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Vonn, Shiffrin and Brignone among the Olympic skiers voicing concern over receding glaciers

Team USA skiers Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin, along with Italy’s Federica Brignone, are among the many skiers who have expressed concern during these Olympic Games about the accelerating melt of the world’s glaciers

Surprise shark caught on camera for first time in Antarctica’s near-freezing deep

A marine researcher says he has video evidence of the first recorded shark in the Antarctic Ocean

From automated farm tractors to exam paper grading, AI boosts efficiency for some in India

Artificial intelligence is spreading fast across India, and people already use it to work quicker and cheaper

California walloped by winter storm with high winds and heavy rain and snow

California is being walloped by a powerful winter storm carrying thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy snow in the mountains

NASA hopes fuel leaks are fixed as it launches another countdown test for the Artemis II moonshot

NASA has begun another practice launch countdown for its first moonshot in decades with astronauts

Iran says it temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz as it held more indirect talks with the US

Iran has announced the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz for live fire military drills

Trump administration is erasing history and science at national parks, lawsuit argues

Conservation and historical organizations are suing the Trump administration over National Park Service policies that the groups say erase history and science from America’s national parks

Colbert says CBS scrapped his James Talarico interview after Trump FCC’s threats

Colbert says CBS scrapped his James Talarico interview after Trump FCC’s threats

Chain of errors led to deadly midair collision near Washington, DC, investigators conclude

Chain of errors led to deadly midair collision near Washington, DC, investigators conclude

New dietary guidelines prioritize ‘real food’ – but low-income pregnant women can’t easily obtain it

New research reveals a deepening crisis in prenatal health as geography and income increasingly dictate whether a mother can meet her basic nutritional needs.

Coffee crops are dying from a fungus with species-jumping genes – researchers are ‘resurrecting’ their genomes to understand how and why

Coffee wilt disease has continually devastated farms around the world. Understanding the fungus’s genetics can help protect everyone’s cup of joe.

In World War II’s dog-eat-dog struggle for resources, a Greenland mine launched a new world order

Strategic resources have been central to the American-led global system for decades, as a historian explains. But US actions toward Greenland today are different.

EU privacy investigation targets Musk's Grok chatbot over sexualized deepfake images

X faces a new EU privacy investigation after its Grok chatbot generated nonconsensual deepfake images on the platform

This doctor is training AI to do her job. And it’s a booming business

This doctor is training AI to do her job. And it’s a booming business

Obama said aliens exist on a podcast then posted to clarify

In a podcast interview with Brian Tyler Cohen, former President Barack Obama made a remark about aliens existing. He later clarified on Instagram that he has not seen evidence of extraterrestrial life.

Iran meets UN nuclear watchdog in Geneva ahead of more US talks

Iran's top diplomat has held talks with the U.N. nuclear watchdog in Geneva before a second round of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran

Heart monitor helps Nashville woman find answers after mysterious stroke

Heart monitor helps Nashville woman find answers after mysterious stroke

Warming winters are disrupting the hidden world of fungi – the result can shift mountain grasslands to scrub

Over a three-decade experiment in the Rocky Mountains, fungi and plant life fundamentally changed. The result has consequences for cattle and wildlife.

A ‘ring of fire’ eclipse will be visible over part of the world. Here’s what to know

A ‘ring of fire’ eclipse will be visible over part of the world. Here’s what to know

'They are overwhelmed:' Denver Health expands school-based centers as student mental health needs rise

'They are overwhelmed:' Denver Health expands school-based centers as student mental health needs rise

Obama shuts down alien buzz and says there's no evidence they've made contact

Former U.S. President Barack Obama has clarified comments he made about alien life on a podcast over the weekend

How do people know their interests? The shortest player in the NBA shows how self-belief matters more than biology

Some people seem to be born to excel at certain activities. But having opportunities to try new things and get better at them can lead to lifelong passions.

White men file workplace discrimination claims but are less likely to face inequity than other groups

Research shows that white men who file discrimination charges experience employer retaliation at similar rates as other racial groups.

AI chatbots to face strict online safety rules in UK

AI chatbots to face strict online safety rules in UK

Searchers find wreck of luxury steamer lost in Lake Michigan more than 150 years ago

A search team has discovered the wreck of a luxury steamer that sank in a Lake Michigan gale more than 150 years ago

Obama clarifies alien comments after telling podcast ‘they’re real’

Obama clarifies alien comments after telling podcast ‘they’re real’

Why the ‘AI scare trade’ might not be done

Why the ‘AI scare trade’ might not be done

India hosts a high-stakes AI summit, drawing 20 leaders and top tech CEOs

India is hosting a major AI summit in New Delhi this week, as it pushes to shape global rules and show its own AI ambitions

A storm system sweeps across the Southeast triggering tornado watches and damaging winds

A strong storm system has brought tornado watches and damage in parts of the Southeast just as the Northeast starts to warm up

Biodegradable Mardi Gras beads help make Carnival season more sustainable

It is Carnival season in New Orleans

Indian Health Service to phase out use of dental fillings containing mercury by 2027

The federal agency that provides health care to Native Americans will no longer treat tooth decay with dental fillings containing mercury

Iran’s top diplomat to attend 'indirect' talks with US in Geneva, state-run IRNA news agency says

Iranian state media reports that Iran’s top diplomat is traveling to Geneva where the second round of nuclear negotiations with the U.S. will take place

Is a stiff rib cage causing your back pain? An expert weighs in

Is a stiff rib cage causing your back pain? An expert weighs in

As some people push to make profound autism its own diagnosis, this family is raising twins with it

As the definition of autism has widened, there’s a growing push to separate profound autism into its own diagnosis

Four new astronauts arrive at the International Space Station to replace NASA's evacuated crew

The International Space Station is back to full strength with the arrival of four new astronauts

States reliant on Colorado River fail to meet the latest deadline to find consensus

The seven Western states that depend on the Colorado River have missed a deadline for the second time to agree on a plan addressing record drought and water shortages

History lessons soar to new heights with the Children's Museum of Atlanta's Tuskegee Airmen exhibit

History lessons soar to new heights with the Children's Museum of Atlanta's Tuskegee Airmen exhibit

'Great Carp Hunt' returns to Utah Lake as fight against invasive fish persists

'Great Carp Hunt' returns to Utah Lake as fight against invasive fish persists

'Major travel impacts' expected as winter storm watch is issued for northern California

A winter storm watch was issued by the National Weather Service for parts of northern California this holiday weekend

US ocean regulator faces criticism over changes to right whale protection rule

The U.S.’s ocean regulator plans to make industry-friendly changes to a longstanding rule designed to protect vanishing whales

5 ways losing love affects you and what an expert says you can do to start feeling better

5 ways losing love affects you and what an expert says you can do to start feeling better

Steve Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to ‘take down’ Pope Francis

Steve Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to ‘take down’ Pope Francis

Mandatory driver impairment sensors clear a funding hurdle, but are they ready?

A federal law requires new cars to include technology that detects drunk or impaired driving, but regulators still have not cleared it

What we can learn from lovebirds, the rare birds that mate for life

Phoenix is believed to be home to the world's largest colony of rosy-faced lovebirds outside of their native Africa

Why OpenAI says it isn’t spending on Super PACs

Why OpenAI says it isn’t spending on Super PACs

SpaceX, NASA mission arrives at ISS, relieving bare-bones astronaut crew

SpaceX, NASA mission arrives at ISS, relieving bare-bones astronaut crew

Jeffrey Epstein’s interest in dinosaurs has led to a reckoning in the paleontology community

Jeffrey Epstein’s interest in dinosaurs has led to a reckoning in the paleontology community

Valentine's Day fundraiser lets you destroy buckthorn named after your ex

Valentine's Day fundraiser lets you destroy buckthorn named after your ex

Retired NASA Astronaut Suni Williams to run in 130th Boston Marathon

Retired NASA Astronaut Suni Williams to run in 130th Boston Marathon

Plane makes emergency landing after striking multiple deer during takeoff at Florida airport

Plane makes emergency landing after striking multiple deer during takeoff at Florida airport

Robotic surgery at NCH reduces recovery time for young athletes with spinal fractures

Robotic surgery at NCH reduces recovery time for young athletes with spinal fractures

Trump admin is pulling supercomputers out of key weather and climate research center

Trump admin is pulling supercomputers out of key weather and climate research center

5 more minutes of exercise can help you live longer

5 more minutes of exercise can help you live longer

Two top aides to RFK Jr. leaving HHS as part of leadership shakeup

Two top aides to RFK Jr. leaving HHS as part of leadership shakeup

Colder, higher, faster: The Winter Olympics’ most extreme moments in three charts

Colder, higher, faster: The Winter Olympics’ most extreme moments in three charts

New astronauts launch to the International Space Station after medical evacuation

The replacements for the astronauts involved in NASA's first medical evacuation are on their way to the International Space Station

Why haven’t humans been back to the moon in over 50 years?

Why haven’t humans been back to the moon in over 50 years?

People — and robots — are getting ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year in China

China is getting ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year, and the festivities will include robots

3D scanning and shape analysis help archaeologists connect objects across space and time to recover their lost histories

Digital tools allow archaeologists to identify similarities between fragments and artifacts and potentially recover previously unknown parts of their stories.

The intensity and perfectionism that drive Olympic athletes also put them at high risk for eating disorders

Athletes in sports where weight and body image come into play, such as figure skating and wrestling, can be particularly vulnerable.

EPA rescinds 2009 endangerment finding, clearing way for Trump to shred more US climate rules – but serious court challenges await

A federal judge dealt one blow to the effort when he found the administration had violated the law in handpicking a panel to question climate science.

Are women board members risk averse or agents of innovation? It’s complicated, new research shows

The effect of women board members on patent activity hinges on whether the company is meeting performance targets.

OpenAI has deleted the word ‘safely’ from its mission – and its new structure is a test for whether AI serves society or shareholders

OpenAI’s restructuring may serve as a test case for how society oversees the work of organizations with the potential to both provide benefits and harm humanity.

A 'ring of fire' solar eclipse will dazzle people and penguins in Antarctica

The first solar eclipse of the year is almost here, but very few people will see it

Trump promised RFK Jr. would ‘restore faith in American health care.’ A year in, trust has plummeted

Trump promised RFK Jr. would ‘restore faith in American health care.’ A year in, trust has plummeted

What can toughen Louisiana coast against worsening storms? 4 years and 30,000 trees

In the wetlands of coastal southeast Louisiana, conservation groups are wrapping up a four-year project to plant 30,000 trees

Thailand uses a birth control vaccine to curb its elephant population near expanding farms

Thailand has begun using a birth control vaccine on elephants in the wild to try curb a growing problem where human and animal populations encroach on each other

Professors in the Epstein files say they hoped friendship would lead to research funding

A new trove of documents released by the Justice Department reveals that Epstein’s reach into academia was wider than previously known

As electricity costs rise, everyone wants data centers to pick up their tab. But how?

Politicians from President Donald Trump to local lawmakers agree that tech companies should cover the power costs of artificial intelligence data centers

A California photographer is on a quest to photograph hundreds of native bees

California photographer and conservationist Krystle Hickman is on a quest to document hundreds of species of native bees, which are under threat by climate change and habitat loss, some of it caused by the more recognizable and agriculturally valued honey bee

Robots are coming to assist MLB umpires. Even so, the human touch still matters

For those worried robots are about to take over Major League Baseball, Colorado Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer has some experience with the Automated Ball/Strike system that’s coming to stadiums this summer

Colorectal cancer is increasing among young people, as James Van Der Beek’s death reminds us – cancer experts explain ways to decrease your risk

Colon cancer symptoms can be subtle. While lifestyle changes can help reduce your risk, open communication with your family and doctor is essential.

Judge temporarily blocks Trump officials from rescinding health grants to some Democratic-led states

A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s administration cannot pull back $600 million in public health grants allocated to four Democratic-led states, for now

UN approves 40-member scientific panel on the impact of artificial intelligence over US objections

The U.N. General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to approve a 40-member global scientific panel on the impacts and risks of artificial intelligence, with the United States strongly objecting

Counter-drone technologies are evolving – but there’s no surefire way to defend against drone attacks

Companies are selling a range of anti-drone devices, from guns that fire nets to powerful laser weapons, but no one system is sufficient for defending airports, power plants and other critical sites.

Scientific studies calculate climate change as health danger, while Trump calls it a 'scam'

The Trump administration has revoked a scientific finding that climate change is a danger to public health, an idea that President Donald Trump called “a scam.”

A look at false claims made by the Trump administration as it revokes a key scientific finding

While announcing that he was rolling back the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2009 endangerment finding, President Donald Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin made false claims regarding the government declaration, climate change and energy

Trump's EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned US fight against climate change

The Environmental Protection Agency has revoked a key scientific finding that supported U.S. regulations on greenhouse gas emissions

Trump delivers a deadly blow to EPA’s ability to regulate climate pollution

Trump delivers a deadly blow to EPA’s ability to regulate climate pollution

EPA ends credits for automatic start-stop vehicle ignition, a feature Zeldin says 'everyone hates'

The Environmental Protection Agency says it is ending credits to automakers who install automatic start-stop ignition systems in their vehicles

RFK Jr. promised to restore trust in US health agencies. A year later, it’s eroding

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reshaping U.S. health policy as HHS secretary, and doctors say his changes are eroding trust

AI transforms Madison healthcare with Epic Systems' new doctor-patient tool

AI transforms Madison healthcare with Epic Systems' new doctor-patient tool

Astronomers detect a solar system they say should not be possible

Astronomers detect a solar system they say should not be possible

Scientists say genetic analysis could greatly speed restoration of iconic American chestnut

A new study says genetic testing can speed the return of the American chestnut tree that once dominated Eastern U.S. forests

FDA rejects Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine application - for reasons with no basis in the law

The move signals an escalation in the agency’s efforts to interfere with established procedures for testing and approving vaccines.

Man pain-free thanks to revolutionary sickle cell treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Man pain-free thanks to revolutionary sickle cell treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

He witnessed the sun’s power ‘like nobody else before or since.’ Now his first portrait has been found

He witnessed the sun’s power ‘like nobody else before or since.’ Now his first portrait has been found

RFK Jr. pledged more transparency. Here's what the public doesn't know anymore

Health experts say the federal government now shares less public health data, even after Robert F_ Kennedy Jr_ promised “radical transparency.”

Addiction affects your brain as well as your body – that’s why detoxing is just the first stage of recovery

Substance use disorders are widespread in the US, but many people wrongly equate detoxing with being cured.

Nearly every state in the US has dyslexia laws – but our research shows limited change for struggling readers

Dyslexia laws are now nearly universal across the US. But the data shows that passing a law is not the same as improving how children learn to read.

What if just 1 in 10 people changed how they eat, drive, heat or shop?

Everyday lifestyle choices can add up to significant climate impact when even a small share of the population makes them

Cement has a climate problem — here’s how geopolymers with add-ins like cork could help fix it

Cement is responsible for about 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and demand is growing. Alternatives like geopolymers can help lower the impact.

Hesitation is costly in sports but essential to life – neuroscientists identified its brain circuitry

There are specific parts of the brain that trigger hesitation in times of uncertainty.

Swarms of AI bots can sway people’s beliefs – threatening democracy

A simulation shows that social media bots powered by today’s AI can infiltrate human networks on social media and influence what people believe.

Want to train like a Winter Olympics athlete? Here’s what to eat, when and how often

Want to train like a Winter Olympics athlete? Here’s what to eat, when and how often

Commercial dog food contains ‘alarming’ levels of lead, mercury and other contaminants

Commercial dog food contains ‘alarming’ levels of lead, mercury and other contaminants

A football-size creature may have been among the earliest plant-eating land animals

A football-size creature may have been among the earliest plant-eating land animals

Professional iguana trapper says cold snap caused major reduction in iguanas

Professional iguana trapper says cold snap caused major reduction in iguanas

Why do all Olympic curling stones come from one small island off Scotland’s coast?

Why do all Olympic curling stones come from one small island off Scotland’s coast?

Studies test whether gene-editing can fix high cholesterol. For now, take your medicine

Scientists are testing an entirely new way to fight heart disease: whether gene editing might offer a one-time fix for high cholesterol

Penn patients "forever grateful" as hospital celebrates 6 decades of organ transplants

Penn patients "forever grateful" as hospital celebrates 6 decades of organ transplants

Possible "frost quake" causes soil buckling in Metro Detroit

Possible "frost quake" causes soil buckling in Metro Detroit

Word of the Week: The adorable, lethal ‘stoat’ is the face of the Winter Olympics

Word of the Week: The adorable, lethal ‘stoat’ is the face of the Winter Olympics

Throat cancer survivor finds new voice after life-changing surgery removes vocal cords

Throat cancer survivor finds new voice after life-changing surgery removes vocal cords

Brooklyn high school becomes first in NYC to heat entirely with vegetable oil biofuel. Here's how it works.

Brooklyn high school becomes first in NYC to heat entirely with vegetable oil biofuel. Here's how it works.

Living in space can change where your brain sits in your skull – new research

These changes aren’t permanent – the brain goes gradually back to normal after coming back to Earth. Understanding the physical effects of spaceflight helps plan space missions.

Reading to young kids improves their social skills − and a new study shows it doesn’t matter whether parents stop to ask questions

New research shows that parents who read to their 6- to 8-year-olds nightly boost their children’s creativity and empathy.

Distrust and disempowerment, not apathy, keep employees from supporting marginalized colleagues

The reasons colleagues stay silent when co-workers are mistreated may not be what you assume − and it’s not what companies typically spend money on in their efforts to create a fair environment.

Russia says it will stick to New START's nuclear arms limits as long as the US does

Russia's top diplomat says that Moscow will observe the limits of the last nuclear arms pact with the United States that expired last week as long as it sees that Washington does the same

This mineral makes your life run – and now it’s a trade issue

This mineral makes your life run – and now it’s a trade issue

Over 70% of tested baby foods are ultraprocessed and full of additives

Over 70% of tested baby foods are ultraprocessed and full of additives

FDA refuses to review Moderna’s application for mRNA flu vaccine, company says

FDA refuses to review Moderna’s application for mRNA flu vaccine, company says

Top Iran security official is in Oman, the site of talks with the US, likely over nuclear messages

Iranian security official Ali Larijani is in Oman, the country currently mediating talks between Tehran and Washington over Iran's nuclear program

Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna’s application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology

Trump EPA set to repeal scientific finding that serves as basis for US climate change policy

The White House says the Trump administration will revoke a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change

New experiments show Earth’s core may hold vast ‘oceans’ of an essential element for life

New experiments show Earth’s core may hold vast ‘oceans’ of an essential element for life

Manatee successfully rescued after being trapped in a storm drain under road

Manatee successfully rescued after being trapped in a storm drain under road

Winter storms don’t have to be deadly – here’s how to stay safe before, during and after one hits

Winter storms create many hazards, from slick ice to freezing temperatures. People often underestimate how quickly conditions can become life-threatening

Brain game may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s and other dementias

Brain game may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s and other dementias

FDA to reassess the safety of BHA, a preservative used in popular snack foods

Federal health officials will reassess the safety of a chemical called BHA used in foods including potato chips, cereals, frozen meals and meat products

Groundbreaking cancer treatment given to patient with metastatic melanoma

Groundbreaking cancer treatment given to patient with metastatic melanoma

It’s been a brutal winter, but now it’s prime time for blockbuster Northeast storms

It’s been a brutal winter, but now it’s prime time for blockbuster Northeast storms

World's first electronic computer born at University of Pennsylvania

World's first electronic computer born at University of Pennsylvania

Scientists find first physical evidence that Romans used human poop as medicine

Scientists find first physical evidence that Romans used human poop as medicine

Cancer patient becomes Vanderbilt Health's 100th person to experience histotripsy treatment

Cancer patient becomes Vanderbilt Health's 100th person to experience histotripsy treatment

One student is paving the way for Black innovators

One student is paving the way for Black innovators

School employee finds kidney donor through coworker's social media response

School employee finds kidney donor through coworker's social media response

Historically Black colleges and universities do more than offer Black youths a pathway to opportunity and success – I teach criminology, and my research suggests another benefit

HBCUs make up just 3% of the country’s colleges and universities. But their graduates include 40% of Black engineers and 50% of Black lawyers.

Local governments provide proof that polarization is not inevitable

Partisan debates are less heated at the local level, providing lessons that might help calm the waters nationally.

Why eating cheap chocolate can feel embarrassing – even though no one else cares

Researchers describe what they call a consumption stigma – when you feel judged or looked down on for using certain products or services.

Mapping cemeteries for class – how students used phones and drones to help a city count its headstones

Cemeteries are a treasure trove of local history and family connection. Technology and ingenuity have made mapping them easier.

RNA is key to the dark matter of the genome − scientists are sequencing it to illuminate human health and disease

Researchers are embarking on the RNA equivalent of the Human Genome Project, including sequencing all the chemical modifications that make cells unique.

In just 25 years, dozens of places will be too warm to host the Winter Olympics

In just 25 years, dozens of places will be too warm to host the Winter Olympics

Record snow drought in Western US raises concern for a spring of water shortages and wildfires

Except for California, most Western states are experiencing the worst snow drought in decades, not because of dry conditions but really warm temperatures that change snow to rain

An emotional countdown to the maiden launch of the Ariane 64, Europe's most powerful rocket

Engineers are preparing the Ariane 64 rocket for its first launch

Mexico state steps up health screening in schools as measles cases grow nationwide

Mexico's most populous state is increasing health screenings at schools and recommending face masks due to a growing measles outbreak

The US has a new center in Texas to disperse sterile screwworm flies to block a parasite it spawns

The U.S. has opened its first center for dispersing sterile screwworm flies from U.S. soil in decades in southern Texas

Sixth year of drought in Texas and Oklahoma leaves ranchers facing wildfires and bracing for another tough year

The Southern Plains states get a severe drought about once a decade, but long-lasting droughts lately have been leaving farms, rangeland and water sources with too little time to recover.

UCHealth using new technology to identify cancer cells previously missed

UCHealth using new technology to identify cancer cells previously missed

Caffeinated coffee and tea could help protect you against dementia. Even a few daily cups

Caffeinated coffee and tea could help protect you against dementia. Even a few daily cups

Musk clips his Mars settlement ambition, aims for the moon instead

Musk clips his Mars settlement ambition, aims for the moon instead

Man pays $50K to clone his Boston Terrier

Man pays $50K to clone his Boston Terrier

DNA testing may soon uncover the story behind segregated Black graves

DNA testing may soon uncover the story behind segregated Black graves

No animal alive today is ‘primitive’ – why are so many still labeled that way?

All species alive today, from chimpanzees to bacteria, are cousins that each have equally long lineages, rather than ancestors or descendants of one another.

How do scientists hunt for dark matter? A physicist explains why the mysterious substance is so hard to find

Dark matter doesn’t seem to interact with the matter we can see and touch, so scientists look for it in unusual places, like faraway galaxies and underground detectors.

Infusing asphalt with plastic could help roads last longer and resist cracking under heat

A research team has paved plastic-infused roads in Texas and Bangladesh, with promising results.

Bonobos are capable of pretend play, just like human children

Bonobos are capable of pretend play, just like human children

Olympic town warms up as climate change puts Winter Games on thin ice

Olympic fans came to Cortina with heavy winter coats and gloves

In the Arctic, the major climate threat of black carbon is overshadowed by geopolitical tensions

A coalition of nations and environmental groups is lobbying the International Maritime Organization to create regulations around black carbon, or soot, that spews from ships and blankets parts of glaciers and snow

Super Bowl ads try to overcome tough times with health, caring and the usual laughs

At a difficult time for America, Super Bowl advertisers asked viewers to take care of themselves and others — and maybe even crack a smile

'Take the vaccine, please,' a top US health official says in an appeal as measles cases rise

A leading U.S. health official is urging people to get inoculated against the measles at a time of outbreaks across several states

Man becomes one of the first patients to get new implant for arthritis

Man becomes one of the first patients to get new implant for arthritis

FBI concluded Jeffrey Epstein wasn’t running a sex trafficking ring for powerful men, files show

The FBI pored over Jeffrey Epstein’s bank records and emails

Is India about to make Ozempic-like weight-loss drugs a whole lot cheaper?

Is India about to make Ozempic-like weight-loss drugs a whole lot cheaper?

Hims & Hers drops plan for knockoff of Novo Nordisk's new Wegovy weight loss pill

Telehealth company Hims & Hers dropped its plan to offer a knockoff version of the weight-loss pill Wegovy on Saturday — two days after it announced the new drug

How Nvidia became the first $5 trillion company, in 4 charts

How Nvidia became the first $5 trillion company, in 4 charts

4 people have died from eating death cap mushrooms as they spread in California after rains

Four people have died and three others have required a liver transplants after eating the death cap mushroom that is proliferating in California following a rainy winter

Student makes cosmic dust in a lab, shining a light on the origin of life

Student makes cosmic dust in a lab, shining a light on the origin of life

US accuses China of secret nuclear test as Trump admin calls for broader nuclear weapons agreement

US accuses China of secret nuclear test as Trump admin calls for broader nuclear weapons agreement

Winter Olympians often compete in freezing temperatures – physiology and advances in materials science help keep them warm

While physical exertion helps athletes stay warm, sweating can lead to dehydration.

Energy chief Wright says orders empowering coal plants helped keep lights on during winter storm

The Trump administration says its emergency orders keeping coal-fired plants running helped prevent blackouts during the recent cold snap

Seed guardians of the Amazon: A family's solitary fight to save endangered plants

Ramón Pucha ventures into the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle to collect seeds from endangered plant species

The consumer-friendly Energy Star program survived Trump. What about other efficiency efforts?

Energy Star, the program that helps guide consumers to more energy-efficient appliances and electronics, has survived President Donald Trump’s attempt to kill it

US births dropped last year, suggesting the 2024 uptick was short-lived

U.S. births slightly decreased in 2025

Kremlin says Russia and US agree that quick nuclear arms are talks needed

The Kremlin says Russian and U.S. negotiators have discussed the expiration of their last remaining nuclear arms pact

Building with air – how nature’s hole-filled blueprints shape manufacturing

3D printing makes it easier for engineers to design cheap, lightweight materials that reflect patterns found in nature.

A flower in Asia bucks the rules of evolution, puzzling scientists

A flower in Asia bucks the rules of evolution, puzzling scientists

From ski jumps and sliding bobsleds to engineering snow, here are 5 essential reads on the science of the Winter Olympics

Athletes will use physics concepts such as friction and lift to their advantage on the world stage in the 2026 Olympic Games.

There’s a competition crisis in America’s state legislatures – and that’s bad for democracy

In dozens of states, an increasing number of legislative seats are going completely uncontested by one of the two major parties.

US experiencing largest measles outbreak since 2000 – 5 essential reads on the risks, what to do and what’s coming next

Public health scholars worry that the resurgence of measles may signal a coming wave of other vaccine-preventable diseases.

Federal and state authorities are taking a 2-pronged approach to make it harder to get an abortion

Four years after the Supreme Court’s Dobbs ruling gave states the power to ban abortion, further restrictions are arriving through legislation and litigation.

New technologies are stepping up the global fight against wildlife trafficking

Emerging digital tools can help authorities prioritize inspections and rapidly identify illicit goods by linking online monitoring, legal references and on-the-ground investigations.

What is the American Dream, and has it become harder to achieve in recent years?

Whether the American Dream is centered in economic mobility or personal freedom, many citizens believe its achievement has grown more elusive.

Depression can look starkly different for everyone — but 6 symptoms could increase dementia risk

Depression can look starkly different for everyone — but 6 symptoms could increase dementia risk

Aldi is coming to Colorado, and the disruption could lead to lower food prices

The grocer offers low prices and plans to build its own distribution center.

Has globalization lessened the importance of physical distance? For economic shocks, new research suggests ‘yes’

New research adds evidence to a common thesis offered after the end of the Cold War that globalization was making physical distance economically obsolete.

The eastern US has been gripped by an Arctic freeze. That’s about to change

The eastern US has been gripped by an Arctic freeze. That’s about to change

AI is upending entry-level jobs. Three teens tell us how they’re responding

AI is upending entry-level jobs. Three teens tell us how they’re responding

Giant snails and tiny insects threaten the South's rice and crawfish farms

Farmers in Louisiana are going toe-to-toe with some nasty enemies: apple snails that clog crawfish traps while laying millions of bubblegum-colored eggs and tiny bugs called delphacids that can wipe out half a rice field while spreading plant disease

Measles outbreak prompts health alert in World Cup host Jalisco, Mexico

The Mexican state of Jalisco has issued a health alert and mandated face masks in schools due to a measles outbreak in the state capital

Hims & Hers launches Wegovy knockoff pill, Novo Nordisk vows to sue

Telehealth company Hims & Hers is launching a cheaper, off-brand version of the blockbuster weight loss pill Wegovy

Fears of nuclear arms race rise as US-Russia treaty expires

Fears of nuclear arms race rise as US-Russia treaty expires

The largest life-form on land 400 million years ago was one that scientists can’t explain

The largest life-form on land 400 million years ago was one that scientists can’t explain

Russia says it regrets expiration of last nuclear arms treaty, but Trump says he wants a new pact

The Kremlin says it regrets the expiration of the last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States, while President Donald Trump declared he was against keeping its limits and wants a better deal

A Los Angeles dog and a Philadelphia toddler share this unique bond

A Los Angeles dog and a Philadelphia toddler share this unique bond

Can apes play pretend? Scientists use an imaginary tea party to find out

A new experiment hints that an ape may be able to play pretend like humans do

Companies can now claim 'no artificial colors' if they add plant-based color to food

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is relaxing rules that restrict when food companies can claim their products have no artificial colors

Bessent says it would be up to Trump whether to sue his Fed nominee over interest rates

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says it would be up to the president to decide whether to sue Kevin Warsh, Donald Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve chair, if he doesn't lower interest rates

NASA Langley scientists playing important roles as part of Artemis II mission

NASA Langley scientists playing important roles as part of Artemis II mission

FDA approves natural food dye beetroot red, expands the use of spirulina

FDA approves natural food dye beetroot red, expands the use of spirulina

Anthropic, OpenAI rivalry spills into new Super Bowl ads as both fight to win over AI users

OpenAI and Anthropic, the startups behind ChatGPT and Claude, are gearing up for a major showdown

The AI that spooked the stock market just got a big update

The AI that spooked the stock market just got a big update

Lakewood police becomes first department across the country to roll out new high-tech crime-fighting tool

Lakewood police becomes first department across the country to roll out new high-tech crime-fighting tool

Pandemic disruptions to health care worsened cancer survival, study suggests

A new study reveals that cancer patients diagnosed during the early COVID-19 pandemic had worse short-term survival rates than a similar group before the pandemic

Ukrainian Defense Ministry says Starlink terminals used by Russia in Ukraine are ‘cut off’

Ukrainian Defense Ministry says Starlink terminals used by Russia in Ukraine are ‘cut off’

How Lindsey Vonn can compete with a ruptured ACL

How Lindsey Vonn can compete with a ruptured ACL

Indian River State College pioneers AI integration with Superhuman

Indian River State College pioneers AI integration with Superhuman

AI-generated text is overwhelming institutions – setting off a no-win ‘arms race’ with AI detectors

People are using generative AI to flood courts with filings, legislatures with constituent letters and publications with submissions. AI detectors are no silver bullet.

Overactive immune cells can worsen heart failure – targeting them could offer new treatments

Approaching heart failure like an autoimmune condition could offer new ways to improve patient survival.

What Olympic athletes see that viewers don’t: Machine-made snow makes ski racing faster and riskier – and it’s everywhere

US Olympic skiers and scientists explain the sharp differences between natural snow and machine-made snow, from the science to the rising risk of crashes.

Elizabeth Warren launches probe into booming car repossessions

Elizabeth Warren launches probe into booming car repossessions

Intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard’s office obtained and tested voting machines in Puerto Rico

Intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard’s office obtained and tested voting machines in Puerto Rico

TSMC to make advanced AI semiconductors in Japan in boost for its chipmaking ambitions

Taiwan’s TSMC, the world’s largest contract computer chip maker, has announced it will be manufacturing advanced 3-nanometer semiconductors in Japan to meet booming AI demand

Long before AI, photos already lied to us

Long before AI, photos already lied to us

A newborn's death likely linked to the mom drinking raw milk while pregnant

Health officials in New Mexico have said a newborn baby died from a listeria infection likely linked to the child's mother drinking raw milk during pregnancy

Colorado car theft task force implementing new evidence camera for investigations

Colorado car theft task force implementing new evidence camera for investigations

Regional health organization issues alert as measles cases surge across the Americas

The Pan American Health Organization has issued an alert due to a surge in measles cases across the Americas, with Mexico reporting the highest numbers

Plastic surgeons group calls for delaying gender-affirming surgery until age 19

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is recommending that surgeons delay gender-affirming surgeries until patients turn 19, including chest, genital and facial surgeries

Experimental cholesterol-lowering pill may offer new option for millions

A new kind of pill sharply reduced cholesterol in people at high risk of heart attacks despite taking statins

Mediterranean diet associated with lower risk of stroke in women

Mediterranean diet associated with lower risk of stroke in women

Musk vows to put data centers in space and run them on solar power but experts have their doubts

Elon Musk is bringing the same revolutionary thinking that helped him upend the car industry to the data center business with promises this week to put up to a million new satellites in the sky

‘Less lethal’ crowd-control weapons still cause harm – 2 physicians explain what they are and their health effects

Federal immigration agents tend to receive less training on how to properly deploy crowd-control weapons, research finds.

Study ties particle pollution from wildfire smoke to 24,100 US deaths per year

A new study out in the journal Science Advances finds that chronic exposure to wildfire smoke has contributed to tens of thousands of deaths each year in the United States

Anthropic’s new AI tool sends shudders through software stocks

Anthropic’s new AI tool sends shudders through software stocks

The last US-Russian nuclear pact is about to expire, ending a half-century of arms control

The last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States is set to expire this week, removing any caps on the two largest atomic arsenals for the first time in more than a half-century

Skeletons found in mysterious pit died violent deaths in Anglo-Saxon-era England

Skeletons found in mysterious pit died violent deaths in Anglo-Saxon-era England

Former border patrol agent helps to look for Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie’s mom

Former border patrol agent helps to look for Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie’s mom

Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here's how to start yours

The healthiest and most climate-conscious food is local, and organic, and in-season

Women have been mapping the world for centuries – and now they’re speaking up for the people left out of those maps

Women have moved from mapmakers using their bodies to depict maps to being leaders shaping the field of cartography.

Reclaiming water from contaminated brine can increase water supply and reduce environmental harm

Desalination of seawater and sewage treatment plants leave behind water that contains high concentrations of salt, metals and other contaminants. What if that water could be separated from the rest?

Congress has exercised minimal oversight over ICE, but that might change

Congress has handed ICE a blank check, dramatically increasing its funding without exercising oversight.

Lüften sounds simple – but ‘house-burping’ is more complicated in Pittsburgh

A German habit has been trending in recent weeks: ‘lüften,’ or airing out your home. It can help older, damp homes in the US – if circumstances are right.

‘Inoculation’ helps people spot political deepfakes, study finds

Priming people to watch out for political deepfakes helps them question the AI-generated videos.

See the first baby elephant born at Smithsonian’s National Zoo in nearly 25 years

See the first baby elephant born at Smithsonian’s National Zoo in nearly 25 years

Elon Musk’s bold new plan to put AI in orbit isn’t as crazy as it sounds

Elon Musk’s bold new plan to put AI in orbit isn’t as crazy as it sounds

Kenya unveils tax breaks for EV parts and charging stations to speed up shift to electrics

Kenya is rolling out tax breaks to encourage use of electric vehicles

Agave or bust! Mexican long-nosed bats head farther north in search of sweet nectar

Mexican long-nosed bats have a taste for agave nectar, fueling their migration from Mexico to the U.S. each summer

NASA delays astronauts' lunar trip until March after hydrogen leaks mar fueling test

NASA's long-awaited moonshot with astronauts is off until at least March because of leaking hydrogen fuel

Why this US cold snap feels bone-shattering when it's not record-shattering

The frigid weather gripping much of America is not unprecedented, but it feels that way

Family's first heat in decades sparks fire and frantic calls as South Florida cold snap hits

Family's first heat in decades sparks fire and frantic calls as South Florida cold snap hits

NASA delays launch of historic moon mission

NASA delays launch of historic moon mission

Do women like beards? What science says

Hims looks at what research says about women's perceptions of men with beards.

Americans are overconfident about understanding their blood pressure—and may avoid getting needed treatment

The Conversation reports on research that even though most Americans don't know the normal or healthy range for blood pressure, they think they do—which is cause for serious concern.

House lawmaker raises new concerns over FDA's ultra-fast drug review program

A Democratic lawmaker is raising new concerns about a Food and Drug Administration program designed to drastically shorten the review of certain drugs

This is Countdown, CNN’s newsletter covering NASA’s first time sending humans to deep space in over 50 years

This is Countdown, CNN’s newsletter covering NASA’s first time sending humans to deep space in over 50 years

Volunteers build owl nesting platforms to tackle growing rat problem

Volunteers build owl nesting platforms to tackle growing rat problem

40 years ago, she was a semifinalist to be on board the Challenger. Today, she shares her story

40 years ago, she was a semifinalist to be on board the Challenger. Today, she shares her story

Sanibel eyes lethal removal to curb coyote threat to sea turtle nests

Sanibel eyes lethal removal to curb coyote threat to sea turtle nests

Your obsession with ‘Heated Rivalry’ is about much more than sex, therapists say

Your obsession with ‘Heated Rivalry’ is about much more than sex, therapists say

Fly me to the moon: On a mission to Florida’s classic Space Coast

Fly me to the moon: On a mission to Florida’s classic Space Coast

Confused by the new dietary guidelines? Focus on these simple, evidence-based shifts to lower your chronic disease risk

Red meat and dairy may be grabbing the headlines, but processed foods and sugary drinks remain the real drivers of chronic disease.

Climate change threatens the Winter Olympics’ future – and even snowmaking has limits for saving the Games

Innovations have made recent Winter Games possible, but the future climate will have a big impact on where the Olympics can be held and winter sports themselves.

Data centers told to pitch in as storms and cold weather boost power demand

The government directed data centers to turn on backup generation in parts of the US. Expanding distributed generation could improve grid resilience.

NASA’s Artemis II plans to send a crew around the Moon to test equipment and lay the groundwork for a future landing

Several robotic spacecraft orbiting the Moon can take detailed pictures of its surface, so why send people around the Moon? A planetary geologist explains the benefits.

A human tendency to value expertise, not just sheer power, explains how some social hierarchies form

Social inequalities emerge in every human society. New research into how these hierarchies form suggests ‘prestige psychology’ – the tendency to defer to expertise – is at the root.

Certain brain injuries may be linked to violent crime – identifying them could help reveal how people make moral choices

Armed with new tools that reveal patterns of connection between brain areas, researchers are gaining clearer insights into how the brain regulates behavior.

What is Moltbook, the social networking site for AI bots – and should we be scared?

What is Moltbook, the social networking site for AI bots – and should we be scared?

Intermountain Health team helps young woman live beyond her diagnosis

Intermountain Health team helps young woman live beyond her diagnosis

Why China is building so many coal plants despite its solar and wind boom

China has significantly increased its coal power capacity, reviving concerns about its climate-changing carbon emissions

MAHA has reshaped health policy. Now it's working on environmental rules

MAHA activists who want to hold corporations accountable for harming Americans’ health have found an unlikely ally in a Republican-led Environmental Protection Agency that has traditionally supported big businesses and less regulation

Families mourn those killed in a Congo mine landslide as some survivors prepare to return

A landslide last week killed at least 200 people in eastern Congo at a rebel-controlled coltan mine and families of the deceased are mourning their lost loved ones

1 person is arrested after a suspected biolab is found at Las Vegas home

Authorities are investigating a suspected biolaboratory found in a Las Vegas home linked to the owner of an unauthorized California biolab

Musk Inc.? Billionaire combines his rocket and AI businesses before an expected IPO this year

Elon Musk is joining his space exploration and artificial intelligence ventures into a single company before a massive planned initial public offering for the business later this year

NASA troubleshoots issues in crucial test ahead of historic moon mission launch

NASA troubleshoots issues in crucial test ahead of historic moon mission launch

Robotaxi pioneer Waymo gets $16 billion injection to accelerate its expansion plans

Robotaxi pioneer Waymo has raised another $16 billion to help fuel its ambition for its fleet of self-driving cars to provide rides throughout the world

FACT FOCUS: Images of NYC mayor with Jeffrey Epstein are AI-generated. Here's how we know

Images circulating online that show New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a child with millionaire financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are generated by artificial intelligence

Elon Musk’s SpaceX acquires xAI, merging his two most ambitious companies

Elon Musk’s SpaceX acquires xAI, merging his two most ambitious companies

Why the mid-30s are a major turning point for men’s heart health

Why the mid-30s are a major turning point for men’s heart health

Trump administration cuts number of sites for testing the 2030 census, focusing on the South

The Trump administration is eliminating four out of six planned locations for a 2030 census practice test

Yet another judge rejects Trump effort to block offshore wind, saying NY project can resume

A federal judge has ruled that an offshore wind project aimed at powering 600,000 New York homes can resume construction

NASA hit by fuel leaks during a practice countdown of the moon rocket that will fly with astronauts

NASA has run into exasperating fuel leaks in a make-or-break test of the moon rocket that's supposed to send astronauts on a lunar fly-around

Man gets life-saving gift from best friend

Man gets life-saving gift from best friend

Engineers monitor rare ice buildup on Pittsburgh's three rivers

Engineers monitor rare ice buildup on Pittsburgh's three rivers

Trump administration to create a strategic reserve for rare earth elements

The Trump administration plans to deploy nearly $12 billion to create a strategic reserve of rare earth elements

What is Slippery Fish? A secret project to win Olympic speedskating medals with help from an app

The U.S. Olympic team for long track speedskating is hoping a secret project called Slippery Fish that uses computer technology can help win medals at the Milan Cortina Winter Games this month

Whether it’s Valentine’s Day notes or emails to loved ones, using AI to write leaves people feeling crummy about themselves

When you outsource romance, there’s a hidden emotional cost.

Collar cams offer a bear's eye view into the lives of grizzlies on Alaska's desolate North Slope

Researchers at Washington State University and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game are using collar cams to study a remote population of grizzly bears on Alaska's North Slope

San Francisco Bay Area rattled by series of early morning earthquakes

A series of small earthquakes rattled the San Francisco Bay Area in an area that’s had a lot of seismic activity in recent months

‘It's the silent killer’: Father raising awareness after son's carbon monoxide death

‘It's the silent killer’: Father raising awareness after son's carbon monoxide death

Stroke survivors can counterintuitively improve recovery by strengthening their stronger arm – new research

Rehabilitation from stroke has traditionally focused on improving the function of the most severely affected arm. But training the other arm might actually lead to more gains.

Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather

Punxsutawney Phil’s handlers say he’s seen his shadow and is therefore predicting six more weeks of winter weather

The Latest: Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of winter

Punxsutawney Phil, the legendary groundhog that lives in a tree stump in rural Pennsylvania, has issued the most highly anticipated weather forecast of the season: six more weeks of winter

2-month-olds see the world in a more complex way than scientists thought, study suggests

A new study suggests that babies are able to distinguish between the different objects they see around them at 2 months old, which earlier than scientists previously thought

Some companies tie AI to layoffs, but the reality is more complicated

When Amazon announced it was cutting 16,000 corporate jobs, many assumed it was the latest phase of CEO Andy Jassy’s push to reduce the corporate workforce as AI brings more efficiency gains

We asked retired astronauts about their favorite space movies, and this is what they shared with us

We asked retired astronauts about their favorite space movies, and this is what they shared with us

Japan retrieves rare earth-rich mud from seabed to lower reliance on China

A Japanese research vessel has successfully drilled and retrieved deep-sea sediment containing rare earth minerals from the seabed near a remote island, Japan’s government announced Monday as the country seeks to reduce its reliance on China

Denmark’s generous child care and parental leave policies erase 80% of the ‘motherhood penalty’ for working moms

Two researchers found that Danish government benefits do not fully offset moms’ lost earnings. But they do help offset lost income for working women with kids.

Is the whole universe just a simulation?

Here’s why some people believe we’re living in a computer simulation of reality – like a giant video game in which we’re all the characters.

Suspending family-based immigrant visas weakens US families and the economy

Family reunification is often framed as a cost, but evidence shows it functions as social infrastructure that supports work, well-being and economic stability.

From ski jumping to speedskating, winter sports represent physics in action

Watching, modeling and even playing winter sports help students internalize physics concepts, including acceleration, momentum and friction.

What did the groundhog see? Punxsutawney Phil’s winter prediction is in

What did the groundhog see? Punxsutawney Phil’s winter prediction is in

Trump claims blue states have less-reliable, more expensive electricity. Here’s the reality

Trump claims blue states have less-reliable, more expensive electricity. Here’s the reality

Pollution of a sacred river is leaving Delhi without water

The Yamuna River, a holy site for millions and a source of about 40% of Delhi’s water supply, is now so polluted that it is often covered in toxic foam and cannot be treated, triggering widespread shortages.

Researchers train dogs to detect "silent killer" canine cancer

Researchers train dogs to detect "silent killer" canine cancer

Aerial lidar mapping can reveal archaeological sites while overlooking Indigenous peoples and their knowledge

Aerial lidar raises ethical questions because it can collect data remotely without the knowledge or consent of Indigenous and descendant populations that are on the ground.

Undercover investigation of Meta heads to trial in New Mexico in first stand-alone case by state

The first stand-alone trial from state prosecutors in a stream of lawsuits against Meta is getting underway in New Mexico

NASA begins a practice countdown for its first moonshot with astronauts in more than 50 years

NASA has begun a two-day practice countdown for its first moonshot with astronauts in 53 years

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

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

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.

See February’s full snow moon light up the sky

See February’s full snow moon light up the sky

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

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

How do you live longer? Your genes may help

How do you live longer? Your genes may help

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

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.

What to know about the Nipah virus

What to know about the Nipah virus

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Scientists discover molecule in space that hints at origin of life

Scientists discover molecule in space that hints at origin of life

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

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

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

Iowa teen recovering after surgeon uses artificial intelligence to rebuild jaw

Iowa teen recovering after surgeon uses artificial intelligence to rebuild jaw

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Doomsday Clock 2026: Scientists set new time

Doomsday Clock 2026: Scientists set new time

Cancer survivors meet donors who saved their lives

Cancer survivors meet donors who saved their lives

Have you seen her? NOAA needs help finding entangled whale

Have you seen her? NOAA needs help finding entangled whale

'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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

'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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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?

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

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

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

Mountain lion spotted in San Francisco neighborhood captured by animal control

Mountain lion spotted in San Francisco neighborhood captured by animal control

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Case of measles confirmed in Arizona ICE facility

Case of measles confirmed in Arizona ICE facility

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘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?

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

"Where are those darn keys

Russia is using Starlink to make its killer drones fly farther

Russia is using Starlink to make its killer drones fly farther

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

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

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.

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

Why Minnesota’s CEOs finally broke their silence

Why Minnesota’s CEOs finally broke their silence

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Doctors are ignoring new federal vaccine recommendations

Doctors are ignoring new federal vaccine recommendations

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

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

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

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

Dr. William Foege, leader in smallpox eradication, dies

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tracking the potentially historic US winter storm in maps and charts

Tracking the potentially historic US winter storm in maps and charts

Pope Leo warns of ‘overly affectionate’ AI chatbots

Pope Leo warns of ‘overly affectionate’ AI chatbots

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

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

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

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

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.”

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

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

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

When the blockbuster winter storm will arrive in your city

When the blockbuster winter storm will arrive in your city

US completes withdrawal from World Health Organization

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Colon cancer is now the deadliest cancer for young adults

Colon cancer is now the deadliest cancer for young adults

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

$99 lung cancer scan helps woman detect disease early

$99 lung cancer scan helps woman detect disease early

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

What it was like to pilot the supersonic Concorde jet

What it was like to pilot the supersonic Concorde jet

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

'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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Medical groups sue to block new CDC vaccine recommendations

Medical groups sue to block new CDC vaccine recommendations

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

22-year-old Cornell grad launches nature conservancy

22-year-old Cornell grad launches nature conservancy

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Trump’s double pardon underscores sweeping use of clemency

Trump’s double pardon underscores sweeping use of clemency

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supreme Court agrees to hear longstanding fight over Roundup cancer claims

Supreme Court agrees to hear longstanding fight over Roundup cancer claims

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

First on CNN: Noninvasive brain treatment for depression proves helpful

First on CNN: Noninvasive brain treatment for depression proves helpful

Mummified cheetahs found in Saudi caves shed light on lost populations

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

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

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

An ailing astronaut is back on Earth

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

Former NASA Astronaut Leroy Chiao joins The Lead.

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

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

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"

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

What to do if you’ve been exposed to measles

What to do if you’ve been exposed to measles

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

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

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

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

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.

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

NTSB investigators pinpoint failed aircraft part from UPS crash last year

NTSB investigators pinpoint failed aircraft part from UPS crash last year

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

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

Trump signs a law returning whole milk to school lunches

Whole milk is heading back to school lunch cafeterias

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

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

Horses really can smell our fear, new study finds

Horses really can smell our fear, new study finds

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

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’

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mother diagnosed with perimenopause after years of unexplained symptoms

Mother diagnosed with perimenopause after years of unexplained symptoms

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

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

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

High-tech beanie helps to soothe NICU babies

High-tech beanie helps to soothe NICU babies

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.

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"

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Apple teams up with Google Gemini for AI-powered Siri

Apple teams up with Google Gemini for AI-powered Siri

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Shawn Johnson East speaks out on protecting babies from RSV

Shawn Johnson East speaks out on protecting babies from RSV

CDC says flu activity probably has not peaked amid record-breaking season

CDC says flu activity probably has not peaked amid record-breaking season

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the Oreshnik ballistic missile fired by Russia into Ukraine?

What is the Oreshnik ballistic missile fired by Russia into Ukraine?

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

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

‘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.

Live healthier in 2026 by breathing cleaner air at home

An atmospheric chemist offers quick, easy and inexpensive suggestions to reduce indoor air pollution.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

From climbing vacuums to cyber pets: Some highlights of CES 2026

CES 2026 showcased futuristic tech, from paper-thin screens to AI-driven gadgets

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

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

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

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

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.

'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

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

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

Private sector revives the climate disaster database Trump tried to squash

Private sector revives the climate disaster database Trump tried to squash

‘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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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’

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

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

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

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

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

Common food preservatives linked to cancer and type 2 diabetes

Common food preservatives linked to cancer and type 2 diabetes

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

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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Math, Not Myths: Inside the renewed search for Amelia Earhart

Math, Not Myths: Inside the renewed search for Amelia Earhart

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?

Word of the Week: What makes a military attack ‘kinetic’?

Word of the Week: What makes a military attack ‘kinetic’?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

What parents need to know about the overhauled childhood vaccine schedule

What parents need to know about the overhauled childhood vaccine schedule

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

China’s robot sports craze could eventually put humanoids in homes

China’s robot sports craze could eventually put humanoids in homes

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

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

Teen honored at Rose Parade after two liver transplants

Teen honored at Rose Parade after two liver transplants

Pennsylvania woman finds relief from Tourette's with deep brain stimulation

Pennsylvania woman finds relief from Tourette's with deep brain stimulation

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

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

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’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

Virginia Beach man walks again after rare paralysis, shares life-saving message

Virginia Beach man walks again after rare paralysis, shares life-saving message

California is stuck in storminess, with flood threats continuing into next week

California is stuck in storminess, with flood threats continuing into next week

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

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

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

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.

All the eclipses, supermoons, meteor showers and planets to spot in 2026

All the eclipses, supermoons, meteor showers and planets to spot in 2026

Bruising on Trump’s left hand sparks renewed questions about his health

Bruising on Trump’s left hand sparks renewed questions about his health

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Unleash the hounds! And terriers and lapdogs. The American Kennel Club adds 3 breeds

They’re ready to embark on 2026

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

Flu activity is increasing sharply across the US

Flu activity is increasing sharply across the US

'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

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

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

How AI shook the world in 2025 and what comes next

How AI shook the world in 2025 and what comes next

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How bomb cyclones form and create dangerous conditions

Meteorologists sometimes warn of a winter storm that could “bomb out” or become a bomb cyclone

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.

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.

Humanoid robots take center stage at Silicon Valley summit, but skepticism remains

The commercial boom in artificial intelligence has sparked interest in humanoid robots

Buyer beware: Dangerous products can linger on store shelves despite a recall

Buyer beware: Dangerous products can linger on store shelves despite a recall

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

Blizzard conditions snarl holiday travel as tornadoes leave damage in the Midwest

Blizzard conditions snarl holiday travel as tornadoes leave damage in the Midwest

Hungary's 'water guardian' farmers fight back against desertification

Southern Hungary landowner Oszkár Nagyapáti has been battling severe drought on his land

The moon and sun figure big in the new year's lineup of cosmic wonders

The moon and sun share top billing in 2026

Ancient Roman landmark undergoing high-tech restoration

CNN's Ben Wedeman reports on one of Rome's ancient landmarks being restored with new technology.

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

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.

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

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.

This is ‘brain rot,’ a slang term with something to it

This is ‘brain rot,’ a slang term with something to it

Ancient Roman column gets high-tech laser facelift

Ancient Roman column gets high-tech laser facelift

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Can biking kill your sex life? A urologist weighs in

Can biking kill your sex life? A urologist weighs in

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

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

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

‘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

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

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"

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

North Korea reveals new images of its first ‘nuclear-powered’ submarine

North Korea reveals new images of its first ‘nuclear-powered’ submarine

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

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

'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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

School pick up turns into python sighting on Marco Island

School pick up turns into python sighting on Marco Island

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

A look at aging baby boomers in the United States

The oldest baby boomers are turning 80 in 2026

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

Historical mysteries solved by science in 2025

Historical mysteries solved by science in 2025

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

US regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss

U.S. regulators have approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Should you stop saying ‘um’? Here’s what experts said

Should you stop saying ‘um’? Here’s what experts said

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

She just became the first wheelchair user to travel to space

She just became the first wheelchair user to travel to space

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

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

How to see the Ursids, the final meteor shower of 2025

How to see the Ursids, the final meteor shower of 2025

Suspect in Brown University shooting and MIT professor’s killing was once a physics student

Thirty years ago, Claudio Neves Valente and Nuno F

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

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

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

Former classmates describe accused Brown shooter as ‘brilliant’ but arrogant and difficult

Former classmates describe accused Brown shooter as ‘brilliant’ but arrogant and difficult

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

Students make history: First aircraft built at Wright Brothers site since 1903

Students make history: First aircraft built at Wright Brothers site since 1903

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Forage for food—without killing your guests

Forage for food—without killing your guests

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.

The big wrinkle in the multitrillion-dollar AI buildout

The big wrinkle in the multitrillion-dollar AI buildout

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

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

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

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.

Trump signs executive order expediting marijuana reclassification after lobbying from cannabis industry

Trump signs executive order expediting marijuana reclassification after lobbying from cannabis industry

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

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

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

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

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

Trump moves to ban transgender care for minors by targeting hospitals

Trump moves to ban transgender care for minors by targeting hospitals

Democrats will not release the ‘autopsy’ of their 2024 presidential loss

Democrats will not release the ‘autopsy’ of their 2024 presidential loss

Trump’s social media business is merging with a nuclear fusion company

Trump’s social media business is merging with a nuclear fusion company

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Does high-fat dairy prevent dementia? Not so fast, experts say

Does high-fat dairy prevent dementia? Not so fast, experts say

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

The surprising truth about AI’s impact on jobs

The surprising truth about AI’s impact on jobs

Unethical photographers have become a threat to these tiny, starlit frogs

Unethical photographers have become a threat to these tiny, starlit frogs

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

Unreliable data mask just how bad the air quality crisis is in India

India’s air-quality crisis is deepened by unreliable data

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

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

Shooting of MIT professor Nuno Loureiro has police searching for a suspect