Stargazing can stimulate an interest in space in kids and lead to a passion for science. But rural schools often lack the resources to nurture these interests.
January 13, 2026
Belgian biathlete Maya Cloetens is concerned about the future of winter sports in a warming world
January 13, 2026
Amazon’s big plan to beat ChatGPT: Give Alexa a better memory
January 13, 2026
Malaysian authorities have announced legal action against Elon Musk's social media platform X and its AI unit xAI
January 13, 2026
Researchers say the United States emitted 2.4% more greenhouse gases in 2025 than the previous year
January 13, 2026
Pentagon bought device through undercover operation some investigators suspect is linked to Havana Syndrome
January 13, 2026
A federal judge ruled Monday that work on a major offshore wind farm for Rhode Island and Connecticut can resume, handing the industry at least a temporary victory as President Donald Trump seeks to shut it down
January 12, 2026
Democrats are looking to expand their hold on the nation's governorships in the midterm elections in November
January 12, 2026
Apple will lean on Google to help finish its bungled attempts to smarten up its virtual assistant Siri and bring other artificial intelligence features to the iPhone as the trendsetting company plays catch up in technology’s latest craze
January 12, 2026
Birds at a college changed beak shapes during the pandemic. It might be a case of rapid evolution
January 12, 2026
Apple teams up with Google Gemini for AI-powered Siri
January 12, 2026
Blending green hydrogen with natural gas is seen by some as key to achieving California’s clean energy goals
January 12, 2026
Malaysia and Indonesia have blocked access to Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok as concerns grow over its misuse in generating explicit images
January 12, 2026
Older adults whose diets consisted of only 15% ultraprocessed foods – rather than the usual 50% – had lower weight, insulin and cholesterol.
January 12, 2026
Which way is ‘down’ has a different answer depending on where you are on Earth, in the solar system, in our galaxy and beyond.
January 12, 2026
Musk’s Grok blocked by Indonesia, Malaysia over sexualized images in world first
January 12, 2026
Wegmans is scanning your face at some stores. It’s not the only company
January 12, 2026
‘Completely bonkers’: Trump’s Greenland mining dreams collide with reality
January 12, 2026
TV shows can be misleading when it comes to educating viewers on hands-only CPR, along with who experiences cardiac arrest and where.
January 12, 2026
Dr. Janell Green Smith's life was dedicated to finding solutions to the crisis of Black women dying in childbirth. That was until she herself died just days after giving birth to her daughter. One of Dr. Green Smith's family members, Dr. Nichole Wardlaw, who is a midwife herself, talks to CNN about her legacy and the crisis still facing many pregnant Black women today.
January 10, 2026
Google is expanding the shopping features in its AI chatbot by teaming up with Walmart, Shopify, Wayfair and other big retailers to turn the Gemini app into a virtual merchant as well as an assistant
January 11, 2026
Thousands of tourists are stranded in northern Finland after flights at Kittilä airport were canceled due to severe cold
January 11, 2026
The findings from Pandora will complement data from the James Webb Space Telescope to give astronomers more insight into stars and planets outside our solar system.
January 11, 2026
Erich von Däniken, the Swiss author whose books on the extraterrestrial origins of ancient civilizations brought him both fame and scorn, has died at age 90
January 11, 2026
Brazil’s biggest soy producers have withdrawn from the soy moratorium, a pledge to avoid Amazon deforestation
January 10, 2026
Doctors fear this week’s unprecedented changes to federal vaccine recommendations will stoke vaccine hesitancy even more, pose challenges for pediatricians and parents and ultimately lead to more illness and death among children
January 10, 2026
Medical experts say strength training keeps bones and muscles healthy after menopause when estrogen loss speeds up a reduction in bone density and contributes to the gradual loss of muscle mass
January 10, 2026
Russia struck Ukraine with a hypersonic Oreshnik missile on Thursday, a rare use of one of its most advanced weapons. CNN's Nick Paton Walsh got an exclusive look inside the remnants of one of these missiles last January.
January 09, 2026
Fears of an AI bubble were nowhere to be found at the world’s biggest tech show
January 10, 2026
New York’s attorney general has sued the Trump administration for halting two major offshore wind projects expected to power more than 1 million homes
January 10, 2026
Lyft and Uber drivers protested Waymo’s self-driving taxis in San Francisco
January 09, 2026
State health officials in South Carolina have confirmed 99 new cases of measles since Tuesday
January 09, 2026
Shawn Johnson East speaks out on protecting babies from RSV
January 09, 2026
CDC says flu activity probably has not peaked amid record-breaking season
January 09, 2026
Why some people can’t stay away from alcohol, even when they know it’s hurting them
January 09, 2026
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is now restricting image generation and editing to paying users
January 09, 2026
U.S. flu infections are showing signs of a slight decline, but health officials say it is not clear that this severe flu season has peaked
January 09, 2026
Facebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers
January 09, 2026
After ‘digital undressing’ criticism, Elon Musk’s Grok limits some image generation to paid subscribers
January 09, 2026
Russia strikes western Ukraine with Oreshnik ballistic missile, one of its most advanced weapons
January 09, 2026
What is the Oreshnik ballistic missile fired by Russia into Ukraine?
January 09, 2026
Environmental experts warn that U.S. plans under President Donald Trump to restart and control Venezuelan oil exports could intensify pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and ecological damage in a country already burdened by decades of oil-related degradation
January 09, 2026
Russia has used its latest missile against Ukraine for a second time in the nearly 4-year-old war, a forceful signal to Kyiv and its Western allies as peace talks are in a crucial stage
January 09, 2026
Doctor’s visits are already rushed. Adding extra steps means some children, especially those from low-income families, simply won’t get the vaccines they should.
January 09, 2026
An atmospheric chemist offers quick, easy and inexpensive suggestions to reduce indoor air pollution.
January 09, 2026
29 states allow mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted days after an election. A case before the Supreme Court could take that decision away from the states.
January 09, 2026
Researchers identified a key molecule that highlights how the immune system is linked to the release of dopamine.
January 09, 2026
NASA, SpaceX and Blue Origin have all successfully launched superheavy-lift rockets. These massive vehicles are designed to carry a much heavier load.
January 09, 2026
Will you notice any change at the grocery store because of RFK Jr.’s new food guidelines? You already have
January 09, 2026
NASA crew to make rare early return to Earth after medical issue in space
January 08, 2026
CES 2026 showcased futuristic tech, from paper-thin screens to AI-driven gadgets
January 09, 2026
In a rare move, NASA is cutting a mission aboard the International Space Station short after an astronaut had a medical issue
January 08, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the United Nations climate framework marks a significant escalation of anti-climate policy
January 08, 2026
A new study finds that some gifted dogs can learn the names of new toys by eavesdropping
January 08, 2026
Officials say severe storms moving through Oklahoma kicked up high winds and two tornadoes early in the day
January 08, 2026
Irregularities in how the government developed the updated guidelines raise questions about its conclusions.
January 08, 2026
Artificial intelligence took center stage at this year's CES gadget show, but not always for the right reasons
January 08, 2026
4-year-old girl recovering from rare illness linked to flu that causes brain swelling
January 08, 2026
RFK Jr.’s new food pyramid puts meat, dairy at the top. What you should eat
January 08, 2026
Private sector revives the climate disaster database Trump tried to squash
January 08, 2026
‘Cloud-9’ is a newly discovered celestial object. It could help solve a cosmic mystery
January 08, 2026
A major atmospheric river brought record precipitation to the Pacific Northwest, yet the snow and water supply still suffered. It’s a growing problem.
January 08, 2026
Many people who come off GLP-1 drugs regain weight within 2 years, review suggests
January 08, 2026
More than 1,000 bald eagles converge at wildlife refuge just north of Kansas City
January 08, 2026
DeepSeek, a Chinese tech startup, is gaining traction in developing nations, narrowing the AI adoption gap with advanced economies
January 08, 2026
NASA says it is ‘evaluating all options’ as astronauts navigate medical concern in space
January 08, 2026
Child sexual abuse material on X is clearly illegal. What’s less clear is how to force X to prevent its AI chatbot from making the material.
January 08, 2026
Medical sociology examines how social, cultural, political and economic factors shape health in ways that medicine alone cannot treat.
January 08, 2026
South Carolina measles cases jump 68% in one week amid holiday activities and lagging vaccination
January 08, 2026
More artificial intelligence is being implanted into Gmail as Google tries to turn the world’s most used email service into a personal assistant that can improve writing, summarize far-flung information buried in inboxes and deliver daily to-do lists
January 08, 2026
Intel hopes its new chip can be the future of AI. An executive explains how
January 08, 2026
Elon Musk’s xAI under fire for failing to rein in ‘digital undressing’
January 08, 2026
China's commerce ministry says it plans to investigate Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus
January 08, 2026
Gadgets promoting a wide array of health benefits are on display at the annual CES trade show in Las Vegas
January 08, 2026
Trump moves to pull US out of bedrock global climate treaty, becoming first country to do so
January 08, 2026
The Philippines has evacuated nearly 3,000 villagers from a danger zone on the foothills of the Mayon Volcano after officials raised the alert level due to recent activity
January 07, 2026
A federal judge on Wednesday indicated a jury will be allowed to decide whether artificial intelligence trailblazer OpenAI hoodwinked its billionaire co-founder Elon Musk during its evolution from a nonprofit research lab into a capitalistic enterprise now valued at $500 billion
January 08, 2026
Common food preservatives linked to cancer and type 2 diabetes
January 07, 2026
Oldest known poison arrows were used to hunt animals 60,000 years ago
January 07, 2026
President Donald Trump is proposing setting U_S_ military spending at $1_5 trillion in 2027, citing “troubled and dangerous times.”
January 07, 2026
New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar
January 07, 2026
New US dietary guidelines urge less sugar, more protein – and make a nod to beef tallow
January 07, 2026
Wondering if you should get a flu shot? Here’s what science says
January 07, 2026
Tampa police can now see what you see during 911 calls with groundbreaking new technology
January 07, 2026
The Trump administration has finalized a plan to roll back regulations implementing a landmark environmental law that the White House says needlessly delays federal approvals for energy and infrastructure projects
January 07, 2026
Messy winter weather brought snow, ice, freezing rain and dangerous driving to the New England states as the region prepared for more unpleasant conditions later in the week
January 07, 2026
Fossils unearthed in Morocco are first from little-understood period of human evolution
January 07, 2026
Most people know they should probably be stretching and lifting weights
January 07, 2026
Math, Not Myths: Inside the renewed search for Amelia Earhart
January 07, 2026
The youngest chimpanzees are the biggest risk-takers. Would humans show the same pattern if adults weren’t keeping such a close watch on little kids?
January 07, 2026
Word of the Week: What makes a military attack ‘kinetic’?
January 07, 2026
Are weighted vests more than a fitness fad? A health and exercise expert explains their potential benefits and limitations.
January 07, 2026
Viral infections are on the rise and spreading across the globe.
January 07, 2026
Recent advances in computer vision and other types of artificial intelligence offer an opportunity for facial recognition to apply to bears and other animals.
January 07, 2026
When cities burn, plastics, electronics, cleaning chemicals and much more create a toxic brew. Studies launched during the LA fires a year ago show exposure is often strongest inside homes.
January 05, 2026
As CES opened Tuesday to the public, auto and tech companies like Nvidia and Gentex showed how AI technology can transform cars into proactive companions that adapt and react to drivers and passengers in real time
January 07, 2026
Crowds flooded freshly opened showroom floors on Day 2 of CES, met by thousands of robots, AI companions, assistants, health longevity tech, wearables and more
January 07, 2026
Japanese PM’s Taiwan comments prompt China to ban certain exports to Japan
January 06, 2026
Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, is facing global criticism for generating sexualized deepfakes
January 06, 2026
What parents need to know about the overhauled childhood vaccine schedule
January 06, 2026
The Alaska Airlines pilot who was praised as a hero for safely landing a plane after a door plug panel flew off shortly after takeoff in 2004 is suing Boeing because he believes the plane maker wrongly tried to blame him and the rest of the crew in past legal filings
January 06, 2026
As the Trump administration continues to investigate a series of alleged fraud schemes at Minnesota day care centers run by Somali residents, social media users are falsely citing a Craigslist ad as evidence of such deceit
January 06, 2026
President Donald Trump spread some confusion about childhood vaccinations in social media posts about changes to U.S. vaccine recommendations
January 06, 2026
In an unprecedented move, health officials cut the number of vaccines routinely recommended for children from 17 to 11.
January 06, 2026
Nvidia, AMD and Intel all had important chip and AI platform announcements on the first day of CES 2026, but all audiences wanted to see more of was Star Wars and Jensen Huang’s little robot buddies
January 06, 2026
New research shows how identity-driven assumptions can turn common ground into conflict.
January 06, 2026
Oldest known cremation pyre in Africa reveals mysterious woman who lived 9,500 years ago
January 06, 2026
Aiming for a healthier year? A doctor shares the 5 science-backed habits that matter most
January 06, 2026
Dead whale found caught on ship in Camden County, New Jersey marine terminal
January 06, 2026
Students who participated in the virtual Research Experience for Undergraduates at Purdue reported stronger gains in research skills than in-person summer interns.
January 06, 2026
Drone assists in rescue of dog that traveled 20+ miles after escaping from car on NJ Turnpike
January 06, 2026
U.S. flu infections are still surging, and health officials say it's a severe season that's likely to get worse
January 05, 2026
Creatine is everywhere, again, and those who take it claim it boosts muscle, mood, memory, and sleep. CNN’s Allison Morrow put that to the test, taking creatine for six months to see if it really lives up to gymfluencers’ claims and what health experts have to say about it.
January 03, 2026
With the start of the New Year squarely behind us, it’s once again time for the annual CES trade show to shine a spotlight on the latest tech companies plan on offering in 2026
January 05, 2026
It’s been a year of heartbreak and chronic worry since the most destructive wildfires in the Los Angeles area’s history scorched neighborhoods and displaced tens of thousands of people
January 05, 2026
North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has observed test-flights of hypersonic missiles and underscored the need to bolster the country’s nuclear war deterrent
January 05, 2026
South Korea says North Korea has launched ballistic missiles toward the sea
January 03, 2026
Aspirin, CT scans and sleep: Five questions raised by Trump’s new disclosures on his health
January 03, 2026
China’s robot sports craze could eventually put humanoids in homes
January 03, 2026
A strong earthquake rattled southern and central Mexico, interrupting President Claudia Sheinbaum’s first press briefing of the new year as seismic alarms sounded
January 02, 2026
A suspected deadly mountain lion attack on New Year’s Day that killed a woman hiking alone was preceded by another harrowing encounter in the same area
January 02, 2026
Teen honored at Rose Parade after two liver transplants
January 02, 2026
Pennsylvania woman finds relief from Tourette's with deep brain stimulation
January 02, 2026
A federal magistrate judge has refused to order the pretrial release of a man charged with planting two pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Democratic and Republican national parties on the eve of the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021
January 02, 2026
Trump tells WSJ he takes a higher daily dose of aspirin than his doctors advise in lengthy interview on his health
January 01, 2026
President Donald Trump defended his energy and health in an interview with The Wall Street Journal
January 01, 2026
January’s full wolf supermoon and the Quadrantid meteor shower will start off the new year
January 01, 2026
Virginia Beach man walks again after rare paralysis, shares life-saving message
January 01, 2026
California is stuck in storminess, with flood threats continuing into next week
December 31, 2025
More than 2,000 measles cases reported in the US in 2025 as ongoing outbreaks threaten elimination status
December 31, 2025
The Trump administration has ordered another coal-fired power facility to remain open
December 31, 2025
A multistate salmonella outbreak may be linked to oysters. What people should know
December 31, 2025
Former CDC Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Director, Dr. Debra Houry, talks to CNN about rising flu cases across the country, and the criticizes the lack of promotion for Americans to get their flu vaccine.
December 30, 2025
All the eclipses, supermoons, meteor showers and planets to spot in 2026
December 31, 2025
Bruising on Trump’s left hand sparks renewed questions about his health
December 31, 2025
The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 remains a mystery more than a decade later
December 31, 2025
A deep-sea search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 has begun in the Indian Ocean, reviving efforts to solve one of aviation’s greatest mysteries
December 31, 2025
Officials say Pakistan has seen polio cases fall by more than half in 2025
December 31, 2025
The Trump administration has announced that it is freezing child care funds to Minnesota after a series of fraud schemes in recent years
December 30, 2025
The NBA is dealing with a wave of injuries affecting top players
December 30, 2025
Forecasters are warning of even more frigid weather in the Midwest after a winter storm pummeled parts of that region as well as the Great Lakes and the Northeast this week
December 30, 2025
Flu is rising rapidly across the U.S., driven by a new variant of the virus
December 30, 2025
They’re ready to embark on 2026
December 30, 2025
Environmental journalist Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died
December 30, 2025
Flu activity is increasing sharply across the US
December 30, 2025
'It's the power of music that does that': Memory loss patients engaged through music performances
December 30, 2025
Meta is buying artificial intelligence startup Manus, as the owner of Facebook and Instagram continues a push to amp-up AI offerings across its platforms
December 30, 2025
A surge of arctic air is bringing strong winds, heavy snow and frigid temperatures to the Great Lakes and Northeast, a day after a bomb cyclone that hit the northern U.S. Tens of thousands of customers were without power early Tuesday, with Michigan hardest hit
December 30, 2025
How AI shook the world in 2025 and what comes next
December 30, 2025
President Donald Trump’s second term has brought major changes to the Department of Health and Human Services
December 30, 2025
The year’s first supermoon and meteor shower will compete for dominance in January skies
December 30, 2025
The US has seen nearly 28,000 whooping cough cases this year. Here’s what you need to know
December 30, 2025
Russia’s nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system has entered active service, Russia’s Ministry of Defense says, as negotiators continue to search for a breakthrough in peace talks to end Moscow’s war in Ukraine
December 30, 2025
Scientists from Mexico’s National Autonomous University have created the first three-dimensional image of the Popocatépetl volcano's interior
December 30, 2025
Powerful storm disrupts travel with blizzard conditions and tornadoes as winter returns to the US with a vengeance
December 29, 2025
A strengthening bomb cyclone is barreling across the northern United States, unleashing severe winter weather in the Midwest and aiming at the East Coast
December 29, 2025
Climate change worsened by human behavior made 2025 one of the hottest years ever recorded
December 29, 2025
12 swans found dead at Lake Eola in Orlando spark avian flu outbreak concerns
December 29, 2025
A dozen iconic swans at Lake Eola in downtown Orlando have died recently from an unknown cause
December 29, 2025
Meteorologists sometimes warn of a winter storm that could “bomb out” or become a bomb cyclone
December 29, 2025
Levees protect more than 7 million buildings in the US today, yet they got a D-plus grade in 2025. A new study found 487 cases where rising water overtopped levees in the past 15 years.
December 29, 2025
Managing fire risk is about more than regulations and rules. It’s also about caring for neighbors and taking steps on your own property and in your community to help keep neighbors safe.
December 29, 2025
The commercial boom in artificial intelligence has sparked interest in humanoid robots
December 12, 2025
Buyer beware: Dangerous products can linger on store shelves despite a recall
December 29, 2025
Americans in 1998 tried to predict 2025. Here’s what they got right
December 29, 2025
Blizzard conditions snarl holiday travel as tornadoes leave damage in the Midwest
December 28, 2025
Southern Hungary landowner Oszkár Nagyapáti has been battling severe drought on his land
December 29, 2025
The moon and sun share top billing in 2026
December 28, 2025
CNN's Ben Wedeman reports on one of Rome's ancient landmarks being restored with new technology.
December 27, 2025
A powerful winter storm driven by a rapidly intensifying cyclone is sweeping east from the Plains, bringing heavy snow, ice and rain to much of the country
December 28, 2025
A powerful storm carrying a strong atmospheric river is laying siege to California, where evacuations have been issued because of the risk of life-threatening flooding and debris flows.
December 25, 2025
Flight delays and cancellations pile up at JFK and LaGuardia as snowstorm jams post-Christmas travel in the Northeast
December 26, 2025
Sharks have had a tough time since the 1970s, when overfishing, habitat loss and a growing trade in their fins began to cut their populations. ‘Jaws’ didn’t help.
December 12, 2025
This is ‘brain rot,’ a slang term with something to it
December 27, 2025
Ancient Roman column gets high-tech laser facelift
December 27, 2025
Hundreds of thousands of ‘Epstein files’ have been released — and there’s a lot more to come
December 27, 2025
Milwaukee clears its public schools of lead paint hazards after 10 months of work
December 26, 2025
North Korea releases new images of Kim Jong Un inspecting the country's first nuclear-powered submarine.
December 25, 2025
The developers of a Virginia offshore wind project are asking a federal judge to block a Trump administration order that halted construction of their project, along with four others, over national security concerns
December 26, 2025
Winter jackets may seem simple, but sophisticated engineering allows them to keep body heat locked in, while staying breathable enough to let out sweat.
December 26, 2025
After a year of fast advances, deepfakes are entering a new era defined by real-time interaction with people.
December 26, 2025
The president’s party almost always loses seats in the midterms. More than two dozen Republican House members have already decided to retire.
December 26, 2025
What you do in the years leading up to menopause can help counter the natural hormonal effects of aging, setting you up for a healthier transition.
December 26, 2025
Human evolution’s biggest mystery has started to unravel. How 2025 tipped the scales
December 26, 2025
Can biking kill your sex life? A urologist weighs in
December 26, 2025
Tamiflu isn’t the only flu treatment available. These other options may fly under the radar – and provide relief
December 26, 2025
As 2025 wraps up, The Associated Press has curated a list of memorable stories and enjoyable reads published this year
December 26, 2025
Graphite mines in the United States are seeing renewed interest after being largely closed for decades
December 26, 2025
‘Dangerous scenario unfolding’ in Southern California from potent storm lashing the entire state
December 23, 2025
Another powerful storm system that could cause more flooding and mudslides is rolling across Southern California
December 25, 2025
Man thanks surgeon who saved his life: "the best Christmas present I could have got"
December 25, 2025
Nearly half of reindeer have been wiped out and armadillos are in Iowa. Here’s how animals are weathering warming holidays
December 25, 2025
North Korea reveals new images of its first ‘nuclear-powered’ submarine
December 25, 2025
North Korea displayed apparent progress in the construction of a nuclear-powered submarine, with state media photos showing a largely completed hull as leader Kim Jong Un condemned rival South Korea’s push to acquire the technology
December 25, 2025
Iran refuses inspection of nuclear sites until IAEA provides new guidelines after bombing
December 24, 2025
Doctors say just 1 in 30,000 pregnancies occur in the abdomen instead of the uterus
December 24, 2025
ECMC becomes one of the first hospitals in the U.S. to receive new microsurgery robot
December 24, 2025
The American Academy of Pediatrics sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday, seeking to block nearly $12 million in cuts to the group
December 24, 2025
Marylander among 64 sickened by multi-state outbreak of Salmonella from raw oysters
December 24, 2025
Democratic-led states sue HHS over proposal targeting hospitals that offer transgender care to minors
December 24, 2025
Michaela Benthaus, a 33-year-old German aerospace and mechatronics engineer, made history as the first wheelchair user to travel past the Kármán Line, a common marker for outer space. Her voyage on a Blue Origin New Shepard capsule launched Saturday morning in West Texas.
December 20, 2025
The State Department is barring five Europeans it accuses of leading efforts to pressure U.S. tech firms to censor or suppress American viewpoints
December 23, 2025
Bolivia’s new government has issued a decree that will allow global satellite internet companies such as Starlink or Kuiper to provide internet access across the Andean nation as it tries to upgrade its technology and speed up its notoriously slow connectivity rates
December 24, 2025
School pick up turns into python sighting on Marco Island
December 23, 2025
Airplane lands itself after in-flight emergency, in a first for aviation automation
December 23, 2025
The oldest baby boomers are turning 80 in 2026
December 23, 2025
Nearly six months after a roaring flood killed 25 girls and two counselors at Camp Mystic in central Texas, the 100-year-old camp will begin enrolling new campers in January
December 23, 2025
Historical mysteries solved by science in 2025
December 23, 2025
Tested positive for flu this holiday season? Here’s what you should do
December 23, 2025
U.S. regulators have approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy
December 23, 2025
Mercedes-Benz USA and parent company Daimler AG have agreed to pay $149.6 million to settle allegations the automaker secretly installed devices in hundreds of thousands of vehicles to pass emission tests
December 22, 2025
The U.S. government has signed health deals with at least nine African countries
December 22, 2025
Waymos stopped in the middle of intersections during a mass power outage in San Francisco over the weekend, causing the robotaxi company to suspend service for a day
December 22, 2025
A picture of what West Antarctica looked like when its ice sheet melted in the past can offer insight into the continent’s future as the climate warms.
December 22, 2025
A transgender employee of the National Security Agency is suing the Trump administration and trying to block enforcement of a presidential executive order and other policies the employee says violate federal civil rights law
December 22, 2025
Atmospheric rivers are long and relatively narrow bands of water vapor that form over an ocean and flow through the sky
December 22, 2025
Google’s corporate parent on Monday announced an agreement to buy data center energy specialist Intersect for $4.75 billion as part of its effort to secure the vast amounts of electricity needed to power artificial intelligence technology
December 22, 2025
Decades of research show syringe programs are extremely effective at preventing infectious disease among intravenous drug users and referring them to treatment
December 22, 2025
Should you stop saying ‘um’? Here’s what experts said
December 22, 2025
An electricity crunch is driving high bills in these states. It’s not getting better anytime soon
December 22, 2025
A $6 billion nuclear deal has Trump’s name all over it. It’s raising serious ethics concerns
December 22, 2025
Japan's space agency says its H3 rocket has failed to place a navigation satellite into orbit
December 22, 2025
NATO-nation intelligence services believe Russia is developing a weapon to target Starlink satellites
December 22, 2025
Japan to restart the world’s biggest nuclear power plant, 15 years after Fukushima disaster
December 22, 2025
Dickson Ngome's farm at Lake Naivasha in Kenya's Rift Valley has been submerged due to rising water levels
December 22, 2025
In 1982, Air Florida Flight 90 crashed, exposing the dangers of ice accumulation when flying in winter. CNN's Alexandra Skores went behind the scenes and under the planes at Chicago O'Hare to see how airlines now deal with freezing conditions.
December 20, 2025
Does science agree it’s better to give than receive? A doctor explains
December 21, 2025
A muddy eruption at Black Diamond Pool in Yellowstone National Park has been captured on camera
December 21, 2025
She just became the first wheelchair user to travel to space
December 20, 2025
A paraplegic engineer has become the first wheelchair user in space, blasting off with Blue Origin
December 20, 2025
It's not that unusual for a 20-something to text Mom from the doctor's office for help answering a health question
December 20, 2025
How to see the Ursids, the final meteor shower of 2025
December 20, 2025
Thirty years ago, Claudio Neves Valente and Nuno F
December 19, 2025
The National Weather Service has issued a rare warning for part of the Colorado Front Range as hurricane-force winds and tinder dry conditions have boosted the threat of wildfire
December 19, 2025
A Pompeii site reveals the recipe for Roman concrete. It contradicts a famous architect’s writings
December 19, 2025
An autopsy has found that the man suspected in last weekend’s attack at Brown University and the fatal shooting of a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor days later had been dead for two days when found
December 19, 2025
Former classmates describe accused Brown shooter as ‘brilliant’ but arrogant and difficult
December 19, 2025
Events leading to the killings of Brown University students and MIT professor spanned decades
December 19, 2025
Students make history: First aircraft built at Wright Brothers site since 1903
December 19, 2025
The Trump administration has awarded a $1.6 million, no-bid contract a Danish university to study hepatitis B vaccinations on newborns in Africa
December 19, 2025
The U.S. military will end its practice of shooting pigs and goats to help prepare medics for treating wounded troops in a combat zone
December 19, 2025
Scientists used specialized equipment to dive into the ocean’s ‘twilight zone.’ They found creatures never seen before
December 19, 2025
Forecasters warn of ‘particularly dangerous’ fire threat in Colorado and Wyoming with 100 mph wind gusts possible
December 19, 2025
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will fly by Earth Friday. Here are the latest images
December 18, 2025
Polio may finally be defeated in the next 5 years. Will the world recognize what an extraordinary achievement that is?
December 19, 2025
Wastewater flushed down the drain can be used to heat and cool homes and buildings in a sustainable way and climate experts say it's an untapped source of energy due to its stable temperature of approximately 70°F
December 19, 2025
Even when information is factually accurate, how it’s presented can introduce subtle biases. As large language models increasingly bring people the news, this bias is a looming problem.
December 19, 2025
An archaeologist reveals what she learned from sifting through a 200-year-old rat nest recovered from a historic Philadelphia home.
December 19, 2025
Boredom is a healthy part of life. Experiencing it can help children learn to set goals and make plans.
December 19, 2025
C-reactive protein – a marker of inflammation – is as easily measured with blood work in a doctor’s office as cholesterol.
December 19, 2025
Animals that navigate extreme conditions and environments have evolved to sleep in extreme ways
December 19, 2025
Lack of snow is causing problems for ski resorts and other businesses in the Western U.S. that rely on wintry conditions
December 19, 2025
Forage for food—without killing your guests
December 19, 2025
Federal officials are questioning the safety of the vaccine series children receive. Here’s the story of how the childhood vaccine schedule came about.
December 18, 2025
The big wrinkle in the multitrillion-dollar AI buildout
December 19, 2025
Exclusive: HHS planning to overhaul childhood vaccine schedule to recommend fewer shots, source says
December 19, 2025
Reusing, recycling and repurposing batteries can reduce dependence on hard to obtain critical minerals and create a $9 billion industry, according to energy analysts
December 19, 2025
Work crews are mopping up but bracing for more after hurricane-force wind downed power lines and fanned wildfires along the Colorado Front Range and onto the Great Plains
December 18, 2025
Katy Milkman, professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business, details science-backed and proven ways you can turn those New Year's resolutions into a reality this year. Milkman's book, "How to Change," offers even more tips to help you achieve your goals.
November 02, 2025
Trump signs executive order expediting marijuana reclassification after lobbying from cannabis industry
December 18, 2025
More photos from Epstein’s estate released by House Democrats as deadline to release DOJ files looms
December 18, 2025
The parent company of President Donald Trump’s Truth Social media platform announced Thursday it is merging with a fusion power company, an unusual pairing of the Trump name with a futuristic clean energy venture that aims to power the next wave of artificial intelligence
December 18, 2025
He spent 20 years at SpaceX. Now, he’s making history with its biggest competitor
December 18, 2025
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has gotten a rare peek at the aftermath of two cosmic collisions — and helped scientists solve a decades-old mystery
December 18, 2025
Belarus’ authoritarian president says that Russia had deployed its latest nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system to the country, a move that comes as talks to end the war in Ukraine have entered a crucial phase
December 18, 2025
Trump moves to ban transgender care for minors by targeting hospitals
December 18, 2025
Democrats will not release the ‘autopsy’ of their 2024 presidential loss
December 18, 2025
Trump’s social media business is merging with a nuclear fusion company
December 18, 2025
Unwinding can be hard during the holidays for many reasons. Building in time to recharge through active leisure can help.
December 18, 2025
Thinking about what makes work worth doing and what you would do with your time if you weren’t spending it at work are useful questions to pose this and every year.
December 18, 2025
The gas industry is opposed to labels that warn consumers of the potential harms of gas stoves.
December 18, 2025
Partners at the International Crane Foundation and The Conservation Fund have secured permanent protection of more than 3,300 acres of high-priority wintering habitat for whooping cranes near Port Aransas, Texas
December 18, 2025
Ailsa Craig is an uninhabited isle off the coast of southwest Scotland and the source of the super-dense granite used to make curling stones for the Winter Olympics
December 18, 2025
Does high-fat dairy prevent dementia? Not so fast, experts say
December 18, 2025
The $4 billion school security industry can’t back up claims for its tech. The silver lining: That’s partly because there aren’t enough shootings to study.
December 18, 2025
US science lost a great deal in 2025, including tens of billions of dollars of federal funding, entire research agencies and programs, and a generation of researchers.
December 18, 2025
Wolves and coyotes feed on similar things – but their diets aren’t identical. A researcher studied predator diets to investigate their differences.
December 18, 2025
There are several methods for detecting whether a piece of text was written by AI. They all have limitations – and probably always will.
December 18, 2025
Real skeptics study the evidence and ask questions, rather than taking political dogma on faith. Experiencing disasters can open more eyes to the risks.
December 18, 2025
India’s Parliament has approved new legislation to open the civil nuclear power sector to private companies
December 18, 2025
The Ursid meteor shower is bringing fiery streaks to nighttime and early morning skies
December 18, 2025
The United States has announced it will resume nuclear testing if other countries do the same
December 18, 2025
Rainfall this week on Iran's Hormuz Island has briefly transformed the coastline of the famed Red Beach into a striking natural scene
December 18, 2025
The surprising truth about AI’s impact on jobs
December 18, 2025
Unethical photographers have become a threat to these tiny, starlit frogs
December 18, 2025
The Trump admin is closing a critical research center in Colorado as president spars with the state’s governor
December 17, 2025
India’s air-quality crisis is deepened by unreliable data
December 18, 2025
Inside Mongolia’s ‘Mars camp’: The extreme adventure that wants to turn tourists into astronauts
October 24, 2025
Discovery of ancient bee nests in fossils points to a never-before-seen behavior
December 17, 2025
Police have intensified their search for a suspect in the killing of Massachusetts Institute of Technology physics professor Nuno F
December 17, 2025
Jared Isaacman confirmed as NASA chief after monthslong tug-of-war
December 17, 2025
The Senate has confirmed billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to serve as NASA administrator
December 17, 2025
California regulators are threatening to suspend Tesla’s license to sell its electric cars in the state early next year unless the automaker tones down its marketing tactics for its self-driving features after a judge concluded the Elon Musk-led company has been misleading consumers about the technology’s capabilities
December 17, 2025
The Trump administration is moving to dissolve the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado
December 17, 2025
The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Inspector General will investigate the Trump administration’s termination of $7.6 billion in grants for clean energy projects across several states that voted for former Vice President Kamala Harris in last year’s presidential election
December 17, 2025
Winds exceed 80 mph in the Inland NW, knocking down trees and power lines
December 17, 2025
Senate sends Trump annual defense policy bill without changes to address bipartisan concerns on aircraft safety
December 17, 2025
A congressional report says China exploits partnerships with U.S. researchers to give its military access to nuclear technology and other innovations with economic and national security applications
December 17, 2025
A national survey shows teen use of alcohol, nicotine and marijuana remains at record lows
December 17, 2025
Saturn's giant moon Titan may not have a vast underground ocean after all
December 17, 2025
California may halt Tesla sales due to ‘false advertising’ in use of term ‘Autopilot’
December 17, 2025
Energy projects are expensive and take a long time to build. Where to build them is often also a difficult, even controversial, question.
December 17, 2025
Protecting places that are likely to remain cool and moist as global temperatures rise can save wildlife of all kinds, but first we have to find them.
December 17, 2025
The Trump administration is rewriting the 80-year-old American social contract for science research.
December 17, 2025
The delusions of people with thought disorders have had consistent themes of persecution for decades. But new technology provides fresh material for the content of delusions.
December 17, 2025
The conversation around #iwasfifteen sheds light on the dynamics of abusive relationships and the experiences of trafficking victims.
December 17, 2025
The richest Americans can largely avoid paying income and other taxes. A new book explains the history.
December 17, 2025
Why the weirdest sea level changes on Earth are happening off the coast of Japan
December 17, 2025
CEOs and celebrities love Oura’s sleep-tracking ring. Its CEO has a plan to stay ahead of Apple and Google
December 17, 2025
When a measles outbreak hit West Texas this year, school absences surged far beyond the number of children who likely became sick
December 17, 2025
Fernando Moreno has been waiting for a kidney transplant for about two years
December 17, 2025
Prevention methods like lockdown drills do not account for many scenarios, including the likely case that a school shooter is a former or current student.
December 17, 2025
Trump expected to sign executive order reclassifying marijuana, easing restrictions on the drug
December 17, 2025
CDC adopts advisers’ recommendation against universal hepatitis B vaccines for babies
December 17, 2025
A former leading scientist at the National Institutes of Health has sued the Trump administration, saying she was illegally fired for warning that research cuts were endangering patients and public health
December 16, 2025
Second levee fails in Washington, forcing more evacuations, as atmospheric river renews flood threat
December 15, 2025
A wildlife photographer has discovered one of the oldest and largest collections of dinosaur footprints in an Italian national park
December 16, 2025
The 20th anniversary of the annual report tracks how sea ice, snow cover and many other vital signs of the Arctic have changed, and the impact that’s having on people and wildlife.
December 16, 2025
Uniqode explores how national parks and green spaces use technology to enhance visitors' experiences of Mother Nature and all its beauty.
June 16, 2025
Grist reports that climate change is loading rice—the beloved grain that feeds more than half of the world's population—with increasing amounts of arsenic, creating a "scary" health burden.
June 13, 2025
The Conversation reports on one of the most common yet underestimated factors interfering with our sleep these days—how we engage with social media before bed.
June 03, 2025
Rula explores the addictive properties of caffeine that can lead to dependence for some people.
June 02, 2025
Hers dove into how different screen time impacts our psyche and found that one simple question—do you prefer streaming TV or scrolling social media?—reveals key differences in mental wellness.
May 22, 2025
The closer to Earth a satellite flies, the clearer a picture it can take of the surface. But low-flying satellites also have to deal with atmospheric drag.
December 16, 2025
It was once believed that mice had relatively poor vision. Turns out mice are far from blind – and studying how their vision is shaped by their environment and behavior can clarify the same in people.
December 16, 2025
Grades can magnify inequities that exist in American schools, making it harder for some students to succeed.
December 16, 2025
Merriam-Webster’s 2025 word of the year takes aim at poor AI content
December 16, 2025
In an underwater nursery just off the Dominican Republic coast, tiny corals born in a laboratory are slowly growing under the eye of conservationists
December 16, 2025
There are actually two North Poles. One has been wandering over northern Canada and north of there for years. An earth scientist explains why and what it means for holiday travel.
December 16, 2025
White Christmas hopes could be dashed by a big weather pattern change in December’s second half
December 16, 2025
Two dozen Kemp's ridley sea turtles are rehabilitating in Florida after cold waters off Cape Cod left them with frostbite and pneumonia
December 16, 2025
Gary from Zootopia 2 is a hit in China. Now young people are buying venomous pit vipers
December 16, 2025
FDA sends warning letters to major retailers for selling recalled formula linked to infant botulism outbreak
December 16, 2025
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz wants restrictions on military flights approved before government funding runs out at the end of next month to prevent another midair collision like the one near Washington, D.C., that killed 67 people in January
December 16, 2025
California is hiring former senior Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials to help launch a public health initiative in response to the Trump administration's changes to health guidance
December 15, 2025
The Associated Press has withdrawn its story about aviation safety
December 15, 2025
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent warning letters to four top retail stores for failing to promptly pull contaminated infant formula tied to a dangerous outbreak from their shelves
December 15, 2025
U.S. health officials have expanded approval of a drug that boosts libido in women who report stress due to a low sex drive
December 15, 2025
Mainstream medical organizations have criticized ‘restorative reproductive medicine,’ but some Catholics who follow church teachings consider it a welcome alternative.
December 12, 2025
US government launches ‘Tech Force’ to hire AI talent
December 15, 2025
World heading toward ‘peak glacier extinction’ with up to 4,000 set to disappear a year
December 15, 2025
Some dolphins appear to have orca friends. Scientists think they have figured out what’s going on
December 15, 2025
New data raises questions about how much the Earth has warmed
December 15, 2025
Trump and Biden have issued pardons at a faster clip than their predecessors. Many of their decisions appear to have been political or personal in nature.
December 15, 2025
The agency’s budget has grown steadily since the 1960s, fueling an industry that creates lifesaving medicines and attracts billions of dollars in investment.
December 15, 2025
Normal matter – which makes up everything we see and touch – isn’t the only type of matter present in the universe.
December 15, 2025
AI tutors are often held up as an ideal, but prioritizing individualized teaching can detract from the benefits of learning in social environments.
December 15, 2025
The US had a rare year without a hurricane make landfall, but it saw too much extreme rainfall and flash flooding across the country.
December 15, 2025
It’s well established that children have an easier time learning second languages
December 15, 2025
Arizona authorities search for 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie's missing 84-year-old mom
British politician Peter Mandelson faces pressure to quit House of Lords over Jeffrey Epstein ties
Trevi Fountain fee goes into effect as Rome seeks to manage tourist flow at celebrated water feature
NFL inks new multiyear deal to play regular-season games at Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu Stadium
Japan retrieves rare earth-rich mud from seabed to lower reliance on China
Out with the old? Young Democrats are trying to convince voters to send a new generation to Congress