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Today: February 10, 2026
Today: February 10, 2026

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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

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

US accuses China of secret nuclear test as Trump admin calls for broader nuclear weapons agreement
Environment|Health|Science|Sports|Technology

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.

Winter Olympians often compete in freezing temperatures – physiology and advances in materials science help keep them warm
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

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

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

Seed guardians of the Amazon: A family's solitary fight to save endangered plants
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

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

The consumer-friendly Energy Star program survived Trump. What about other efficiency efforts?
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US births dropped last year, suggesting the 2024 uptick was short-lived

U.S. births slightly decreased in 2025

US births dropped last year, suggesting the 2024 uptick was short-lived
Political|Science|Technology|World

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

Kremlin says Russia and US agree that quick nuclear arms are talks needed
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

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.

Building with air – how nature’s hole-filled blueprints shape manufacturing
Education|Environment|Science

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

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

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

From ski jumps and sliding bobsleds to engineering snow, here are 5 essential reads on the science of the Winter Olympics
Economy|Education|Political|Science|Technology

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.

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

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.

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

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.

New technologies are stepping up the global fight against wildlife trafficking
Health|Science

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.

Federal and state authorities are taking a 2-pronged approach to make it harder to get an abortion
Economy|Education|Opinion|Science

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.

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

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

Depression can look starkly different for everyone — but 6 symptoms could increase dementia risk
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Food|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

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.

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

Has globalization lessened the importance of physical distance? For economic shocks, new research suggests ‘yes’
Environment|Science|US|World

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

The eastern US has been gripped by an Arctic freeze. That’s about to change
Economy|Education|Science|Technology

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

AI is upending entry-level jobs. Three teens tell us how they’re responding
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

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

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

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

Hims & Hers launches Wegovy knockoff pill, Novo Nordisk vows to sue
Political|Science|Technology|World

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

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

Fears of nuclear arms race rise as US-Russia treaty expires
Education|Environment|Science

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

The largest life-form on land 400 million years ago was one that scientists can’t explain
Political|Science|Technology|World

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

Russia says it regrets expiration of last nuclear arms treaty, but Trump says he wants a new pact
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

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

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

A Los Angeles dog and a Philadelphia toddler share this unique bond
Education|Health|Science

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

Can apes play pretend? Scientists use an imaginary tea party to find out
Business|Environment|Food|Health|Science

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

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

Bessent says it would be up to Trump whether to sue his Fed nominee over interest rates
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

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

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

NASA Langley scientists playing important roles as part of Artemis II mission
Business|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

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

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

FDA approves natural food dye beetroot red, expands the use of spirulina
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

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

Anthropic, OpenAI rivalry spills into new Super Bowl ads as both fight to win over AI users
Business|Economy|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

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

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

The AI that spooked the stock market just got a big update
Crime|Education|Science|Technology

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

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

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

Pandemic disruptions to health care worsened cancer survival, study suggests
Science|Technology|World

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’

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

How Lindsey Vonn can compete with a ruptured ACL

How Lindsey Vonn can compete with a ruptured ACL

How Lindsey Vonn can compete with a ruptured ACL
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

Indian River State College pioneers AI integration with Superhuman

Indian River State College pioneers AI integration with Superhuman

Indian River State College pioneers AI integration with Superhuman
Arts|Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

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.

AI-generated text is overwhelming institutions – setting off a no-win ‘arms race’ with AI detectors
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

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.

Overactive immune cells can worsen heart failure – targeting them could offer new treatments
Education|Environment|Science|Sports|Technology

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.

What Olympic athletes see that viewers don’t: Machine-made snow makes ski racing faster and riskier – and it’s everywhere
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Sports

Elizabeth Warren launches probe into booming car repossessions

Elizabeth Warren launches probe into booming car repossessions

Elizabeth Warren launches probe into booming car repossessions
Crime|Election|Science|Technology

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

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

TSMC to make advanced AI semiconductors in Japan in boost for its chipmaking ambitions
Arts|Science|Technology|World

Long before AI, photos already lied to us

Long before AI, photos already lied to us

Long before AI, photos already lied to us
Environment|Health|Science|World

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

A newborn's death likely linked to the mom drinking raw milk while pregnant
Crime|Science|Technology

Colorado car theft task force implementing new evidence camera for investigations

Colorado car theft task force implementing new evidence camera for investigations

Colorado car theft task force implementing new evidence camera for investigations