolls out AI roadmap, steps back from tougher rules

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
Australia rolls out AI roadmap, steps back from tougher rules
Arts|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|World

Don't be enraged, 'rage bait' is Oxford's word of the year

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
Don't be enraged, 'rage bait' is Oxford's word of the year
Business|Environment|Science|World

The growing exotic pet trade drives illegal sales online and a push for tighter rules

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
The growing exotic pet trade drives illegal sales online and a push for tighter rules
Education|Science|Technology

AI may be scoring your college essay. Welcome to the new era of admissions

Students applying to college know they're not supposed to use AI chatbots to write their essays

December 02, 2025
AI may be scoring your college essay. Welcome to the new era of admissions
Economy|Education|Science|Technology|World

AI's impact could worsen gaps between world's rich and poor, a UN report says

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
AI's impact could worsen gaps between world's rich and poor, a UN report says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China issues first batch of streamlined rare earth export licences, source says

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
China issues first batch of streamlined rare earth export licences, source says
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

A Japanese regional assembly is set to vote by December 22 on restarting nuclear plant

A Japanese regional assembly on Tuesday began deliberations on whether to partially restart the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, the

December 02, 2025
A Japanese regional assembly is set to vote by December 22 on restarting nuclear plant
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

'Mischievous hands': Indonesians blame deforestation for devastating floods

Indonesian Reliwati Siregar gestured angrily at deforestation around her home on the island of Sumatra, where landslides and floods

December 02, 2025
'Mischievous hands': Indonesians blame deforestation for devastating floods
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Malaysia tightens nuclear controls under amended law

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
Malaysia tightens nuclear controls under amended law
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

EU vets assess Barcelona swine fever outbreak as cases rise to nine

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
EU vets assess Barcelona swine fever outbreak as cases rise to nine
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Data supports current US policy of hepatitis B vaccine for newborns, as officials push for change

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
Data supports current US policy of hepatitis B vaccine for newborns, as officials push for change
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology|World

AI could increase divide between rich and poor states, UN report warns

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
AI could increase divide between rich and poor states, UN report warns
Environment|Science|Technology

Google plans to power a new data center with fossil fuels, yet release almost no emissions – here’s how its carbon capture tech works

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
Google plans to power a new data center with fossil fuels, yet release almost no emissions – here’s how its carbon capture tech works
Education|Political|Science

Ranked choice voting outperforms the winner-take-all system used to elect nearly every US politician

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
Ranked choice voting outperforms the winner-take-all system used to elect nearly every US politician
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

Why protecting Colorado children from dying of domestic violence is such a hard problem

Lethal domestic violence is persistent, despite a statewide decline in overall homicides.

December 02, 2025
Why protecting Colorado children from dying of domestic violence is such a hard problem
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Opinion|Science|Technology|World

Larry Summers’ sexism is jeopardizing his power and privilege, but the entire economics profession hinders progress for women

In 2024, only about 1 in 3 newly minted economics Ph.D.s were women.

December 02, 2025
Larry Summers’ sexism is jeopardizing his power and privilege, but the entire economics profession hinders progress for women
Health|Science

Sugar starts corroding your teeth within seconds – here’s how to protect your pearly whites from decay

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
Sugar starts corroding your teeth within seconds – here’s how to protect your pearly whites from decay
Health|Lifestyle|Science

‘Scromiting,’ a bizarre condition linked to chronic marijuana use, is on the rise

‘Scromiting,’ a bizarre condition linked to chronic marijuana use, is on the rise

December 02, 2025
‘Scromiting,’ a bizarre condition linked to chronic marijuana use, is on the rise
Education|Science|World

Flat Earth, spirits and conspiracy theories – experience can shape even extraordinary beliefs

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
Flat Earth, spirits and conspiracy theories – experience can shape even extraordinary beliefs
Economy|Education|Europe|Science|Technology

Fearing AI job losses, some young workers in Britain shift towards skilled trades

In a labour market where artificial intelligence is quickly transforming and sometimes replacing jobs, student Maryna Yaroshenko wanted

December 02, 2025
Fearing AI job losses, some young workers in Britain shift towards skilled trades
Business|Science|Technology

Amazon to use Nvidia tech in AI chips, roll out new servers

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
Amazon to use Nvidia tech in AI chips, roll out new servers
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Trump removes 'renewable' from title of U.S. energy lab

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
Trump removes 'renewable' from title of U.S. energy lab
Health|Science

Shingles vaccine may slow progression of dementia, new study suggests

Shingles vaccine may slow progression of dementia, new study suggests

December 02, 2025
Shingles vaccine may slow progression of dementia, new study suggests
Business|Science|Technology

Axiado raises $100 million for chip to save space, power in AI data centers

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
Axiado raises $100 million for chip to save space, power in AI data centers
Health|Science|Technology

Researchers identify birthmark that signals serious neurological condition

Researchers identify birthmark that signals serious neurological condition

December 02, 2025
Researchers identify birthmark that signals serious neurological condition
Business|Health|Science

FDA’s top drug officer set to exit, weeks into new role

FDA’s top drug officer set to exit, weeks into new role

December 02, 2025
FDA’s top drug officer set to exit, weeks into new role
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

The real estate industry is pressuring Zillow and other sites to nix extreme weather risk data buyers have come to rely on

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
The real estate industry is pressuring Zillow and other sites to nix extreme weather risk data buyers have come to rely on
Business|Health|Science|US

US FDA's newly appointed drugs chief set to retire

The U.S.

December 02, 2025
US FDA's newly appointed drugs chief set to retire
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Nvidia CFO says chipmaker yet to finalize $100 billion OpenAI deal

Nvidia's agreement with ChatGPT parent OpenAI to invest up to $100 billion in the startup is still not finalized, the chipmaker's chief financial officer Colette Kress said on

December 02, 2025
Nvidia CFO says chipmaker yet to finalize $100 billion OpenAI deal
Business|Science|Technology

Anthropic acquires developer tool startup Bun to scale AI coding

Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic said on Tuesday it has acquired Bun, which helps developers run and manage codes more effectively, as the Claude maker looks to boost the

December 02, 2025
Anthropic acquires developer tool startup Bun to scale AI coding
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump's NASA pick to tell Congress about moon race with China, deep-space ambition

Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman, President Donald Trump's pick to lead NASA, will tell senators on Wednesday that he wants to expand investments in nuclear

December 02, 2025
Trump's NASA pick to tell Congress about moon race with China, deep-space ambition
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

European nations agree 30% boost in three-year space budget

European nations agreed on Thursday to increase spending on space over the next three years by about 30% to 22.1 billion euros, part of an effort to try to catch

November 27, 2025
European nations agree 30% boost in three-year space budget
Business|Science|Technology|World

US defense firm Anduril faces setbacks from drone crashes

A U.S. military plane soared over Florida's Eglin Air Force Base earlier this month and released a drone made by the

November 27, 2025
US defense firm Anduril faces setbacks from drone crashes
Business|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Man getting new lease on life thanks to wife's donation through paired kidney exchange program

Man getting new lease on life thanks to wife's donation through paired kidney exchange program

November 27, 2025
Man getting new lease on life thanks to wife's donation through paired kidney exchange program
Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Travel

Lake effect snow piles up in Great Lakes region, impacting Thanksgiving travel

Strong lake effect snow bands are expected to dump several inches of snow across the Great Lakes region Thanksgiving Day, with the most accumulation hitting the Upper Peninsula of Michigan

November 27, 2025
Lake effect snow piles up in Great Lakes region, impacting Thanksgiving travel
Business|Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

EU should reject automakers' biofuel plea, says campaign group

The European Commission should resist automakers' calls to allow cars to run on biofuels beyond 2035 because they are in short supply and not truly carbon-

November 27, 2025
EU should reject automakers' biofuel plea, says campaign group
Science|Technology|World

Launch pad damaged as Russian rocket blasts off for space station, agency says

Launch pad damaged as Russian rocket blasts off for space station, agency says

November 28, 2025
Launch pad damaged as Russian rocket blasts off for space station, agency says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

The global AI race is supercharging Taiwan’s economy. But many don’t feel better off

The global AI race is supercharging Taiwan’s economy. But many don’t feel better off

November 28, 2025
The global AI race is supercharging Taiwan’s economy. But many don’t feel better off
Health|Science|World

Measles cases are surging, making global elimination a ‘distant goal,’ WHO says

Measles cases are surging, making global elimination a ‘distant goal,’ WHO says

November 28, 2025
Measles cases are surging, making global elimination a ‘distant goal,’ WHO says
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Eel populations are falling, and new protections were defeated. Japan and the US opposed them

Valuable eels are in decline all over the world, leading to a new push for restrictions on trade to try to help stave off extinction

November 28, 2025
Eel populations are falling, and new protections were defeated. Japan and the US opposed them
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Keeping cool: heat a key challenge for data centers and AI

The global boom in data centers as companies increasingly outsource information storage and ramp up use of energy-intensive

November 28, 2025
Keeping cool: heat a key challenge for data centers and AI
Environment|Science|US

Tracking winter weather advisories across the US

Tracking winter weather advisories across the US

January 05, 2024
Tracking winter weather advisories across the US
Education|Environment|Science|World

Where did house cats come from? Ancient DNA shakes up their origin story

Where did house cats come from? Ancient DNA shakes up their origin story

November 28, 2025
Where did house cats come from? Ancient DNA shakes up their origin story
Environment|Science|Travel

Cross-country winter storm disrupts post-Thanksgiving travel in the Midwest, and another system is behind it

Cross-country winter storm disrupts post-Thanksgiving travel in the Midwest, and another system is behind it

November 28, 2025
Cross-country winter storm disrupts post-Thanksgiving travel in the Midwest, and another system is behind it
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

I took my shoes off and went for a barefoot hike. I couldn’t believe what happened next

I took my shoes off and went for a barefoot hike. I couldn’t believe what happened next

November 28, 2025
I took my shoes off and went for a barefoot hike. I couldn’t believe what happened next
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

European Space Agency boosts budget to catch up in space race

The European Space Agency has announced a significant budget increase for the next three years, reaching nearly $26 billion

November 27, 2025
European Space Agency boosts budget to catch up in space race
Science|Technology|World

Soyuz spacecraft blasts off for International Space Station with Russian and American crew

A Russian Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft blasted off for the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday with two Russian cosmonauts and one NASA astronaut on board, a live stream of the

November 27, 2025
Soyuz spacecraft blasts off for International Space Station with Russian and American crew
Health|Science|Technology

Scientists found tryptophan, the ‘sleepy’ amino acid, in an asteroid. Here’s what it means

Scientists found tryptophan, the ‘sleepy’ amino acid, in an asteroid. Here’s what it means

November 27, 2025
Scientists found tryptophan, the ‘sleepy’ amino acid, in an asteroid. Here’s what it means
Science|Technology|World

US-Russian crew of 3 starts 8-month mission on the International Space Station

A U.S.-Russian crew of three has started a mission at the International Space Station after their launch on a Russian spacecraft

November 27, 2025
US-Russian crew of 3 starts 8-month mission on the International Space Station
Political|Science|Technology|World

New Zealand navy ship made rare transit through Taiwan Strait this month

The New Zealand navy's largest ship, the oiler HMNZS Aotearoa, made a rare transit through the sensitive Taiwan Strait

November 27, 2025
New Zealand navy ship made rare transit through Taiwan Strait this month
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

What bubble? The analysts and investors making the bull case for AI

What bubble? The analysts and investors making the bull case for AI

November 27, 2025
What bubble? The analysts and investors making the bull case for AI
Environment|Science

How trading wild turkeys for other animals became a conservation success story

Swapping turkeys for other animals was once a key part of North America's wildlife conservation efforts

November 27, 2025
How trading wild turkeys for other animals became a conservation success story
Health|Science|Sports

Age is just a number: How Emma Mazzenga is redefining athletic longevity at 92 years old

Age is just a number: How Emma Mazzenga is redefining athletic longevity at 92 years old

November 27, 2025
Age is just a number: How Emma Mazzenga is redefining athletic longevity at 92 years old
Environment|Health|Science|World

How extreme weather is making plastic pollution more mobile, more persistent and more hazardous

How extreme weather is making plastic pollution more mobile, more persistent and more hazardous

November 27, 2025
How extreme weather is making plastic pollution more mobile, more persistent and more hazardous
Environment|Science|Travel

Post-Thanksgiving cross-country winter storm could wreck travel as it brings the most widespread snow of the season

Post-Thanksgiving cross-country winter storm could wreck travel as it brings the most widespread snow of the season

November 26, 2025
Post-Thanksgiving cross-country winter storm could wreck travel as it brings the most widespread snow of the season
Asia|Business|Science|Technology|World

Alibaba starts selling Quark AI glasses in China, enters global wearables race

Alibaba released on Thursday its new Quark artificial intelligence glasses in China, heralding the Chinese tech company's efforts to break into the AI wearables market dominated by

November 27, 2025
Alibaba starts selling Quark AI glasses in China, enters global wearables race
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China's tech giants move AI model training overseas to access Nvidia chips, FT reports

Top Chinese firms are training their artificial intelligence models abroad to access Nvidia's chips and avoid U.S. measures aimed at curbing their progress in advanced technology, Financial

November 27, 2025
China's tech giants move AI model training overseas to access Nvidia chips, FT reports
Business|Education|Environment|Science|World

From hunters to guardians: Angolan villagers help to save endangered sea turtles

Once a sea turtle hunter, Joaquim Avelino Fragoso now patrols Angola’s Longa estuary to protect the very creatures he once killed.

November 27, 2025
From hunters to guardians: Angolan villagers help to save endangered sea turtles
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Toyota October output grows for fifth straight month on strong US demand

Toyota Motor said on Thursday its global production rose for a fifth consecutive month in October, lifted by strong U.S. demand for hybrid vehicles that offset weaker sales in Japan

November 27, 2025
Toyota October output grows for fifth straight month on strong US demand
Environment|Science

Great Lakes region preparing for bad weather as lake-effect snowfall ingredients begin mixing

Cold air is sweeping across the Great Lakes region, bringing lake-effect snow from Michigan's Upper Peninsula to Western New York

November 26, 2025
Great Lakes region preparing for bad weather as lake-effect snowfall ingredients begin mixing
Election|Finance|Science|Technology

FACT FOCUS: It is not illegal for voters to show ID in New York and California

As the leadup to the 2026 midterm elections begins, social media users — among them billionaire X owner Elon Musk, who briefly served as a top advisor to President Donald Trump — have claimed that it is illegal for voters to show ID when casting a ballot in New York and California

November 26, 2025
FACT FOCUS: It is not illegal for voters to show ID in New York and California
Arts|Environment|Science|Technology

Drones, physics and rats: Studies show how the people of Rapa Nui made and moved the giant statues – and what caused the island’s deforestation

The mysteries of Easter Island, subjects of speculation for centuries, yield to scientific inquiry.

November 26, 2025
Drones, physics and rats: Studies show how the people of Rapa Nui made and moved the giant statues – and what caused the island’s deforestation
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Bayer unveils new soy seed for Brazil's farmers

German conglomerate Bayer on Wednesday said it will sell a new soybean product called Intacta 5+ for farmers in Brazil, the world's largest exporter and producer of

November 26, 2025
Bayer unveils new soy seed for Brazil's farmers
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Easter Island quarry reveals how Polynesians made enigmatic stone statues

Easter Island quarry reveals how Polynesians made enigmatic stone statues

November 26, 2025
Easter Island quarry reveals how Polynesians made enigmatic stone statues
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Telescope in Chile captures stunning new picture of a cosmic butterfly

A telescope in Chile has captured a stunning new picture of the Butterfly Nebula, a grand and graceful cosmic wonder

November 26, 2025
Telescope in Chile captures stunning new picture of a cosmic butterfly
Business|Science|Technology|World

Mexico plans to build Latin America's most powerful supercomputer

Mexico plans to build Latin America's most powerful supercomputer

November 26, 2025
Mexico plans to build Latin America's most powerful supercomputer
Education|Health|Science|Technology

University of Vermont study finds new way to detect dementia before symptoms start

University of Vermont study finds new way to detect dementia before symptoms start

November 26, 2025
University of Vermont study finds new way to detect dementia before symptoms start
Science|Technology|World

South Korea's largest satellite launched on Nuri rocket in ambitious space mission

South Korea launched its largest satellite yet on its nationally developed space rocket in the fourth of six launches planned through 2027

November 26, 2025
South Korea's largest satellite launched on Nuri rocket in ambitious space mission
Environment|Science|Technology

NASA rover detects electrical discharges - 'mini-lightning' - on Mars

NASA's Perseverance rover has obtained evidence that the atmosphere of Mars is electrically active, detecting electrical discharges - what one scientist called "

November 26, 2025
NASA rover detects electrical discharges - 'mini-lightning' - on Mars
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Teens turning to AI for companionship

Teens turning to AI for companionship

November 26, 2025
Teens turning to AI for companionship
Business|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Patents published for new safety technology at Universal parks

Patents published for new safety technology at Universal parks

November 26, 2025
Patents published for new safety technology at Universal parks
Arts|Science|World

New finds in Turkey's southeast add to picture of Neolithic age

Turkey unveiled dozens of new finds at a major archaeological site in southeast Turkey on Wednesday, giving fresh insight into an area seen as showing

November 26, 2025
New finds in Turkey's southeast add to picture of Neolithic age
Arts|Entertainment|Science|Technology

A foot-tall elephant? 'Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age' on Apple TV reveals surprising creatures

Apple TV has launched “Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age,” a five-part series that brings the Pleistocene era to life with stunning visuals

November 26, 2025
A foot-tall elephant? 'Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age' on Apple TV reveals surprising creatures
Health|Science|Technology

Vietnam veteran regains hearing after decades thanks to cochlear implant

Vietnam veteran regains hearing after decades thanks to cochlear implant

November 26, 2025
Vietnam veteran regains hearing after decades thanks to cochlear implant
Science|Technology|World

Scientists capture the crackling sounds of what they believe is lightning on Mars

Scientists have detected what they believe to be lightning on Mars by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover

November 26, 2025
Scientists capture the crackling sounds of what they believe is lightning on Mars
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump team wants Taiwan to train US chip plant workers, sources say

U.S.

November 26, 2025
Trump team wants Taiwan to train US chip plant workers, sources say
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia says its proposals on New START arms treaty are intended to prevent negative global scenarios

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Wednesday that Moscow's proposals regarding the New START nuclear arms control treaty are designed to prevent negative global

November 26, 2025
Russia says its proposals on New START arms treaty are intended to prevent negative global scenarios
Business|Europe|Science|Technology|World

European states buy underwater drones for military use, manufacturer says

Two European governments have agreed to buy underwater drones for military use, their German manufacturer told Reuters,

November 26, 2025
European states buy underwater drones for military use, manufacturer says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Chinese regulators block ByteDance from using Nvidia chips, The Information reports

Chinese regulators have barred TikTok-owner ByteDance from deploying Nvidia chips in new data centers, The Information reported on Wednesday, citing two company employees.

November 26, 2025
Chinese regulators block ByteDance from using Nvidia chips, The Information reports
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Tesla flags low maintenance and fuel costs to woo Indian buyers

Tesla's low running costs, including maintenance and fuel, can help Indian buyers to recoup about one-third of the Model Y's $67,000 price tag over four to

November 26, 2025
Tesla flags low maintenance and fuel costs to woo Indian buyers
Health|Science

How does Narcan work? Mapping how it reverses opioid overdose can provide a molecular blueprint for more effective drugs

Naloxone can reverse an overdose in minutes, but exactly how it does this at the molecular level has previously been unclear.

November 26, 2025
How does Narcan work? Mapping how it reverses opioid overdose can provide a molecular blueprint for more effective drugs
Health|Science

Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence – and that affects what scientific journals choose to publish

Researchers design studies that might disprove what’s called their null hypothesis – the opposite of the claim they’re interested in exploring.

November 26, 2025
Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence – and that affects what scientific journals choose to publish
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

OpenAI projects 220 million paying ChatGPT users by 2030, The Information Reports

Artificial intelligence firm OpenAI has projected at least 220 million of ChatGPT weekly users will pay for a subscription, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing a person familiar

November 26, 2025
OpenAI projects 220 million paying ChatGPT users by 2030, The Information Reports
Science|Technology|World

Vast trove of medieval Jewish records opened up by AI

Researchers in Israel are hoping to make new discoveries about Jewish history by loading a digital database of manuscripts stretching back a thousand years into

November 26, 2025
Vast trove of medieval Jewish records opened up by AI
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

FAA probes Amazon after delivery drone snaps internet cable in Texas

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Tuesday it is probing Amazon after one of its delivery drones downed an internet cable in central Texas last week.

November 26, 2025
FAA probes Amazon after delivery drone snaps internet cable in Texas
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Science|Technology

Ambitious plan to store CO2 beneath the North Sea set to start operations

INEOS plans to transform the Nini oil field in the North Sea into a carbon storage site

November 26, 2025
Ambitious plan to store CO2 beneath the North Sea set to start operations
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Kilauea displays lava fountains for the 37th time since its eruption began last year

The on-and-off volcanic eruption that’s been dazzling residents and visitors on Hawaii’s Big Island for nearly a year is back

November 26, 2025
Kilauea displays lava fountains for the 37th time since its eruption began last year
Crime|Science|Technology

Judge's footnote on immigration agents using AI raises accuracy and privacy concerns

A federal judge has called out an immigration enforcement agent for using artificial intelligence to write the narrative of a use-of-force report as just a small part of a scathing opinion that rebutted federal officials' narratives about appropriate force used against protesters and others during an ongoing immigration crackdown in Chicago

November 26, 2025
Judge's footnote on immigration agents using AI raises accuracy and privacy concerns
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Global demand for rare earths is wreaking havoc on one of Asia’s mightiest river systems

Global demand for rare earths is wreaking havoc on one of Asia’s mightiest river systems

November 26, 2025
Global demand for rare earths is wreaking havoc on one of Asia’s mightiest river systems
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Central bank body BIS appoints new head of tech hub

The Bank for International Settlements, the umbrella body for central banks, on

November 25, 2025
Central bank body BIS appoints new head of tech hub
Business|Science|Technology|World

Pentagon advances Golden Dome missile defense with new Space Force contracts

The U.S.

November 25, 2025
Pentagon advances Golden Dome missile defense with new Space Force contracts
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science

USDA chief economist Seth Meyer to step down

Seth Meyer, the U.S.

November 26, 2025
USDA chief economist Seth Meyer to step down
Health|Political|Science|US

Louisiana surgeon general who stopped promoting vaccination will be second in command at CDC

Louisiana surgeon general who stopped promoting vaccination will be second in command at CDC

November 25, 2025
Louisiana surgeon general who stopped promoting vaccination will be second in command at CDC
Arts|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

A database could help revive the Arapaho language before its last speakers are gone

Many Native American languages only have a few native speakers left.

November 26, 2025
A database could help revive the Arapaho language before its last speakers are gone
Health|Science|World

Trump-era global funding cuts devastate HIV prevention programmes, UNAIDS says

An uncounted number of extra people have died from AIDS and 2.5 million have lost access to medicine to block the spread of HIV, because of cuts to global

November 25, 2025
Trump-era global funding cuts devastate HIV prevention programmes, UNAIDS says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Robinhood CEO's math-focused AI startup Harmonic valued at $1.45 billion in latest fundraising

Harmonic, an artificial intelligence startup co-founded by Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev, has raised $120 million in new funding, valuing the company at $1.45 billion, as it

November 25, 2025
Robinhood CEO's math-focused AI startup Harmonic valued at $1.45 billion in latest fundraising
Business|Science|Technology

Dozens of state attorneys general urge US Congress not to block AI laws

Republican and Democratic attorneys general from 35 states and the District of Columbia urged congressional leaders on Tuesday not to block state laws governing artificial

November 25, 2025
Dozens of state attorneys general urge US Congress not to block AI laws
Business|Education|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Investigators race to find the cause of botulism contamination in ByHeart infant formula

Investigators race to find the cause of botulism contamination in ByHeart infant formula

November 25, 2025
Investigators race to find the cause of botulism contamination in ByHeart infant formula
Environment|Science|Travel

Big temperature drop and snow on the menu this Thanksgiving for millions across the US

Big temperature drop and snow on the menu this Thanksgiving for millions across the US

November 25, 2025
Big temperature drop and snow on the menu this Thanksgiving for millions across the US
Economy|Education|Health|Science

How food assistance programs can feed families and nourish their dignity

Free food may fill your stomach, but it doesn’t always satisfy the desire to feel fully human.

November 25, 2025
How food assistance programs can feed families and nourish their dignity
Crime|Environment|Health|Science

Woman attacked by rabid bobcat

Woman attacked by rabid bobcat

November 25, 2025
Woman attacked by rabid bobcat
Environment|Science|World

Volcano in Ethiopia erupts for the first time in 10,000 years

Videos show large plumes of smoke as Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano erupts for the first time in 10,000 years, spewing ash high into the sky and impacting air travel thousands of miles away in India.

November 25, 2025
Volcano in Ethiopia erupts for the first time in 10,000 years
Environment|Health|Science|World

Eruption of long-dormant Ethiopian volcano subsides

Volcanic activity in northern Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano has subsided days after an eruption

November 25, 2025
Eruption of long-dormant Ethiopian volcano subsides
Arts|Food|Science

How pecans went from ignored trees to a holiday staple – the 8,000-year history of America’s only native major nut crop

Pecans are a truly American nut: They grew on George Washington’s estate, and they flew to space on an Apollo mission.

November 18, 2025
How pecans went from ignored trees to a holiday staple – the 8,000-year history of America’s only native major nut crop
Crime|Science|Technology|World

3D-printed guns FBI boss Kash Patel gifted to New Zealand officials were toy-inspired

Inoperable pistols gifted by FBI Director Kash Patel to senior New Zealand security officials were revolvers inspired by toy Nerf guns and popular among 3D-printed weapons hobbyists

November 25, 2025
3D-printed guns FBI boss Kash Patel gifted to New Zealand officials were toy-inspired
Environment|Science

In a scientific first, biologists recorded a wild wolf potentially using tools

In a scientific first, biologists recorded a wild wolf potentially using tools

November 25, 2025
In a scientific first, biologists recorded a wild wolf potentially using tools
Business|Food|Health|Science

ByHeart baby formula from all lots may be contaminated with botulism bacteria, tests show

The makers of ByHeart infant formula say tests of products tied to a botulism outbreak show that all of the company's products may have been contaminated

November 25, 2025
ByHeart baby formula from all lots may be contaminated with botulism bacteria, tests show
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

New York firefighters union demands 9/11 toxins records be released after boxes of documents are uncovered

New York firefighters union demands 9/11 toxins records be released after boxes of documents are uncovered

November 25, 2025
New York firefighters union demands 9/11 toxins records be released after boxes of documents are uncovered
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

New VR simulator teaches drivers to navigate snow squalls, dangerous winter weather to drive in

New VR simulator teaches drivers to navigate snow squalls, dangerous winter weather to drive in

November 25, 2025
New VR simulator teaches drivers to navigate snow squalls, dangerous winter weather to drive in
Education|Environment|Science

Archaeologists uncover 13,000-year-old mystery at dig site

Archaeologists uncover 13,000-year-old mystery at dig site

November 25, 2025
Archaeologists uncover 13,000-year-old mystery at dig site
Environment|Science|Travel|World

France says 'bon voyage' to 2 giant pandas as they head back to China

A pair of giant pandas who lived in France for 13 years are heading back to China

November 25, 2025
France says 'bon voyage' to 2 giant pandas as they head back to China
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

US set to narrow its rare earth gap, others not so much

A multi-billion dollar pipeline of rare earth projects around the world is set to partly wean the U.S. off Chinese rare earths, but

November 25, 2025
US set to narrow its rare earth gap, others not so much
Health|Science

More people are addicted to marijuana, but fewer of them are seeking help, experts say

Cannabis use among young adults has reached historic levels, with nearly 18 million Americans using marijuana daily in 2022

November 25, 2025
More people are addicted to marijuana, but fewer of them are seeking help, experts say
Health|Lifestyle|Science

They relied on marijuana to get through the day. But then days felt impossible without it

As daily cannabis use rises to historic levels in the U.S., some longtime users are finding it harder to quit

November 25, 2025
They relied on marijuana to get through the day. But then days felt impossible without it
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Fern stems reveal secrets of evolution – how constraints in development can lead to new forms

Is an organism a sum of its parts, or should they be considered as a whole? New research on ferns shows how the way scientists understand evolution affects how they study life.

November 25, 2025
Fern stems reveal secrets of evolution – how constraints in development can lead to new forms
Education|Science|Technology

When darkness shines: How dark stars could illuminate the early universe

Some unique ‘stars’ might be fueled by dark matter annihilation.

November 25, 2025
When darkness shines: How dark stars could illuminate the early universe
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

From concrete to community: How synthetic data can make urban digital twins more humane

Urban digital twins pull together tremendous amounts of data to realistically model cities, but they’ve been missing a critical ingredient: people.

November 25, 2025
From concrete to community: How synthetic data can make urban digital twins more humane
Business|Education|Science|Technology

The ChatGPT effect: In 3 years the AI chatbot has changed the way people look things up

ChatGPT has dramatically altered how people retrieve information, muscling aside Google search as the first stop on the hunt for answers.

November 25, 2025
The ChatGPT effect: In 3 years the AI chatbot has changed the way people look things up
Business|Crime|Political|Science|Technology|World

Russian hackers target US engineering firm because of work done for Ukrainian sister city

Hackers working for Russian intelligence attacked an American engineering company this fall, seemingly because that firm had worked for a U.S. municipality with a sister city in Ukraine

November 25, 2025
Russian hackers target US engineering firm because of work done for Ukrainian sister city
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

A quarter of early child care educators in Colorado reported mistreatment from co-workers

Younger and more diverse teachers reported higher rates of bullying and discrimination by their colleagues. This can also affect the kids they care for.

November 25, 2025
A quarter of early child care educators in Colorado reported mistreatment from co-workers
Business|Economy|Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

Colleges teach the most valuable career skills when they don’t stick narrowly to preprofessional education

Parents and policymakers want job security for graduates, but in the AI and automation era, careers may depend as much on curiosity and initiative as on credentials.

November 25, 2025
Colleges teach the most valuable career skills when they don’t stick narrowly to preprofessional education
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

What parents should know about autism and vaccines

What parents should know about autism and vaccines

November 25, 2025
What parents should know about autism and vaccines
Health|Science|Sports|Technology

The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis follows science and steady funding to a broader mission

Since Marc Buoniconti

November 25, 2025
The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis follows science and steady funding to a broader mission
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Big buzz, small market: Meta's smartglasses are a specialty gadget this holiday

Early tech adopters are gobbling up smartglasses like Thanksgiving turkey - especially Meta's new, retro-chic version with a visual display in the lens.

November 25, 2025
Big buzz, small market: Meta's smartglasses are a specialty gadget this holiday
Business|Science|Technology

Meta in talks to spend billions on Google's chips, The Information reports

Meta Platforms is in talks with Google to spend billions of dollars on the Alphabet-owned company's chips for use in its data centers starting from 2027, The Information reported, a move

November 25, 2025
Meta in talks to spend billions on Google's chips, The Information reports
Science|Technology|World

China completes first emergency mission to Tiangong space station

China's first emergency space launch went ahead without incident on Tuesday, as the country plugged safety risks at its crewed space station after a vessel was

November 25, 2025
China completes first emergency mission to Tiangong space station
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Germany stagnates in innovation ranking as rivals surge ahead

Germany's innovation capacity is stagnating, with the country remaining stuck at 12th place in an innovation ranking while competitors including the United States,

November 25, 2025
Germany stagnates in innovation ranking as rivals surge ahead
Science|Technology|World

China launches Shenzhou 22 spacecraft to assist in return of 3 astronauts stranded on space station

China has launched the Shenzhou 22 spacecraft to help bring back a team of astronauts after a damaged spacecraft left them temporarily stranded on China's Tiangong space station

November 25, 2025
China launches Shenzhou 22 spacecraft to assist in return of 3 astronauts stranded on space station
Africa|Asia|Environment|Science|World

This volcano erupted for the first time in 10,000 years sending ash clouds across continents

This volcano erupted for the first time in 10,000 years sending ash clouds across continents

November 25, 2025
This volcano erupted for the first time in 10,000 years sending ash clouds across continents
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Lynas Rare Earths warns of production hit from power disruptions at Kalgoorlie

Lynas Rare Earths warned on Tuesday of a one-month production shortfall this quarter due to significant power supply disruptions at its Kalgoorlie processing

November 24, 2025
Lynas Rare Earths warns of production hit from power disruptions at Kalgoorlie
Business|Science|Technology

Amazon pushes in-house AI coding tool Kiro over competitors', memo shows

Amazon suggested its engineers eschew AI code generation tools from third-party companies in favor of its own, a move to bolster its proprietary Kiro service

November 25, 2025
Amazon pushes in-house AI coding tool Kiro over competitors', memo shows
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology|World

Google, Accel partner to back Indian AI startups

Alphabet's Google and venture capital firm Accel will partner to fund at least 10 early-stage Indian AI startups, marking the U.S. technology

November 25, 2025
Google, Accel partner to back Indian AI startups
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Lawsuit blames Tesla design flaws for crash that killed Washington state woman, injured her husband

A lawsuit claims design flaws caused a Tesla Model 3 to accelerate uncontrollably before crashing into a utility pole and bursting into flames, killing Wendy Dennis and severely injuring her husband, Jeff

November 25, 2025
Lawsuit blames Tesla design flaws for crash that killed Washington state woman, injured her husband
Business|Political|Science|Technology

Trump aims to boost AI innovation, build platform to harness government data

U.S.

November 24, 2025
Trump aims to boost AI innovation, build platform to harness government data
Business|Science|Technology

NASA reduces flights on Boeing's Starliner after botched astronaut mission

NASA on Monday slashed the number of astronaut missions on Boeing's Starliner contract and said the spacecraft's next mission to the International Space Station will fly

November 24, 2025
NASA reduces flights on Boeing's Starliner after botched astronaut mission
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Trump’s new executive order brings together Big Tech, academics and the government on AI research

Trump’s new executive order brings together Big Tech, academics and the government on AI research

November 24, 2025
Trump’s new executive order brings together Big Tech, academics and the government on AI research
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Trump signs executive order for AI project called Genesis Mission to boost scientific discoveries

President Donald Trump is directing the federal government to share scientific data and use artificial intelligence to accelerate discovery, including streamlining the nation’s electric grid

November 24, 2025
Trump signs executive order for AI project called Genesis Mission to boost scientific discoveries
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Amazon to invest $15 billion in Indiana to boost data center infrastructure

Amazon.com is planning to invest about $15 billion in Northern Indiana to build data center campuses, the tech giant said as it looks to boost its cloud computing capacity to support

November 24, 2025
Amazon to invest $15 billion in Indiana to boost data center infrastructure
Education|Environment|Health|Science

Thousands of genomes reveal the wild wolf genes in most dogs’ DNA

Today’s wolves and dogs share a common ancestor. But a deeper look at their genes reveals that interbreeding since dogs were domesticated 20,000 years ago hasn’t been as rare as scientists assumed.

November 24, 2025
Thousands of genomes reveal the wild wolf genes in most dogs’ DNA
Business|Science|Technology

Boeing's troubled capsule won't carry astronauts on next space station flight

Boeing and NASA have agreed to keep astronauts off the company's next Starliner flight

November 24, 2025
Boeing's troubled capsule won't carry astronauts on next space station flight
Business|Science|Technology|World

Dutch authority RDW to test Tesla's FSD in February

The Dutch vehicle authority RDW said on Monday it expects to decide on Tesla's Full Self-Driving software in February after the EV maker demonstrates that the driver assistance system meets

November 24, 2025
Dutch authority RDW to test Tesla's FSD in February
Crime|Environment|Science|Technology

Sheriff’s office detonated an unexploded military phosphorus flare

Sheriff’s office detonated an unexploded military phosphorus flare

November 24, 2025
Sheriff’s office detonated an unexploded military phosphorus flare
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

US lawmakers probe FAA grant delays over aircraft mechanic shortage before Thanksgiving

A U.S. government delay on funding a grant program risks worsening a shortage of aircraft mechanics at a time when the country's aging aviation

November 24, 2025
US lawmakers probe FAA grant delays over aircraft mechanic shortage before Thanksgiving
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Amazon pledges up to $50 billion to expand AI, supercomputing for US government

Amazon.com said on Monday it would invest up to $50 billion to expand AI and supercomputing capabilities for Amazon Web Services U.S. government customers, in one of the

November 24, 2025
Amazon pledges up to $50 billion to expand AI, supercomputing for US government
Environment|Science|World

Here's what's next in the fight to curb climate change, now that talks in Brazil have ended

Experts have mixed reactions to the recent U.N. climate talks in the Amazon

November 24, 2025
Here's what's next in the fight to curb climate change, now that talks in Brazil have ended
Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

EU missing the boat on AI, jeopardising its future, Lagarde warns

Europe is jeopardising its own future by missing the boat on artificial intelligence and must quickly remove obstacles that prevent the diffusion of this new technology, European

November 24, 2025
EU missing the boat on AI, jeopardising its future, Lagarde warns
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Alphabet races toward $4 trillion valuation as AI-fueled gains accelerate

Alphabet closed in on a $4 trillion valuation on Monday, set to become only the fourth company to enter the exclusive club, as the Google parent rides an

November 24, 2025
Alphabet races toward $4 trillion valuation as AI-fueled gains accelerate
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump weighing advanced Nvidia chip sales to China, Bloomberg News reports

U.S.

November 24, 2025
Trump weighing advanced Nvidia chip sales to China, Bloomberg News reports
Environment|Science|World

New Zealand says it’s going to eradicate feral cats

New Zealand says it’s going to eradicate feral cats

November 24, 2025
New Zealand says it’s going to eradicate feral cats
Business|Europe|Health|Science|World

Novo Nordisk Alzheimer's drug trials fail in blow to weight-loss giant

Novo Nordisk's closely watched Alzheimer's trials of an older oral version of its semaglutide drug failed to help slow

November 24, 2025
Novo Nordisk Alzheimer's drug trials fail in blow to weight-loss giant
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|World

We created health guidelines for fighting loneliness - here’s what we recommend

Guidelines for social well-being can help health care providers identify when someone is socially isolated and provide goals and standards for policymakers.

November 24, 2025
We created health guidelines for fighting loneliness - here’s what we recommend
Business|Health|Science

Semaglutide fails to slow progression of Alzheimer’s in highly anticipated trials, Novo Nordisk says

Semaglutide fails to slow progression of Alzheimer’s in highly anticipated trials, Novo Nordisk says

November 24, 2025
Semaglutide fails to slow progression of Alzheimer’s in highly anticipated trials, Novo Nordisk says
Science|Technology

AI is making spacecraft propulsion more efficient – and could even lead to nuclear-powered rockets

A subset of AI called reinforcement learning is helping scientists improve nuclear fuel technology, which they could use to power spacecraft and rockets.

November 24, 2025
AI is making spacecraft propulsion more efficient – and could even lead to nuclear-powered rockets
Arts|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Mid-Atlantic mushroom foragers collect 160 species for food, medicine, art and science

Two ethnobiologists at Penn State surveyed over 800 mushroom harvesters in the mid-Atlantic region to understand what they’re hunting and why.

November 24, 2025
Mid-Atlantic mushroom foragers collect 160 species for food, medicine, art and science
Opinion|Science|Technology

More than half of new articles on the internet are being written by AI – is human writing headed for extinction?

As AI floods the internet with text, it could mean human voices will matter more – not less.

November 24, 2025
More than half of new articles on the internet are being written by AI – is human writing headed for extinction?
Education|Health|Science

Writing builds resilience by changing your brain, helping you face everyday challenges

Resilience is often presented as feats of bravery and endurance. But everyday practices like journaling, drafting a text or even writing a to-do list are manifestations of a capacity to adapt.

November 24, 2025
Writing builds resilience by changing your brain, helping you face everyday challenges
Environment|Science|World

Volcano erupts in northern Ethiopia, sending ash plumes toward Yemen and Oman

A volcano has erupted in northern Ethiopia, sending ash plumes across the Red Sea toward Yemen and Oman

November 24, 2025
Volcano erupts in northern Ethiopia, sending ash plumes toward Yemen and Oman
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

From invasive species tracking to water security – what’s lost with federal funding cuts at US Climate Adaptation Science Centers

The people who manage America’s aquifers, wetlands, shorelines and recreation areas rely on federal science as they face new and rising risks in a changing climate.

November 24, 2025
From invasive species tracking to water security – what’s lost with federal funding cuts at US Climate Adaptation Science Centers
Science|Technology|World

China to launch Shenzhou-22 spacecraft on November 25

China will launch the unmanned Shenzhou-22 spacecraft on Tuesday, its space authorities said on Monday, a move that will help return its space station and manned

November 24, 2025
China to launch Shenzhou-22 spacecraft on November 25
Environment|Health|Political|Science|World

Lethal smog is back in the world’s most polluted capital. Residents have had enough

Lethal smog is back in the world’s most polluted capital. Residents have had enough

November 23, 2025
Lethal smog is back in the world’s most polluted capital. Residents have had enough
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Death toll climbs in Southeast Asia as heavy rains cause floods and landslides

Heavy rains have caused deadly flooding and landslides in Southeast Asia

November 24, 2025
Death toll climbs in Southeast Asia as heavy rains cause floods and landslides
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology|World

New AI club to bestow nuclear-like power, says Russian tech boss

Artificial intelligence will bestow influence on a par with nuclear technology to countries able to get ahead now, a top Russian AI executive

November 24, 2025
New AI club to bestow nuclear-like power, says Russian tech boss
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

From two weeks to two hours: how AI might reboot Britain's economy

When accountants at mid-tier firm Moore Kingston Smith began using artificial intelligence to speed up their work, profit margins jumped.

November 24, 2025
From two weeks to two hours: how AI might reboot Britain's economy
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Toxic mines put Southeast Asia's rivers, people at risk, study says

For most of her life, 59-year-old farmer Tip Kamlue has irrigated her fields in northern Thailand with the waters of the Kok

November 24, 2025
Toxic mines put Southeast Asia's rivers, people at risk, study says
Environment|Science|World

COP30 deal exposes fragile climate unity as US steps back

In the final fractious hours of the U.N. climate summit in Brazil, when a deal to advance the world's fight against global warming was slipping out of

November 23, 2025
COP30 deal exposes fragile climate unity as US steps back
Celebrity|Health|Science

JFK's granddaughter reveals terminal cancer diagnosis, criticizes cousin RFK Jr.

John F. Kennedy’s granddaughter has disclosed that she has terminal cancer and may live for only about another year

November 22, 2025
JFK's granddaughter reveals terminal cancer diagnosis, criticizes cousin RFK Jr.
Environment|Science|World

Takeaways from the COP30 climate summit in Brazil

This year's U.N. climate change summit ended with a tenuous compromise for a deal that skipped over most countries' key demands but for one: committing wealthy

November 23, 2025
Takeaways from the COP30 climate summit in Brazil
Environment|Science|World

Many hoped UN climate talks in Brazil would be historic. They may be remembered as a flop

For years, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, along with many climate experts, had high hopes for the U.N. climate talks that just finished in Brazil

November 23, 2025
Many hoped UN climate talks in Brazil would be historic. They may be remembered as a flop
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

DOGE 'doesn't exist' with eight months left on its charter

U.S.

November 23, 2025
DOGE 'doesn't exist' with eight months left on its charter
Education|Health|Science|World

More and more Ugandan men seek DNA paternity tests, often with heartbreaking results

Paternity disputes in Uganda have become a significant issue as DNA testing becomes more accessible

November 23, 2025
More and more Ugandan men seek DNA paternity tests, often with heartbreaking results
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Canada PM and German Chancellor Merz discuss Ukraine, Gaza on G20 sidelines

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz discussed the war in Ukraine and situation in Gaza on the sidelines of the G20 summit in South Africa, the two

November 23, 2025
Canada PM and German Chancellor Merz discuss Ukraine, Gaza on G20 sidelines
Environment|Science|World

Australia PM says formal deal reached for Turkey to host COP31 climate summit

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday a formal agreement had been reached for Turkey to host the COP31 climate summit in 2026, confirming a document released at

November 22, 2025
Australia PM says formal deal reached for Turkey to host COP31 climate summit
Environment|Science|World

Indigenous people reflect on the meaning of their participation in COP30 climate talks

At United Nations climate talks billed widely as having a special focus on Indigenous people, those people themselves have mixed feelings about whether the highlight reel matches reality

November 23, 2025
Indigenous people reflect on the meaning of their participation in COP30 climate talks
Environment|Science|World

Takeaways from the outcome of UN climate talks in Brazil

After two weeks of negotiations, this year’s United Nations climate talks have ended with what critics are calling a weak compromise

November 22, 2025
Takeaways from the outcome of UN climate talks in Brazil
Environment|Science|World

UN climate deal increases money to countries hit by climate change, but no explicit fossil fuel plan

United Nations climate talks in Brazil have reached a subdued agreement to deliver more money to countries hit hardest by climate change to help them adapt to the wrath of extreme weather

November 22, 2025
UN climate deal increases money to countries hit by climate change, but no explicit fossil fuel plan
Environment|Science|World

What the COP30 climate summit in the Amazon delivered for forests and Indigenous people

Brazil insisted on hosting this year's COP30 climate summit in the Amazonian city of Belem to put rainforests at the heart of negotiations on how to curb

November 22, 2025
What the COP30 climate summit in the Amazon delivered for forests and Indigenous people
Environment|Science|World

COP30 seals uneasy climate deal that sidesteps fossil fuels

Brazil's COP30 presidency pushed through a compromise climate deal on Saturday that would boost

November 22, 2025
COP30 seals uneasy climate deal that sidesteps fossil fuels
Economy|Environment|Science|World

World strikes climate deal but fails to agree to a roadmap away from fossil fuels after contentious, chaotic summit

World strikes climate deal but fails to agree to a roadmap away from fossil fuels after contentious, chaotic summit

November 22, 2025
World strikes climate deal but fails to agree to a roadmap away from fossil fuels after contentious, chaotic summit
Business|Science|Technology|World

Russia’s drone revolution heaps pressure on Ukrainian defenses

Russia’s drone revolution heaps pressure on Ukrainian defenses

November 22, 2025
Russia’s drone revolution heaps pressure on Ukrainian defenses
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Babies who drank ByHeart formula got sick months before botulism outbreak, parents say

At least five families say their babies were treated for infant botulism after consuming ByHeart formula months before a current outbreak was detected

November 22, 2025
Babies who drank ByHeart formula got sick months before botulism outbreak, parents say
Environment|Health|Science|World

Washington State resident dies in first confirmed H5N5 bird flu case, health department says

A Washington State resident receiving treatment for H5N5 avian influenza died on Friday, the state's health department said, in the first confirmed human case of this variant globally.

November 22, 2025
Washington State resident dies in first confirmed H5N5 bird flu case, health department says
Business|Environment|Political|Science|World

G20 summit declaration stresses seriousness of climate change in snub to Trump

The Leaders' Declaration from a Group of 20 summit in South Africa on Saturday stressed the seriousness of climate change, in a snub to U.S.

November 22, 2025
G20 summit declaration stresses seriousness of climate change in snub to Trump
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

The world’s biggest company just told everyone to chill out

The world’s biggest company just told everyone to chill out

November 22, 2025
The world’s biggest company just told everyone to chill out
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US government pullback from climate science fuels boom for private data firms

A British real estate manager overseeing 26 billion euros ($29.93 billion) in assets and concerned about flood, fire and other climate-related

November 22, 2025
US government pullback from climate science fuels boom for private data firms
Economy|Environment|Science|World

COP30 climate summit deadlocked as EU rejects draft deal

The outcome of Brazil's COP30 climate summit was left hanging in the balance, with the European Union

November 21, 2025
COP30 climate summit deadlocked as EU rejects draft deal
Health|Science|World

Washington state resident believed to be the first to die from a rare strain of bird flu

A Washington state resident is believed to be the first person to die from a rare strain of bird flu, but state health officials say the risk to the public is low

November 22, 2025
Washington state resident believed to be the first to die from a rare strain of bird flu
Americas|Environment|Health|Science|US|World

Washington resident dies of complications from bird flu strain never before reported in humans

Washington resident dies of complications from bird flu strain never before reported in humans

November 22, 2025
Washington resident dies of complications from bird flu strain never before reported in humans
Health|Science

Flu activity is low, but experts worry about a new strain and vaccination rates

The U.S. flu season is starting slowly, and it’s not clear if it will be as bad as last winter’s

November 22, 2025
Flu activity is low, but experts worry about a new strain and vaccination rates
Health|Political|Science|World

Top FDA official Pazdur raises alarm about expediting approvals, Washington Post reports

The U.S.

November 21, 2025
Top FDA official Pazdur raises alarm about expediting approvals, Washington Post reports
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Jamaica reports deadly leptospirosis outbreak after Hurricane Melissa

KINGSTON -Jamaica has declared an outbreak of the bacterial disease leptospirosis, suspected of causing six deaths, following the devastation from Hurricane Melissa in late October.

November 21, 2025
Jamaica reports deadly leptospirosis outbreak after Hurricane Melissa
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Lilly becomes first drugmaker to hit $1 trillion valuation on weight-loss demand

Eli Lilly hit $1 trillion in market value on Friday, making it the first drugmaker to enter the exclusive club dominated by tech giants and underscoring its rise as a

November 21, 2025
Lilly becomes first drugmaker to hit $1 trillion valuation on weight-loss demand
Environment|Science|World

Dispute over fossil fuel phaseout upsets UN climate talks, and overtime looks likely

The United Nations climate talks in Brazil are near the end and there's no sign of major agreement

November 21, 2025
Dispute over fossil fuel phaseout upsets UN climate talks, and overtime looks likely
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

US mulls letting Nvidia sell H200 chips to China, sources say

The Trump administration is considering greenlighting sales of Nvidia's H200 artificial intelligence chips to China, people familiar with the matter said, as a bilateral

November 21, 2025
US mulls letting Nvidia sell H200 chips to China, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Exxon freezes plans for major hydrogen plant amid weak customer demand

Exxon Mobil has paused plans to build what would be one of the world's largest hydrogen production facilities due to weak customer demand, CEO Darren Woods told

November 21, 2025
Exxon freezes plans for major hydrogen plant amid weak customer demand
Education|Health|Interview|Political|Science|US|Videos|World

RFK Jr. says he personally directed CDC's new guidance on vaccines and autism

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told The New York Times in an interview that he personally directed the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to update its website to contradict its longtime guidance that vaccines don’t cause autism

November 21, 2025
RFK Jr. says he personally directed CDC's new guidance on vaccines and autism
Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|US

Elanco's drug gets emergency nod to treat deadly flesh-eating parasite in cats

The U.S.

November 21, 2025
Elanco's drug gets emergency nod to treat deadly flesh-eating parasite in cats
Health|Political|Science|World

White House asks for resignation of top aide to FDA chief, Politico reports

The White House has asked for the resignation of top aide to U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary, Politico reported on Friday, citing administration officials.

November 21, 2025
White House asks for resignation of top aide to FDA chief, Politico reports
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

Florida Republicans oppose Trump offshore oil leasing plan

Florida Republicans, including Governor Ron DeSantis, said they oppose a Trump administration plan that could allow new oil and gas drilling in waters off the state's Gulf Coast.

November 21, 2025
Florida Republicans oppose Trump offshore oil leasing plan
Health|Science|World

Kennedy says he told CDC to change website's language on autism and vaccines

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in an interview with the New York Times that he personally instructed the U.S.

November 21, 2025
Kennedy says he told CDC to change website's language on autism and vaccines
Business|Health|Science

US FDA investigates Takeda's blood disorder drug after pediatric death

The U.S.

November 21, 2025
US FDA investigates Takeda's blood disorder drug after pediatric death
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

AstraZeneca to invest $2 billion as part of US manufacturing push

AstraZeneca said on Friday it will invest $2 billion to expand its manufacturing footprint in Maryland as part of its previously announced $50 billion plan to expand manufacturing and

November 21, 2025
AstraZeneca to invest $2 billion as part of US manufacturing push
Economy|Health|Science|Technology

A new crash test dummy that better resembles women gets key government endorsement

The U.S. government has released a new crash test dummy design that advocates believe will help make cars safer for women

November 21, 2025
A new crash test dummy that better resembles women gets key government endorsement
Education|Science|Technology|World

Don't let AI do your homework, Pope Leo tells US youth

Artificial intelligence may be a useful tool for learning, but don't use it for your homework, Pope Leo told about 15,000 U.S. youth during a question-and-

November 21, 2025
Don't let AI do your homework, Pope Leo tells US youth
Health|Science|Technology|US|World

She never smoked, then a CT scan found cancer in both lungs. Now she champions early detection for all.

She never smoked, then a CT scan found cancer in both lungs. Now she champions early detection for all.

November 21, 2025
She never smoked, then a CT scan found cancer in both lungs. Now she champions early detection for all.
Arts|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|Technology|World

Just follow orders or obey the law? What US troops told us about refusing illegal commands

A majority of service members understand the distinction between legal and illegal orders.

November 21, 2025
Just follow orders or obey the law? What US troops told us about refusing illegal commands
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Nokia plans $4 billion AI investment in the United States

Finland's Nokia said on Friday it plans to invest $4 billion in the United States, targeting research, development, and production to drive advancements in artificial

November 21, 2025
Nokia plans $4 billion AI investment in the United States
Business|Science|Technology|World

First SpaceX booster for upgraded Starship fails during test in Texas

A towering first-stage booster for an upgraded version of SpaceX's Starship rocket suffered a predawn testing failure in Texas on Friday, potentially

November 21, 2025
First SpaceX booster for upgraded Starship fails during test in Texas
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports

EHV OUTBREAK: Equine world on hold as disease hits Oklahoma

EHV OUTBREAK: Equine world on hold as disease hits Oklahoma

November 21, 2025
EHV OUTBREAK: Equine world on hold as disease hits Oklahoma
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

COP30 host city Belem, Brazil, tries to stoke economy while preserving Amazon rainforest

On the banks of the Guama River where the city of Belem presses up against the vast green Amazon, Brazil is pioneering an economic

November 21, 2025
COP30 host city Belem, Brazil, tries to stoke economy while preserving Amazon rainforest
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Lilly, Novo Nordisk back direct-to-employer programs to expand access to weight-loss drugs

Eli Lilly said on Friday it plans to roll out an employer-focused obesity care model early next year, aiming to expand access to its blockbuster weight-loss drug through partnerships with

November 21, 2025
Lilly, Novo Nordisk back direct-to-employer programs to expand access to weight-loss drugs
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

There are thousands of aligned holes in Peru. Archaeologists now think they know who made them

There are thousands of aligned holes in Peru. Archaeologists now think they know who made them

November 21, 2025
There are thousands of aligned holes in Peru. Archaeologists now think they know who made them
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

WHO declares end of Indonesia's polio outbreak following yearslong vaccination campaign

The World Health Organization has declared Indonesia’s polio outbreak officially over following nearly three years of intensive response efforts

November 21, 2025
WHO declares end of Indonesia's polio outbreak following yearslong vaccination campaign
Business|Science|Technology|World

Indian Tejas fighter jet crashes in a ball of fire at Dubai Airshow, killing pilot

An Indian Tejas fighter jet crashed in a ball of fire in front of horrified spectators during an aerial display at the

November 21, 2025
Indian Tejas fighter jet crashes in a ball of fire at Dubai Airshow, killing pilot
Environment|Science|World

At UN climate conference, some activists and scientists want more talk on reforming agriculture

Many of the activists, scientists and government leaders at United Nations climate talks underway in Brazil have a beef: They want more to be done to transform the world’s food system

November 21, 2025
At UN climate conference, some activists and scientists want more talk on reforming agriculture
Environment|Political|Science|World

UN General Assembly chief says curbing climate change would make world more peaceful and safer

The president of the United Nations General Assembly says climate change is the biggest threat to world peace

November 21, 2025
UN General Assembly chief says curbing climate change would make world more peaceful and safer
Health|Science

A surprisingly common liver disease affects millions in the US. What to know, according to a doctor

A surprisingly common liver disease affects millions in the US. What to know, according to a doctor

November 21, 2025
A surprisingly common liver disease affects millions in the US. What to know, according to a doctor
Economy|Environment|Health|Opinion|Science

Making GLP-1 weight loss drugs cheaper isn’t enough to address America’s obesity problem – here’s why

Additional policy changes can help change key factors that drive obesity.

November 21, 2025
Making GLP-1 weight loss drugs cheaper isn’t enough to address America’s obesity problem – here’s why
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Colorado is pumping the brakes on first-of-its-kind AI regulation to find a practical path forward

The Colorado AI Act goes into effect next year, but legislators are attempting to repeal and replace it.

November 21, 2025
Colorado is pumping the brakes on first-of-its-kind AI regulation to find a practical path forward
Health|Science|Technology

Off-label use of COVID-19 vaccines was once discouraged but has become common amid new guidelines

A cascade of changes to eligibility guidelines for the updated COVID-19 vaccines left Americans unsure whether they could still get the shot. That’s where off-label use comes in.

November 21, 2025
Off-label use of COVID-19 vaccines was once discouraged but has become common amid new guidelines
Business|Health|Science|World

Indian officials probe whether safety lapses led to children dying from cough syrup

By Krishna N.

November 21, 2025
Indian officials probe whether safety lapses led to children dying from cough syrup
Health|Science|World

A 5.5 magnitude earthquake in central Bangladesh kills at least 8 people

Authorities and local media in Bangladesh say that a 5.5 magnitude earthquake killed at least eight people and left more than 300 injured in the central part of the country

November 21, 2025
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake in central Bangladesh kills at least 8 people
Crime|Europe|Science|Technology|World

France will investigate Musk’s Grok chatbot after Holocaust denial claims

France's government is taking action against Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, after it generated posts questioning the use of gas chambers at Auschwitz

November 21, 2025
France will investigate Musk’s Grok chatbot after Holocaust denial claims
Health|Science|Technology

MAHA idealism meets political reality as RFK Jr. attempts to wrangle a growing movement

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is fending off criticism from his own base as some of the environmental and anti-vaccine activists who propelled him into politics have said they want stronger action against vaccines and pharmaceutical companies

November 21, 2025
MAHA idealism meets political reality as RFK Jr. attempts to wrangle a growing movement
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology

Shale rigs idle, layoffs rise as $60 oil tests resilience of Permian

At the heart of the U.S. shale industry in Texas, oil production is climbing.

November 21, 2025
Shale rigs idle, layoffs rise as $60 oil tests resilience of Permian
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Delays, setbacks loom over Trump's Golden Dome missile shield

President Donald Trump's Golden Dome missile defense initiative is facing significant delays, hampered by the 43-day government shutdown and lack of a clear plan to

November 21, 2025
Delays, setbacks loom over Trump's Golden Dome missile shield
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

The pAIn trade

By Anna Szymanski LONDON, November 21 (REUTERS) -Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend.       

November 21, 2025
The pAIn trade
Asia|Science|World

Earthquake jolts Bangladesh, killing five and injuring around 100

At least five people, including a child, were killed and around 100 injured when a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Bangladesh on Friday, the government said, with

November 21, 2025
Earthquake jolts Bangladesh, killing five and injuring around 100
Crime|Education|Health|Opinion|Science

‘Jeffrey Epstein is not unique’: What his case reveals about the realities of child sex trafficking

Child sex traffickers are typically white, wealthy men who often insulate themselves from detection and charges, according to a sexual exploitation scholar.

November 20, 2025
‘Jeffrey Epstein is not unique’: What his case reveals about the realities of child sex trafficking
MidEast|Political|Science|World

Iran rejects UN atomic agency's resolution and threatens more reprisal actions

Iran’s state media has reported that the foreign ministry called a resolution by the U.N. atomic watchdog’s board of governors “anti-Iranian” and threatened unspecified retaliatory actions

November 21, 2025
Iran rejects UN atomic agency's resolution and threatens more reprisal actions
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Foxconn-Nvidia $1.4 billion Taiwan supercomputing cluster to be ready by H1 2026, Foxconn says

Foxconn said on Friday that a $1.4 billion supercomputing centre it is building with Nvidia will be ready by the first

November 21, 2025
Foxconn-Nvidia $1.4 billion Taiwan supercomputing cluster to be ready by H1 2026, Foxconn says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

OpenAI and Taiwan's Foxconn to partner in AI hardware design and manufacturing in the US

OpenAI has announced a partnership with Taiwan's Foxconn to design and make equipment for AI data centers in the U.S. Foxconn, known for making assembling iPhones and other Apple products and making servers for Nvidia, said it will co-design artificial intelligence data center racks with OpenAI under the agreement

November 21, 2025
OpenAI and Taiwan's Foxconn to partner in AI hardware design and manufacturing in the US
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Rural Greece struggles to cope with predator comeback

Populations of brown bears and wolves are burgeoning in Greece, thanks to conservation efforts

November 21, 2025
Rural Greece struggles to cope with predator comeback
Political|Science|Technology|World

US Navy trying to pull crashed aircraft from bottom of South China Sea

US Navy trying to pull crashed aircraft from bottom of South China Sea

November 21, 2025
US Navy trying to pull crashed aircraft from bottom of South China Sea
Environment|Health|Science|US|World

Flood threat for soaked Dallas and Texas Hill Country persists overnight as storms keep firing

Flood threat for soaked Dallas and Texas Hill Country persists overnight as storms keep firing

November 20, 2025
Flood threat for soaked Dallas and Texas Hill Country persists overnight as storms keep firing
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Foxconn, OpenAI partner on AI hardware manufacturing

Foxconn will collaborate with U.S.-based OpenAI to design and engineer data center racks, components, and other artificial intelligence hardware, the Taiwanese company said on Thursday, as

November 20, 2025
Foxconn, OpenAI partner on AI hardware manufacturing
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Foxconn to spend up to $3 billion a year on AI, chair sees China EV shakeout

Foxconn will invest $2 billion to $3 billion a year in AI, the head of the world's largest contract electronics maker told Reuters.

November 20, 2025
Foxconn to spend up to $3 billion a year on AI, chair sees China EV shakeout
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Joby Aviation sues air-taxi rival Archer over trade secrets

Electric air-taxi company Joby Aviation has sued rival Archer Aviation in California state court for allegedly stealing its trade secrets, according to a complaint made

November 20, 2025
Joby Aviation sues air-taxi rival Archer over trade secrets
Crime|Health|Science|World

New Jersey high court first in US to ban Shaken Baby Syndrome testimony

New Jersey’s top court on Thursday became the first in the U.S. to prohibit prosecutors from presenting expert testimony that shaking a baby can on its own cause

November 20, 2025
New Jersey high court first in US to ban Shaken Baby Syndrome testimony
Health|Political|Science|World

Republican-led states challenge FDA approval of new generic abortion pill

Three Republican-led states have moved to broaden their lawsuit seeking to restrict access to the abortion pill mifepristone, aiming to block the U.S.

November 20, 2025
Republican-led states challenge FDA approval of new generic abortion pill
Business|Crime|Science|Technology|World

North Korean operatives running fake job portal targeting US AI firms

North Korean operatives running fake job portal targeting US AI firms

November 20, 2025
North Korean operatives running fake job portal targeting US AI firms
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

BETA Technologies taps Near Earth to accelerate autonomous aircraft development

Electric aircraft maker BETA Technologies said on Thursday it is partnering with Near Earth Autonomy to develop uncrewed aircraft for the military, with

November 20, 2025
BETA Technologies taps Near Earth to accelerate autonomous aircraft development
Business|Science|Technology

Blue Origin unveils plan for bigger New Glenn rocket variant to take on SpaceX

Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin said on Thursday it will build a bigger, more powerful variant of its New Glenn rocket, drawing early plans for a family of

November 20, 2025
Blue Origin unveils plan for bigger New Glenn rocket variant to take on SpaceX
Environment|Science|World

Fire disrupts COP30 climate talks as UN chief urges deal

Talks at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil were disrupted on

November 20, 2025
Fire disrupts COP30 climate talks as UN chief urges deal
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

In October weather balloon strike, United pilots were showered with glass, probe shows

Pilots of a United Airlines jet struck by an apparent weather balloon during an October 16 flight near Moab, Utah, were showered with glass before making an

November 20, 2025
In October weather balloon strike, United pilots were showered with glass, probe shows
Health|Science

CDC website changed to include false claims that link autism and vaccines

CDC website changed to include false claims that link autism and vaccines

November 20, 2025
CDC website changed to include false claims that link autism and vaccines
Economy|Environment|Political|Science

Trump opens parts of Florida, California waters up to offshore oil drilling, breaking decades of precedent

Trump opens parts of Florida, California waters up to offshore oil drilling, breaking decades of precedent

November 20, 2025
Trump opens parts of Florida, California waters up to offshore oil drilling, breaking decades of precedent
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

ASML launches technical academy in Phoenix to train in-demand engineers

Chip equipment maker ASML on Thursday launched a technical academy in Phoenix to train engineers to service the Dutch company's complex chipmaking machines. 

November 20, 2025
ASML launches technical academy in Phoenix to train in-demand engineers
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

US lawmakers target Chinese chipmaking equipment imports by CHIPS Act grant recipients

By Max A.

November 20, 2025
US lawmakers target Chinese chipmaking equipment imports by CHIPS Act grant recipients
Business|Environment|Science|World

Fire disrupts UN climate talks just as negotiators reach critical final days

Fire disrupted United Nations climate talks with just two scheduled days left and negotiators yet to announce any major agreements

November 20, 2025
Fire disrupts UN climate talks just as negotiators reach critical final days
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|World

A drying-up Rio Grande basin threatens water security on both sides of the border

Researchers have completed a full accounting of water uses and losses in the Rio Grande-Bravo basin as it faces severe shortages throughout its range in the United States and Mexico

November 20, 2025
A drying-up Rio Grande basin threatens water security on both sides of the border
Science|Technology|World

Are astronomers wrong about dark energy? New study casts doubt on universe’s accelerating expansion

Are astronomers wrong about dark energy? New study casts doubt on universe’s accelerating expansion

November 20, 2025
Are astronomers wrong about dark energy? New study casts doubt on universe’s accelerating expansion
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Bubble fears ease but investors still waiting for AI to live up to its promise

Fears about the artificial intelligence boom turning into an overblown bubble have diminished for now, thanks to a stellar earnings report from Nvidia

November 20, 2025
Bubble fears ease but investors still waiting for AI to live up to its promise
Health|Science

What happens when your immune system hijacks your brain

Sometimes our immune system runs amok and attacks the organ that makes us “us” — the brain

November 20, 2025
What happens when your immune system hijacks your brain
Health|Political|Science|World

UK’s Covid response was ‘too little, too late’ and cost thousands of lives, inquiry says

UK’s Covid response was ‘too little, too late’ and cost thousands of lives, inquiry says

November 20, 2025
UK’s Covid response was ‘too little, too late’ and cost thousands of lives, inquiry says
Health|Science

High-stakes Novo Nordisk Alzheimer's studies could yield answers on GLP-1 benefit

Studies from Novo Nordisk due early next month will give the strongest indication yet of whether blockbuster GLP-1 drugs - a class being used by

November 20, 2025
High-stakes Novo Nordisk Alzheimer's studies could yield answers on GLP-1 benefit
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|Travel|US|World

Evidence of fatigue cracks a 'major clue' in fatal UPS cargo jet crash, experts say

The National Transportation Safety Board said on Thursday it has found evidence of fatigue cracks in a key part of a UPS MD-11 cargo jet that crashed

November 20, 2025
Evidence of fatigue cracks a 'major clue' in fatal UPS cargo jet crash, experts say
Economy|Environment|Science|World

COP30 climate summit evacuated after fire disrupts negotiations

A fire that forced an evacuation of the COP30 climate summit in the Brazilian city of Belem on Thursday was under control, officials said, although it was unclear whether

November 20, 2025
COP30 climate summit evacuated after fire disrupts negotiations
Education|Health|Political|Science|World

US CDC adopts Kennedy's anti-vaccine views on recast website

The U.S.

November 20, 2025
US CDC adopts Kennedy's anti-vaccine views on recast website
Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Europe plans service to gauge climate change role in extreme weather

The EU is launching a service to measure the role climate change is playing in extreme weather events like heatwaves and extreme rain, and

November 20, 2025
Europe plans service to gauge climate change role in extreme weather
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Lobster boats must keep using tracking devices for government observation, court rules

A federal appeals court says the government can continue requiring America’s lobster fishing boats to use electronic tracking devices that report data back to authorities

November 20, 2025
Lobster boats must keep using tracking devices for government observation, court rules
Business|Science|Technology|World

NTSB releases frame-by-frame images of engine separating during deadly UPS crash in Louisville

NTSB releases frame-by-frame images of engine separating during deadly UPS crash in Louisville

November 20, 2025
NTSB releases frame-by-frame images of engine separating during deadly UPS crash in Louisville
Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Trump renews effort to block states from regulating AI, raising alarms about safety

Trump renews effort to block states from regulating AI, raising alarms about safety

November 20, 2025
Trump renews effort to block states from regulating AI, raising alarms about safety
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Advocacy groups urge parents to avoid AI toys this holiday season

Children’s and consumer advocacy groups are urging parents not to buy AI-powered toys during the holiday season

November 20, 2025
Advocacy groups urge parents to avoid AI toys this holiday season
Health|Political|Science

CDC website changed to contradict scientific conclusion that vaccines don't cause autism

The Trump administration has revised a website to contradict the scientific consensus that vaccines don't cause autism

November 20, 2025
CDC website changed to contradict scientific conclusion that vaccines don't cause autism
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Novartis sees sales boost from key cancer drugs

Swiss drugmaker Novartis on Thursday forecast sales growth of 5% to 6% per year to 2030, on a currency-adjusted basis, as higher forecast peak

November 20, 2025
Novartis sees sales boost from key cancer drugs
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Moderna takes $1.5 billion loan, expects 10% revenue growth next year

Moderna said on Thursday it secured a five-year loan of $1.5 billion from Ares Management, as it targets up to 10% revenue growth next year.

November 20, 2025
Moderna takes $1.5 billion loan, expects 10% revenue growth next year
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Nvidia calms the horses, Fed bets evaporate

By Mike Dolan -        What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets As has often been the case over the past two years, Nvidia's forecast-beating

November 20, 2025
Nvidia calms the horses, Fed bets evaporate
Business|Health|Science|Technology

Merck KGaA to draw on Valo's drug discovery AI in potential $3 billion deal

Germany's Merck KGaA on Thursday agreed to use Boston-based Valo Health's drug research services in a collaboration focused on Parkinson's and related diseases

November 20, 2025
Merck KGaA to draw on Valo's drug discovery AI in potential $3 billion deal
Science|Technology

IBM, Cisco outline plans for networks of quantum computers by early 2030s

IBM and Cisco Systems on Thursday said they plan to link quantum computers over long distances, with the goal of demonstrating the concept is workable by the

November 20, 2025
IBM, Cisco outline plans for networks of quantum computers by early 2030s
Business|Science|Technology|World

Kremlin says Vladimir Putin does not use AI himself, but that officials who work for him do

Russian President Vladimir Putin does not use artificial intelligence tools himself, but officials who work for him do, the Kremlin said on Thursday.

November 20, 2025
Kremlin says Vladimir Putin does not use AI himself, but that officials who work for him do
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Abbott bets on cancer screening with $23 billion Exact Sciences deal

Abbott will buy cancer test maker Exact Sciences in a deal valued at up to $23 billion, including debt, marking one of its largest purchases in nearly

November 20, 2025
Abbott bets on cancer screening with $23 billion Exact Sciences deal
Science|World

UN nuclear watchdog board passes resolution demanding answers, access from Iran

The U.N. nuclear watchdog's 35-nation Board of Governors passed a resolution on Thursday saying Iran must inform it "without delay" of the status of its enriched

November 20, 2025
UN nuclear watchdog board passes resolution demanding answers, access from Iran
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Global tech shares surge as Nvidia's AI boom powers market rally

Global technology shares rallied on Thursday after Nvidia's blow-out quarterly results signaled that demand for artificial intelligence hardware remains strong

November 20, 2025
Global tech shares surge as Nvidia's AI boom powers market rally
Economy|Political|Science|World

Edgy Iran seeks Saudi leverage to revive stalled nuclear talks with US

Iran has asked Saudi Arabia to persuade the U.S. to revive stalled nuclear talks, underlining Tehran's anxiety over a possible repeat of Israeli airstrikes and its

November 20, 2025
Edgy Iran seeks Saudi leverage to revive stalled nuclear talks with US
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

SoftBank to invest $3 billion in Ohio factory for OpenAI data center, The Information reports

SoftBank plans to invest up to $3 billion to overhaul an electric vehicle facility in Lordstown, Ohio, which will produce equipment for OpenAI’s forthcoming data centers after being

November 20, 2025
SoftBank to invest $3 billion in Ohio factory for OpenAI data center, The Information reports
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Waymo to broaden US robotaxi footprint with moves into Minneapolis, Tampa, New Orleans

Alphabet's Waymo will expand its robotaxi operations to Minneapolis, Tampa and New Orleans in the coming days, the ride-hailing service provider said on Thursday, as it accelerates the

November 20, 2025
Waymo to broaden US robotaxi footprint with moves into Minneapolis, Tampa, New Orleans
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US FCC votes to advance wireless spectrum auction, avoid aviation standoff

The Federal Communications Commission voted 3-0 on Thursday to advance plans to auction key wireless spectrum crucial for advanced technology uses and aims to

November 20, 2025
US FCC votes to advance wireless spectrum auction, avoid aviation standoff
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If worries keep you from falling back asleep, experts know what to try

If worries keep you from falling back asleep, experts know what to try

November 20, 2025
If worries keep you from falling back asleep, experts know what to try
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AI is providing emotional support for employees – but is it a valuable tool or privacy threat?

People are increasingly using AI chatbots for emotional and psychological support. Now, companies are using it to support employees – raising a host of issues.

November 20, 2025
AI is providing emotional support for employees – but is it a valuable tool or privacy threat?
Environment|Science|Travel

Here’s where the weather could mess with your Thanksgiving travel plans

Here’s where the weather could mess with your Thanksgiving travel plans

November 20, 2025
Here’s where the weather could mess with your Thanksgiving travel plans
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The White House wants to eliminate ‘gender ideology’ and ‘trans ideology.’ What does that mean?

The White House wants to eliminate ‘gender ideology’ and ‘trans ideology.’ What does that mean?

November 20, 2025
The White House wants to eliminate ‘gender ideology’ and ‘trans ideology.’ What does that mean?
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UN atomic agency demands Iran provide full information about its nuclear stockpile

The U.N. atomic watchdog’s board of governors is demanding Iran fully cooperate and provide the agency's inspectors with “precise information” about its stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium, and also grant them access to the country’s nuclear sites

November 20, 2025
UN atomic agency demands Iran provide full information about its nuclear stockpile
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As infant botulism cases climb to 31, recalled ByHeart baby formula is still on some store shelves

Health officials say at least 31 babies in 15 states have been treated for botulism as an outbreak tied to ByHeart formula continues to grow

November 19, 2025
As infant botulism cases climb to 31, recalled ByHeart baby formula is still on some store shelves
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Indonesia evacuates stranded climbers after Semeru volcano erupts

Indonesian authorities evacuated over 1,000 people, including over 170 hikers, on Thursday after the eruption of its Semeru volcano, one of the country's tallest peaks.

November 20, 2025
Indonesia evacuates stranded climbers after Semeru volcano erupts
Environment|Health|Political|Science|World

Thousands of US hazardous sites are at risk of flooding because of sea level rise, study finds

A new study finds that thousands of hazardous sites across the U.S. are at risk of flooding due to sea level rise that could pose public health threats to neighboring communities

November 20, 2025
Thousands of US hazardous sites are at risk of flooding because of sea level rise, study finds
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US, Taipei laud opening of Google's new Taiwan AI engineering centre

Alphabet's Google opened a new AI infrastructure hardware engineering centre in Taiwan on Thursday - its biggest outside of the U.S. - in what Taiwan's president said

November 20, 2025
US, Taipei laud opening of Google's new Taiwan AI engineering centre
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Tipping point or bubble? Nvidia CEO sees AI transformation while skeptics count the risks

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says he does not see an AI bubble, but rather a tipping point.

November 20, 2025
Tipping point or bubble? Nvidia CEO sees AI transformation while skeptics count the risks
Health|Science|World

US HHS proposes new CDC programs, including hepatitis B screening for pregnant women, Bloomberg News reports

The U.S.

November 20, 2025
US HHS proposes new CDC programs, including hepatitis B screening for pregnant women, Bloomberg News reports
Asia|Education|Environment|Science|World

Cambodia releases rare captive-bred storks in conservation breakthrough

Conservationists in Cambodia have for the first time released two captive-bred Greater Adjutant Stork chicks into the wild as part of an ongoing programme to

November 20, 2025
Cambodia releases rare captive-bred storks in conservation breakthrough
Australia|Environment|Science|World

Australia PM says Turkey to host COP31 climate summit

Australia has agreed to allow Turkey to host next year's COP31 climate summit, but Canberra will lead the conference's negotiations among governments, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

November 19, 2025
Australia PM says Turkey to host COP31 climate summit
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US authorizes export of advanced American semiconductors to companies in Saudi, UAE

The U.S.

November 19, 2025
US authorizes export of advanced American semiconductors to companies in Saudi, UAE
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Trafigura's Nyrstar casts first antimony at South Australia plant

Trafigura unit Nyrstar said on Thursday it had started casting antimony metal in a pilot plant at its Port Pirie metals facility in South Australia, a project listed as part of the U.S.-

November 20, 2025
Trafigura's Nyrstar casts first antimony at South Australia plant
Environment|Science|World

Indonesia's Mount Semeru erupts, blanketing villages with ash and prompting evacuations

Indonesia's Mount Semeru has erupted, covering villages in ash and prompting evacuations

November 19, 2025
Indonesia's Mount Semeru erupts, blanketing villages with ash and prompting evacuations
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Brazil's Lula joins negotiators at UN climate talks, but no deal yet on major issues

The return of Brazil’s president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to UN climate talks was hoped to spur nations to meet a self-imposed early deadline for progress on tough issues

November 19, 2025
Brazil's Lula joins negotiators at UN climate talks, but no deal yet on major issues
Health|Science|Technology

Researchers move closer to matching patients with GLP-1 drug that works best for them

U.S. researchers are beginning to identify clinical characteristics that distinguish “super responders” to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound from patients who

November 19, 2025
Researchers move closer to matching patients with GLP-1 drug that works best for them
Science|Technology|World

NASA releases images of comet 3I/ATLAS, rejects alien spacecraft 'rumors'

NASA released fresh images on Wednesday of the interstellar object called 3I/ATLAS that astronomers have determined is a comet probably even older than our solar

November 19, 2025
NASA releases images of comet 3I/ATLAS, rejects alien spacecraft 'rumors'
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Trump considering executive order to preempt state AI laws

U.S.

November 19, 2025
Trump considering executive order to preempt state AI laws
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US F-35 jets to be sold to Saudi Arabia to lack Israel's advanced features

The F-35 fighter jets the U.S. plans to sell Saudi Arabia will be less advanced than those operated by Israel, in line with a U.S. law that guarantees Israel’s

November 19, 2025
US F-35 jets to be sold to Saudi Arabia to lack Israel's advanced features
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Why the world’s richest man and the CEO of the most valuable company met with Saudi officials

Why the world’s richest man and the CEO of the most valuable company met with Saudi officials

November 19, 2025
Why the world’s richest man and the CEO of the most valuable company met with Saudi officials
Science|Technology

Yann LeCun to leave Meta, launch AI startup focused on Advanced Machine Intelligence

Yann LeCun, one of the founding figures of modern artificial intelligence and a pivotal force at Meta Platforms, said on Wednesday he plans to leave the company at the end of the year to

November 19, 2025
Yann LeCun to leave Meta, launch AI startup focused on Advanced Machine Intelligence
Science|Technology|World

Astonishing interstellar comet captured in new images by NASA Mars missions

Astonishing interstellar comet captured in new images by NASA Mars missions

November 19, 2025
Astonishing interstellar comet captured in new images by NASA Mars missions
Science|Technology|World

NASA unveils close-up pictures of the comet popping by from another star

NASA is unveiling close-up pictures of the interstellar comet that's making a quick one-and-done tour of our solar system

November 19, 2025
NASA unveils close-up pictures of the comet popping by from another star
Business|Science|Technology

Meta's chief AI scientist Yann LeCun to leave Meta and start new AI research company

Yann LeCun, a pioneer in artificial intelligence, has announced he will leave his role as Meta's chief AI scientist at the end of the year

November 19, 2025
Meta's chief AI scientist Yann LeCun to leave Meta and start new AI research company
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Wall Street swings through another erratic day ahead of a couple of crucial tests

The U.S. stock market swung through another unsettled day of trading, ahead of a couple of crucial tests for Wall Street

November 19, 2025
Wall Street swings through another erratic day ahead of a couple of crucial tests
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

AI-focused developers help fuel New York City life, city agency chief says

New York City companies focused on artificial intelligence, which rely on human interaction to grow, are boosting office leasing and inspiring the return of workers

November 19, 2025
AI-focused developers help fuel New York City life, city agency chief says
Environment|Political|Science|World

Early COP30 climate deal eludes Brazil, but Lula remains upbeat

Brazil failed to land an early COP30 climate deal on Wednesday, though President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva remained upbeat about the

November 19, 2025
Early COP30 climate deal eludes Brazil, but Lula remains upbeat
Environment|Science|US

Trump administration seeks to roll back protections for imperiled species and their habitat

President Donald Trump’s administration is moving to roll back protections for imperiled species and the places they live

November 19, 2025
Trump administration seeks to roll back protections for imperiled species and their habitat
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Trump's economy depends on AI for growth, a reality made clear in Saudi crown prince's US visit

President Donald Trump is counting on the tech sector and artificial intelligence to drive his economic agenda

November 19, 2025
Trump's economy depends on AI for growth, a reality made clear in Saudi crown prince's US visit
Education|Health|Science

Fluoride in drinking water does not negatively affect cognitive ability — and may actually provide benefit, study finds

Fluoride in drinking water does not negatively affect cognitive ability — and may actually provide benefit, study finds

November 19, 2025
Fluoride in drinking water does not negatively affect cognitive ability — and may actually provide benefit, study finds
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Trump moves to strip protections for endangered and threatened species

Trump moves to strip protections for endangered and threatened species

November 19, 2025
Trump moves to strip protections for endangered and threatened species
Business|Environment|Political|Science|World

Trump administration proposes to loosen rules protecting endangered species

The Trump administration on Wednesday proposed four new rules that would roll back Biden-era regulations that strengthened protections for endangered species.

November 19, 2025
Trump administration proposes to loosen rules protecting endangered species
Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

Data shows a spike in military aircraft accidents in 2024. This year doesn't look any better

Internal Pentagon figures show the number of major accidents involving military aircraft spiked in 2024

November 19, 2025
Data shows a spike in military aircraft accidents in 2024. This year doesn't look any better
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

US lawmakers say any civil nuclear deal with Saudi must not create arms race

U.S. lawmakers cautioned against ushering in a nuclear arms race in the Middle East after the United States and Saudi Arabia said they signed an initial

November 19, 2025
US lawmakers say any civil nuclear deal with Saudi must not create arms race
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

AI set to redefine shopping and payments, Affirm CEO says

Max Levchin, CEO and co-founder of Affirm, which offers buy now, pay later plans, said artificial intelligence is poised to transform shopping by taking over human tasks and

November 19, 2025
AI set to redefine shopping and payments, Affirm CEO says
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US secures $1 trillion Saudi spending commitments spanning nuclear energy to F-35s

U.S.

November 19, 2025
US secures $1 trillion Saudi spending commitments spanning nuclear energy to F-35s
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Wisconsin archaeologists identify 16 ancient canoes in a prehistoric lake 'parking lot'

Archaeologists have identified more than a dozen ancient canoes that Indigenous people apparently left behind in a prehistoric parking lot along a Wisconsin lakeshore

November 19, 2025
Wisconsin archaeologists identify 16 ancient canoes in a prehistoric lake 'parking lot'
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Adobe, Qualcomm partner with Humain on generative AI for Middle East

Adobe and Qualcomm said on Wednesday they are partnering with Humain, the artificial intelligence firm backed by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, to

November 19, 2025
Adobe, Qualcomm partner with Humain on generative AI for Middle East
Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Owl partially covered in concrete is cleaned up and recovering after rescue in Utah

An owl found partially encased in concrete after it got inside a cement mixer in southwestern Utah is expected to fly free again after it was painstakingly cleaned by animal sanctuary workers who described the bird as a “fighter.”

November 19, 2025
Owl partially covered in concrete is cleaned up and recovering after rescue in Utah
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AMD, Cisco and Saudi's Humain launch AI joint venture, land first major customer

By Max A.

November 19, 2025
AMD, Cisco and Saudi's Humain launch AI joint venture, land first major customer
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Schneider Electric seals $2.3 billion in US data centre deals to power AI boom

Schneider Electric said on Wednesday it had signed new deals worth almost $2.3 billion with two U.S. data centre operators, as surging adoption of artificial

November 19, 2025
Schneider Electric seals $2.3 billion in US data centre deals to power AI boom
Business|Europe|Science|Technology|World

EU to delay 'high risk' AI rules until 2027 after Big Tech pushback

By Supantha Mukherjee and Bart H.

November 19, 2025
EU to delay 'high risk' AI rules until 2027 after Big Tech pushback
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Uranium enrichment not part of civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, US energy secretary says

Uranium enrichment is not part of the deal on civil nuclear energy reached with Saudi Arabia, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday.

November 19, 2025
Uranium enrichment not part of civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, US energy secretary says
Environment|Science|World

A polar vortex disruption is on the way, and its magnitude is almost unheard of in November

A polar vortex disruption is on the way, and its magnitude is almost unheard of in November

November 19, 2025
A polar vortex disruption is on the way, and its magnitude is almost unheard of in November
Economy|Environment|Science

How climate finance to help poor countries became a global shell game – donors have counted fossil fuel projects, airports and even ice cream shops

Wealthy countries promised billions of dollars to help developing nations adapt to climate change, but the result rests on a shaky foundation of fuzzy accounting.

November 19, 2025
How climate finance to help poor countries became a global shell game – donors have counted fossil fuel projects, airports and even ice cream shops
Environment|Science|Technology

Beyond the habitable zone: Exoplanet atmospheres are the next clue to finding life on planets orbiting distant stars

Searching for life on other planets requires more than just measuring their distances from their stars. A future NASA telescope may help search for potentially habitable worlds.

November 19, 2025
Beyond the habitable zone: Exoplanet atmospheres are the next clue to finding life on planets orbiting distant stars
Education|Science|Technology

Learning with AI falls short compared to old-fashioned web search

Doing the mental work of connecting the dots across multiple web queries appears to help people understand the material better compared to an AI summary.

November 19, 2025
Learning with AI falls short compared to old-fashioned web search
Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|US

Vice President Dick Cheney’s life followed the arc of the biggest breakthroughs in cardiovascular medicine

Life-changing advances in cardiovascular medicine enabled Cheney to live a productive life well beyond what many heart patients experience. But prevention is the most effective tool of all.

November 19, 2025
Vice President Dick Cheney’s life followed the arc of the biggest breakthroughs in cardiovascular medicine
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Florida residents’ anxiety is linked to social media use and varies with age, new study shows

A survey looking at 500 Floridians finds that Gen Zers are far more anxious than older generations.

November 19, 2025
Florida residents’ anxiety is linked to social media use and varies with age, new study shows
Business|Health|Science|Technology|World

Teva seeks startups to help solve global pharmaceutical challenges

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries said on Wednesday it was calling on startups to join its new platform to develop technologies to deal with a host of challenges

November 19, 2025
Teva seeks startups to help solve global pharmaceutical challenges
Business|Science|Technology

Nvidia, Menlo Micro collaboration speeds up AI chip testing

Nvidia and Menlo Micro on Wednesday said they have used technology from the startup to dramatically speed up the testing of AI chips, easing a significant

November 19, 2025
Nvidia, Menlo Micro collaboration speeds up AI chip testing
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Archer partners with Saudi entities to develop and test air taxi operations

Archer Aviation said on Wednesday it has signed a deal with The Helicopter Company and luxury developer Red Sea Global, both owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, to develop, test

November 19, 2025
Archer partners with Saudi entities to develop and test air taxi operations
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Nvidia shift to smartphone-style memory could double server-memory prices by end-2026

Nvidia's move to use smartphone-style memory chips in its artificial intelligence servers could cause server-memory prices to double by late 2026, according to a

November 19, 2025
Nvidia shift to smartphone-style memory could double server-memory prices by end-2026
Political|Science|Technology|World

Germany vows to protect its interests in growing global space race

Germany will expand its security infrastructure in space to better protect its interests in a sphere where countries are already competing for dominance, said the foreign and defence

November 19, 2025
Germany vows to protect its interests in growing global space race
MidEast|Political|Science|World

Exclusive: Iran open to resuming nuclear talks with the US but won’t shift its conditions, supreme leader’s adviser says

Exclusive: Iran open to resuming nuclear talks with the US but won’t shift its conditions, supreme leader’s adviser says

November 19, 2025
Exclusive: Iran open to resuming nuclear talks with the US but won’t shift its conditions, supreme leader’s adviser says
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

West scrambles to fill heavy rare earth gap as China rivalry deepens

The West's push to build a home-grown magnets supply chain to reduce its reliance on China - led by massive U.S. backing for Nevada-based MP Materials - is running

November 19, 2025
West scrambles to fill heavy rare earth gap as China rivalry deepens
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Musk’s xAI in advanced talks to raise $15 billion at $230 billion valuation, WSJ reports

Elon Musk’s artificial-intelligence startup xAI is in advanced talks to raise $15 billion in fresh equity at a valuation of $230 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.

November 19, 2025
Musk’s xAI in advanced talks to raise $15 billion at $230 billion valuation, WSJ reports
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Elon Musk, Jensen Huang to talk AI at US-Saudi investment forum

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will take part in a discussion on advances in artificial intelligence and technology at a U.S.-Saudi Arabia

November 19, 2025
Elon Musk, Jensen Huang to talk AI at US-Saudi investment forum
Business|Science|Technology|World

Cargo plane engine accelerated before fatal Hong Kong crash, investigators say

The Turkish-operated cargo plane that skidded off the runway at Hong Kong's international airport last month, killing two airport workers, experienced an

November 19, 2025
Cargo plane engine accelerated before fatal Hong Kong crash, investigators say
Australia|Environment|Political|Science|World

Australia will not veto Turkey's COP31 summit bid, Albanese says

Australia will not oppose a successful Turkish bid to host next year's COP31 climate summit, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, warning a prolonged standoff over hosting

November 19, 2025
Australia will not veto Turkey's COP31 summit bid, Albanese says
Food|Health|Science|World

Ultra-processed foods are danger to global public health, experts warn

Ultra-processed foods are a major public health threat that must be urgently addressed, according to a new series of papers authored by 43 global experts in the

November 18, 2025
Ultra-processed foods are danger to global public health, experts warn
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Scientists criticize food manufacturers for massive profits from sales of unhealthy ultraprocessed food

Scientists criticize food manufacturers for massive profits from sales of unhealthy ultraprocessed food

November 18, 2025
Scientists criticize food manufacturers for massive profits from sales of unhealthy ultraprocessed food
Science|World

Archaeologists may have uncovered a Bronze Age metropolis in Kazakhstan’s steppe

Archaeologists may have uncovered a Bronze Age metropolis in Kazakhstan’s steppe

November 18, 2025
Archaeologists may have uncovered a Bronze Age metropolis in Kazakhstan’s steppe
Environment|Science|World

Host Brazil pushes for progress on big issues at COP30 and some see cause for optimism

United Nations climate talks are bubbling to a critical point, with host Brazil pressing negotiators to make progress on key issues

November 18, 2025
Host Brazil pushes for progress on big issues at COP30 and some see cause for optimism
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump warns against AI 'overregulation,' says US needs to have one federal standard

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the U.S. must have one federal standard for regulating artificial intelligence, saying the technology risked being over-

November 18, 2025
Trump warns against AI 'overregulation,' says US needs to have one federal standard
Europe|MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|World

US-E3 draft resolution at IAEA board demands swift cooperation from Iran

Europe's top three powers and the U.S. have submitted a draft resolution to this week's meeting of the U.N. atomic watchdog's 35-nation Board of Governors

November 18, 2025
US-E3 draft resolution at IAEA board demands swift cooperation from Iran
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Why it feels like your favorite websites keep going down

Why it feels like your favorite websites keep going down

November 18, 2025
Why it feels like your favorite websites keep going down
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

US loans Constellation $1 billion for Three Mile Island reactor reboot

The Trump administration said on Tuesday it has loaned Constellation Energy Corp $1 billion to restart its nuclear reactor at a Pennsylvania plant formerly

November 18, 2025
US loans Constellation $1 billion for Three Mile Island reactor reboot
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Ukraine plans $44 billion claim against Russia for wartime emissions

Ukraine plans to seek nearly $44 billion from Russia for the damage linked to an increase in climate-warming emissions from the ongoing war, a government

November 18, 2025
Ukraine plans $44 billion claim against Russia for wartime emissions
Business|Science|Technology

Amazon's Zoox opens free robotaxi rides for early users in parts of San Francisco

Amazon's self-driving unit Zoox started offering free rides to some early users in parts of San Francisco, it said on Tuesday, as it steps up expansion amid rising competition in the

November 18, 2025
Amazon's Zoox opens free robotaxi rides for early users in parts of San Francisco
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Court blocks new Texas congressional map drawn by Republicans

A federal court on Tuesday blocked Texas from using a new congressional map intended to flip several Democratic-held U.S.

November 18, 2025
Court blocks new Texas congressional map drawn by Republicans
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US data center demand raising power risks this winter, regulator says  

Rising power demand driven by data centers is shrinking U.S. electricity supplies and increasing the risk of energy shortages if extreme winter weather strikes this year,

November 18, 2025
US data center demand raising power risks this winter, regulator says  
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

How Big Tech is faring against US antitrust lawsuits

A federal judge ruling that Meta Platforms does not hold an illegal social media monopoly handed Big Tech its first decisive win against the antitrust crackdown started in

September 02, 2025
How Big Tech is faring against US antitrust lawsuits
Business|Science|Technology

Meta's chief revenue officer Hegeman leaves to launch startup

Meta's chief revenue officer John Hegeman said on Tuesday he will leave the Facebook parent to launch his own startup, marking a key leadership change amid the social media company's

November 18, 2025
Meta's chief revenue officer Hegeman leaves to launch startup
Arts|Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Microsoft, Nvidia to invest in Anthropic as Claude maker commits $30 billion to Azure

Microsoft and Nvidia plan to invest in Anthropic under a new tie-up that includes a $30 billion commitment by the Claude maker to use Microsoft's cloud services, the latest

November 18, 2025
Microsoft, Nvidia to invest in Anthropic as Claude maker commits $30 billion to Azure
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

France's Macron: we believe in FCAS programme, we have an obligation to succeed

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday he believed in the project of a future Franco-German fighter jet FCAS.

November 18, 2025
France's Macron: we believe in FCAS programme, we have an obligation to succeed
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Waymo launches fully autonomous robotaxis in Miami, to expand to four more US cities

Alphabet's Waymo began operating fully autonomous vehicles in Miami on Tuesday, kicking off the expansion of its ride-hailing service to more U.S. cities as it races to cement its lead in

November 18, 2025
Waymo launches fully autonomous robotaxis in Miami, to expand to four more US cities
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Google launches Gemini 3, embeds AI model into search immediately

Alphabet's Google on Tuesday launched the latest version of its artificial intelligence model Gemini, emphasizing that the new capabilities will be immediately

November 18, 2025
Google launches Gemini 3, embeds AI model into search immediately
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Microsoft launches tracker to manage autonomous AI in the workplace

In Microsoft's view, humans are not the only ones to manage in a workplace. Artificial intelligence needs a manager, too.

November 18, 2025
Microsoft launches tracker to manage autonomous AI in the workplace
Economy|Education|Health|Science|World

MacArthur Foundation awards $100M to outbreak surveillance network, a boost amid global health cuts

The MacArthur Foundation is awarding $100 million to a private pandemic prevention network across Africa, offering critical support to infectious disease surveillance at a time when governments are deprioritizing global health spending

November 18, 2025
MacArthur Foundation awards $100M to outbreak surveillance network, a boost amid global health cuts
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

S&P 500's slip below key technical level may foreshadow deeper setback, LPL says

The S&P 500's drop below a closely watched technical threshold could signal a deeper pullback ahead, research from LPL Financial showed on Tuesday,

November 18, 2025
S&P 500's slip below key technical level may foreshadow deeper setback, LPL says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Microsoft partners with Anthropic and Nvidia in cloud infrastructure deal

Microsoft has announced a partnership with AI company Anthropic and chipmaker Nvidia

November 18, 2025
Microsoft partners with Anthropic and Nvidia in cloud infrastructure deal
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Google unveils Gemini's next generation, aiming to turn its search engine into a 'thought partner'

Google is unleashing Gemini’s next generation of artificial intelligence in its dominant search engine and other popular online services in the high-stakes battle to create technology that people can trust to enlighten them and manage tedious tasks

November 18, 2025
Google unveils Gemini's next generation, aiming to turn its search engine into a 'thought partner'
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Kids get diseases like lupus, too. As researchers hunt better treatments, this camp brings joy

It may sound surprising but kids can get diseases like lupus and arthritis, too, when their immune system mistakenly attacks their own body

November 18, 2025
Kids get diseases like lupus, too. As researchers hunt better treatments, this camp brings joy
Africa|Economy|Health|Political|Science|World

Eswatini is the first African country to get twice-yearly HIV prevention shot

Eswatini has become the first African country to receive lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection that global health officials call a game-changer

November 18, 2025
Eswatini is the first African country to get twice-yearly HIV prevention shot
Science|Technology|Travel

Vehicle crash risk spikes 65% on Sunday after Thanksgiving, data shows

Vehicle crash risk spikes 65% on Sunday after Thanksgiving, data shows

November 18, 2025
Vehicle crash risk spikes 65% on Sunday after Thanksgiving, data shows
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology

Amazon's Zoox robotaxis service to give free rides in San Francisco as its expansion accelerates

Amazon’s Zoox will start giving free robotaxi rides through parts of San Francisco as it accelerates its attempt to challenge Waymo’s early lead in the race to transport passengers cities in self-driving vehicles

November 18, 2025
Amazon's Zoox robotaxis service to give free rides in San Francisco as its expansion accelerates
Science|Technology

When fake data is a good thing – how synthetic data trains AI to solve real problems

To overcome two challenges in training AI – scarce or hard-to-get data and data privacy – researchers have come up with a counterintuitive technique: fake it.

November 18, 2025
When fake data is a good thing – how synthetic data trains AI to solve real problems
Education|Science|Technology

Research breakthroughs often come through collaborations − attacks on academic freedom threaten this vital work

Academic freedom grew strongly after World War II, with greater university funding, protections and autonomy, yet global data now shows a decline.

November 18, 2025
Research breakthroughs often come through collaborations − attacks on academic freedom threaten this vital work
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Artificial intelligence sparks debate at COP30 climate talks in Brazil

Artificial intelligence is being cast as both a hero and a villain at the U.N. climate talks in Brazil

November 18, 2025
Artificial intelligence sparks debate at COP30 climate talks in Brazil
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Black families pay more to keep their houses warm than average American families

More than 12 million US households keep their homes either too cold or too hot, sacrificing comfort because they can’t afford to pay their energy bills.

November 18, 2025
Black families pay more to keep their houses warm than average American families
Environment|Europe|Science|Travel|World

Venice’s newest marvel is a wild, acrobatic dolphin. His refusal to leave puts him in danger

Mimmo, a bottlenose dolphin, has been delighting tourists in Venice with his acrobatic flips for months

November 18, 2025
Venice’s newest marvel is a wild, acrobatic dolphin. His refusal to leave puts him in danger
Education|Health|Science

I treat menopause and its symptoms, and hormone replacement therapy can help – here’s the science behind the FDA’s decision to remove warnings

Hormone therapy is not a silver bullet that reverses aging, but it can significantly improve bothersome symptoms that can diminish people’s quality of life.

November 18, 2025
I treat menopause and its symptoms, and hormone replacement therapy can help – here’s the science behind the FDA’s decision to remove warnings
Economy|Education|Health|Science

Americans are unprepared for the expensive and complex process of aging – a geriatrician explains how they can start planning

Addressing the financial and personal aspects of aging proactively helps to ensure that you will receive the care you need – and want – as you age.

November 18, 2025
Americans are unprepared for the expensive and complex process of aging – a geriatrician explains how they can start planning
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology

Rattled tech stokes volatility

By Mike Dolan -        What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Persistent tech sector valuation and leverage jitters, a deepening crypto

November 18, 2025
Rattled tech stokes volatility
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Bubble or breakout? Nvidia earnings put AI boom under the microscope

The fate of Wall Street's staggering bets on artificial intelligence will rest squarely on Nvidia on Wednesday when the chipmaker reports results, with

November 18, 2025
Bubble or breakout? Nvidia earnings put AI boom under the microscope
Health|Science|World

A new virus variant and lagging vaccinations may mean the US is in for a severe flu season

A new virus variant and lagging vaccinations may mean the US is in for a severe flu season

November 18, 2025
A new virus variant and lagging vaccinations may mean the US is in for a severe flu season
Business|Economy|Health|Political|Science

UnitedHealth names former US FDA chief Scott Gottlieb to its board

UnitedHealth Group said on Tuesday it had named former U.S. Food and Drug Administration commissioner Scott Gottlieb to its board, effective immediately.

November 18, 2025
UnitedHealth names former US FDA chief Scott Gottlieb to its board
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|Travel

America is grappling with an air traffic controller shortage. Can AI help?

America is grappling with an air traffic controller shortage. Can AI help?

November 18, 2025
America is grappling with an air traffic controller shortage. Can AI help?
Asia|Business|Science|Technology|World

Alibaba unveils major consumer AI upgrade with new Qwen chatbot

China's Alibaba has launched a major upgrade to its AI chatbot, marking an aggressive push into the consumer artificial intelligence market where it

November 18, 2025
Alibaba unveils major consumer AI upgrade with new Qwen chatbot
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Nvidia set for $320 billion price swing after earnings, options indicate

Nvidia's earnings report on Wednesday could trigger a $320 billion swing in the chipmaker's market value — the largest post-earnings move

November 18, 2025
Nvidia set for $320 billion price swing after earnings, options indicate
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Taiwan rolls out handbook on how to prepare for natural disasters – and a Chinese invasion

Taiwan rolls out handbook on how to prepare for natural disasters – and a Chinese invasion

November 18, 2025
Taiwan rolls out handbook on how to prepare for natural disasters – and a Chinese invasion
Business|Environment|Science

Clamour for change inside the world's COP30 climate negotiations

An existential question hangs over this year's COP30 summit in Brazil: what are the annual U.N. climate negotiations

November 18, 2025
Clamour for change inside the world's COP30 climate negotiations
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

US has warned others to avoid loans from Chinese state banks. But it's the biggest recipient of all

A new report says China funneled billions in hidden loans to U.S. companies over the past quarter century, some targeting industries key to national security

November 18, 2025
US has warned others to avoid loans from Chinese state banks. But it's the biggest recipient of all
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Archer Aviation to supply electric powertrain to Anduril, EDGE for Omen drone

Archer Aviation said on Monday it will supply its electric powertrain for the Omen autonomous air vehicle, being co-developed by U.S. defense technology firm Anduril

November 17, 2025
Archer Aviation to supply electric powertrain to Anduril, EDGE for Omen drone
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|World

US-Saudi event to include CEOs from Chevron, Qualcomm, Pfizer, source says

The U.S.-Saudi Arabia investment forum to take place in Washington during the visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman this week is expected to include

November 17, 2025
US-Saudi event to include CEOs from Chevron, Qualcomm, Pfizer, source says
Environment|Science|World

Pope Leo XIV calls for urgent climate action and says God’s creation is 'crying out'

Pope Leo XIV is urging countries at United Nations climate talks to take “concrete actions” to stop climate change that is threatening the planet

November 17, 2025
Pope Leo XIV calls for urgent climate action and says God’s creation is 'crying out'
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science

EPA moves to limit scope of clean water law to reduce amount of wetlands it covers

The Environmental Protection Agency says it is redefining the scope of the nation’s bedrock clean water law to limit the amount of wetlands it covers

November 17, 2025
EPA moves to limit scope of clean water law to reduce amount of wetlands it covers
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Merck sees over $5 billion opportunity in Cidara's experimental flu drug

Merck said on Monday it expects a commercial opportunity exceeding $5 billion from Cidara Therapeutics' experimental flu drug, and does not anticipate it

November 17, 2025
Merck sees over $5 billion opportunity in Cidara's experimental flu drug
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

BofA says AI is boosting bankers' productivity, revenue

Bank of America plans to spend billions of dollars on technologies such as artificial intelligence to boost bankers' productivity and bring in more

November 17, 2025
BofA says AI is boosting bankers' productivity, revenue
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports

Coral from the sea is being used in some knee surgeries in NYC. Here's how, and why.

Coral from the sea is being used in some knee surgeries in NYC. Here's how, and why.

November 17, 2025
Coral from the sea is being used in some knee surgeries in NYC. Here's how, and why.
Education|Environment|Science

Scientists uncover an ant assassination scheme that helps a parasitic queen rise to power

Scientists uncover an ant assassination scheme that helps a parasitic queen rise to power

November 17, 2025
Scientists uncover an ant assassination scheme that helps a parasitic queen rise to power
Science|Technology|World

Top US admiral says he's watching China's rapid naval buildup closely

The top U.S. admiral has called China’s shipbuilding capability “impressive” as Beijing moves ahead with a rapid buildup of the world’s largest navy

November 17, 2025
Top US admiral says he's watching China's rapid naval buildup closely
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science

1.5 million Lego bricks bring wildlife to Denver museum

1.5 million Lego bricks bring wildlife to Denver museum

November 17, 2025
1.5 million Lego bricks bring wildlife to Denver museum
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

Nations hit by natural disasters tell ministers at climate talks to act

Jamaica has joined other small island nations at the United Nations climate talks to urge immediate action on climate change

November 17, 2025
Nations hit by natural disasters tell ministers at climate talks to act
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

NIH funding cuts have affected over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments, a new report says

A new report finds over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments have been affected by the National Institutes of Health’s funding cuts

November 17, 2025
NIH funding cuts have affected over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments, a new report says
Crime|Health|Science

Women face a much higher risk of homicide, especially from guns, during pregnancy

Women face a much higher risk of homicide, especially from guns, during pregnancy

November 10, 2025
Women face a much higher risk of homicide, especially from guns, during pregnancy
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Don’t stress out about overeating during the holidays – a dietitian explains how a day of indulgence won’t harm your overall health

Guilt and discomfort around food can be especially challenging during the holidays. But trusting your body and remembering the social value of sharing meals can help you enjoy yourself.

November 17, 2025
Don’t stress out about overeating during the holidays – a dietitian explains how a day of indulgence won’t harm your overall health
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology|World

He came to the US as a child refugee from the former Soviet Union. Now he’s a father facing deportation to Ukraine

He came to the US as a child refugee from the former Soviet Union. Now he’s a father facing deportation to Ukraine

November 17, 2025
He came to the US as a child refugee from the former Soviet Union. Now he’s a father facing deportation to Ukraine
Europe|Science|Technology|World

Long-range weapons Ukraine has developed since Russia's 2022 invasion

Ukraine struck Russia's port of Novorossiysk last week, forcing it to suspend oil exports.

November 17, 2025
Long-range weapons Ukraine has developed since Russia's 2022 invasion
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

GMI Cloud to build $500 million AI data centre in Taiwan with Nvidia chips

U.S.-based cloud services provider GMI Cloud said on Monday it will build a $500 million artificial intelligence data centre in Taiwan with the support of U.S.

November 17, 2025
GMI Cloud to build $500 million AI data centre in Taiwan with Nvidia chips
Business|Economy|Health|Science

Novo Nordisk rolls out $349 Wegovy cash price ahead of plan

Novo Nordisk said on Monday it has begun selling its popular weight-loss drug Wegovy for $349 a month to cash payers, months ahead of the timeline set out with the Trump

November 17, 2025
Novo Nordisk rolls out $349 Wegovy cash price ahead of plan
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

J&J expands cancer portfolio with $3.05 billion Halda buy

Johnson & Johnson said on Monday it would buy privately held Halda Therapeutics for $3.05 billion in cash, aiming to expand its presence in treatments targeting solid

November 17, 2025
J&J expands cancer portfolio with $3.05 billion Halda buy
Business|Science|Technology

Jeff Bezos to co-lead AI startup in first operational role since Amazon, NYT reports

Jeff Bezos will serve as co-chief executive officer of a new artificial intelligence startup that focuses on AI for engineering and manufacturing of computers, automobiles and spacecraft,

November 17, 2025
Jeff Bezos to co-lead AI startup in first operational role since Amazon, NYT reports
Education|Health|Science|World

About a quarter of pregnant women in the US don’t get prenatal care in their first trimester, report says

About a quarter of pregnant women in the US don’t get prenatal care in their first trimester, report says

November 17, 2025
About a quarter of pregnant women in the US don’t get prenatal care in their first trimester, report says
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

White nationalism fuels tolerance for political violence nationwide

Active white nationalist groups operate in all but two U.S. states. Researchers have found that there’s a strong association between holding white nationalist views and supporting political violence.

November 17, 2025
White nationalism fuels tolerance for political violence nationwide
Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

Student cheating dominates talk of generative AI in higher ed, but universities and tech companies face ethical issues too

A sociologist who researches AI’s impact on work and education argues there are ethical dimensions to generative AI that institutions are not considering.

November 17, 2025
Student cheating dominates talk of generative AI in higher ed, but universities and tech companies face ethical issues too
Business|Economy|Health|Science

Novo cuts Wegovy prices, but doctors still see cost challenges for patients

Novo Nordisk is chopping prices again for its popular obesity treatment Wegovy, but doctors say the expense will remain challenging for patients without insurance

November 17, 2025
Novo cuts Wegovy prices, but doctors still see cost challenges for patients
Education|Environment|Health|Science

If evolution is real, then why isn’t it happening now? An anthropologist explains that humans actually are still evolving

We are indeed still evolving, though it can be hard to tell because it happens over generations and often involves things you can’t see, such as what foods different people are able to digest.

November 17, 2025
If evolution is real, then why isn’t it happening now? An anthropologist explains that humans actually are still evolving
Arts|Education|Science|Technology|World

Inside the old church where one trillion webpages are being saved

The Internet Archive has been saving web history for nearly 30 years. CNN’s Hadas Gold goes inside its headquarters to see how the archive is innovating for the AI age and protecting itself from both political and physical threats.

November 16, 2025
Inside the old church where one trillion webpages are being saved
Asia|Political|Science|World

South Korea offers talks with North to prevent accidental armed clash at border

South Korea has proposed talks with North Korea to clarify the rivals’ border line

November 17, 2025
South Korea offers talks with North to prevent accidental armed clash at border
Crime|Political|Science|Technology|World

In a first, Taiwan to distribute security handbook to all households as China threat rises

Taiwan will begin distributing millions of civil defence handbooks to households across the island this week, in an unprecedented effort to prepare residents for

November 17, 2025
In a first, Taiwan to distribute security handbook to all households as China threat rises
Environment|Science|World

Iran turns to cloud-seeding as historic drought causes driest fall in 50 years

Iran turns to cloud-seeding as historic drought causes driest fall in 50 years

November 16, 2025
Iran turns to cloud-seeding as historic drought causes driest fall in 50 years
Americas|Crime|Environment|Science|Travel|US|World

Lingering thunderstorms bring flooding risk after atmospheric river drenches much of California

A powerful atmospheric river had mostly moved through California after causing at least six deaths and dousing much of the state, but lingering thunderstorms brought the risk of mudslides in areas of Los Angeles County that were recently ravaged by wildfire

November 16, 2025
Lingering thunderstorms bring flooding risk after atmospheric river drenches much of California
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science

The Leonid meteor shower is peaking early this week. Here’s what to know

The Leonid meteor shower is peaking early this week. Here’s what to know

November 16, 2025
The Leonid meteor shower is peaking early this week. Here’s what to know
Crime|Education|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|MidEast|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|US|Videos|World

Officer shot, killed serving warrant; suspect charged

Officer shot, killed serving warrant; suspect charged

November 16, 2025
Officer shot, killed serving warrant; suspect charged
Environment|Science|Technology

Solar storms can trigger auroras on Earth. This star’s explosion could destroy a planet’s atmosphere

Solar storms can trigger auroras on Earth. This star’s explosion could destroy a planet’s atmosphere

November 16, 2025
Solar storms can trigger auroras on Earth. This star’s explosion could destroy a planet’s atmosphere
Science|Technology|World

Iran's foreign minister says the nation is no longer enriching uranium at any site in the country

Iran's foreign minister says the country is no longer enriching uranium at any site

November 16, 2025
Iran's foreign minister says the nation is no longer enriching uranium at any site in the country
Science|Technology|World

Iran nuclear sites left ruined in US and Israeli strikes but program ‘intact,’ deputy foreign minister tells CNN

Iran nuclear sites left ruined in US and Israeli strikes but program ‘intact,’ deputy foreign minister tells CNN

November 16, 2025
Iran nuclear sites left ruined in US and Israeli strikes but program ‘intact,’ deputy foreign minister tells CNN
Science|Technology

Inside the old church where one trillion webpages are being saved

Inside the old church where one trillion webpages are being saved

November 16, 2025
Inside the old church where one trillion webpages are being saved
Science|Technology|World

Last nuclear treaty between US and Russia nears expiration as Trump and Putin trade testing threats

Last nuclear treaty between US and Russia nears expiration as Trump and Putin trade testing threats

November 16, 2025
Last nuclear treaty between US and Russia nears expiration as Trump and Putin trade testing threats
Education|Environment|Science|Sports|Technology

US students studying housing, health outcomes and sustainability win 2026 Rhodes scholarships

Five students at U.S. military academies and three each from Yale University, Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are among the 32 U.S. winners named Sunday as 2026 Rhodes scholars

November 16, 2025
US students studying housing, health outcomes and sustainability win 2026 Rhodes scholarships
Environment|Science|World

Turkey proposed joint leadership for COP31 to end hosting standoff with Australia, sources say

Turkey has proposed jointly leading next year's U.N. climate summit with Australia, though the two sides have not yet reached an agreement and the discussions on the hosting standoff

November 16, 2025
Turkey proposed joint leadership for COP31 to end hosting standoff with Australia, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Czech Republic plans $19 billion nuclear expansion to double output and end fossil fuel reliance

The Czech Republic plans to build two new reactors at its Dukovany plant to expand the country's nuclear energy capacity

November 16, 2025
Czech Republic plans $19 billion nuclear expansion to double output and end fossil fuel reliance
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

In this Brazilian state, a new push to track cattle is key to slowing deforestation

By the end of next year, the state of Para is requiring all cattle to be tagged to trace where they came from in order to be sold legally

November 16, 2025
In this Brazilian state, a new push to track cattle is key to slowing deforestation
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Boeing says partnership for T-7 trainer export bid imminent

Boeing is close to announcing a partnership to bid for an international sales opportunity for its T-7 trainer, company executives said on Sunday, highlighting fast-growing demand for

November 16, 2025
Boeing says partnership for T-7 trainer export bid imminent
Health|Science|Technology

How this tiny device became a symbol for the backlash against AI

How this tiny device became a symbol for the backlash against AI

November 16, 2025
How this tiny device became a symbol for the backlash against AI
Business|Environment|Health|Science

Atmospheric river hits Southern California with risks of flash floods and deaths on stormy seas

An unusually strong storm system called an atmospheric river has doused Southern California, prompting flood warnings in areas of coastal Los Angeles County that recently were ravaged by wildfires

November 15, 2025
Atmospheric river hits Southern California with risks of flash floods and deaths on stormy seas
Education|Environment|Science|World

Why an email about cows is intensifying concerns about academic freedom in India

Why an email about cows is intensifying concerns about academic freedom in India

November 16, 2025
Why an email about cows is intensifying concerns about academic freedom in India
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

Business groups ask Supreme Court to pause California climate reporting laws in emergency appeal

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is asking the Supreme Court to pause new California laws expected to require thousands of companies to report emissions and climate-risk information

November 14, 2025
Business groups ask Supreme Court to pause California climate reporting laws in emergency appeal
Environment|Lifestyle|Science

A strong Pacific storm is increasing the risk of life-threatening flooding in Southern California

A strong Pacific storm is increasing the risk of life-threatening flooding in Southern California

November 14, 2025
A strong Pacific storm is increasing the risk of life-threatening flooding in Southern California
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Science|Travel|US

Smithsonian museums, National Zoo reopenings bring flocks of visitors

Smithsonian museums, National Zoo reopenings bring flocks of visitors

November 15, 2025
Smithsonian museums, National Zoo reopenings bring flocks of visitors
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Climate protesters swelter in Brazilian sun outside COP30 summit

Thousands of climate protesters marched through the Brazilian city of Belem on Saturday in a noisy, diverse and peaceful display to demand

November 15, 2025
Climate protesters swelter in Brazilian sun outside COP30 summit
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

Climate protesters demand to be heard as they march on COP30 with costumes and drums

Thousands of demonstrators marched in Belem, Brazil, at the halfway point of United Nations climate talks to demand progress from negotiators on the problem of climate change — among other causes

November 15, 2025
Climate protesters demand to be heard as they march on COP30 with costumes and drums
Business|Health|Science|Technology

US jury says Apple must pay Masimo $634 million in smartwatch patent case

A federal jury in California said on Friday that Apple owes medical-monitoring technology company

November 15, 2025
US jury says Apple must pay Masimo $634 million in smartwatch patent case
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Oldest sequenced RNA reveals details about a mammoth’s final moments 40,000 years ago

Oldest sequenced RNA reveals details about a mammoth’s final moments 40,000 years ago

November 15, 2025
Oldest sequenced RNA reveals details about a mammoth’s final moments 40,000 years ago
Economy|Environment|Science|World

A crucial system of ocean currents may be on course to collapse. This country just declared it a national security threat

A crucial system of ocean currents may be on course to collapse. This country just declared it a national security threat

November 15, 2025
A crucial system of ocean currents may be on course to collapse. This country just declared it a national security threat
Education|Environment|Science

COP30 makes individual climate actions seem small. That's why experts say to work in groups

Climate choices aren’t just individual actions

November 15, 2025
COP30 makes individual climate actions seem small. That's why experts say to work in groups
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Can't take hormone therapy for menopause? There are other options

Women experiencing hot flashes, night sweats and other menopausal symptoms don’t need to suffer

November 15, 2025
Can't take hormone therapy for menopause? There are other options
Business|Health|Political|Science

RFK Jr. discussed scaling back the role of FDA chief Makary, WSJ reports

Trump administration officials, including Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., have discussed scaling back the role of Marty Makary, the U.S.

November 15, 2025
RFK Jr. discussed scaling back the role of FDA chief Makary, WSJ reports
Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

China finds bigger role as US sidesteps Brazil climate summit

With the United States absent from the U.N. annual international climate summit for the first time in three decades, China is

November 15, 2025
China finds bigger role as US sidesteps Brazil climate summit
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|US

Cities and states are turning to AI to improve road safety

Cities and states in the U.S. are turning to AI to improve road safety

November 15, 2025
Cities and states are turning to AI to improve road safety
Arts|Science|Travel|World

US National Archives releases Amelia Earhart records promised by Trump

The U.S.

November 15, 2025
US National Archives releases Amelia Earhart records promised by Trump
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Future data centers are driving up forecasts for energy demand. States want proof they'll get built

Utilities are producing eye-popping forecasts about the amount of electricity they'll need to power massive new data centers that are feeding the fast-growing AI economy

November 15, 2025
Future data centers are driving up forecasts for energy demand. States want proof they'll get built
Health|Science|Technology|US

Trump says his MRI was part of a 'very standard' physical

President Donald Trump said on Friday he received a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam as part of his recent physical, calling the scan "very standard."

November 15, 2025
Trump says his MRI was part of a 'very standard' physical
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Australian energy minister to push for hosting COP31 at Brazil climate summit

Australia's Energy Minister Chris Bowen said he would travel on Saturday to the COP30 climate summit in Brazil to push for Australia to host next year's summit, amid a stand-off with

November 14, 2025
Australian energy minister to push for hosting COP31 at Brazil climate summit
Environment|Health|Science|US|World

Strain of bird flu virus never before reported in people is behind first human case in US in nine months

Strain of bird flu virus never before reported in people is behind first human case in US in nine months

November 14, 2025
Strain of bird flu virus never before reported in people is behind first human case in US in nine months
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

From OpenAI to Google, firms channel billions into AI infrastructure as demand booms

Microsoft and Nvidia are planning to invest up to $15 billion in total in Anthropic, in the latest AI-driven tie-up that also includes a $30 billion commitment by the Claude maker to use

October 13, 2025
From OpenAI to Google, firms channel billions into AI infrastructure as demand booms
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Google plans $40 billion Texas data center investment amid AI boom

Alphabet's Google said on Friday it would invest $40 billion in three new data centers in Texas, as part of its push to expand capacity for artificial intelligence initiatives.

November 14, 2025
Google plans $40 billion Texas data center investment amid AI boom
Education|Environment|Opinion|Science

Why the chemtrail conspiracy theory lingers and grows – and why Tucker Carlson is talking about it

A communications researcher lays out the dynamics of conspiracy theory belief and why they gain traction in times of anxiety and uncertainty.

November 14, 2025
Why the chemtrail conspiracy theory lingers and grows – and why Tucker Carlson is talking about it
Science|Technology|World

What has happened to the damaged spacecraft at China's space station?

A trio of Chinese astronauts returned to Earth on Friday after getting stuck on China's space station for more than a week due to their spacecraft sustaining

November 14, 2025
What has happened to the damaged spacecraft at China's space station?
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Scientists document a death from a meat allergy tied to certain ticks

Researchers are reporting what they believe is the first documented death from a meat allergy triggered by tick bites

November 14, 2025
Scientists document a death from a meat allergy tied to certain ticks
Business|Health|Science|Technology|World

FDA adds strongest warning to Sarepta gene therapy linked to 2 patient deaths

The Food and Drug Administration is adding a new warning to a gene therapy linked to two patient deaths earlier this year

November 14, 2025
FDA adds strongest warning to Sarepta gene therapy linked to 2 patient deaths
Business|Environment|Science|World

As California wildfire rages, Los Angeles threatened with floods, mudslides

A fast-moving wildfire raged across thousands of acres of California prairie near the Nevada border on Friday, while Los Angeles was in the throes of back-to-back storms that

November 14, 2025
As California wildfire rages, Los Angeles threatened with floods, mudslides
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket landed its booster on a barge at sea – an achievement that will broaden the commercial spaceflight market

Jeff Bezos’s aerospace company Blue Origin is now the second, after SpaceX, to land a rocket booster for reuse.

November 14, 2025
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket landed its booster on a barge at sea – an achievement that will broaden the commercial spaceflight market
Crime|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic warns of AI-driven hacking campaign linked to China

Researchers at an artificial intelligence firm say they've found the first reported case of foreign hackers using AI to automate portions of cyberattacks

November 14, 2025
Anthropic warns of AI-driven hacking campaign linked to China
Arts|Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Europe|Finance|Lifestyle|MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Emails reveal Epstein's network of the rich and powerful despite sex offender status

Emails released by the House Oversight Committee reveal how Jeffrey Epstein maintained connections with influential figures despite his 2008 guilty plea to soliciting prostitution from an underage girl

November 14, 2025
Emails reveal Epstein's network of the rich and powerful despite sex offender status
Health|Science|Technology

Scientist turns people’s mental images into text using ‘mind-captioning’ technology

Scientist turns people’s mental images into text using ‘mind-captioning’ technology

November 14, 2025
Scientist turns people’s mental images into text using ‘mind-captioning’ technology
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Newly identified species of Tanzanian tree toad leapfrog the tadpole stage and give birth to toadlets

Newly identified species of Tanzanian tree toad leapfrog the tadpole stage and give birth to toadlets

November 13, 2025
Newly identified species of Tanzanian tree toad leapfrog the tadpole stage and give birth to toadlets
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A new rare earth crisis is brewing as yttrium shortages spread

Global supplies of the rare earth element yttrium are running low due to Chinese

November 14, 2025
A new rare earth crisis is brewing as yttrium shortages spread
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Ukraine begins mass production of interceptor drones to bolster air defence

Ukraine has started mass production of its new domestically developed interceptor drones to strengthen air defences, the Ukrainian defence ministry said on Friday.

November 14, 2025
Ukraine begins mass production of interceptor drones to bolster air defence
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Exclusive: Department of Energy officials to meet with White House to tamp down Trump’s idea of explosive nuclear testing

Exclusive: Department of Energy officials to meet with White House to tamp down Trump’s idea of explosive nuclear testing

November 14, 2025
Exclusive: Department of Energy officials to meet with White House to tamp down Trump’s idea of explosive nuclear testing
Environment|Science

Baby sea otter is reunited with mother in central California after dramatic rescue

The Marine Mammal Center has rescued a sea otter pup in Morro Bay, California, after it was separated from its mother

November 14, 2025
Baby sea otter is reunited with mother in central California after dramatic rescue
Food|Health|Science

Don’t let food poisoning crash your Thanksgiving dinner

A few precautions as you prepare your Thanksgiving feast will help keep gastrointestinal distress out of your holiday gathering.

November 14, 2025
Don’t let food poisoning crash your Thanksgiving dinner
Europe|Science|Technology|World

Arachnid super-web reveals the surprising 'constant party' life of cohabiting spiders

The results of the new study, published last month in the journal Subterranean Biology, spread rapidly online due to the striking images of the giant 1,140-square-foot spider web, a carpet-thick sprawl that stretches along a narrow passage wall inside Sulfur Cave, which extends into Albania from its entrance in Greece

November 14, 2025
Arachnid super-web reveals the surprising 'constant party' life of cohabiting spiders
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Standard Lithium gets boost from Washington in Arkansas lithium race

Standard Lithium is getting a boost from Washington as it vies with Exxon Mobil to become the first company to produce lithium in Arkansas, a U.S.

November 14, 2025
Standard Lithium gets boost from Washington in Arkansas lithium race
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Merck bets on flu prevention with $9.2 billion deal for Cidara Therapeutics

Merck will acquire Cidara Therapeutics in a nearly $9.2 billion deal, gaining access to an experimental flu drug in its effort to diversify ahead of patent loss for its

November 14, 2025
Merck bets on flu prevention with $9.2 billion deal for Cidara Therapeutics
Arts|Science|Technology

Why two tiny mountain peaks became one of the internet’s most famous images

The humble ‘broken image’ icon has a rich backstory – one connected to early web design, camera culture and our timeless urge to find meaning in the landscape.

November 14, 2025
Why two tiny mountain peaks became one of the internet’s most famous images
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Supply-chain delays, rising equipment prices threaten electricity grid

The equipment needed to keep the grid running is hard to make, and materials are limited. And supply-chain bottlenecks are taking years to clear.

November 14, 2025
Supply-chain delays, rising equipment prices threaten electricity grid
Environment|Science|Travel|World

CBP officers intercept pavement ants found in undeclared imported plants at Detroit Metro

CBP officers intercept pavement ants found in undeclared imported plants at Detroit Metro

November 14, 2025
CBP officers intercept pavement ants found in undeclared imported plants at Detroit Metro
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Hybrid workers are putting in 90 fewer minutes of work on Fridays – and an overall shift toward custom schedules could be undercutting collaboration

Where, when and how Americans work has dramatically shifted since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the routines of everyday life.

November 14, 2025
Hybrid workers are putting in 90 fewer minutes of work on Fridays – and an overall shift toward custom schedules could be undercutting collaboration
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Global investors pull back, cautious over tech valuations and US labour

Global equity fund inflows cooled significantly in the week to November 12 as worries about stretched technology valuations and signs of softening U.S. labour market conditions fuelled risk

November 14, 2025
Global investors pull back, cautious over tech valuations and US labour
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Major deals involving U.S. drugmakers and biotechs over the past decade

Abbott is buying cancer test maker Exact Sciences in a $23 billion deal, including debt, to bolster the medical device maker's cancer diagnostics business.

July 09, 2025
Major deals involving U.S. drugmakers and biotechs over the past decade
Science|Technology|World

Chinese astronauts arrive home after suspected debris strike delays return to Earth

Chinese astronauts arrive home after suspected debris strike delays return to Earth

November 14, 2025
Chinese astronauts arrive home after suspected debris strike delays return to Earth
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'No playbook' for AI bubble fears, says Deutsche Bank investment arm CEO

The explosion in the value of artificial intelligence stocks poses risks to global markets for which there is "no playbook", the CEO of

November 14, 2025
'No playbook' for AI bubble fears, says Deutsche Bank investment arm CEO
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Why some people lose their hair when they’re on GLP-1s

Why some people lose their hair when they’re on GLP-1s

November 14, 2025
Why some people lose their hair when they’re on GLP-1s
Science|Technology|World

Chinese astronauts return from space station after delay blamed on space debris damage

Three Chinese astronauts have returned from their nation's space station after a nine-day delay

November 14, 2025
Chinese astronauts return from space station after delay blamed on space debris damage
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Samsung hikes memory chip prices by up to 60% as shortage worsens, sources say

Samsung Electronics this month raised prices of certain memory chips - now in short supply due to the global race to build AI data centres -

November 14, 2025
Samsung hikes memory chip prices by up to 60% as shortage worsens, sources say
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Villagers struggle with aftermath of intense Iberian wildfires

Photo essay: See here "The fire started on my birthday," says taxi driver Simon Rodriguez, hauling

November 14, 2025
Villagers struggle with aftermath of intense Iberian wildfires
Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Travel|US

With one touch, they vanish. Meet the delicate, icy wonders called frost flowers

The first major blast of wintry weather in the U.S. this week brought snow, frigid temperatures and in some places something a little more magical: Frost flowers

November 14, 2025
With one touch, they vanish. Meet the delicate, icy wonders called frost flowers
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

SMIC says worries over memory shortage prompt customers to hold back Q1 orders

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November 14, 2025
SMIC says worries over memory shortage prompt customers to hold back Q1 orders
Health|Science|World

Researchers say they verified and sequenced Hitler’s DNA. What they discovered is a controversial bombshell

Researchers say they verified and sequenced Hitler’s DNA. What they discovered is a controversial bombshell

November 14, 2025
Researchers say they verified and sequenced Hitler’s DNA. What they discovered is a controversial bombshell
Environment|Health|Science

New Jersey man is first known death from meat allergy triggered by tick bites

New Jersey man is first known death from meat allergy triggered by tick bites

November 14, 2025
New Jersey man is first known death from meat allergy triggered by tick bites
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket deploys Mars satellites, sticks booster landing

The giant New Glenn rocket from billionaire Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin launched from Florida on its debut mission for

November 13, 2025
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket deploys Mars satellites, sticks booster landing
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Merck nearing deal for Cidara, FT reports

Merck is closing in on a deal to buy Cidara Therapeutics in a deal valuing the biotechnology company at a premium to its $3.3 billion market capitalization, the Financial Times reported on

November 13, 2025
Merck nearing deal for Cidara, FT reports
Business|Finance|Health|Science|World

Pfizer's former R&D chief Dolsten pulls out of Novo Nordisk board race

Mikael Dolsten, Pfizer's former research and development chief, has withdrawn his candidacy for Novo Nordisk's board, citing personal reasons, the Danish drugmaker said on Thursday.

November 13, 2025
Pfizer's former R&D chief Dolsten pulls out of Novo Nordisk board race
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Rio Tinto signs 15-year renewable power deal with U.S. based TerraGen

Rio Tinto said on Friday its Kennecott operation in Utah, U.S., has signed a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement with TerraGen to source renewable energy from a new wind farm in Texas.

November 13, 2025
Rio Tinto signs 15-year renewable power deal with U.S. based TerraGen
Business|Health|Science

Deal to end US government shutdown strikes buzzy cannabis drinks industry

The agreement to end the longest-ever U.S. government shutdown includes a provision to stop the spread of intoxicating cannabis-infused beverages sold in some

November 14, 2025
Deal to end US government shutdown strikes buzzy cannabis drinks industry
Environment|Health|Science

Ammonia gas leak from a tanker truck in Oklahoma sickens dozens and forces evacuations

A tanker truck spewing hazardous gas in an Oklahoma hotel parking lot forced hotel guests and hundreds of residents to evacuate in the overnight hours

November 13, 2025
Ammonia gas leak from a tanker truck in Oklahoma sickens dozens and forces evacuations
Arts|Environment|Science|Travel

Seal escapes orca hunt by jumping onto photographer's boat

A wildlife photographer captured a dramatic encounter on video between a harbor seal and a pod of killer whales

November 13, 2025
Seal escapes orca hunt by jumping onto photographer's boat
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Cuba fights to contain spread of mosquito-borne chikungunya virus

Cuba is fighting a wave of mosquito-borne illnesses including dengue and chikungunya virus that have swept the island in recent weeks, affecting nearly one-third of the population

November 13, 2025
Cuba fights to contain spread of mosquito-borne chikungunya virus
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Pfizer slashes stake in COVID vaccine partner BioNTech

Pfizer Inc said on Thursday it sold a part of its stake in German drugmaker BioNTech SE, more than five years after both firms formed an alliance that yielded a vaccine to combat the deadly

November 13, 2025
Pfizer slashes stake in COVID vaccine partner BioNTech
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Apple and OpenAI must face X Corp's lawsuit for now, US judge rules

Apple and ChatGPT maker OpenAI on Thursday failed to convince a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit by Elon Musk’s X Corp accusing them of conspiring to monopolize markets

November 13, 2025
Apple and OpenAI must face X Corp's lawsuit for now, US judge rules
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Applied Materials sees weaker China spending in 2026 on tighter US curbs

Applied Materials said on Thursday it expects spending on chipmaking equipment in China to fall in 2026 as tighter U.S. export controls limit its market access, with overall revenue

November 13, 2025
Applied Materials sees weaker China spending in 2026 on tighter US curbs
Science|Technology|World

Blue Origin launches huge rocket carrying twin NASA spacecraft to Mars

Blue Origin has launched its huge New Glenn rocket with a pair of NASA spacecraft destined for Mars

November 13, 2025
Blue Origin launches huge rocket carrying twin NASA spacecraft to Mars
Environment|Science|World

Ocean activist dodging Japanese arrest vows at COP30 to take on deep-sea mining, krill industry

A Canadian anti-whaling activist who has dodged arrest in Japan for more than a decade vowed at COP30 in Brazil to continue fighting for marine

November 13, 2025
Ocean activist dodging Japanese arrest vows at COP30 to take on deep-sea mining, krill industry
Business|Environment|Health|Science|World

Deadly heat worldwide prompts $300 million for climate health research at COP30

With more than a half-million people worldwide dying from heat-related causes every year, a group of philanthropies is putting $300 million

November 13, 2025
Deadly heat worldwide prompts $300 million for climate health research at COP30
Science|Technology

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launches landmark Mars mission in New Glenn rocket’s first big test

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launches landmark Mars mission in New Glenn rocket’s first big test

November 13, 2025
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launches landmark Mars mission in New Glenn rocket’s first big test
Education|Environment|Science|US|World

Small alligator rescued in Boston after slithering into the city's heart on social media

Wildlife officials say a small alligator spotted along the Charles River in Boston this week has been rescued and delivered to safety

November 13, 2025
Small alligator rescued in Boston after slithering into the city's heart on social media
Business|Health|Science|Technology|US|World

US FDA approves Kura-Kyowa's blood cancer therapy

The U.S.

November 13, 2025
US FDA approves Kura-Kyowa's blood cancer therapy
Health|Political|Science|Technology

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman hospitalized after fall, his office says

U.S. Sen. John Fetterman had what his office says was a “ventricular fibrillation flare-up” that caused him to feel light-headed and fall during an early morning walk

November 13, 2025
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman hospitalized after fall, his office says
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

NASA goes on an ESCAPADE – twin small, low-cost orbiters will examine Mars’ atmosphere

The twin spacecraft Blue and Gold could open a new era in space exploration and planetary science, powered by commercial partnerships and innovations.

November 13, 2025
NASA goes on an ESCAPADE – twin small, low-cost orbiters will examine Mars’ atmosphere
Business|Science|Technology

OpenAI and Microsoft team up with state law enforcers on AI safety task force

OpenAI and Microsoft team up with state law enforcers on AI safety task force

November 13, 2025
OpenAI and Microsoft team up with state law enforcers on AI safety task force
Health|Science|Technology

Lifelong drugs for autoimmune diseases don't work well. Now scientists are trying something new

There's a new frontier in treating autoimmune diseases

November 13, 2025
Lifelong drugs for autoimmune diseases don't work well. Now scientists are trying something new
Business|Food|Health|Science

Families of two babies sickened by infantile botulism sue ByHeart over recalled formula

The parents of two babies who were sickened in an infantile botulism outbreak linked to recalled ByHeart infant formula are suing the company

November 13, 2025
Families of two babies sickened by infantile botulism sue ByHeart over recalled formula
Business|Science|Technology

Tesla working to integrate Apple CarPlay in its EVs, Bloomberg News reports

Tesla is developing support for Apple's CarPlay system in its electric vehicles, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, marking a potential shift in the carmaker's long-standing resistance to

November 13, 2025
Tesla working to integrate Apple CarPlay in its EVs, Bloomberg News reports
Arts|Business|Economy|Food|Health|Interview|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology|Travel|World

US government opens back up but deep political divisions remain

The U.S. government is due to lumber back to life on Thursday after the longest shutdown in U.S. history snarled air traffic, cut food

November 13, 2025
US government opens back up but deep political divisions remain
Health|Science

First-of-its-kind study may help explain why colorectal cancers are rising sharply in young people

First-of-its-kind study may help explain why colorectal cancers are rising sharply in young people

November 13, 2025
First-of-its-kind study may help explain why colorectal cancers are rising sharply in young people
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Elon Musk says report on xAI's $15 billion fundraise is 'false'

Billionaire Elon Musk on Thursday said on X the CNBC report of his artificial intelligence startup xAI raising $15 billion in a series E funding round was "false."

November 13, 2025
Elon Musk says report on xAI's $15 billion fundraise is 'false'
Environment|Health|Science|World

Africa experiencing worst outbreak of cholera in 25 years, Africa CDC says

Africa is facing the worst outbreak of cholera in 25 years, the Africa CDC told reporters in a briefing on Thursday, blaming the rise on fragile water systems and conflict.

November 13, 2025
Africa experiencing worst outbreak of cholera in 25 years, Africa CDC says
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Tesla recalls 10,500 Powerwall 2 batteries in US over fire risk

Tesla said on Thursday it is recalling about 10,500 units of its Powerwall 2 battery power systems in the U.S. for fire and burn hazards after receiving 22 reports of overheating. The U.S.

November 13, 2025
Tesla recalls 10,500 Powerwall 2 batteries in US over fire risk
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Pfizer completes up to $10 billion acquisition of Metsera

Pfizer on Thursday closed its up to $10 billion acquisition of Metsera after winning shareholder approval, gaining a foothold in the fast-growing obesity

November 13, 2025
Pfizer completes up to $10 billion acquisition of Metsera
Business|Health|Science|Technology

OpenAI backs startup aiming to block AI-enabled bioweapons

By Deepa Seetharaman SAN FRANCISCO -ChatGPT maker OpenAI on Thursday said it will invest in a startup focused on blocking bad actors from creating biological weapons powered by artificial intelligence

November 13, 2025
OpenAI backs startup aiming to block AI-enabled bioweapons
Health|Science|Technology

Doctors say they’re ‘measurably closer’ to making pig kidneys work for humans

Doctors say they’re ‘measurably closer’ to making pig kidneys work for humans

November 13, 2025
Doctors say they’re ‘measurably closer’ to making pig kidneys work for humans
Health|Science

What’s a ‘black box’ warning? A pharmacologist explains how these labels protect patients

The drug information sheets that the FDA requires companies to produce are living documents that get updated with new information.

November 13, 2025
What’s a ‘black box’ warning? A pharmacologist explains how these labels protect patients
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Global companies are still committing to protect the climate – and they’re investing big money in clean tech

While Trump scraps US climate policies, companies still face pressure from states, other countries and their customers. That pressure trickles down supply chains.

November 13, 2025
Global companies are still committing to protect the climate – and they’re investing big money in clean tech
Business|Europe|Health|Science|Technology

BioNTech says collaboration with Pfizer remains unchanged

BioNTech said on Thursday that its collaboration with Pfizer has not changed, when asked to comment on a report that Pfizer is looking to sell its stake in the German biotech firm

November 13, 2025
BioNTech says collaboration with Pfizer remains unchanged
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Science

USDA searched for terms like 'diversity,' 'climate modeling' to target grants for cancellation

The U.S.

November 13, 2025
USDA searched for terms like 'diversity,' 'climate modeling' to target grants for cancellation
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Major analyst and enterprise forecasts on the AI market

Technology executives and analysts expect artificial intelligence to generate hundreds of billions of dollars in value, yet forecasts for the market diverge significantly based on the

November 13, 2025
Major analyst and enterprise forecasts on the AI market
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

A battle is brewing over the future of online shopping

A battle is brewing over the future of online shopping

November 13, 2025
A battle is brewing over the future of online shopping
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Space debris struck a Chinese spacecraft – how the incident could be a wake-up call for international collaboration

China has created more space debris than any other country. But as its space program grows, it has more to lose from a collision than ever before.

November 13, 2025
Space debris struck a Chinese spacecraft – how the incident could be a wake-up call for international collaboration
Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

‘Simulation theory’ brings an AI twist out of ‘The Matrix’ to ideas mystics and religious scholars have voiced for centuries

The technology that has helped propel the simulation theory may be new, but the questions it explores are ancient.

November 13, 2025
‘Simulation theory’ brings an AI twist out of ‘The Matrix’ to ideas mystics and religious scholars have voiced for centuries
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Millions saw unexpected northern lights, as a wild solar storm unfolded across the world

Millions saw unexpected northern lights, as a wild solar storm unfolded across the world

November 12, 2025
Millions saw unexpected northern lights, as a wild solar storm unfolded across the world
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

US proposal to halve biosimilar development costs for India's Biocon, top exec says

India's Biocon expects a 50% drop in costs for developing complex biosimilars as the United States has proposed to ease clinical testing for the drugs that make up more

November 13, 2025
US proposal to halve biosimilar development costs for India's Biocon, top exec says
Business|Science|Technology

China's Baidu unveils new AI processors, supercomputing products

Baidu unveiled two new semiconductors for artificial intelligence on Thursday, saying the products can provide Chinese companies with powerful, low-cost

November 13, 2025
China's Baidu unveils new AI processors, supercomputing products
Health|Political|Science|US|World

US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson hospitalized

U.S. civil rights leader Jesse Jackson is hospitalized and currently under observation for progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), the Chicago-based Rainbow PUSH Coalition, which he founded,

November 13, 2025
US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson hospitalized
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

What is Fusarium graminearum, the fungus a Chinese scientist pleaded guilty to smuggling into the US?

When Fusarium graminearum infects wheat, it can pose a risk to humans, animals and agriculture.

November 12, 2025
What is Fusarium graminearum, the fungus a Chinese scientist pleaded guilty to smuggling into the US?
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|US

Solar storms delay the launch of Blue Origin's big new rocket with Mars orbiters for NASA

Strong solar storms responsible for breathtaking auroras across the U.S. have delayed the launch of Blue Origin's big new rocket

November 12, 2025
Solar storms delay the launch of Blue Origin's big new rocket with Mars orbiters for NASA
Environment|Science|Travel|World

In Japan's Northern Alps, residents battle monkeys to protect homes and farms

In Japan's Northern Alps, residents are chasing monkeys to keep them away from farms and homes

November 12, 2025
In Japan's Northern Alps, residents battle monkeys to protect homes and farms
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Shah Capital pushes for Novavax sale, warns of proxy fight

Shah Capital, Novavax's second-largest shareholder, is pressing the biotech's board to pursue strategic changes, including a potential sale, and warned it

November 12, 2025
Shah Capital pushes for Novavax sale, warns of proxy fight
Business|Health|Science|Technology

US FDA unveils new pathway to approve personalized therapies

The U.S.

November 12, 2025
US FDA unveils new pathway to approve personalized therapies
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Relentless rise in carbon pollution from fossil fuels slightly dampens climate-fighting hopes

Scientists report that emissions from fossil fuels rose by 1.1% in 2025, marking the second consecutive year of a small increase

November 13, 2025
Relentless rise in carbon pollution from fossil fuels slightly dampens climate-fighting hopes
Health|Science

Rates of high blood pressure in children have nearly doubled in 20 years

Rates of high blood pressure in children have nearly doubled in 20 years

November 12, 2025
Rates of high blood pressure in children have nearly doubled in 20 years
Health|Science|World

2 new malaria treatments show promise as drug resistance grows

Researchers are reporting two promising approaches to counteract malaria's growing drug resistance

November 12, 2025
2 new malaria treatments show promise as drug resistance grows
Health|Political|Science|World

White House declines to disclose specific details of Trump's health imaging

The White House on Wednesday declined to provide specific details of medical images that doctors took of President Donald Trump's body during a physical a month ago, but said the

November 12, 2025
White House declines to disclose specific details of Trump's health imaging
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Science|Technology

Volkswagen says Rivian JV tech could extend to combustion cars in future

Volkswagen Group said on Wednesday the technology it is developing with U.S. electric-vehicle maker Rivian Automotive could eventually be used in

November 12, 2025
Volkswagen says Rivian JV tech could extend to combustion cars in future
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|Science|World

A flotilla kicks off the People's Summit for activists at UN climate talks

As United Nation climate talks get underway in Belem, a different kind of conference is kicking off: the People’s Summit, a gathering of activists, organizers, environmentalists and Indigenous groups from around the world

November 12, 2025
A flotilla kicks off the People's Summit for activists at UN climate talks
Health|Science|World

At 'Make America Healthy Again' summit, Vance praises RFK Jr. for defying convention

Vice President JD Vance has praised Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for questioning established science and embracing nontraditional voices in health care

November 12, 2025
At 'Make America Healthy Again' summit, Vance praises RFK Jr. for defying convention
Health|Science

US health leaders hailed the benefits of hormone therapy for menopause. Doctors are pushing for balance

US health leaders hailed the benefits of hormone therapy for menopause. Doctors are pushing for balance

November 12, 2025
US health leaders hailed the benefits of hormone therapy for menopause. Doctors are pushing for balance
Economy|Education|Environment|Opinion|Science|World

No time to recover: Hurricane Melissa and the Caribbean’s compounding disaster trap as the storms keep coming

Melissa was just the latest blow, following close on the heels of Beryl. Many islands today have little time to recover before the next disaster hits.

November 12, 2025
No time to recover: Hurricane Melissa and the Caribbean’s compounding disaster trap as the storms keep coming
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Denver turns asphalt into gardens to reduce flooding and reinvest in neighborhoods

Denver turns asphalt into gardens to reduce flooding and reinvest in neighborhoods

November 12, 2025
Denver turns asphalt into gardens to reduce flooding and reinvest in neighborhoods
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Nvidia denies $1 billion investment in northern Mexico

Nvidia on Wednesday denied plans to invest $1 billion in the northern Mexican state of Nuevo Leon, hours after the state governor touted the firm's plans to build a data center

November 12, 2025
Nvidia denies $1 billion investment in northern Mexico
Health|Science|World

Wild form of polio found in German sewage sample, health institute says

The wild form of the virus behind polio has been detected in wastewater sampling in Germany, the nation's main public health body told Reuters on

November 12, 2025
Wild form of polio found in German sewage sample, health institute says
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

COP30 Indigenous protesters defend summit incursion as climate talks roll on

Indigenous protesters on Wednesday defended charging the gates of Brazil's COP30 climate summit and clashing with

November 12, 2025
COP30 Indigenous protesters defend summit incursion as climate talks roll on
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Waymo launches robotaxi freeway service in San Francisco, LA, Phoenix

Alphabet's Waymo said on Wednesday it will begin offering robotaxi rides that use freeways across San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix, as it steps up expansion amid competition in the

November 12, 2025
Waymo launches robotaxi freeway service in San Francisco, LA, Phoenix
Business|Science|Technology|World

OpenAI fights order to turn over millions of ChatGPT conversations

OpenAI asked a federal judge in New York on Wednesday to reverse an order that required it to turn over 20 million anonymized ChatGPT chat logs amid a copyright

November 12, 2025
OpenAI fights order to turn over millions of ChatGPT conversations
Environment|Science

Newsom calls Trump an ‘invasive species’ and ‘wrecking ball’ in fiery remarks at COP30 climate summit

Newsom calls Trump an ‘invasive species’ and ‘wrecking ball’ in fiery remarks at COP30 climate summit

November 12, 2025
Newsom calls Trump an ‘invasive species’ and ‘wrecking ball’ in fiery remarks at COP30 climate summit
Health|Science|US|World

US vaccine panel may vote on hepatitis B shots in December

The U.S.

November 12, 2025
US vaccine panel may vote on hepatitis B shots in December
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic to invest $50 billion to build data centers in US

AI startup Anthropic said on Wednesday it would invest $50 billion in building data centers in the U.S., the latest multi-billion-dollar outlay in the industry as companies race to expand

November 12, 2025
Anthropic to invest $50 billion to build data centers in US
Environment|Health|Science

Sea otter pup and mom reunited

Sea otter pup and mom reunited

November 12, 2025
Sea otter pup and mom reunited
Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

At least 27 people sickened and 6 dead in latest US listeria outbreak. What you should know

At least 27 people sickened and 6 dead in latest US listeria outbreak. What you should know

November 12, 2025
At least 27 people sickened and 6 dead in latest US listeria outbreak. What you should know
Education|Environment|Europe|Science|World

Food-snatching seagulls are more likely to leave you alone if you shout at them, researchers say

Researchers have found that shouting is more effective than speaking when trying to scare off seagulls

November 12, 2025
Food-snatching seagulls are more likely to leave you alone if you shout at them, researchers say
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Video shows alligator slinking back into Charles River in Boston

Video shows alligator slinking back into Charles River in Boston

November 12, 2025
Video shows alligator slinking back into Charles River in Boston
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

OPEC shifts oil outlook to see small surplus in 2026

The world oil market will see a small surplus in 2026 after OPEC+ production increases and higher supply from other producers, an OPEC report showed on Wednesday, a

November 12, 2025
OPEC shifts oil outlook to see small surplus in 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World

Checking Iran's enriched uranium stock is 'long overdue', IAEA report says

Iran still has not let inspectors into the nuclear sites Israel and the United States bombed in June, the U.N. atomic watchdog said in a confidential report on

November 12, 2025
Checking Iran's enriched uranium stock is 'long overdue', IAEA report says
MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|World

UN watchdog hasn't been able to verify Iran's stockpile of near-weapons grade uranium in months

The International Atomic Energy Agency has been unable to verify Iran's near weapons-grade uranium stockpile since Israel struck its nuclear sites in June

November 12, 2025
UN watchdog hasn't been able to verify Iran's stockpile of near-weapons grade uranium in months
Health|Science|US|World

Global tuberculosis diagnoses rise to a record, but deaths fall, WHO reports

The number of people diagnosed with tuberculosis worldwide rose again last year, eclipsing 2023's record total

November 12, 2025
Global tuberculosis diagnoses rise to a record, but deaths fall, WHO reports
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Want to make America healthy again? Stop fueling climate change

From extreme heat to mosquito-borne illnesses, climate change is making people sicker and more vulnerable to disease. Health scientists explain what individuals and governments can do about it.

November 12, 2025
Want to make America healthy again? Stop fueling climate change
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Sulfur-based batteries could offer electric vehicles a greener, longer-range option

Battery researchers are seeking options with better performance, improved environmental sustainability and lower cost than lithium-ion batteries.

November 12, 2025
Sulfur-based batteries could offer electric vehicles a greener, longer-range option
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Turn shopping stress into purposeful gift giving by cultivating ‘consumer wisdom’ during the holidays

A psychology team distills the 6 principles of ‘consumer wisdom’: a set of habits that promotes well-being by aligning our values and behaviors.

November 12, 2025
Turn shopping stress into purposeful gift giving by cultivating ‘consumer wisdom’ during the holidays
Opinion|Science|Technology

What is time? Rather than something that ‘flows,’ a philosopher suggests time is a psychological projection

Is time real, or an illusion? The best answer may be neither: Both physics and philosophy suggest that time is a projection of the mind onto a timeless reality.

November 12, 2025
What is time? Rather than something that ‘flows,’ a philosopher suggests time is a psychological projection
Education|Health|Science|Technology

New technologies like AI come with big claims – borrowing the scientific concept of validity can help cut through the hype

Scientists across all fields make various types of claims about their innovations. Validity tests check whether they deliver on what they promise.

November 12, 2025
New technologies like AI come with big claims – borrowing the scientific concept of validity can help cut through the hype
Arts|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Northern lights just dazzled night skies as far south as Florida. Here’s who has the best chance to see them tonight

Northern lights just dazzled night skies as far south as Florida. Here’s who has the best chance to see them tonight

November 12, 2025
Northern lights just dazzled night skies as far south as Florida. Here’s who has the best chance to see them tonight
Business|Science|Technology

Microsoft expands Danish quantum facility with second lab

Microsoft on Wednesday said it is expanding its quantum facility just outside the Danish capital Copenhagen, by building its second lab in the Nordic

November 12, 2025
Microsoft expands Danish quantum facility with second lab
Science|Technology

IBM says 'Loon' chip shows path to useful quantum computers by 2029

IBM announced on Wednesday it has built a new experimental quantum computing chip called Loon that demonstrates it hit a key milestone toward making useful

November 12, 2025
IBM says 'Loon' chip shows path to useful quantum computers by 2029
Education|Environment|Science

Scientists now know that bees can process time, a first in insects

Scientists now know that bees can process time, a first in insects

November 12, 2025
Scientists now know that bees can process time, a first in insects
Arts|Science|Travel|World

Mount Nemrut: Where colossal stone gods guard a 2,000-year-old mystery

Mount Nemrut: Where colossal stone gods guard a 2,000-year-old mystery

November 12, 2025
Mount Nemrut: Where colossal stone gods guard a 2,000-year-old mystery
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

A seismic shift in computing is on the horizon (and it’s not AI)

A seismic shift in computing is on the horizon (and it’s not AI)

November 12, 2025
A seismic shift in computing is on the horizon (and it’s not AI)
Political|Science|Technology|World

Japan PM wavers on nuclear arms question in sign of possible shift

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi this week hinted at a possible shift in the country's decades-old non-nuclear principles, raising speculation that

November 12, 2025
Japan PM wavers on nuclear arms question in sign of possible shift
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

World oil and gas demand could grow until 2050, IEA says

Global oil and gas demand could grow until 2050, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday, departing from previous expectations of a speedy transition to

November 12, 2025
World oil and gas demand could grow until 2050, IEA says
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Data centres to drive energy storage 'boom cycle' in next five years, UBS says

AI data centre-fuelled power demand growth in the U.S. is likely to drive a "boom cycle" for energy storage in the next five years as more storage is needed to

November 12, 2025
Data centres to drive energy storage 'boom cycle' in next five years, UBS says
Economy|Environment|Europe|Science|World

Iceland sees security risk, existential threat in Atlantic Ocean current's possible collapse

Iceland has designated the potential collapse of a major Atlantic Ocean current system a national security concern and an existential threat,

November 12, 2025
Iceland sees security risk, existential threat in Atlantic Ocean current's possible collapse
Asia|Political|Science|World

'Crossed the line': Chinese state media blast Japan PM as Taiwan spat rumbles on

A spat between China and Japan over Japanese Premier Sanae Takaichi's Taiwan comments showed no signs of abating on Wednesday with a series of

November 12, 2025
'Crossed the line': Chinese state media blast Japan PM as Taiwan spat rumbles on
Americas|Environment|Science|World

Record-low temperatures shock the Southeast US while snowfall blankets parts of the Northeast

The southeastern U.S. has plunged into record-low temperatures, affecting 18 million people under a freeze warning across Alabama, Florida, and Georgia

November 11, 2025
Record-low temperatures shock the Southeast US while snowfall blankets parts of the Northeast
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Australia's MinRes inks $765 million deal with POSCO for lithium JV stake, shares surge

Australia's Mineral Resources said on Wednesday it would sell a 30% stake in part of its lithium business to South Korea's POSCO for $765 million to reduce debt, sending its

November 11, 2025
Australia's MinRes inks $765 million deal with POSCO for lithium JV stake, shares surge
Environment|Science|World

Landmark Paris Agreement set a path to slow warming. The world hasn't stayed on it

The world has seen faster climate change than expected since the Paris Agreement a decade ago

November 09, 2025
Landmark Paris Agreement set a path to slow warming. The world hasn't stayed on it
Food|Health|Science

ByHeart recalls all of its baby formula in the US amid infant botulism outbreak investigation

ByHeart recalls all of its baby formula in the US amid infant botulism outbreak investigation

November 11, 2025
ByHeart recalls all of its baby formula in the US amid infant botulism outbreak investigation
Business|Health|Science

Longtime FDA oncology leader named agency’s top drug regulator

Longtime FDA oncology leader named agency’s top drug regulator

November 11, 2025
Longtime FDA oncology leader named agency’s top drug regulator
Business|Health|Science

FDA appoints veteran oncology chief Pazdur to lead drug center

The U.S.

November 11, 2025
FDA appoints veteran oncology chief Pazdur to lead drug center
Environment|Science|World

US research official departs as Trump overhauls Arctic policy

(Corrects paragraph 14 to delete reference to former USARC commissioners' obvious personal or professional lack of connections to the Arctic, adds more information on Nesheiwat's professional

November 11, 2025
US research official departs as Trump overhauls Arctic policy
Crime|Education|Science|Technology

AI incident involving middle school girl leads to multiple investigations, possible law changes

AI incident involving middle school girl leads to multiple investigations, possible law changes

November 11, 2025
AI incident involving middle school girl leads to multiple investigations, possible law changes
Business|Health|Science|World

FDA names longtime cancer scientist Pazdur to lead drug center

The Food and Drug Administration has named a longtime regulator of cancer medications to lead the agency’s drug center

November 11, 2025
FDA names longtime cancer scientist Pazdur to lead drug center
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Man encourages organ donation after helping save 9-year-old boy's life. "Give a piece of yourself"

Man encourages organ donation after helping save 9-year-old boy's life. "Give a piece of yourself"

November 11, 2025
Man encourages organ donation after helping save 9-year-old boy's life. "Give a piece of yourself"
Environment|Science|US|World

Record-breaking cold settles in across the southern US, but another big change is coming

Record-breaking cold settles in across the southern US, but another big change is coming

November 10, 2025
Record-breaking cold settles in across the southern US, but another big change is coming
Environment|Science|World

Indigenous groups get the spotlight at UN climate talks, but some say visibility isn't power

This year's United Nations climate talks in Brazil are putting a special focus on Indigenous peoples

November 11, 2025
Indigenous groups get the spotlight at UN climate talks, but some say visibility isn't power
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Political|Science|World

Pressure grows for release of penguins ‘trapped’ at London aquarium

Pressure grows for release of penguins ‘trapped’ at London aquarium

November 11, 2025
Pressure grows for release of penguins ‘trapped’ at London aquarium
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|Science

ByHeart recalls all baby formula sold nationwide as infant botulism outbreak grows

Baby formula manufacturer ByHeart recalled all of its products sold nationwide Tuesday

November 11, 2025
ByHeart recalls all baby formula sold nationwide as infant botulism outbreak grows
Environment|Interview|Science|World

Indigenous leader Raoni calls Brazil infrastructure plans a threat to Amazon forest

At 93 years old, Indigenous leader Raoni Metuktire is urging Brazil to empower native peoples to preserve the Amazon rainforest

November 11, 2025
Indigenous leader Raoni calls Brazil infrastructure plans a threat to Amazon forest
Business|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Watchdog group Public Citizen demands OpenAI withdraw AI video app Sora over deepfake dangers

Tech advocacy group Public Citizen has demanded OpenAI withdraw Sora 2, citing safety concerns and threats to democracy from the AI video generator

November 11, 2025
Watchdog group Public Citizen demands OpenAI withdraw AI video app Sora over deepfake dangers
Africa|Health|Science|World

Biovac starts trials on South Africa's first domestically developed cholera vaccine

Researchers in South Africa have launched clinical trials for the first vaccine developed entirely in the country

November 11, 2025
Biovac starts trials on South Africa's first domestically developed cholera vaccine
Economy|Education|Health|Opinion|Political|Science|US|World

Blame the shutdown on citizens who prefer politicians to vanquish their opponents rather than to work for the common good

Politicians get blamed for government shutdowns. But does the fault lie also with citizens, who are more invested in punishing partisan rivals than in demanding competent government?

November 10, 2025
Blame the shutdown on citizens who prefer politicians to vanquish their opponents rather than to work for the common good
Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia will conduct nuclear tests if other nuclear power resume them, Lavrov says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that Moscow will conduct nuclear tests if any other nuclear power does so.

November 11, 2025
Russia will conduct nuclear tests if other nuclear power resume them, Lavrov says
Business|Economy|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

SoftBank's $5.8 billion Nvidia stake sale stirs fresh AI bubble fears

SoftBank Group's $5.8 billion sale of its Nvidia stake jolted stock markets on Tuesday, stoking fears that the frenzy around artificial intelligence may have peaked,

November 11, 2025
SoftBank's $5.8 billion Nvidia stake sale stirs fresh AI bubble fears
Education|Science|Technology|Travel

Delta Air Lines marks 25 years of annual "Dream Flight" for Black students

Delta Air Lines marks 25 years of annual "Dream Flight" for Black students

November 11, 2025
Delta Air Lines marks 25 years of annual "Dream Flight" for Black students
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Photojournalist receiving kidney donation from co-worker

Photojournalist receiving kidney donation from co-worker

November 11, 2025
Photojournalist receiving kidney donation from co-worker
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Science|Technology

Microsoft plans to invest $10 billion in Portuguese AI data hub

Microsoft plans to invest $10 billion in artificial intelligence infrastructure at a data centre in Portugal's port city of Sines over the next few years, marking one of the largest

November 11, 2025
Microsoft plans to invest $10 billion in Portuguese AI data hub
Business|Science|Technology

Meta chief AI scientist Yann LeCun plans to exit to launch startup, FT reports

Meta's chief artificial intelligence scientist Yann LeCun is planning to leave the social media company to set up his own startup, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing people

November 11, 2025
Meta chief AI scientist Yann LeCun plans to exit to launch startup, FT reports
Health|Science|Technology

Star-shaped cells make a molecule that can ‘rewire’ the brains of mice with Down syndrome – understanding how could lead to new treatments

Down syndrome results in changes to the structure and function of neural circuits in the brain. Delivering a specific protein to neurons could reverse these changes.

November 11, 2025
Star-shaped cells make a molecule that can ‘rewire’ the brains of mice with Down syndrome – understanding how could lead to new treatments
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

A bold new investment fund aims to channel billions into tropical forest protection – one key change can make it better

The Tropical Forest Forever Facility is designed to reward countries for preventing deforestation. Charts show the magnitude of the problem.

November 10, 2025
A bold new investment fund aims to channel billions into tropical forest protection – one key change can make it better