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Like ‘driving to San Francisco and back, every week’: In rural America, cancer patients face tall hurdles to get care

Like ‘driving to San Francisco and back, every week’: In rural America, cancer patients face tall hurdles to get care

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5 ways your doctor may be using AI chatbots — and why it matters

5 ways your doctor may be using AI chatbots — and why it matters

Research at Chernobyl and Fukushima shows how radioactive materials move in the environment

Radiation risk can be measured, understood and controlled in ways that keep people safe, including from contaminated foods.

US aid cuts undermine HIV prevention in South Africa, report finds

U.S. funding cuts to South Africa have dismantled HIV prevention programmes just as they are needed to support the roll-out of the new prevention drug

Northrop Grumman posts higher revenue amid rising global conflicts

Defense supplier Northrop Grumman posted higher first-quarter revenue on Tuesday, helped by strong demand for its aeronautics systems, including

OpenAI leans on global consultancies to expand Codex use in large companies

OpenAI said on Tuesday it is expanding partnerships with major global consulting firms to speed up enterprise adoption of its Codex artificial intelligence tools, as competition

Data centers don’t have to be a burden on local communities – and can even support them by generating power and repurposing waste heat

Two engineers explain how data center design, construction and operation can help the facilities support their communities.

Hurricanes devastated Florida’s East Coast – then seagrass made an unexpected comeback

After years of collapse, seagrass in Florida’s Mosquito Lagoon rebounded unexpectedly following 2022 hurricanes, offering new insight into ecosystem resilience.

As the planet warms, scientists burn homes to figure out how to best protect them in wildfires

Scientists are using controlled fires to study how to protect homes from wildfires

Despite all the likes, literallys and dropped g’s, English isn’t decaying before our eyes

Throughout the history of the language, what has been considered ‘bad’ speech often becomes ‘proper.’ You just have to give it time.

Umbilical cord blood may hold clues for a child’s risk of developing Type 1 diabetes

Genetics may only partially determine a newborn’s risk of developing Type 1 diabetes. Screening umbilical cord blood could lead to earlier treatments to prevent or reduce disease.

Placebo effect can work as well as real medicine – but your body may need permission to use it

The placebo effect is more than just mental – it’s a biological system that can measurably improve a patient’s symptoms. But someone else needs to activate it – creating a risk of manipulation.

Pope Leo offers thanks for 'great gift' of Francis, one year on from his death

Pope Leo paid respects on Tuesday to his predecessor Francis on the anniversary of his death last year, remembering the first pontiff from the Americas as

NATO criticises Russian and Chinese nuclear stances, urges cooperation with US

NATO criticised Russian and Chinese nuclear arms policies on Tuesday and urged both countries to work with the United States to establish greater

Australia's Syenta raises $26 million to ease AI chip bottleneck, former Intel CEO joins board

Syenta, an Australian semiconductor technology startup, said on Tuesday that it has raised $26 million for a new manufacturing technique that

Spring’s first meteor shower takes place this week. Here’s how to watch

Spring’s first meteor shower takes place this week. Here’s how to watch

Space investment in first quarter hits record as SpaceX IPO buzz lifts sector

Global investment in space companies surged to a record in the first quarter of 2026, driven by larger late-stage financing and growing investor enthusiasm over

Canadian military aims to show it can go it alone in the Arctic

Over the past three months, Canadian soldiers conducted a more than 5,000-kilometer snowmobile patrol in extreme Arctic conditions traveling

COVID shots, newer vaccines in limbo after US court halts Kennedy’s advisory panel

Americans may face the next respiratory disease season without clear guidance for COVID shots and updated flu vaccines after a federal court ruling

Chornobyl first responder says few survive 40 years on

Petro Hurin says his health has never been the same since he was sent 40 years ago to clear the Chornobyl

Who are the candidates running for UN secretary-general?

The 10th United Nations secretary-general will be elected this year for a five-year term starting on January 1, 2027.

South Korea's Lee says claim that minister leaked classified intel is 'absurd'

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has rejected as "absurd" claims that his minister overseeing relations with North Korea revealed

Former Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden cheered as she wins Authors Guild honor

Former Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden received the Champion of Writers Award from the Authors Guild

Jeff Bezos' AI lab nears $38 billion valuation in funding deal, FT reports

Jeff Bezos' artificial intelligence lab is close to raising $10 billion in a new funding round, valuing the new startup called Project Prometheus at $38 billion, the Financial

Mind if we drop in? Hot air balloon with 13 aboard makes emergency landing in California backyard

A balloon landed in a Southern California backyard over the weekend

Amazon to invest up to $25 billion in Anthropic as part of $100 billion cloud deal

Amazon said on Monday that it will invest up to $25 billion in Anthropic, as the AI startup commits to spending more than $100 billion over the next 10 years on

Bezos' Blue Origin space company ordered to probe upper-stage rocket failure

Federal aviation regulators on Monday ordered billionaire Jeff Bezos' space company, Blue Origin, to investigate the upper-stage

AI company deleted OKCupid user photos, data after FTC scrutiny

Artificial intelligence company Clarifai said this month it had deleted 3 million OkCupid user photos and facial-recognition models trained on them after the U.S.

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is grounded after launching satellite into the wrong orbit

Jeff Bezos' rocket company Blue Origin is blaming a bad engine for a failed launch that left a satellite in the wrong orbit, dooming it

Don’t just plant trees, plant forests to restore biodiversity for the future

The tree mix matters. Near Chesapeake Bay, scientists have been experimenting with mini-forests for over a decade. The surprising results show how biodiversity pays off.

University of New Hampshire to use AI-generated recordings to announce names at graduation again

University of New Hampshire to use AI-generated recordings to announce names at graduation again

USA Rare Earth buys Brazil's Serra Verde for $2.8 billion, extending takeover spree

USA Rare Earth said on Monday it will buy Brazilian rare earths miner Serra Verde in a cash-and-stock deal worth $2.8 billion, the latest in a

Israeli strikes kill five in Gaza, Hamas clashes with Israeli-backed militia

Israeli strikes killed at least five Palestinians in separate incidents in the Gaza Strip on Monday, Palestinian health officials said, and fighters

GLP-1 boom nudges cannabis dispensaries to rethink offerings

The surging popularity of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs is quietly reshaping the $40 billion U.S. cannabis market, experts and industry executives said

West Coast Falconry faces heartbreak after birds go missing

West Coast Falconry faces heartbreak after birds go missing

Chimpanzees in Uganda are in a ‘civil war,’ and researchers are unsure how it will end

Chimpanzees in Uganda are in a ‘civil war,’ and researchers are unsure how it will end

Earthquake sets off brief tsunami alert and a megaquake advisory in northern Japan

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake Monday off northern Japan sparked a short-lived tsunami alert and an advisory of a slightly higher risk of a possible megaquake

University of Maryland students transform the campus golf course into a living environmental laboratory

University of Maryland students transform the campus golf course into a living environmental laboratory

What to know about psychedelic retreats, a booming business with few safety guardrails

Surging interest in the purported benefits of psychedelic drugs has given rise to a new industry: psychedelic retreats

Adobe launches AI suite for corporate clients as competition heats up

Adobe launched a suite of artificial intelligence tools on Monday to help corporate clients automate and personalize digital marketing functions, in a bid to fend off competition

Flight crew rescues hiker with head injury from Virginia mountain

Flight crew rescues hiker with head injury from Virginia mountain

Tsunami advisory lifted after Japan earthquake but warnings for potential stronger quake issued

Tsunami advisory lifted after Japan earthquake but warnings for potential stronger quake issued

We designed the turf for soccer’s biggest World Cup ever – here’s how we created the same playing experience across 3 countries

The new playing fields are rolling out in stadiums from Mexico to Canada. Creating the perfect pitch in very different climates requires the right grasses and some creative tricks.

‘Bathtub ring’ offers new evidence for Mars ocean billions of years ago

‘Bathtub ring’ offers new evidence for Mars ocean billions of years ago

What do we know about Anthropic's Mythos amid rising concerns?

Anthropic earlier this month debuted Mythos, its most advanced AI model to date, equipped with sophisticated capabilities and designed for defensive cybersecurity tasks.

Inside one of Amsterdam's first supervised self-driving Teslas

As Kees Roelandschap navigates down the narrow canal-side streets of Amsterdam, flanked by the city's many bicycle riders, it takes a

Is the science that we do today truth, likely to be a lie, or is it undetermined?

Science itself isn’t ‘truth,’ but it is an activity with the goal of getting closer to the truth.

Asia regulators monitor Anthropic's Mythos for potential banking risks

Some Asian financial regulators said on Monday they were taking measures to address the risks posed by Anthropic's

It’s a myth that baby boys are less social than girls – a new look at decades of research shows all babies are born to connect

Pulling together the results of 40 experiments done by different teams over decades, researchers found that infant boys and girls equally tune in to human faces and voices.

Most people do not realize when a personal message they receive was written by AI, study finds

When people know someone used AI to write a message, they see the person as lazy or insincere.

Intimate partner homicide has clear warning signs – and is often preventable, research shows

Women are at highest risk of being hurt or killed after separating from a potentially violent partner, but interventions such as taking away the former partner’s firearms can protect them.

When oil prices spike, where does the money go?

Who gets all that cash, and what do they do with it?

Japan eases back tsunami warning after magnitude 7.7 quake, no immediate reports of casualties, damage

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay away from coastal areas where tsunami waves

After a year of turmoil, cancer researchers see promising signs for mRNA vaccines

After a year of turmoil, cancer researchers see promising signs for mRNA vaccines

Psychedelic drug developers rally after Trump orders FDA to expedite reviews

Shares of psychedelic drug developers rose on Monday after U.S.

Turkey says COP31 will push for more global action under its presidency

This year’s U.N. climate summit will seek to turn past decisions into action, with financing the main focus, Turkey’s Environment and Climate

Merz touts Brazil's potential on critical metals, says Germany can supply technology

Germany Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that Brazil had great potential to expand deliveries of critical metals, adding that Germany can supply the

Tesla's energy storage division to pick up slack as car margins drop and credits fade

Tesla's solar and energy business is likely to outshine the EV maker's challenged core business when it reports quarterly results this week, a sign of resilience

Women take the lead in whiskey as more female drinkers and distillers change the industry

A growing number of women are taking leading roles in the traditionally male-dominated U.S. whiskey industry

Chinese aircraft carrier sailed through Taiwan Strait, Taipei says

The Chinese aircraft carrier the Liaoning sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Monday, the Taiwanese defence ministry said, in the first transit of the sensitive waterway

Morgan Stanley sees agentic AI widening chip spending beyond graphics processors to CPUs

Morgan Stanley said increasingly autonomous artificial intelligence could boost demand for central processing units (CPUs), reshape data center buildout and widen investment

Indonesia, Toyota in talks on potential bioethanol project

Indonesia is in talks with Japan's Toyota Motor Asia on a potential joint investment in bioethanol production in the Southeast Asian country, a government official and

‘Robots don’t bleed’: Ukraine sends machines into the battlefield in place of human soldiers

‘Robots don’t bleed’: Ukraine sends machines into the battlefield in place of human soldiers

North Korean leader Kim oversaw test of missiles with cluster warheads

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw Sunday's ballistic missile test launches as part of efforts to evaluate the performance of warheads carrying

North Korea again tests cluster munitions in a launch observed by Kim and his daughter

North Korea says it test-launched ballistic missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads for the second time this month

Blue Origin rocket reusable booster lands but satellite misses orbit

The reusable booster of the New Glenn rocket launched from Florida on Sunday by Jeff Bezos' company Blue Origin touched down successfully but the rocket failed to

Ukraine pushes for Europe to build defense system against ballistic weapons

Europe must have its own defense system against ballistic weapons, and Ukraine is already holding talks with several countries on its creation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr

They tried everything, and nothing worked. Now, women are turning to cannabis for help

They tried everything, and nothing worked. Now, women are turning to cannabis for help

US security agency is using Anthropic's Mythos despite blacklist, Axios reports

The United States National Security Agency is using Anthropic's Mythos Preview AI tool despite the Pentagon hitting the company with a formal supply-chain risk designation, Axios

Hofstra student diagnosed with severe autism at age 2 graduating with honors: "Never thought I would get this far"

Hofstra student diagnosed with severe autism at age 2 graduating with honors: "Never thought I would get this far"

Funky-smelling Bradford pear tree among 30 invasive species getting banned in New Jersey

Funky-smelling Bradford pear tree among 30 invasive species getting banned in New Jersey

Google in talks with Marvell to build new AI chips, The Information reports

Alphabet's Google is in talks with Marvell Technology to develop two new chips aimed at running AI models more efficiently, The Information reported on Sunday citing two people

North Korea launches multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward sea

South Korea says North Korea has launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the North’s eastern waters

A Chinese android just ran a half-marathon faster than any human ever

A Chinese android just ran a half-marathon faster than any human ever

Chernobyl's radioactive landscape is a testament to nature’s resilience and survival spirit

Wildlife is thriving again four decades after the nuclear disaster at Ukraine’s Chernobyl power plant in what became the exclusion zone created by the forced mass evacuations of the population

White House garden tours offer an inside look at Trump’s transformations

White House garden tours offer an inside look at Trump’s transformations

Hundreds trying to storm Wisconsin beagle research facility met with rubber bullets, pepper spray

About 1,000 animal welfare protesters who tried to gain entry to a beagle breeding and research facility in Wisconsin have been turned back by police who fired rubber bullets and pepper spray into the crowd and arrested the group’s leader

Tesla expands robotaxi service to Dallas, Houston

Tesla is rolling out its robotaxis in Dallas and Houston, the electric vehicle maker said on Saturday, marking further expansion of its nascent service in the United States since

Trump accelerates research on psychedelic treatments and asks, ‘Can I have some?’

Trump accelerates research on psychedelic treatments and asks, ‘Can I have some?’

Trump signs order to accelerate access to psychedelic drug treatments

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Saturday intended to speed up access to medical research and treatment based on psychedelic drugs. 

Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including the controversial drug ibogaine

President Donald Trump has directed his administration to speed up reviews of certain psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine

Red light therapy and saunas may not just be snake oil. Here’s where the research stands

Red light therapy and saunas may not just be snake oil. Here’s where the research stands

Storm-weary central US braces for one more day of possibly severe weather after tornado outbreak

Storm-weary central US braces for one more day of possibly severe weather after tornado outbreak

You can put beef tallow and salmon sperm on your face. But should you?

Animal-derived skin care products are gaining popularity, from salmon sperm facials to moisturizers made with beef tallow — the fat around a cow's internal organs

Record US drought sparks worries about fires, water supply and food prices

The contiguous United States is experiencing record drought levels for this time of year, according to weather data

Mediation fails in dispute over Franco-German fighter jet, Handelsblatt says

Mediators have failed to resolve a dispute between the companies involved in the Franco-German ‌FCAS fighter jet project, though

The Lyrid meteor shower is visible now and peaking soon. Here's how to spot it

The Lyrid meteor shower is expected to bring fiery streaks to the night sky

Weapons-grade chemical carfentanil surges as dangerous substitute for fentanyl

Carfentanil has experienced a drastic resurgence across the U.S., causing hundreds of unsuspecting drug users to overdose

Beijing set to launch Satellite Town as China's aerospace industry grows

The core area of Beijing's Satellite Town, designed as a hub for satellite manufacturers and operators, will be completed in the second half of 2026, state-owned media

US judge rejects Bayer bid to block Johnson & Johnson prostate cancer drug claims

A U.S. judge has rejected Bayer's request for an injunction to block Johnson & Johnson's alleged false advertising that its multibillion-dollar drug

Trump set to ease restrictions on psychedelic drug used to treat PTSD

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Apple defeats bid for new Apple Watch import ban at US trade tribunal 

A U.S. trade tribunal ruled for Apple on Friday against a bid from medtech company Masimo to reinstate an import ban on the tech giant's Apple

‘We just need someone who’s not crazy’: Inside the White House decision to nominate Erica Schwartz as CDC director

‘We just need someone who’s not crazy’: Inside the White House decision to nominate Erica Schwartz as CDC director

Watchdog group sues USDA over food safety records related to Ohio train disaster

A whistleblower organization filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S.

FACT FOCUS: RFK Jr. says the US is limiting measles outbreaks better than the rest of the world

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has claimed at his first congressional hearing in months that, under his leadership, the U.S. has limited the spread of measles better than any other country in the world

White House chief of staff meets with Anthropic CEO over its new AI technology

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has met with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to discuss the company's new AI model, Mythos

CEO of blacklisted Anthropic and White House hold ‘productive’ discussions on AI

CEO of blacklisted Anthropic and White House hold ‘productive’ discussions on AI

Mythos a serious threat but more will follow, Barclays CEO says

Anthropic's frontier AI model Mythos is a serious threat to the global banking system, and it is likely to be followed by similar, even more powerful cyberthreats,

US Energy Department restores funding to carbon removal projects

The Department of Energy will retain funding for major carbon direct air capture awarded under the Biden administration after targeting them for

White House and Anthropic CEO discuss working together amid rising fear about Mythos model

The Trump administration and Anthropic's CEO on Friday discussed working together for the first time since a dispute earlier

1 million bees make for bumper-to-buzzer traffic on a Tennessee highway ramp

About 1 million bees temporarily took over an interstate exit ramp in East Tennessee after a beekeepers’ truck crashed and set them loose

New oil and gas lease sale set for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, amid litigation

The U.S. government plans another oil and gas lease sale for Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

US to recover uranium from Iran at a 'leisurely pace', Trump tells Reuters

President Donald Trump told Reuters on Friday that the U.S. will work with Iran to recover its enriched uranium and bring it back to the United States

US buyers redirect imported fertilizer overseas as Iran war drives up global prices

U.S. fertilizer buyers are redirecting shipments out of the country, as higher overseas prices give them an incentive to divert critical

Kailera soars over 60% in Nasdaq debut as weight-loss drug race heats up

Weight-loss drug developer Kailera Therapeutics' shares surged 62.5% in their Nasdaq debut on Friday after closing a $625 million U.S. initial public offering, as

Wildfires used to 'go to sleep' at night. Climate change has them burning overtime

Wildfires used to die down and even stop at night with cooler temperatures and increased humidity

Arlington man finds rapid relief from Parkinson's with new incision‑free treatment

Arlington man finds rapid relief from Parkinson's with new incision‑free treatment

‘We just can’t go back’: How one mom dramatically cut her family’s technology use

‘We just can’t go back’: How one mom dramatically cut her family’s technology use

Anthropic CEO to meet White House chief of staff amid Pentagon dispute, Axios reports

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is slated to meet White House chief of staff Susie Wiles on Friday, in a sign of a breakthrough in the artificial intelligence startup's dispute with

Why the future of marijuana legalization remains hazy despite high public support

A cannabis legalization movement that for a decade rode a wave of success has stalled amid failed ballot initiatives, rising health concerns and a frayed coalition of supporters.

Ancient teeth reveal clues to the environment humans’ early ancestors evolved in millions of years ago

Through fossilized tooth enamel, scientists are reconstructing the diets and landscapes that existed millions of years ago. We really are what we eat.

I’ve fired one of America’s most powerful lasers – here’s what a shot day looks like

It would take hours to set up the perfect shot at the Texas Petawatt Laser facility. Once it fired, the beam released an incredible amount of energy.

The stunning underwater world that’s at risk as the Iran war drags on

The stunning underwater world that’s at risk as the Iran war drags on

Scientists decipher the geological history of the Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon is a marvel on the landscape of North America, a breathtaking geological feature in the southwestern U.S. state of Arizona presenting dramatic

Anthropic talks to EU, including on its cyber security models, Commission says

U.S.-based artificial intelligence company Anthropic is currently in discussion with the European Commission on its different models, including its cyber security ones,

One-way attack drones: Low-cost, high-tech weapons ‘democratize’ precision warfare

One-way attack drones have changed the face of the Russia-Ukraine war and give Iran a boost in countering US and Israeli forces.

The attack on Sam Altman exposed a dark underbelly of the anti-AI movement

The attack on Sam Altman exposed a dark underbelly of the anti-AI movement

How the first American pope is reclaiming Christian values from the Trump administration

How the first American pope is reclaiming Christian values from the Trump administration

Airline adding bunk beds for economy travelers but bans snacks, smells and cuddling

Air New Zealand will soon add triple-tier bunk beds for economy travelers to have a chance to sleep on long-haul flights

China's Shenzhou-21 astronaut crew to stay in space an extra month

China's Shenzhou-21 astronaut crew will stay in space for an extra month, after careful consideration from China's Manned Space Engineering Office, the country's state

Tesla seeks Taiwan chip engineers for Terafab project

Tesla is seeking semiconductor engineers in Taiwan for its Terafab artificial intelligence chip complex, according to job postings on its website.

Artemis II astronauts speak to CNN's Erin Burnett about their mission and unbreakable bond

Erin Burnett talks to the crew of Artemis II in their first interview with CNN after their history making trip around the moon.

Lawmakers gathered quietly to talk about AI. Angst and fears of 'destruction' followed

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill conducted a roundtable with leading AI executives and academics to discuss the potential transformative impacts of the technology on American society

More dangerous storms loom for the central US as parts of the region also grapple with historic flooding

More dangerous storms loom for the central US as parts of the region also grapple with historic flooding

A vaccine standoff and other key moments from RFK Jr.'s first congressional hearing in months

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended a more than 12% proposed cut to his department's budget and dodged arrows from angry Democrats as he kicked off an expected sprint of seven hearings in Congress over the next seven days

Amazon, Delta team up for in-flight Wi-Fi, challenging Musk's Starlink

Amazon's Leo satellite internet unit signed a deal with Delta Air Lines to provide in-flight Wi-Fi on 500 of the airline's planes starting in 2028

Artemis II astronauts praise their moonship's performance, especially the heat shield

The Artemis II astronauts who ignited a lunar renaissance are giving high marks to their moonship for its performance during reentry — especially the heat shield

White House to give US agencies Anthropic Mythos access, Bloomberg News reports

The U.S. government is planning to make a version of Anthropic's frontier AI model Mythos available to major federal agencies amid concerns that the tool could sharply increase

California AI order requires firms seeking state contracts to have safeguards against abuse

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Monday that requires firms seeking contracts with the state to provide safeguards against AI misuse, including the

Apple tests Siri feature that handles multiple commands at once, Bloomberg News reports

Apple is testing a feature that would let Siri process multiple requests in a single query, bringing the virtual assistant more in line with the capabilities of newer AI

Nvidia bets $2 billion on Marvell as rising AI adoption fuels competition

Nvidia has invested $2 billion in Marvell Technology as part of efforts to make it easier for customers to use the custom artificial

AI-led selloff in contract research firms may be misjudging disruption risk

Shares of contract research organizations have tumbled on fears that advances in artificial intelligence could allow drugmakers to take

Drugmakers delay some European launches with a wary eye on Trump's pricing policies

Drugmakers are delaying launches of some new medicines in Europe as the industry grapples with U.S. pressure and

American Heart Association urges people to favor plant-based proteins, replace full fat dairy

The American Heart Association's new nutrition guidance, released on Tuesday, emphasized a dietary pattern rich in vegetables, fruits and whole grains, prioritizing plant-based

Anthropic to sign deal with Australia on AI safety and economic data tracking

Anthropic said on Wednesday it would sign an agreement to share its economic index data with the Australian government to help track artificial intelligence adoption across

North Korea-linked hack hits largely invisible software that powers online services

Hackers linked to North Korea breached behind-the-scenes software that runs many common online functions in an effort to steal login information that could enable

Trump will personally go to Supreme Court for birthright citizenship case

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Chinese chipmakers claim nearly half of local market as Nvidia's lead shrinks

(Corrects to clarify attribution) By Che Pan and Laurie Chen BEIJING, April 1 (Rtrs) - Chinese GPU and AI chip makers captured nearly 41% of China's AI accelerator server market last year, eroding

Race to launch weight-loss pill heats up as Lilly wins US approval

Eli Lilly on Wednesday became the second company to gain approval for a weight-loss pill, as the multibillion-dollar market shifts toward more convenient oral therapies.

As Trump weighs appeal of vaccine ruling, Kennedy supporters push for fight

Supporters of Health Secretary Robert F.

Five seconds of free fall: Astronauts describe historic moon mission — and nail-biting return to Earth

Five seconds of free fall: Astronauts describe historic moon mission — and nail-biting return to Earth

Severe storms continue to produce heavy rain, lightning and flooding across parts of US

Storms barreling across the heart of the United States continue to threaten rain and pose flooding risks after causing at least one death when a man apparently was struck by lightning in Wisconsin

Bank of England says it is testing AI risks to financial system

The Bank of England is testing the risks to the financial system caused by AI by conducting scenario analysis and simulations, the central bank said in a letter published by

First new planned US nuclear reactors likely to get government loans, energy chief says

The first five or 10 new planned U.S. nuclear reactors will "almost certainly" receive loans from the U.S. Energy Department's lending office, U.S.

OpenAI launches AI model GPT-Rosalind for life sciences research

By Juby Babu April 16 - OpenAI on Thursday introduced an artificial intelligence model touting increased biology knowledge and scientific research capabilities, as the startup deepens its push into

REalloys, U.S. Critical Materials sign MoU to build domestic rare earth supply chain

Rare earths developers REalloys and U.S.

How NASA's Artemis II moon mission will unfold

NASA's Artemis II mission, which launched on Wednesday, is expected to last about 10 days, sending four astronauts on a high-speed journey around the moon and back in the first

Rare disease advocacy group urges Trump administration to restore FDA clarity

A rare disease advocacy coalition on Wednesday urged the Trump administration to restore regulatory clarity as it considers new leadership at the U.S.

US nicotine pouch fast-track scheme slowed by worries over youth, new users

Popular nicotine pouch products have yet to be cleared for sale in the United States despite a fast-track Food and Drug

SpaceX's business and finances: rockets, satellite communications and budding AI

SpaceX is gearing up for a stock market debut that could value it at more than $1.75 trillion, as the Elon Musk-led company reaches for the stars in what could be the

The road to SpaceX's juggernaut IPO

Elon Musk's SpaceX has confidentially filed for its hotly anticipated U.S. initial public offering, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday, taking space

ChatGPT maker OpenAI shifts its focus to business users amid Anthropic pressure

OpenAI executives say they will introduce a new artificial intelligence model for “high-value professional work” as the company faces heightened competition with rival Anthropic in attracting corporate customers to adopt AI assistants in their workplaces

SpaceX’s orbital data centers could face same hurdles as Microsoft’s abandoned undersea project

SpaceX on Wednesday filed for an IPO that Elon Musk says will bankroll an effort to turn the rocket maker into an AI powerhouse, launching up to 1 million

SpaceX files for IPO, sources say, offering investors stake in Musk's space ambitions

Elon Musk's SpaceX has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters on

South Korea's Lee says he seeks to work together with France on AI, nuclear energy

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said ties with France must go beyond partnership and become a pursuit of strategic collaboration that includes artificial intelligence

Key milestones in NASA's Artemis moon program

NASA's Artemis program is the U.S. effort to return astronauts to the moon for the first time since the Apollo era and eventually establish a sustained human presence there, a goal

Cannabis sales and use are high in Michigan – but federal law means research lags behind

Researchers are anxiously awaiting government action on rescheduling cannabis.

NASA launches first crewed lunar mission in half a century

Four astronauts blasted off from Florida on Wednesday on NASA's Artemis II mission, a high‑stakes 10-day trip around the moon that marks

Lilly's weight-loss pill wins US approval, sets up next battle with rival Novo Nordisk

The U.S.

Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,' energy agency head warns

The head of the International Energy Agency has warned that Europe has about six weeks of jet fuel left

Woman shares story behind viral video of mama bear wrangling cubs

Woman shares story behind viral video of mama bear wrangling cubs

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Artificial intelligence is playing a big role in creating online spam and scams — but also in combatting it

NASA launches four astronauts on world's first crewed lunar mission in half a century

Four astronauts blasted off from Florida on Wednesday on NASA's Artemis II mission, a high-stakes voyage around the moon

Trump expected to sign executive order urging more research into psychedelic ibogaine

Trump expected to sign executive order urging more research into psychedelic ibogaine

Indonesia earthquake damages buildings, but tsunami alerts have been lifted

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck in Indonesia's Northern Molucca Sea on Thursday, killing one person, damaging buildings and triggering tsunami waves, authorities and

Humpback whale 'Timmy' struggles to escape shallow waters off Germany

A young humpback whale named Timmy by rescuers was struggling to find its way out of shallow bays off the Baltic coast of Germany on Sunday morning, after a week-long

Libya's Haftar acquires combat drones despite UN embargo

Eastern Libya's military leader, Khalifa Haftar, has acquired what appear to be Chinese and Turkish combat drones,

Automakers unveil new EVs for US market despite sales downturn

Major automakers unveiled new electric vehicles at the New York Auto Show on Wednesday, despite lagging consumer demand and a sharp

Amazon eyes $9 billion Globalstar deal to rival SpaceX's Starlink, FT reports

Amazon is in talks to buy satellite telecom group Globalstar as it ramps up efforts to build its own low-earth-orbit satellite business to rival SpaceX's Starlink, the Financial

Russian nuclear missile forces hold drills in Siberia

Russian strategic missile forces have conducted drills in Siberia involving camouflaged movements of Yars intercontinental ballistic missiles that are capable of delivering

Paramedics can now give blood on scene. It's transforming trauma care.

Paramedics can now give blood on scene. It's transforming trauma care.

Santa Cruz County groups plan straw bale tiny home village to address housing crisis

Santa Cruz County groups plan straw bale tiny home village to address housing crisis

Stellantis, Microsoft sign five-year partnership for AI push

Stellantis and Microsoft said on Thursday they agreed to a five‑year strategic partnership to co-develop artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and engineering

How the US could clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz

As the United States embarks on clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz, it could draw on an arsenal of drones, explosive‑laden robots and helicopters to

Google, Pentagon discuss classified AI deal, the Information reports

Alphabet's Google is negotiating an agreement with the Department of Defense that would allow the Pentagon to deploy its Gemini AI models in classified settings, the Information

Switch off and read, France's Macron tells teenagers

French President Emmanuel Macron urged high school pupils on Thursday to switch off their phones and read,

Boeing unveils satellite platform, targets 26 deliveries in 2026

Boeing and its unit Millennium Space Systems are working together to expand production capacity and launch a new satellite platform as they look to fulfill a growing backlog of

Meta to raise Quest VR headset prices in US on rising component costs

Meta Platforms said on Thursday it would increase the prices of its virtual reality headsets from April 19 in the United States due to rising costs of memory chips.

Kennedy touts new food policies but avoids vaccines in remarks to US Congress

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Abbott trims 2026 profit forecast on Exact deal hit, shares fall

Abbott cut its annual profit forecast on Thursday due to an impact from its $23 billion acquisition of cancer test maker Exact Sciences,

Wall Street sees multi-billion dollar debut for Lilly's obesity pill despite Novo lead

Eli Lilly's newly approved weight-loss pill is expected to generate billions in sales as soon as this year, with analysts betting it will quickly narrow Novo

Russia will ask US and Israel to cease fire while it evacuates staff from Iranian nuclear plant, RIA reports

Russia will ask the United States and Israel to ensure a ceasefire while it evacuates more Russian staff from the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran, RIA news agency

Kennedy sidelining of US advisory panel delays updates to cancer screening guidelines

The sidelining by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Pfizer, BioNTech halt US COVID vaccine study after recruitment struggles

Vaccine makers Pfizer and BioNTech halted a large U.S. trial of their updated COVID-19 vaccine in healthy adults aged 50 to 64, saying enrollment in the

Senate Republicans send Trump resolution to lift mining ban near Boundary Waters Canoe Area

Congressional Republicans are sending President Donald Trump a resolution for his signature that would lift a federal ban on mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Reactions as Artemis II astronauts lift off on historic lunar mission

Four astronauts blasted off from Florida on Wednesday on NASA's Artemis II mission, a 10-day trip around the moon that would be the farthest humans have ever traveled and a major

OpenAI acquires technology talk show TBPN in surprise move

OpenAI, jostling with Anthropic for enterprise customers, has bought TBPN, an online tech talk show that has built a loyal Silicon Valley following through interviews with industry

Meet Yuji, the Mexican baby monkey finding comfort in a plush companion

Yuji, a 6-week-old patas monkey, wakes up every day clinging to a stuffed dog

Zelenskiy offers Ukraine's maritime expertise with Strait of Hormuz

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday offered to provide Ukraine's expertise in dealing with freedom of navigation in the Black Sea to countries considering how to keep the

He’s taught millions about unhealthy attachments. Now, he wants to help you become secure

He’s taught millions about unhealthy attachments. Now, he wants to help you become secure

Microsoft to invest $10 billion in Japan for AI and cyber defence expansion

Microsoft on Friday said it will invest 1.6 trillion yen ($10 billion) in Japan between 2026 and 2029 to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure and strengthen

Trump administration proposes expanding Chinese tech gear crackdown

The Federal Communications Commission on Friday proposed to ban the import of Chinese equipment from a group of manufacturers after previously

India's 'Mounjaro brides': weight-loss injections become part of pre-wedding preparation

Soon-to-be brides and grooms seeking shortcuts to shed pounds before the big day have become the latest consumer target for weight-loss drugs in

Younger adult colon cancer deaths are concentrated in people with less education, study says

A new study finds the worrisome rise in colorectal cancer deaths among younger adults is concentrated in people with less education

Chinese Politburo member Ma Xingrui under investigation by anti-graft watchdog

Ma Xingrui, a member of China's elite Politburo who had risen rapidly through the ranks after working as a rocket scientist, is under investigation over suspected "serious

US agencies to monitor drinking water for microplastics, pharmaceuticals

The U.S.

DeepSeek's V4 model will run on Huawei chips, The Information reports

China's DeepSeek's new model called V4 will run on the latest chips designed by Huawei Technologies, U.S. digital news outlet The Information reported on Friday.

Musk asks SpaceX IPO banks to buy Grok AI subscriptions, NYT reports

Elon Musk is requiring banks and other advisers working on SpaceX’s planned IPO to buy subscriptions to Grok, his artificial intelligence chatbot, the New York Times reported on

China moves to regulate digital humans, bans addictive services for children

China's cyberspace regulator issued draft regulations on Friday to oversee the development online of digital humans, requiring clear labelling and banning services that

SpaceX delays next Starship test launch by a month, Musk says

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on Friday that the company's next Starship test flight will take place in May and not April as originally scheduled.

Kazakhstan releases endangered saker falcons in Saudi-backed restoration drive

With a loud thwack of their wings, the falcons took flight, quickly soaring high above the rocky desert landscape of Altyn-Emel National Park

Russia evacuates 198 more staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, agencies report

Russia's state nuclear company Rosatom evacuated a further 198 of its staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant on Saturday, Russian news agencies reported.

Foxconn first-quarter revenue jumps, company cautions on geopolitics

Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, reported a 29.7% on-year rise in first-quarter revenue on strong demand for artificial intelligence

Satellite firm Planet Labs to indefinitely withhold Iran war images

Satellite imaging firm Planet Labs said on Saturday it will indefinitely withhold visuals of Iran and the region of conflict in the Middle East to

Britain woos Anthropic expansion after US defence clash, FT says

Britain is trying to tempt Anthropic to expand its presence in the country, as it seeks to capitalise on a fight between the maker of artificial intelligence app Claude and the U.S

Iran accuses UN nuclear watchdog of inaction, warns of risk from attacks

Inaction by the UN nuclear watchdog "emboldens aggression" against nuclear facilities such as the Bushehr power plant, Iran's atomic energy chief Mohammad Eslami said on

North Korea working on carbon-fibre ICBM for multi-warhead delivery, Seoul says

North Korea's test of a solid-fuel rocket engine is intended for intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) built with carbon fibre to extend range and allow for delivery of

IAEA confirms impact of recent strikes near Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant

The International Atomic Energy Agency on Monday said it can confirm recent impacts of military strikes close to Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant, but said that the plant itself

US nuclear power regulator phases out agency-led commando drills at plants

The U.S. nuclear power regulator voted last week to phase out agency-led security

Neurocrine expands into metabolic diseases with $2.9 billion Soleno buyout

Neurocrine Biosciences will acquire rare-disease drugmaker Soleno Therapeutics for $2.9 billion in cash, the companies said on Monday, marking the neuroscience-

Astronomers measure the mind-blowing power and speed of black hole jets for the first time

Scientists for the first time have measured the instantaneous mind-blowing power of jets blasting from a black hole

A lost icon: The American chestnut and its central place in the eastern landscape

The American chestnut is a singular, iconic tree of the eastern United States

Health information delivered as a video game can bridge the communication gap between patients and providers

By letting people make choices and experience the outcomes of those choices, gaming provides a much more hands-on way of learning about health.

Maker of Stanley tumblers prevails in lawsuit over lead scare

A federal judge dismissed a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing the maker of Stanley tumblers of concealing that the popular water bottles contained lead.

Nvidia acquisition of SchedMD sparks worry among AI specialists about software access

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US ends probe into Tesla remote driving feature after software updates

The U.S.

Washington DC’s 240 million-gallon sewage spill is a symptom of nationwide trouble

The largest sewage spill in US history wasn’t the first, and it won’t be the last.

Students expect their university will mishandle sexual misconduct, if they ever report it

Students guessed how their school would handle sexual misconduct based on how their university had previously responded to anti-LGBTQ+ incidents and other kinds of harm.

Musk's staff reaches out to suppliers for Terafab project, Bloomberg News reports

Elon Musk's staff have reached out to chip industry suppliers for his Terafab AI chip complex project with SpaceX and Tesla, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday. 

German banks examine risks of Anthropic's Mythos with authorities

German banks and national authorities are examining risks around Anthropic's new artificial intelligence model, an official said on Thursday, amid concerns

Starlink outage hit drone tests, exposing Pentagon’s growing reliance on SpaceX

Last August, U.S. Navy officials carrying out a test of unmanned vessels realized they had hit a single point of failure: Starlink.

Americans want weight-loss pills for cost and convenience

Americans starting weight-loss medicines for the first time want lower cost and greater convenience as they consider pills from Novo Nordisk or Eli

Strong ASML, TSMC forecasts signal AI spending boom is intact

Strong forecasts from ASML and TSMC this week point to another quarter of hefty spending by American cloud-computing giants as they race

OpenAI urges California, Delaware to investigate Musk's 'anti-competitive behavior’

OpenAI urged the California and Delaware attorneys general to consider investigating Elon Musk and his associates' "improper and anti-competitive behavior", ahead of a trial

Kennedy rewrites rules for membership on US vaccine advisory panel

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Chinese pigs fed new menu as Beijing weans farmers off US soy

At the edge of one of the many pig farms spread across the vast, unbroken floodplains of Taizhou, a two-hour drive northwest of

China targets Taiwan's chip prowess to evade global 'containment', Taipei government says

China is targeting Taiwan to obtain its advanced chip manufacturing technology and talent as a way of breaking through international "containment" of the country, according

Samsung flags eightfold jump in quarterly profit as AI chip demand pumps prices

Samsung Electronics on Tuesday projected its first-quarter earnings would exceed its entire profit for last year, beating expectations as

LG Energy Solution flags Q1 operating loss on weak EV demand

South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution (LGES) said on Tuesday it expects to post a first-quarter operating loss of 208 billion won ($138.16 million), as weaker demand

SpaceX lays out IPO details, targets early June roadshow, sources say

SpaceX outlined details of its highly anticipated IPO at a meeting with its team of bankers Monday night, telling them it plans to earmark a large portion of

Artemis II moon crew flies farther than humans have ever gone before

The four astronauts of NASA's Artemis II mission flew deeper into space on Monday than any humans before them, as they cruised through a

Uber bets on Amazon's custom chips to boost AI efforts

Uber is using Amazon's custom chips to speed up computing and train artificial intelligence models, the cloud giant said on Tuesday, as the ride-hailing firm seeks advanced

Novo Nordisk launches higher-dose Wegovy in the United States

Novo Nordisk said on Tuesday that it has made a higher-dose version of its blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy available across the United States.

Southwest Airlines to limit passengers to one portable charger on flights

Southwest Airlines said on Tuesday it will limit passengers to one lithium portable charger on flights and ban them from being stowed in overhead

Intel joins Musk's Terafab AI chip project to power humanoid, data center goals

Intel said on Tuesday it will join Elon Musk's Terafab AI chip complex project with SpaceX and Tesla to make processors powering the tech billionaire's

Gatorade invented hydration drinks. Now it’s fighting to own them again

Gatorade invented hydration drinks. Now it’s fighting to own them again

Anthropic touts AI cybersecurity project with Big Tech partners

Anthropic on Tuesday announced an initiative with major technology companies, including Amazon.com, Microsoft and Apple, that lets partners preview an advanced model with

Taiwan's chipmaker TSMC reports 58% jump in profit, warns about Iran war impacts

Taiwan’s chipmaker TSMC has reported a 58% jump in profit for the January-March quarter thanks to strong demand driven by the artificial intelligence boom even as the Iran war was driving up costs

US and Canadian astronauts capture global attention with Artemis II moon flight

The voyage of four astronauts to the far side of the moon has given the world a glimpse of America at its best, offering a respite from global despair and

Floodwaters inundate Wisconsin streets, trapping drivers, as Midwest rebuilds after storms

Floodwaters from record rainfall in Wisconsin have inundated streets, trapping drivers and forcing officials to close sections of a highway

How Trump’s repeated efforts to fire Federal Reserve Chair Powell harm the economy – and make battling inflation harder

Politicians have long coveted control over monetary policy. Good economic governance requires that they don’t get it.

Nuclear reactor developer X‑Energy targets $7.5 billion valuation in US IPO

Amazon-backed X-Energy is targeting a valuation of up to $7.51 billion in its initial public offering in the United States, the nuclear reactor developer said on

Gilead to buy Germany's Tubulis for up to $5 billion to boost cancer pipeline

Gilead said on Tuesday it would acquire Germany-based Tubulis GmbH for up to $5 billion, as it looks to strengthen its cancer drugs pipeline.

US judge pauses Louisiana's challenge to FDA abortion drug rule

A federal judge on Tuesday put on hold the state of Louisiana's lawsuit seeking to limit access to the abortion pill mifepristone nationwide while President

Russia denies Ukrainian intelligence assessment that its hackers have teamed up with Iran's for cyberattacks

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday that Ukrainian intelligence assessments that Russian and Iranian hackers have joined forces, reported

AI-rendered Val Kilmer debuts in 'As Deep as the Grave' trailer

The filmmakers behind “As Deep as the Grave” have used AI to recreate Val Kilmer in a prominent role

Ex-Rio Tinto CEO's deep-sea mining firm to merge with Odyssey in $1 billion deal

A deep-sea mining firm led by former Rio Tinto CEO Tom Albanese will merge with Odyssey Marine Exploration in a $1 billion all-stock deal aimed at building one

Meta unveils first AI model from costly superintelligence team

Meta Platforms on Wednesday unveiled Muse Spark, the first artificial intelligence model from a costly team it assembled last year to catch up with

Kennedy to launch public health podcast ahead of US midterm elections

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Nature puts heat on blast as scorching temperatures take aim at eastern US

A long-lasting weather pattern is blasting hot air across the eastern United States

Carney speaks with Artemis II crew as Canada’s first lunar astronaut makes history

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke to astronauts on the Artemis II mission on Wednesday, celebrating the first Canadian to fly around the moon and marking a lighter

From OpenAI to Nvidia, firms channel billions into AI infrastructure as demand booms

Amazon said it will invest up to $25 billion in Anthropic, as the AI startup commits to spending more than $100 billion over the next 10 years on Amazon's cloud technologies.

SpaceX begins installing equipment at Texas facility, eyes year-end production, sources say

SpaceX has begun installing equipment at its advanced chip packaging facility in Bastrop, Texas, as the satellite and rocket company aims to begin

Europe rolls out online age verification app to protect young people

Europe rolls out online age verification app to protect young people

Mount Holyoke’s corpse flower blooms again, drawing crowds to its ‘rotting flesh’ stench

Crowds gathered at Mount Holyoke College’s Talcott Greenhouse to witness the rare bloom of “Pangy,” a corpse flower known for its powerful odor resembling decaying flesh

Trump backs government AI safeguards in banking system, acknowledges risks

U.S.

Robots, drones could slash global food delivery costs to $1 per order, Barclays says

Autonomous food delivery robots and drones could cut costs by several dollars to as low as $1 per order, a shift that could unlock billions of dollars in profits for

Kenyan court fines and jails Chinese man in ant-smuggling case

A Kenyan court on Wednesday ordered a Chinese man to pay a fine of 1 million shillings ($7,746) and gave him a 12-month jail term for trying to smuggle

Iran’s military forces combine state-of-the-art drones and hackers with out-of-date conventional weapons

Knowing what comes next in Operation Epic Fury is better understood by grasping the evolution of Iran’s military structure and capabilities.

US Senator Warren voices concern over Nvidia's acquisition of Slurm

U.S.

Large tornado spotted in Minnesota

A full week of dangerous weather is looming for the central US, with multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms that will unleash destructive hail and winds and a few tornadoes, as captured by storm chaser Brandon Clement.

Cadence, Nvidia working together on developing AI for robotics

Cadence Design Systems and Nvidia are partnering to further the development of artificial intelligence for robots, the CEOs of the two

Kremlin says US has rejected its proposal that Russia take Iranian uranium stocks

The Kremlin's spokesman was quoted as saying on Wednesday that the United States had rejected its proposal that Russia take all of Iran's enriched uranium out of the country as a

Backyard beekeeper loses hive as warm winter impacts bees, honey production

Backyard beekeeper loses hive as warm winter impacts bees, honey production

FDA to weigh easing limits on unproven peptides favored by RFK Jr. and other MAHA figures

Federal health officials will meet this summer to consider easing restrictions on a controversial group of drugs popular with followers of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again movement

NASA's lunar success sharpens focus on China's 2030 crewed landing goal

As NASA's record-breaking Artemis mission bolsters the U.S. path back to the moon, China's bid to land astronauts there by 2030 is taking on greater

US court declines to block Pentagon's Anthropic blacklisting for now

A Washington, D.C., federal appeals court on Wednesday declined to block the Pentagon's national security blacklisting of AI company Anthropic for now, a

NASA Artemis II astronauts prepare to end moon mission in 'fireball' re-entry

Four astronauts traveling back to Earth from the far side of the moon on NASA's Artemis II mission spoke of their emotions as they wrapped up the

North Korea unveils cluster-bomb missile, electronic warfare capability

North Korea tested a new cluster-bomb warhead on a ballistic missile and an electromagnetic weapon this week, state media KCNA reported on

Pentagon's ouster of Anthropic opens doors for small AI rivals

Small defense industry artificial intelligence startups are suddenly fielding calls from generals, combatant commanders and deep-pocketed investors, after

Arm CEO Haas in line to lead much of parent SoftBank's international business, FT reports

Rene Haas, the CEO of chip designer Arm, is in line to lead much of parent SoftBank's international business while keeping his current role at Arm, the Financial Times reported on

WHO says vaccinations save millions in Africa, but US aid cuts and Iran war threaten progress

The World Health Organization says vaccination programs across Africa have saved more than 50 million lives over the past five decades, but progress is slowing in some countries

Intel and Google to double down on AI CPUs with expanded partnership

Intel and Google have expanded their partnership to advance the use of artificial intelligence-focused central processing units and to develop custom infrastructure processors, as

OpenAI projects $2.5 billion in ad revenue this year, $100 billion by 2030, Axios reports

ChatGPT maker OpenAI expects to generate $2.5 billion in advertising revenue this year, with projections to reach $100 billion by 2030, Axios reported on Thursday, citing a source

Patients scramble to find estrogen patches as shortage worsens after US FDA champions use

A surge in demand since last year for estrogen patches to ease menopause symptoms has strained supplies and led to shortages, sparking a scramble

US CDC delays publishing report showing COVID vaccine benefits, WaPo reports

The acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has delayed publication of a CDC report showing the COVID-19 vaccine cut the likelihood of emergency

Swiss-based Terra Quantum plans to list on Nasdaq via SPAC at $3.25 billion valuation

Terra Quantum said on Thursday it plans to list on Nasdaq this year through a merger with a U.S. special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) in a deal that

New drug created at Northwestern helps pancreatic cancer patients live longer, oncologist says

New drug created at Northwestern helps pancreatic cancer patients live longer, oncologist says

Florida AG opens probe into OpenAI ahead of potential IPO

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Thursday launched an investigation into OpenAI and its chatbot ChatGPT, as the artificial intelligence firm prepares for an IPO that

Meta, CoreWeave deepen AI cloud partnership with fresh $21 billion deal

Meta Platforms is deepening its CoreWeave partnership with a fresh $21 billion deal for additional cloud computing capacity, as it rushes to catch up with rivals

Allbirds shares soar on a very 2026 pivot to AI

Allbirds shares soar on a very 2026 pivot to AI

US fertility rates drop to record low in 2025 as births fall

The U.S. fertility rate hit a record low last year, extending a nearly two-decade decline, provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Amazon CEO reveals AI revenue, dismisses spending doubts in annual letter

Amazon's AI services at its cloud-computing unit are generating annualized revenue of more than $15 billion, CEO Andy Jassy said, the first time the company

Amazon to stock Lilly's new weight-loss pill at US kiosks, offer same-day delivery

Amazon.com said on Thursday its pharmacy unit will stock Eli Lilly's new weight-loss pill at kiosks located at some of the company's primary care clinics

OpenAI pauses UK data centre project over regulation, costs

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is pausing its main data centre project in Britain over an unfavourable regulatory environment and high energy costs, dealing a blow to the

UK says it deployed military to deter Russian submarines from attack on undersea cables

Britain deployed military vessels to prevent any attacks on cables and pipelines by Russian submarines that spent more than a month in and

Scientists stunned as chimpanzees turn on friends in killing spree

For two decades, researchers observed members of the Ngogo chimpanzee group of Kibale National Park in Uganda spend their days eating fruits and leaves, resting,

Kennedy broadens vaccine advisory panel's role to focus on risks

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

USA Rare Earth considers building French magnet plant

USA Rare Earth is considering building a magnet plant in France, its CEO said on Thursday, after agreeing to pay 40 million euros ($47 million) for a stake

How a retired cranberry bog helped change the game for wetland restoration

The largest restored wetlands in Massachusetts now cover hundreds of acres of what used to be cranberry farms

One type of exercise can cut your risk of developing 8 diseases

One type of exercise can cut your risk of developing 8 diseases

Elon Musk's xAI sues Colorado over state's new AI law

xAI filed a lawsuit on Thursday seeking to block Colorado from enforcing a new law regulating artificial intelligence systems, escalating a fight over whether oversight should be

Anthropic weighs building its own AI chips, sources say

(Corrects headline to say "its", not "it") By Max A.

EPA may ease regulation of chemical plastic recycling, and environmentalists worry

The Environmental Protection Agency is reconsidering whether facilities that recycle plastic chemically should be held to the same strict air pollution standards as incinerators

EU and US near critical minerals deal to combat Chinese control, Bloomberg News reports

The European Union and Washington are closing in on an agreement to coordinate on producing and securing critical minerals, Bloomberg News reported on Friday. 

Runaway wolf in South Korea inspires meme coin and presidential concern

A wolf that escaped from its enclosure in a South Korean zoo has spent three days on the loose, captivating the public, spawning a cryptocurrency meme coin and even

Storm chaser captures video of tornado in southern Minnesota

Storm chaser captures video of tornado in southern Minnesota

Cambodia's king undergoing treatment for prostate cancer

Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni said on Friday he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is undergoing treatment in China.  

Snap unit to use Qualcomm chips for upcoming AI smart glasses

Specs, the Snap smart glasses unit formed early this year, will use Qualcomm chips for its upcoming devices under a multi-year deal announced on Friday, marking its first major

Lithium bulls set to gatecrash Chile's copper party

Chile is set to break with precedent and open its annual global copper gathering next week with a day of panels devoted

Why women in groups face a ‘collaboration penalty’ that solo female stars like Taylor Swift and Coco Gauff escape

All-women groups, whether in sports, music or business, are consistently underpaid compared to men. They’re seen as more threatening to the status quo.

CoreWeave strikes AI cloud deal with Anthropic, shares surge

Cloud infrastructure firm CoreWeave said it has struck a deal with Anthropic to supply the AI startup with cloud computing capacity, sending its shares up more than 13% on Friday.

Ads for GLP-1 drugs are flooding the internet – here’s how to know if it’s safe to buy them online

The thriving market in online, counterfeit GLP-1 drugs that do not meet FDA criteria poses serious risks to consumers.

Big Tech puts financial heft behind next-gen nuclear power as AI demand surges

Big Tech is reshaping the funding landscape for new nuclear technologies as it seeks to bolster electricity supply for power-hungry AI data centers, inking deals

Space analytics firm HawkEye's revenue jumped 74% in 2025, US IPO filing shows

Space analytics company HawkEye 360 recorded a 74% jump in revenue in 2025 while also swinging to a profit, its filing for a U.S. initial public offering

Salty drinking water could be increasing your blood pressure – people living in coastal areas are most at risk

As sea levels rise, increasing amounts of salt water are leaking into freshwater supplies worldwide.

Your local fishing hole is getting browner, changing which fish species thrive and which ones struggle

People who are trying to fish – or manage the ecosystems – in darker waters may need to adapt to different water conditions.

USA Rare Earth CEO defends Trump administration investment as congressional questions swirl

USA Rare Earth shareholders should not be concerned by the terms of the U.S.

South Africa unveils draft AI policy, proposes new institutions and incentives

South Africa on Friday unveiled a draft national AI policy, seeking public comment on sweeping proposals to regulate and accelerate AI adoption.

Vance, Bessent questioned tech giants on AI security before Anthropic's Mythos release, CNBC reports

U.S.

Bessent, Powell warned bank CEOs about Anthropic model risks, sources say

U.S.

Artemis II moon mission unifies politically divided Americans in wonder

NASA's Artemis II mission, the world's first astronaut voyage to the moon in over half a century, has captivated Americans young and

Rio Tinto's US boron assets draw interest from bidders, Bloomberg News reports

Rio Tinto's U.S. assets that produce the critical mineral boron have drawn interest from more than a dozen potential bidders and could be valued as much as $2 billion, Bloomberg

Massive pile of melting snow reveals crushed DPW car in Massachusetts. Why the city says vehicles were buried on purpose.

Massive pile of melting snow reveals crushed DPW car in Massachusetts. Why the city says vehicles were buried on purpose.

Japan approves additional $4 billion for chipmaker Rapidus

Japan's industry ministry said on Saturday it has approved an additional 631.5 billion yen ($3.96 billion) to accelerate research and development at chipmaker Rapidus.

EU weighing tighter regulation for OpenAI under Digital Services Act

The European Commission on Friday said it was analysing whether OpenAI's ChatGPT should be considered a large online

Pope Leo urges end to 'madness of war' as US, Iran start talks

Pope Leo https://www.reuters.com/world/pope/ on Saturday urged world leaders to end what he called the "madness of war," in an impassioned appeal

Circling the moon, a Black astronaut inspires millions

At 12 years old, Naia Butler-Craig decided she wanted to be an astronaut. Each time she walked into St.

Artemis II astronauts safely back on Earth after historic trip around moon

The Artemis II capsule and its four-member crew streaked through Earth's atmosphere and safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on

TSMC likely to book fourth straight quarter of record profit on insatiable AI demand

TSMC, the world's largest manufacturer of advanced artificial intelligence chips, will likely notch up a fourth consecutive quarter of

Crisis contractor for OpenAI, Anthropic eyes a move to combat extremism

People who show violent extremist tendencies on ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence platforms could be directed in the future to human and chatbot‑based

Chinese AI startup StepFun to unwind offshore structure to pave way for IPO, sources say

Chinese AI agent StepFun is unwinding its offshore incorporation structure to pave the way for a planned Hong Kong initial public offering, three sources said, as

Medical scans and chips: the hidden fallout of the Iran war for China

Medical scans and chips: the hidden fallout of the Iran war for China

ASML lifts 2026 forecast as surging AI chip demand boosts new orders

ASML, the world's largest supplier of chipmaking tools, on Wednesday reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings and

Colombia to control hippo population through euthanasia

Colombia will launch a plan in the second half of 2026 to control its invasive hippopotamus population, including euthanizing an initial 80 animals, Environment Minister

AI-boosted hacks with Anthropic’s Mythos could have dire consequences for banks

Anthropic's Mythos, a new AI model the company and cybersecurity experts warn could supercharge complex cyberattacks, poses significant challenges

Anthropic talking to the Trump administration about its next AI model, co-founder says

Anthropic is discussing its frontier AI model Mythos with the Trump administration, the firm's co-founder said on Monday, even after the Pentagon cut off business with

North Korea tests cruise and anti-ship missiles from naval destroyer

North Korea conducted another test of strategic cruise missiles and anti-warship missiles on Sunday as part of operational efficiency trials of its

As Trump attacks friends and foes, Americans are changing their minds about China

As Trump attacks friends and foes, Americans are changing their minds about China

UN watchdog says North Korea is boosting nuclear weapons capacity

North Korea has made "very serious" advances in its abilities to turn out nuclear weapons, with the probable addition of a new uranium

Artemis II astronauts made most of professional photography training

The two professional photography instructors who trained Artemis II astronauts to take pictures of the moon and Earth during their historic lunar flyby

GSK sees blockbuster potential in targeted cancer therapy after promising early data

British drugmaker GSK's experimental targeted cancer drug Mo-rez has blockbuster potential, its head of oncology research has told reporters, after early

Tornado threat ramps up across central US a day after destructive tornadoes in Kansas

Tornado threat ramps up across central US a day after destructive tornadoes in Kansas

Philippines, US military drills underscore Washington's defence commitment, US official says

The latest round of military drills involving the Philippines, the United States and several partner nations will underscore Washington's "ironclad"

White House favors former deputy surgeon general to lead CDC

The White House is considering nominating former Deputy Surgeon General Erica Schwartz to run the Centers for Disease Control

Trump's voting restrictions bill may fail, but parts live on in 23 states

The SAVE America Act looks set to die in Congress, but 23 mostly Republican-led U.S. states have recently changed their voting procedures to mirror key aspects of

Mail-order dominates US abortion pill dispensing

U.S. pharmacies are largely filling prescriptions for the abortion pill mifepristone via mail-order in states permitting telehealth access to the

Korean AI chip startup DEEPX, Hyundai work on robots powered by generative AI

South Korean AI chip startup DEEPX will expand its partnership with Hyundai Motor Group to develop a computing platform for generative AI robots using its

Why many Americans are turning to AI for health advice, according to recent polls

Many Americans are turning to artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT for health advice

Federal agencies skirt Trump’s Anthropic ban to test its advanced AI model, Politico reports

Federal agencies and government officials are quietly sidestepping U.S. President Donald Trump’s ban on working with Anthropic, Politico reported on Tuesday.

Global satellite internet companies at a glance

Amazon.com said on Tuesday it would buy satellite company Globalstar in an $11.57 billion deal, as it looks to take on bigger rival SpaceX's Starlink.

Fed nominee Warsh's holdings include SpaceX, Polymarket, crypto and AI

Holdings in Elon Musk's SpaceX company and predictions platform Polymarket are among dozens of future-oriented assets that Federal Reserve chair

Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk partners with OpenAI to speed drug development

Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk, which has fallen behind Eli Lilly in the immensely lucrative weight-loss drug market, said on Tuesday it is partnering with

Chinese chipmaker YMTC plans new factories amid heightened US-Sino trade tensions, sources say

Chinese chipmaker Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC) aims to build two more factories in addition to one that will be completed this year, which will more than double its

Pope Leo issues warning on democracy after Trump criticism

Pope Leo warned of the risk of democracies sliding into "majoritarian tyranny" on Tuesday, in a letter issued by the Vatican two days after U.S.

Indonesian foreign ministry urged caution over US military overflight proposal

Indonesia's foreign ministry warned the defence ministry in an early-April letter that an American proposal to give its military "

Amazon's $11.6 billion Globalstar deal will not fix rocket launch bottleneck, analysts say

Amazon's $11.6 billion deal to buy Globalstar bolsters its space ambitions with satellites and wireless airwaves, but will not fix the crippling shortage of rocket

Iran war promises green edge for Asia as plastic packaging runs short

An 'eco-friendly' range of paper tubes and pouches touted by Yonwoo, a South Korean maker of packaging for cosmetics, has

US solar cell maker Suniva investing $350 million in South Carolina expansion

U.S. solar manufacturer Suniva said on Tuesday it will invest $350 million in a South Carolina cell factory, with production starting in early 2027.

Amazon launches AI research tool to speed early-stage drug discovery

Amazon's cloud unit on Tuesday launched Amazon Bio Discovery, an artificial intelligence application designed to speed early-stage drug discovery

Amazon to buy satellite firm Globalstar in $11.57 billion deal to take on Musk's Starlink

Amazon.com said on Tuesday it will acquire Globalstar in an $11.57 billion deal, bolstering its fledgling satellite business as it tries to

Attorney for suspect in attack at Sam Altman’s home says he was in midst of 'mental health crisis'

The public defender for a man accused of throwing an incendiary device at Sam Altman’s home says her client has autism and was experiencing an “acute mental health crisis.”

BoE's Bailey sees major cybersecurity risks in new Anthropic model

Central banks and financial regulators must quickly understand the implications of a new artificial intelligence model that could pose major

OpenAI unveils GPT-5.4-Cyber a week after rival's announcement of AI model

OpenAI on Tuesday unveiled GPT-5.4-Cyber, a variant of its latest flagship model fine-tuned specifically for defensive cybersecurity work, following rival Anthropic's announcement

Meta extends custom chips deal with Broadcom to power AI ambitions

Meta will work with chip designer Broadcom to produce several generations of custom artificial intelligence processors under an expanded deal as the social media giant races to

Severe storms accompanied by tornadoes damage communities from the Plains to the Midwest

A day after severe storms damaged communities in the Plains and the Midwest, forecasters are warning that storms could bring giant hail, tornadoes and severe wind gusts to the regions again

What if Texas’ destructive Tax Day storm had centered on inner Houston instead? It’s why cities should plan for the improbable

Computer models of the storm hitting different areas show how much damage is possible, yet flood maps still focus on where flooding is most likely instead.

Neighbor battles Parkinson's with Bob Ross style paintings as Nebraska sees highest rates

Neighbor battles Parkinson's with Bob Ross style paintings as Nebraska sees highest rates

Some people don’t lose weight with GLP-1s. Evidence is building that the drugs are helping anyway

Some people don’t lose weight with GLP-1s. Evidence is building that the drugs are helping anyway

Ultraprocessed foods are turning human thighs into well-marbled steaks

Ultraprocessed foods are turning human thighs into well-marbled steaks

Artemis II moonshot reflects a spacefaring vision present in Jules Verne’s 19th-century novel

Going to the Moon isn’t just about science. Novelist Jules Verne predicted some of the societal ramifications modern lunar missions are creating today.

War intensifies uncertainty for makers of the ultimate in bling, luxury watches

The annual luxury watch fair “Watches and Wonders” opens this week in Switzerland, with the Iran war casting new doubt over an industry that had hoped to rebound from tariff turmoil and a contracting market over the last two years

Using atomic nuclei could allow scientists to read time more precisely than ever – what this research could mean for future clocks

Atomic clocks undergird modern timekeeping. A nuclear clock could be even more precise.

Antibiotics can trigger bacteria to release bubbles of inflammation tinder, making it harder to treat infection

Bacteria don’t quietly die when exposed to antibiotics – they actively respond in ways that in turn change how your body responds to infection.

Industries most exposed to AI are not only seeing productivity gains but jobs and wage growth too

Estimates of artificial intelligence’s impact on jobs and the economy range from the apocalyptic to the utopian, but the data tells a more nuanced story.

Tesla leader believes Shanghai factory operations will play a role in robot mass production

A Tesla leader says he believes its Shanghai factory operations will help resolve the challenges in achieving mass production of the company’s humanoid robots

Monster typhoon in the Pacific Ocean is bearing down on group of remote US islands

A super typhoon with dangerous winds is taking aim at several remote U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean

Man accused in Molotov cocktail attack of OpenAI CEO's home charged with attempted murder

San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins says that 20-year-old Daniel Moreno-Gama has been charged with attempting to kill the OpenAI CEO as well as a security guard at the residence when he threw the incendiary device at the gate of Sam Altman’s home on April 10

'It's been tough': Farmers concerned about low snowpack

'It's been tough': Farmers concerned about low snowpack

California ski resort extends its season after a major spring snowstorm

A major spring snowstorm briefly closed a key Northern California interstate and extended the ski season at Mammoth Mountain

What is a severe thunderstorm?

What is a severe thunderstorm?

Experts discuss health risks of harmful algal blooms in Southwest Florida

Experts discuss health risks of harmful algal blooms in Southwest Florida

NASA spacecrafts rotate like rotisserie chicken because of KC scientist

NASA spacecrafts rotate like rotisserie chicken because of KC scientist

Iran war has some US water utilities facing a fluoride shortage

Some U.S. water utilities are reporting that the Middle East war is disrupting their ability to maintain recommended fluoride levels in the drinking water

Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity, celebrates her 69th birthday at Berlin Zoo

The world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity has celebrated her 69th birthday

Father of Artemis pilot Victor Glover reacts to moon mission success

CNN’s Victor Blackwell speaks with Victor Glover Sr. about his son’s historic role as pilot of the Artemis II mission—the first person of color to journey into deep space and orbit the moon.

Gray whales are dying in San Francisco Bay at an alarming rate – this isn’t normal

In the past, the gray whale population recovered fairly quickly. But data on baby whales show that isn’t happening, and a new study finds an alarmingly high mortality rate.

Why some workers are embracing AI while others won't use it, according to a new Gallup poll

A new Gallup poll finds that more American workers are experimenting with artificial intelligence in their jobs, but there is a cohort of employees who remain skeptical

Artemis II crew brought a human eye and storytelling vision to the photos they took on their mission

A photography expert explains how a photographer makes artistic decisions that an AI algorithm or robot can’t replicate.

AIs have ‘personalities’ – here’s how they affect you more deeply than you may realize

The persona an AI chatbot presents can not only influence your behavior, but even your physiological responses.

How a new mapping tool helps Florida planners protect wildlife corridors as the state grows

A new mapping tool allows local governments, conservation groups and landowners to understand how their land-use decisions affect wildlife and natural resources.

Cannabis legalization spurs innovation, but not always in ways that benefit patients or public health

Legal recreational cannabis use comes with an increase in innovation – but tends to focus on what marketers and businesses are interested in, rather than health benefits and risks.

‘Bouncing back’ is a myth – resilience means integrating hard experiences into your life story, not ignoring them

Push through, stay strong, fight back – people often think of resilience as being tough and having grit. But research suggests it’s more about acknowledging the scars as you continue to move forward.

Humanoid robots show off their language and boxing skills in Hong Kong

A humanoid robot called X2 Ultra from China's leading humanoid robot manufacturer AGIBOT has been impressing visitors in Hong Kong

Astronaut's space 'shower' prompts question from mission control

Astronaut Victor Glover took a "shower" after his workout during a Orion spacecraft live feed

NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts' triumphant moon flyby

With NASA's lunar comeback a galactic-sized smash, the space agency already has the next Artemis flight in its sights

Dulaney High School community gathers as alum Reid Wiseman makes historic return from space

Dulaney High School community gathers as alum Reid Wiseman makes historic return from space

'Perfect bullseye splashdown!' See the moment Orion makes contact with Pacific Ocean

The Orion spacecraft just made contact with the Pacific Ocean as the parachutes fluttered down to a restful water landing. NASA officials and the astronauts themselves have said that this is the moment that would bring them a deep sigh of relief.

Hearing aids can seem like a big step. This NYC Ballet principal dancer doesn't regret taking it

Many adults who could benefit from hearing aids don't use them

Longevity isn’t just about the latest gadget. The actual keys to a longer life are in plain sight

Longevity isn’t just about the latest gadget. The actual keys to a longer life are in plain sight

Artemis II's moon-traveling astronauts return home to cheers after a record-breaking trip

Artemis II's moon-traveling astronauts are back home and feted to a thunderous welcome

What the Artemis II crew shared in first remarks after return to Earth

What the Artemis II crew shared in first remarks after return to Earth

'A big deal': North Carolina Apollo veteran reacts to Artemis II splashdown

'A big deal': North Carolina Apollo veteran reacts to Artemis II splashdown

Artemis II crew used modern photography to tell the visual story of their lunar journey – and update some classic Apollo images

A space historian explains how the Artemis II crew reimagined some Apollo-era photos and found spectacular new angles.

UK forced to halt Chagos Islands deal after Trump criticism

UK forced to halt Chagos Islands deal after Trump criticism

5 takeaways from NASA’s biggest test in decades

5 takeaways from NASA’s biggest test in decades

Over a month’s worth of rain has fallen on parts of Hawaii as a storm threatens flooding

Over a month’s worth of rain has fallen on parts of Hawaii as a storm threatens flooding

Artemis II’s record-breaking journey around the moon ends with dramatic splashdown

The first astronauts to visit the moon in more than a half-century are home

Artemis II astronauts splash down off California’s coast after a historic journey around the moon

Artemis II astronauts splash down off California’s coast after a historic journey around the moon

FAA and military agree on how to use lasers to take down drones at the southern border

FAA and military agree on how to use lasers to take down drones at the southern border

From 'BuddhaBot' to $1.99 chats with AI Jesus, the faith-based tech boom is here

The faith-based AI market is expanding, with tools for various religions

FAA says proper use of anti-drone lasers that prompted Texas airspace closures is safe for flights

Counter-drone lasers will now be able to be used along the southern border

IU biology researcher sentenced, deported for smuggling E. coli DNA from China

IU biology researcher sentenced, deported for smuggling E. coli DNA from China

Artemis II astronauts prepare for reentry

The Artemis II crew is preparing to reenter Earth's atmosphere. Tom Foreman explains what that process will be like.

Soldiers at Fort Stewart develop safer way to operate drones from inside vehicles

Soldiers at Fort Stewart develop safer way to operate drones from inside vehicles

Lawmaker uses satirical 'Spinachgate' video to address water pollution and cancer concerns

Lawmaker uses satirical 'Spinachgate' video to address water pollution and cancer concerns

'I'm making history.' Sacramento space scientist's hand in Artemis II mission

'I'm making history.' Sacramento space scientist's hand in Artemis II mission

Worsening ocean heat waves are 'supercharging' hurricane damage, study finds

Marine heat waves are supercharging the damage caused by hurricanes and tropical cyclones across the globe

The FAA wants video gamers to be the next generation of air traffic controllers

The FAA wants video gamers to be the next generation of air traffic controllers

Climate change is outpacing evolution. Scientists are using DNA to catch up

As climate change outpaces the ability of ecosystems to adapt, scientists are turning to conservation genomics to guide restoration

Alpha-gal syndrome from Lone Star tick bites "an emerging public health concern in Massachusetts"

Alpha-gal syndrome from Lone Star tick bites "an emerging public health concern in Massachusetts"

I found a new meteor shower, and it comes from an asteroid getting broken down by the Sun

A newly identified meteor shower reveals that intense heat is fragmenting a previously unknown asteroid as it passes too close to the Sun.

Kilauea eruption episode 44 fountains for over 8 hours; tephra chunks falling in nearby areas

Kilauea eruption episode 44 fountains for over 8 hours; tephra chunks falling in nearby areas

Tobacco is still one of the world’s top killers – here are the key obstacles to enacting generational smoking bans

A few US towns have banned cigarette sales to anyone born after a specific date, and several states are considering this path. A psychologist explains why such measures often face stiff resistance.

What declining vaccination rates mean for families in Allegheny County – where 1 in 3 kindergarten classrooms lack herd immunity for measles

As childhood vaccination rates in Allegheny County decline, The Conversation asked experts why parents are opting out and how to protect vaccination policy.

The hottest Apple product right now isn’t what you think

The hottest Apple product right now isn’t what you think

Citizen 'Frog Patrol' helps amphibians survive a dangerous road journey in Poland

Hundreds of volunteers have joined a "Frog Patrol" initiative in a forest near the Polish capital of Warsaw to help amphibians survive road crossings during their spring mating rituals

Heading home: The riskiest part of the Artemis II moon mission is still ahead

Heading home: The riskiest part of the Artemis II moon mission is still ahead

Why NASA sent ‘organ chips’ of the Artemis II crew into space

Why NASA sent ‘organ chips’ of the Artemis II crew into space

RFK Jr.’s HHS rewrites rules governing key CDC vaccine committee

RFK Jr.’s HHS rewrites rules governing key CDC vaccine committee

Updated rules for CDC vaccine advisory panel reflect Kennedy skepticism

The Trump administration is updating rules for a key vaccine advisory committee in ways that may increase the voices of anti-vaccine activists

Orion crew dumps its wastewater on camera

The crew of the Orion spacecraft appeared on a live NASA feed and gave the audience a surprise demonstration of dumping their wastewater into space

Trump administration proposes gutting rules targeting coal plant ash that threatens groundwater

The Environmental Protection Agency has gutted rules that target waste from burning coal

Artemis II astronauts describe their lunar voyage as surreal and profound ahead of Earth return

The Artemis II astronauts are tidying up their lunar cruiser for Friday's “fireball” return to Earth

An Omaha sinkhole went viral. Hundreds of others fall under the radar.

Video of a sinkhole that swallowed two vehicles in Omaha, Nebraska captured attention around the world, but hundreds of others happen with little notice

The world's oldest octopus fossil isn't an octopus after all, scientists say

Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative

The first predictions for hurricane season are in and El Niño’s fingerprints are all over it

The first predictions for hurricane season are in and El Niño’s fingerprints are all over it

The best sleepwear may be no sleepwear. Here’s what experts say

The best sleepwear may be no sleepwear. Here’s what experts say

Kara Swisher examines the science, tech and business of living longer in new CNN docuseries

Kara Swisher begins her new CNN series on longevity and health in a cemetery, reflecting on her father's death

Toxic dust from California’s shrinking Salton Sea is harming children’s lung growth – our study tracked the impact in 700 kids

A new study reveals how the lake bed’s toxic dust impairs lung development in children living nearby.

New Yorkers flock to Manhattan park for lovable woodcocks' bobbing strut

American woodcocks continue to attract onlookers in a New York City park

It’s OK to love all the bees (the honey bees, too)

The accusations you might have heard about nonnative honey bees aren’t backed up by evidence. In fact, there are plenty of ways bees make the world a better place.

Psilocybin mushrooms are going mainstream, but scientific research and regulation lag behind

Psilocybin falls into a regulatory gray zone, with strict limitations around how it can be studied. As a result, very little is known about its health risks, despite its surging popularity.

Standards-based grading offers a different model of assessing student learning in the classroom

Standards-based grading provides a more transparent assessment of the extent the intended learning is happening in the classroom.

We collected data on how 779 Michigan school districts are regulating student cellphones − here are the trends

A new law in Michigan requires school districts to make some choices about how to restrict cellphones.

City offers help replacing Colorado lawns with drought-tolerant alternatives​ as drought restrictions tighten

City offers help replacing Colorado lawns with drought-tolerant alternatives​ as drought restrictions tighten

The Artemis II astronauts are heading home. The biggest risks could still lie ahead

The Artemis II astronauts are heading home. The biggest risks could still lie ahead

These two iconic polar species have been driven to endangered status by a warming planet

These two iconic polar species have been driven to endangered status by a warming planet

Would you go to the moon? Board an alien spacecraft? What nearly 80 years of polls say about US attitudes on space

Would you go to the moon? Board an alien spacecraft? What nearly 80 years of polls say about US attitudes on space

States are struggling to meet their clean energy goals. Data centers are to blame

Nevada's largest utility company says it may not meet its 2030 clean energy goals due to the demands from data centers

US fertility rate dropped to another record low in 2025

US fertility rate dropped to another record low in 2025

Artemis II astronauts follow Apollo tradition of naming lunar features after loved ones

Lunar love knows no bounds

North Korea says its latest weapons tests included missiles with cluster-bomb warheads

North Korea says its weapons tests this week involved various new systems, including ballistic missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads

Appeals court rebuffs Anthropic in latest round of its AI battle with the Trump administration

A federal appeals court on Wednesday refused to block the Pentagon from blacklisting artificial intelligence laboratory Anthropic in a decision that differed from the conclusions reached in another judge’s ruling on the same issues

Former Fort Bragg employee charged with leaking classified information to journalist

Former Fort Bragg employee charged with leaking classified information to journalist

‘It really bent your mind’: The life-altering phenomenon astronauts experience in space

‘It really bent your mind’: The life-altering phenomenon astronauts experience in space

'Climate change is kicking our butts.' March smashes heat records for continental US

March has been the hottest month on record for the continental United States in 132 years, according to federal weather data

Eating more plants linked to lower risk of dementia, even in older age

Eating more plants linked to lower risk of dementia, even in older age

RFK Jr is launching a podcast to expose 'lies' that have made Americans sick

Health Secretary Robert F_ Kennedy Jr_ is launching a new podcast called “The Secretary Kennedy Podcast.”

Should’ve put a ring on it? Maybe! Marriage is linked to lower risk of cancer

Should’ve put a ring on it? Maybe! Marriage is linked to lower risk of cancer

Oyster farmers question the reopening of bays after oil spill

Oyster farmers question the reopening of bays after oil spill

You aren't the only one who just sits in the car before or after a long day

Pausing to decompress in a parked car can help you reset, if you keep a few things in mind

Prehistoric dice suggest that Native Americans may have been gaming since the last ice age

Prehistoric dice suggest that Native Americans may have been gaming since the last ice age

AI helps uncover ancient history on display at Utah Valley University

AI helps uncover ancient history on display at Utah Valley University

Weber State students show local residents innovative ways to cut energy use, lower bills

Weber State students show local residents innovative ways to cut energy use, lower bills

Reclaiming the Range: Northern Colorado's 11-year journey to restore the west's most iconic species

Reclaiming the Range: Northern Colorado's 11-year journey to restore the west's most iconic species

Mexico’s president weighs fracking to curb reliance on US natural gas

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced plans to tap into unconventional natural gas deposits to reduce reliance on foreign energy

Bird Brain: New study finds birdwatching may boost brain health and slow cognitive aging

Bird Brain: New study finds birdwatching may boost brain health and slow cognitive aging

Zeldin tells climate skeptics to 'celebrate vindication' after repeal of baseline climate rule

The head of the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday defended his decision to repeal the legal determination that serves as the basis for federal rules to slow climate change

Michigan DNR reports finding 15-pound walleye in Muskegon River

Michigan DNR reports finding 15-pound walleye in Muskegon River

Habitat loss from development pushes more black bears into the city

Habitat loss from development pushes more black bears into the city

High-altitude balloons set to fly over the ArkLaTex

High-altitude balloons set to fly over the ArkLaTex

Fireball spotted in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware traveled at 30,000 mph before disintegrating, NASA says

Fireball spotted in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware traveled at 30,000 mph before disintegrating, NASA says

Takeaways from AP’s story on how oil drilling is fueling a migrant surge in Brazil's Amazon

Exploratory oil drilling off the coast of Brazil’s Amazon rainforest is reshaping life in Oiapoque, a small city in the poor state of Amapa that is receiving thousand of migrants looking for work

From a vaccine mascot to business leadership, lessons for the US from Brazil’s public health system in building public trust and keeping it

An enduring sense of ownership led businesses and citizens to defend the country’s public health system.

City animals act in the same brazen ways around the world

Cities breed smart wildlife because it takes savvy to survive there.

Water conservation works, but climate change is outpacing it: Phoenix, Denver and Las Vegas offer a glimpse of the future

Cities have the best chance of reducing water use when people actively participate in water conservation, but even that might not be enough in the future.

Mutual aid and self-sufficiency are key to life near USSR’s contaminated nuclear test zone in Kazakhstan

When I talk about my anthropological fieldwork, many Americans are shocked to learn that “living on a nuclear test site” is even a logical statement.

The demise of software engineering jobs has been greatly exaggerated

The demise of software engineering jobs has been greatly exaggerated

Get caught up on the Artemis II crew’s moon journey. What’s happened so far and what’s next

Get caught up on the Artemis II crew’s moon journey. What’s happened so far and what’s next

A hacker has allegedly breached one of China’s supercomputers and is attempting to sell a trove of stolen data

A hacker has allegedly breached one of China’s supercomputers and is attempting to sell a trove of stolen data

Artemis II astronauts channel Apollo 8 with a striking Earthset photo

The Artemis II astronauts are now forever intertwined with Apollo 8

Artemis II astronauts make long-distance call to the space station as they head home from the moon

The Artemis II astronauts are chatting it up with their friends aboard the International Space Station

Officer improperly canceled visa of Harvard scholar charged with frog embryo smuggling, judge rules

A U.S. judge says a customs officer improperly canceled the visa of a Russian-born scientist and Harvard University researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos in the U.S. In a ruling Tuesday, the judge said Customs and Border Protection officers have limited authority to cancel visas and can't do so for suspected smuggling of biological samples

Iran-linked hackers have disrupted multiple US industrial sites

Iran-linked hackers have disrupted multiple US industrial sites

Uber driver finds python left behind by passengers who attended reptile show

Uber driver finds python left behind by passengers who attended reptile show

A Super El Niño is coming. Here’s how a hotter ocean could change the weather near you

A Super El Niño is coming. Here’s how a hotter ocean could change the weather near you

Anthropic’s latest AI model could let hackers carry out attacks faster than ever. It wants companies to put up defenses first

Anthropic’s latest AI model could let hackers carry out attacks faster than ever. It wants companies to put up defenses first

Why the Persian Gulf has more oil and gas than anywhere else on Earth

For sheer abundance and ease of production of oil and natural gas, it simply doesn’t get any better than the Persian Gulf region.

'It's saving his life': FDA approves new drug for rare disease, helping Kansas family

'It's saving his life': FDA approves new drug for rare disease, helping Kansas family

Highlights from Artemis II reveal life in space is even weirder than we thought

Highlights from Artemis II reveal life in space is even weirder than we thought

The 3 Ps of pooping and how to optimize them, according to a Harvard doc

The 3 Ps of pooping and how to optimize them, according to a Harvard doc

Report: Losing your job to AI doesn’t just lead to unemployment, it leaves lasting scars

Report: Losing your job to AI doesn’t just lead to unemployment, it leaves lasting scars

NASA releases new ‘Earthset’ and eclipse images taken during historic flyby of the moon

NASA releases new ‘Earthset’ and eclipse images taken during historic flyby of the moon

Uber driver finds python left behind by passengers who attended Philadelphia reptile show

Uber driver finds python left behind by passengers who attended Philadelphia reptile show

Bears Hall of Famer Steve McMichael had CTE, researchers say. He died in 2025 after fighting ALS

Hall of Fame defensive lineman Steve McMichael has been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy

Massive eye drop recall reflects ongoing issues with manufacturing and FDA inspection

The recall potentially affects more than 1 million people. It is the second time the FDA has found sterility issues at the company in three years.

Pooping and snacking: More on an astronaut’s daily life inside the tight Orion

The Artemis II mission around the moon is underway. Four CNN journalists cram inside a capsule-size van to show the constraints inside the Orion spacecraft that four astronauts will share for the 10-day trip.

Houston, we have a toilet problem

The Artemis II crew hit a roadblock trying to expel wastewater from their moon-bound spacecraft — and it may be frozen urine

Before winding down the war, US and Israel are determined to wipe out Iran’s nuclear expertise

Before winding down the war, US and Israel are determined to wipe out Iran’s nuclear expertise

Bangladesh conducts emergency measles vaccinations as outbreak kills more than 100 children

Bangladesh is conducting emergency measles-rubella vaccinations while trying to contain an ongoing outbreak that has killed more than 100 children

Artemis II breaks Apollo 13’s distance record with daring moon flyby that included a solar eclipse

The Artemis II astronauts have completed their record-breaking trip around the moon

Here are 3 reasons NASA can't land humans on the moon again yet

For the first time since the 1970's, NASA is sending a crew to the moon, but the astronauts won't set foot on the surface. Here's why the landing will have to wait.

How does spider venom damage human cells? Researchers uncover the killer mechanism of recluse spider toxin

Not all spider venoms are created equal. Some are harmless to people, while others can be quite dangerous.

Artemis II astronauts break Apollo distance record on historic flyby of the moon

Artemis II astronauts break Apollo distance record on historic flyby of the moon

Hormuz closure threatens the global food supply – why grocery price hikes are coming

Fertilizer is more expensive and in shorter supply. Without the right amounts of fertilizer at specific times, yields drop, food prices increase and food shortages result.

Company develops robot to take guesswork out of dental surgery

Company develops robot to take guesswork out of dental surgery

Artemis II astronauts will see parts of the moon no human has before. Here’s how

Artemis II astronauts will see parts of the moon no human has before. Here’s how

Iowa State develops AI tool to help farmers identify and remove pests

Iowa State develops AI tool to help farmers identify and remove pests

‘Passive’ screen time may raise dementia risk. How to keep your brain engaged

‘Passive’ screen time may raise dementia risk. How to keep your brain engaged

Teenagers and younger kids are learning coded predator phrases like ‘MAP’ online, long before their parents have even heard of it

MAP, NOMAP and 764 are among the coded terms that all speak to pedophilia. Here’s how families can stay ahead of the risk.

About 80% of breast cancer biopsies turn out benign – new imaging tool promises clearer diagnoses and fewer biopsies

Ultrasound is often used in breast cancer screening, but it can often provide inconclusive results. Combining it with near-infrared light can help patients avoid the anxiety and cost of a biopsy.

What I learned from analyzing 789 ‘Shark Tank’ pitches: Narcissists get funding if they’re not arrogant or defensive

The ‘flavor’ of narcissism driving an entrepreneur’s behavior can affect whether a startup wins funding from investors.

RSV is still spreading, prompting states to extend the immunization period

RSV is still spreading, prompting states to extend the immunization period

A freakishly dry spring is literally changing the landscape in Colorado

A freakishly dry spring is literally changing the landscape in Colorado

After harsh winter, Ukrainians find joy in releasing bats rescued from war

Children and volunteers gathered at a nature park on the edge of Kyiv to release bats into the night sky

Menopause products are having a hot minute. But doctors urge women to be wary of the marketing surge

Women suffering through the hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes and sleep problems that can come with menopause — all while looking in the mirror and noticing signs of aging — are being bombarded with products

A gray whale that swam 20 miles up a Washington state river is found dead

A juvenile gray whale that swam 20 miles up a river in Washington state has been found dead

As 4 astronauts aim to make history at the moon, Trump recommends slashing NASA’s budget

As 4 astronauts aim to make history at the moon, Trump recommends slashing NASA’s budget

NASA's next Artemis missions being planned with help of N.Y. professor

NASA's next Artemis missions being planned with help of N.Y. professor

New Artemis II moon image includes part of the moon never before observed by human eyes

New Artemis II moon image includes part of the moon never before observed by human eyes

More than halfway to the moon, the Artemis II astronauts grappled with a toilet problem

More than halfway to the moon, the Artemis II astronauts grappled with a toilet problem

Mourning for dinosaurs, 65 million years too late

Mourning for dinosaurs, 65 million years too late

How filming your chores could train the android butlers of the future

How filming your chores could train the android butlers of the future

Artemis II toilet acts up again as astronauts speed toward the moon to break Apollo 13's record

The Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon

Canada's Artemis II astronaut gives thumbs-up to 'Project Hail Mary' starring Canadian Ryan Gosling

The new space movie “Project Hail Mary” starring Ryan Gosling is getting rave reviews more than halfway to the moon

Floods, landslides triggered by heavy rain in Afghanistan leave 77 dead in 10 days, authorities say

The Afghanistan Disaster Management Authority says widespread flooding, landslides and lightning strikes triggered by heavy rain and storms across the country have left 77 people dead and 137 injured over the past 10 days

As Trump orders UFO data released, a question hangs: If aliens exist, what would they think of us?

For generations, human beings have wondered: What would alien life from another planet be like

Death toll from Afghan quake rises, including 8 members of refugee family returned from Iran

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake has struck northern Afghanistan, killing at least eight members of a refugee family near Kabul

Fossils from China show complex life evolved millions of years earlier than once thought

Fossils from China show complex life evolved millions of years earlier than once thought

Iran’s ‘new’ regime looks much the same, only harsher

Iran’s ‘new’ regime looks much the same, only harsher

Hollywood's narrative on UFOs and ETs reaches back many decades

Hollywood has driven how Americans envision little green men with big eyes and bigger heads

Artemis II's moonbound astronauts capture Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind

The Artemis II astronauts have captured Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they zoom ever closer to the moon

Exclusive: US intelligence assesses Iran maintains significant missile launching capability, sources say

Exclusive: US intelligence assesses Iran maintains significant missile launching capability, sources say

OpenAI isn’t just buying a podcast — it’s buying influence

OpenAI isn’t just buying a podcast — it’s buying influence

Raw dairy farm recalls some cheese products as FDA investigates E. coli outbreak

A California producer of raw milk and cheese products is recalling some of its products under pressure from federal officials

Why one Las Vegas newspaper just stopped printing its rival

The Las Vegas Review-Journal will no longer print its rival the Las Vegas Sun for the first time in decades, sharpening a longtime legal dispute between the southern Nevada newspapers

What a US attorney general actually does – a law professor spells it out

The combined political and legal roles and responsibilities of the US attorney general can create conflicts. Some attorneys general yielded to political pressure from the president – many did not.

NASA releases stunning first images of Earth taken by the Artemis II astronauts

NASA releases stunning first images of Earth taken by the Artemis II astronauts

Are your muscles compensating? How hidden movement patterns cause pain

Are your muscles compensating? How hidden movement patterns cause pain

Why Americans give: New research finds 5 distinct profiles for generosity

Different kinds of Americans are generous in different ways.

Health and government groups spend millions advertising on websites that promote misinformation, sometimes unintentionally

Health and government groups spend millions advertising on websites that promote misinformation, sometimes unintentionally

Easter eggs can be dyed and still eaten. Just follow these tips to make sure it's safe

With Easter around the corner, food safety experts say you can still dye Easter eggs and eat them safely if you handle them right

Anthropic’s next model could be a ‘watershed moment’ for cybersecurity. Experts say that could also be a concern

Anthropic’s next model could be a ‘watershed moment’ for cybersecurity. Experts say that could also be a concern

Artemis II astronauts rocket toward the moon after spending a day around Earth

NASA’s Artemis II astronauts have fired their engines and are blazing toward the moon

Artemis II officially begins its journey to the moon

Artemis II officially begins its journey to the moon

EPA moves to designate microplastics and pharmaceuticals as contaminants in drinking water

The Environmental Protection Agency proposed Thursday to include microplastics and pharmaceuticals on a list of contaminants in drinking water for the first time, a step that could eventually lead to new limits on those substances for water utilities

EPA claims ‘major win’ on drinking water safety, but regulations may be years away

EPA claims ‘major win’ on drinking water safety, but regulations may be years away

Student's zero-g indicator mascot design takes off with Artemis II

Student's zero-g indicator mascot design takes off with Artemis II

Kratom poisonings surged 1,200% over the past decade, and regulators are struggling to keep up with the dangers

Conflicting claims about kratom are widespread, but scientific evidence makes the risks clear.

How we came to be: Scientists get first look at the evolution of early complex animals

Scientists have discovered fossils in China that reveal a crucial transition from simple to complex life on Earth

Meet the weather observer helping NWS for almost 50 years

Meet the weather observer helping NWS for almost 50 years

Eagles in Omaha: How the raptors are adapting to suburban environments

Eagles in Omaha: How the raptors are adapting to suburban environments

Trump administration appeals ruling that blocked Pentagon action against Anthropic over AI dispute

The Trump administration is appealing a judge’s order blocking the federal government from taking punitive measures against artificial intelligence company Anthropic after a dispute with the Pentagon over military use of AI

Students create drones inspired by NASA's Artemis II mission

Students create drones inspired by NASA's Artemis II mission

From Stillwater to the stars: Oklahoma company builds parts for Artemis II moon mission

From Stillwater to the stars: Oklahoma company builds parts for Artemis II moon mission

Congo says its mpox outbreak is over after 2 years and more than 2,200 suspected deaths

Congo has declared the end of a two-year mpox outbreak, which is believed to have caused over 2,200 deaths

World's oldest known tortoise still very much alive despite rumor to the contrary

Reports of the death of Jonathan, the world’s oldest living land animal, have been greatly exaggerated

How Iranian hackers pose a threat to US critical infrastructure

A cyberattack on a US corporation illustrates how state-aligned hackers operate, and how damage in war today isn’t always readily visible or geographically confined.

Post-mortem indicates New Zealand rugby player who died by suspected suicide had CTE

A post-mortem examination shows a New Zealand professional rugby player who died by suspected suicide last year had advanced chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain abnormality linked to repeated concussions

Magic mushroom-infused products appear in Colorado gas stations – what public health officials want consumers to know

Hallucinogenic chocolate bars were removed from six Denver-area gas stations.

From Artemis II to ‘Project Hail Mary’, spaceflight captures audiences when it centers on people because human space travel is hazardous

Space is extremely dangerous, but people can still do more than robotic explorers can – in terms of technical achievements and inspiring public interest.

SpaceX and OpenAI IPOs are unlikely to bring skyrocketing returns that Amazon and Apple did, as companies go public later in life and early investors cash out

In the old days, companies like Apple and Amazon went public early to access cash to grow. These days, soon-to-be-public companies are already flush with cash from private finance.

Sunken warship found off Danish coast after 225 years in ‘remarkable’ discovery

Sunken warship found off Danish coast after 225 years in ‘remarkable’ discovery

Concerned about osteoporosis? What helps prevent fractures beyond medication

Concerned about osteoporosis? What helps prevent fractures beyond medication

Better urban design could help save Florida’s threatened Big Cypress fox squirrel

The Big Cypress fox squirrel is losing its habitat to urban and suburban development. But a few design changes could help to save this and other species.

Bypass the Strait of Hormuz with nuclear explosives? The US studied that in Panama and Colombia in the 1960s

For decades, the US seriously pursued the idea of ‘peaceful nuclear explosions.’

For adults with ADHD – or even those with just some symptoms – using smart strategies to start and complete tasks can make all the difference

Learning to recognize thought patterns that lead to avoidance, and breaking tasks down into small parts, can help people overcome the mental barriers that often accompany ADHD.

What does it really mean to ‘age well’?

What does it really mean to ‘age well’?

‘Like relying on a drug dealer:’ The world’s dependence on oil and gas has exposed a dangerous vulnerability

‘Like relying on a drug dealer:’ The world’s dependence on oil and gas has exposed a dangerous vulnerability

US Army’s first new lethal grenade since the Vietnam War uses shock waves to kill

US Army’s first new lethal grenade since the Vietnam War uses shock waves to kill

How a seabird native to Hawaii has adapted to life in Honolulu's concrete jungle

A seabird native to Hawaii is flourishing in the middle of Honolulu's concrete towers, traffic-clogged roads and Waikiki hotels

New funding transforms lives by expanding electricity access across Africa

Expanding electricity access is transforming lives across Africa, from Nairobi’s informal settlements to rural fishing communities in western Kenya

Earthquake off Indonesia topples buildings, kills 1 person and sets off small tsunami

An undersea magnitude 7.4 earthquake toppled buildings in parts of northern Indonesia, sent people fleeing from their homes, killed at least one person and generated a small tsunami

It’s International Fact-Checking Day. Refresh your AI identification skills

Artificial intelligence-generated content is everywhere these days, making it increasingly difficult to separate fact from fiction, particularly when it comes to breaking news

Teens and young adults are driving the demand for online abortion pills via telehealth – new research

Parental involvement laws and the stigma of teen pregnancy create significant barriers for teenagers seeking abortions. These factors are pushing teens to obtain abortion pills online.

Artemis II astronauts bound for moon after rocketing away on NASA's first lunar voyage in decades

Four astronauts have embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon, humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century

The Latest: Artemis II astronauts reach orbit on historic mission to the moon and back

Four astronauts have embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon

CDC pauses dozens of types of lab testing during evaluation and in wake of downsizing

The federal government’s disease-tracking agency has paused its diagnostic testing for rabies, monkeypox and a number of other infectious diseases

Artemis launch, flipping voters, fed-up drivers: Catch up on the day’s stories

Artemis launch, flipping voters, fed-up drivers: Catch up on the day’s stories

To fix a patient's irregular heartbeat, doctors first tested its digital 'twin'

Scientists at Johns Hopkins University are creating virtual replicas of patients’ hearts so they can test how to fix a life-threatening irregular heartbeat before treating the real organ

SpaceX files initial paperwork to sell shares to the public and likely make Musk a trillionaire

Elon Musk’s space exploration company has filed preliminary paperwork to sell shares to the public, according to two sources familiar with the filing, a blockbuster offering that is likely to rank as the biggest ever and make its founder the world’s first trillionaire

Does the Trump administration understand how ‘enriched’ uranium is made into weapons?

Does the Trump administration understand how ‘enriched’ uranium is made into weapons?

Louisiana residents should look out for stinging caterpillars falling from trees

Louisiana residents should look out for stinging caterpillars falling from trees

FDA grants speedy approval to Eli Lilly's weight-loss pill for obesity

U.S. health officials have approved a new weight-loss pill from Eli Lilly

Porsche SUV splits entirely in half after slamming into tree in wild Dunwoody crash

Porsche SUV splits entirely in half after slamming into tree in wild Dunwoody crash

Educators at one school are taking classwork to the barnyard

Educators at one school are taking classwork to the barnyard

Record low Colorado mountain snow won't bode well for water in the drought-stricken US West

Hydrologists working high in the Rocky Mountains have measured what they say is Colorado’s driest winter of snow moisture on record

COVID-19 variant BA.3.2 is spreading quickly across US – a doctor explains what you need to know

The current COVID-19 vaccine does not match the strain that’s now becoming dominant in the US, which could lead to a rise in COVID-19 cases.

More than 3,000 adult trout stocked in Huron River & Spring Mill Pond in Southeast Michigan

More than 3,000 adult trout stocked in Huron River & Spring Mill Pond in Southeast Michigan

Raw milk cheese is tied to E. coli outbreak: What to know, according to a doctor

Raw milk cheese is tied to E. coli outbreak: What to know, according to a doctor

Trump’s ‘God Squad’ pits energy vs. endangered species, but it’s a false choice – protecting wildlife can be good for business

The committee voted to exempt some oil and gas operations from the Endangered Species Act in the name of national security.

Judge tosses lawsuit filed by parents of 'Cop City' protester who was killed by troopers

A federal judge has dismissed a civil rights lawsuit filed by the parents of an environmental activist who was killed while protesting the construction of an Atlanta-area police and firefighter training center that critics dubbed “Cop City.”

Another GLP-1 weight loss pill gets FDA approval, and it has fewer restrictions on how it’s used

Another GLP-1 weight loss pill gets FDA approval, and it has fewer restrictions on how it’s used

Macron calls for ceasefire in Mideast during visit to Japan

French President Emmanuel Macron has held talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Japan

Russia claims full control of Ukraine’s Luhansk region but Kyiv denies it ahead of US envoy talks

Russia’s Defense Ministry claims its forces have taken control of the entire Luhansk region in Ukraine

Why Iran targeted Amazon data centers and what that does – and doesn’t – change about warfare

Commercial data centers have become critical infrastructure, supporting everything from financial transactions to government services. And critical infrastructure is often targeted in war.

Winter’s alarmingly low snowpack offers a glimpse of the changing rhythm of water in the western US

Streamflows the West relies on for drinking water and farms used to follow a fairly predictable arc as winter snow melted. Rising temperatures are changing that.

How long young cancer patients survive often depends on the insurance they have

Whether a young person has public or private insurance – or is uninsured or underinsured – significantly influences their risk of death across many cancer types.

You’re not going to be alone in national parks this summer – enjoy the company

Being in public parks and natural environments with other visitors is a powerful opportunity to enhance enjoyment rather than detract from it.

Georgia Tech helping shape future of space as NASA prepares for moon mission

Georgia Tech helping shape future of space as NASA prepares for moon mission

Planning to follow NASA’s moon mission launch? Here’s what to watch for

Planning to follow NASA’s moon mission launch? Here’s what to watch for

Warming winters lead to more nitrate pollution in the drinking water near farms

Pollution levels in Iowa's water have been abnormally high this winter

Astronaut Victor Glover is the latest in a long line of Black American explorers − including York, the enslaved man who played a key role in the Lewis and Clark expedition

Victor Glover will become the first Black astronaut to orbit the Moon – but he is part of a long line of Black explorers, many forgotten through history. New research is giving York his due.

Advocacy groups urge YouTube to protect kids from 'AI slop' videos

Advocacy groups and experts have slammed YouTube for serving up low-quality artificial intelligence-generated videos to its most vulnerable audience: children

Apple’s biggest product in its 50-year history surprised the engineers who designed it

Apple’s biggest product in its 50-year history surprised the engineers who designed it

Nevada lithium mine clears major hurdle despite conservationists' worries for rare wildflower

A federal judge ruled against conservation groups in their efforts to block a proposed lithium-boron mining project in Nevada

NTSB says ‘automation overreliance’ contributed to fatal SUV crashes in 2024

NTSB says ‘automation overreliance’ contributed to fatal SUV crashes in 2024

The long shadow of Paul Ehrlich’s ‘Population Bomb’ is evident in anti-immigration efforts today

In the 1960s and ’70s, his arguments also resonated on the left, including with the head of a powerful environmental group.

Trump officials exempt oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from endangered species rules

Trump administration officials are exempting oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act

Systems that let drivers take their hands off the wheel don't improve safety, NTSB head says

The head of the National Transportation Safety Board says the systems that allow drivers to take their hands off the wheel are convenient but don’t improve safety because people who use them often pay less attention to the road

Moon rocket and weather are on NASA's side for the first astronaut launch in decades

Everything seems to be going NASA's way as the countdown proceeds toward a Wednesday launch of astronauts' first trip to the moon in more than half a century

Latin America’s generational shift: What’s causing record-low birth rates across the region?

Latin America’s generational shift: What’s causing record-low birth rates across the region?

Only 50 of these whales are left in existence. Trump’s ‘God Squad’ just chose oil drilling over protecting them

Only 50 of these whales are left in existence. Trump’s ‘God Squad’ just chose oil drilling over protecting them

April’s full pink moon rose in the night sky this week

April’s full pink moon rose in the night sky this week

How sea mines threaten global trade, and how navies detect them

The Iranian government uses the threat of sea mines to control access to the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow sea lane that is vital to the global economy.

Cyborg cockroaches teach neuroscience at Marquette University

Cyborg cockroaches teach neuroscience at Marquette University

NASA begins the countdown for humanity's first launch to the moon in 53 years

The countdown has begun toward humanity’s first launch to the moon in 53 years

NASA’s Artemis II mission will take an astronaut crew around the Moon – a space policy expert describes the long road to launch

Artemis II will test the life control systems on the Orion spacecraft and, if all goes well, take a trip around the Moon.

Things to know about Rice's whale, a rare species at risk from Trump plans for more Gulf drilling

One of the world’s rarest whales, the Rice's whale, is in the way of the Trump administration's desire to expand oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico

Afghan authorities say 14 more people die as a result of extreme weather and flooding

Afghan authorities say that flooding in many parts of the country has killed a further 14 people in the past 24 hours

Humpback whale stranded again as its odyssey off the Baltic Sea coast stretches on

A humpback whale that has become stranded repeatedly off Germany’s Baltic Sea coast in recent days has got stuck again, less than a day after swimming free

How California’s war on smog and its ambitious car pollution rules made everyone’s air cleaner

The Clean Air Act gave California the authority to issue tough pollution standards for vehicles, with EPA approval. The Trump administration is now trying to stop it.

Artemis II’s long countdown – a space historian explains why it has taken over 50 years to return to the Moon

NASA’s Artemis II mission took decades of policymaking, engineering and financial support.

‘Project Hail Mary’ demonstrates how intellectual humility can be a guiding force for scientists and astronauts

Curiosity and an openness to new ideas help Ryland Grace, the movie’s protagonist, navigate new discoveries about life in the universe.

Ticks are the backyard threat southwestern Pennsylvania homeowners keep ignoring

A University of Pittsburgh researcher is studying why Pennsylvania residents who regularly encounter ticks still underestimate their risk of Lyme disease.

Benefits of mindfulness meditation go far beyond relaxation – here’s what it is and how to practice it

Facing your own thoughts and sensations, without trying to suppress them, is harder than it may seem. But learning to do it can boost your mental health.

Trump seeks to replace White House visitor screening center with underground facility

Trump seeks to replace White House visitor screening center with underground facility

High winds cause power outages and property destruction as wild March weather blows in

Powerful winds and extreme weather have knocked out power, damaged property, and fueled wildfires across parts of the United States

Ruptured pipe that leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac is back in operation

The massive sewage pipe that ruptured and leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac River has returned to operation after the completion of emergency repairs

US faces elevated terrorism threats against backdrop of Iran war and cuts at FBI, Justice Department

Three acts of ideologically inspired violence in the past week in the United States have laid bare the heightened terrorism threat unfolding against the backdrop of the war with Iran

North Korea fires about 10 missiles toward sea in show of force, Seoul says

North Korea on Saturday has fired about 10 ballistic missiles toward the eastern sea, South Korea’s military says, staging its own show of force as the rival South conducts a joint military exercise with the United States

US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once

The United States is getting slammed by a stretch of weather extremes, from flooding rain to record heat and late-season snow

EPA moves to weaken pollution limits on chemical used to sterilize medical equipment

The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed weakening air pollution limits for a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment

Millions more people may need to start cholesterol-lowering medications as young as their 30s. Here’s why

Millions more people may need to start cholesterol-lowering medications as young as their 30s. Here’s why

Flu vaccines didn't work that well in the US, officials find

As the U.S. flu season winds down, health officials say the flu vaccine didn’t work very well

Republicans release AI deepfake of James Talarico as phony videos proliferate in midterm races

Republicans release AI deepfake of James Talarico as phony videos proliferate in midterm races

Raucous bird tornado touches down as snow geese make annual flight to Arctic

Thousands of snow geese touch down at a Pennsylvania reservoir each spring, turning sunrise into a loud, swirling liftoff that draws big crowds

Using magnesium supplements for sleep is all the rage. What to know

Using magnesium supplements for sleep is all the rage. What to know

Top FDA drug official is trying to hire a friend who's seeking a bold new warning on antidepressants

The Food and Drug Administration is reviewing a request for new warnings on antidepressant drugs, and that's presenting an unusual conflict of interest at the agency

In its hunt for critical minerals, the US is misconstruing what is and is not America’s

There’s a growing interest in mining the ocean seabed for minerals essential to technology. But whose minerals are they? A Law of the Sea scholar explains.

How sewage treatment plants could handle food waste, sparing landfills and the climate

Rather than generating climate-warming emissions and wasting nutrients and energy, food waste can become a resource if processed in sewage treatment plants.

When US fights in the Middle East, American Muslim students often face discrimination

The war on terror is among the Middle East conflicts that sparked a rise of anti-Muslim and anti-Arab discriminatory incidents in the US.

While the US government is investigating unidentified anomalous phenomena, academic researchers studying them face stigma

Surveys have found that researchers studying UAPs can face pushback from mentors and colleagues, even from people who think it’s an important line of research.

Jesse Jackson’s misdiagnosis of Parkinson’s is common – new genetic discovery could lead to treatment for this deadly disease

People typically die from progressive supranuclear palsy within 7 to 10 years. There is currently no specialized treatment or effective screening for this neurodegenerative disease.

AI is exhausting workers so much, researchers have dubbed the condition ‘AI brain fry’

AI is exhausting workers so much, researchers have dubbed the condition ‘AI brain fry’

All but 2 of Austria's 96 glaciers have retreated over last 2 years

Alpine monitors are reporting that all but two of Austria’s 96 glaciers have retreated over the last two years and say such a “dramatic development” highlights the impact of climate change

When GPS lies at sea: How electronic warfare is threatening ships and their crews

In addition to watching out for missile and drone attacks, mariners in conflict zones need to be on guard for GPS spoofing and other cyberattacks. The stakes are high and mariners are ill-prepared.

A wildflower in California reveals a newly documented evolutionary process

A wildflower in California reveals a newly documented evolutionary process

Trump administration sues California over the state's nation-leading vehicle-emission rules

The Trump administration is suing California over the state's nation-leading vehicle emission standards

NASA clears its Artemis moon rocket for an April launch with four astronauts following repairs

NASA has cleared its moon rocket for an April launch with four astronauts after completing the latest round of repairs

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission seeks public help to protect endangered species

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission seeks public help to protect endangered species

How a man developed an app that's giving people with ALS their voice back

How a man developed an app that's giving people with ALS their voice back

Stressed out by politics? You’re not imagining it, and research shows that social media is largely to blame

Political content on social media finds you even if you’re not looking for it, and it tends to do so through a sensationalized and emotionally charged lens.

Mom who gave birth after kidney failure reunites with hospital staff ahead of transplant

Mom who gave birth after kidney failure reunites with hospital staff ahead of transplant

After 52 years, brutal rape and murder on Long Island is finally solved, police say

After 52 years, brutal rape and murder on Long Island is finally solved, police say

A new exhibit shows plaster casts of Pompeii victims frozen at the time of death

A new permanent exhibition has opened in Pompeii that shows plaster casts of people killed in the Mount Vesuvius eruption, frozen in their final moments

Winter heat wave sends temperatures into the 90s in Southern California

With spring still a week away, Southern California is seeing a burst of summerlike heat, and forecasters warn that it raises the risk of heat illness

Tracking destructive and deadly tornadoes in the US, in maps and charts

Tracking destructive and deadly tornadoes in the US, in maps and charts

FBI involved in search for retired Air Force major general missing for nearly 2 weeks

FBI involved in search for retired Air Force major general missing for nearly 2 weeks

FDA reverses stance on autism drug

The US Food and Drug Administration is no longer recommending a high-dose B vitamin medication (leucovorin) as a potential treatment for autism. Last fall, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. claimed the drug could be a therapy for thousands of children with the condition.

El Niño could be here soon, bringing wild weather and a hotter climate

El Niño could be here soon, bringing wild weather and a hotter climate

Drivers wonder if they should go electric as the war spikes gas prices

Oil and gasoline prices are rising as the war in Iran intensifies and other global conflicts affect supply

Constant technology changes throw seniors a curve – and add to caregivers’ load

As devices get smarter, families and communities bear a heavier burden of technology caregiving for older adults.

Not just Patriot interceptors: A defense expert explains the various weapons US and allies use to defend against missiles and drones

Concerns about shortages of interceptor missiles in the conflict between the US and Iran highlight the challenges of defending against missiles and drones.

We study pandemics, and the resurgence of measles is a grim sign of what’s coming

Controlling the spread of many infections, including measles, depends on trust in public health, which is eroding.

Google overhauls its Maps app, adding in more AI features to help people get around

Google Maps will depend more heavily on artificial intelligence to help people figure out where they want to go and the best way to get there as part of a major redesign unveiled Thursday

Your daily walk matters in more ways than you think

Your daily walk matters in more ways than you think

Say goodbye to spring — a major weather pattern shift is coming

Say goodbye to spring — a major weather pattern shift is coming

China doesn’t want to catch up with the US in tech. It aims to lead

China doesn’t want to catch up with the US in tech. It aims to lead

Silicone wristbands can help scientists track people’s exposure to pollutants like ‘forever chemicals’

From wearable samplers to passive environmental monitoring, new research is changing how scientists observe chemical exposure – without invasive sampling.

A red fox stows away on a cargo ship, traveling from England to the US

This stowaway truly was sly as a fox

Blistering summerlike temps are coming to Los Angeles

Southern California is seeing a burst of summerlike heat, and forecasters warn that it raises the risk of heat illness

CDC vaccine committee drops push to stop recommending mRNA Covid-19 shots, for now

CDC vaccine committee drops push to stop recommending mRNA Covid-19 shots, for now

Old NASA science satellite plunges back to Earth

An old NASA science satellite is no more

Prosecutor alleges ex-NFL player Darron Lee consulted AI bot to help cover up girlfriend's killing

Authorities say a former NFL player who is charged with murder in his girlfriend’s death in Tennessee asked an AI bot for advice before he called 911

A civil rights lawyer will lead the billionaire eBay founder's philanthropy for more inclusive AI

There’s a new leader at billionaire eBay founder Pierre Omidyar’s philanthropic firm

First recorded sighting of once near-extinct swan species

First recorded sighting of once near-extinct swan species

What to know about CDC’s new polio alert

What to know about CDC’s new polio alert

King penguins are the rare species benefiting from a warming world. But that could change

King penguins are adapting to climate change in a way that seems to help them breed successfully, which is unusual

DNA from a tiny but mighty insect could help reveal the timeline for prehistoric humans

DNA from a tiny but mighty insect could help reveal the timeline for prehistoric humans

Spelman College students developing AI tool designed to help people talk to their plants

Spelman College students developing AI tool designed to help people talk to their plants

"Call A Boomer" payphone at Boston University connects students, seniors 3,000 miles apart

"Call A Boomer" payphone at Boston University connects students, seniors 3,000 miles apart

‘Betrayed’: Families are dealing with dashed hopes after pivot on autism treatment

‘Betrayed’: Families are dealing with dashed hopes after pivot on autism treatment

Oil built the Persian Gulf. Desalinated water keeps it alive. War could threaten both

As the Iran war widens, experts say the Middle East’s real strategic weak point may be water — not oil

Microsoft and retired military chiefs back AI company Anthropic in court fight against Pentagon

Microsoft and a group of retired military leaders are backing Anthropic in court to block the Trump administration from labeling the AI company a supply chain risk

Fishermen want a voice in the science that controls their future

Fishermen want a voice in the science that controls their future

A surprising percentage of produce from the nation’s largest supplier contains ‘forever’ pesticides

A surprising percentage of produce from the nation’s largest supplier contains ‘forever’ pesticides

Universities survived Trump’s 2025 funding freeze, but the money still isn’t flowing to researchers

The Trump administration is leaning away from dramatic funding cuts and settlements with universities, and more toward standard tactics to try to limit funding.

Generative AI can play a role uplifting family and community in early childhood education

Researchers use text and image generators to design culturally relevant educational content for young children.

US military leans into AI for attack on Iran, but the tech doesn’t lessen the need for human judgment in war

Anthropic’s Claude is helping the US military choose targets to strike in Iran, but responsibility for the accuracy, strategy and ethics of the decisions rests with humans.

Indie coffee shops are meant to counter corporate behemoths like Starbucks – so why do they all look the same?

The purportedly unique and local feel of coffee shops has instead been homogenized into a singular, palatable aesthetic.

AI doesn’t ‘see’ the way that you do, and that could be a problem when it categorizes objects and scenes

People and computers perceive the world differently, which can lead AI to make mistakes no human would. Researchers are working on how to bring human and AI vision into alignment.

Fat cells burn energy to make heat – making them the next frontier of weight loss therapies

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy aid in weight loss by suppressing appetite. Researchers are looking next at how the body expends energy – including through fat.

Do you really need a water filter? Here's what experts say

Most tap water in the U.S. is safe to drink

Why do mountaintops stay snowy?

The answer has to do with the air we breathe and that bright white snowpack, as an atmospheric scientist in Colorado explains.

Bird losses are accelerating across North America, particularly in farming regions where agriculture is most intensive

Farming areas that use lots of fertilizers and pesticides stood out for the swift and accelerating decline of their bird populations.

Photos appear to show US Tomahawk missile fragments at site of deadly Iran school strike

Photos appear to show US Tomahawk missile fragments at site of deadly Iran school strike

At least 2 people killed as dangerous storms tear through central US with tornadoes and huge hail

At least 2 people killed as dangerous storms tear through central US with tornadoes and huge hail

Japan marks 15 years since tsunami disaster as Takaichi pushes more nuclear energy use

Japan is marking the 15th anniversary of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster on its northeastern coast as the government pushes for atomic energy use

Fake explosions, fake missiles, fake troops: AI videos and images of Iran war spread widely on social media

Fake explosions, fake missiles, fake troops: AI videos and images of Iran war spread widely on social media

North Korean leader Kim watches cruise missile tests with his daughter

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his teenage daughter have observed tests of strategic cruise missiles fired from a warship as North Korea threatened responses to U.S.-South Korean military drills

Towering lava fountains of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano trigger park and highway closures

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is shooting lava fountains up to 1,000 feet, and falling ash and volcanic fragments are forcing temporary closures on the Big Island

Ronda Rousey says her double-comeback bout with Gina Carano is the biggest fight in MMA right now

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano say their meeting on May 16 is the biggest fight that can be made in mixed martial arts, and they’re both thrilled to end their lengthy retirements for the long-awaited showdown

NASA spacecraft makes an uncontrolled plunge back to Earth

NASA spacecraft makes an uncontrolled plunge back to Earth

Meta to acquire Moltbook, the social network for AI agents

Meta is acquiring Moltbook, a social network where AI agents post and chat with each other

Trump’s designs for Air Force One echo TWA, US Airways, Obama’s charter and other planes of the past

Trump’s designs for Air Force One echo TWA, US Airways, Obama’s charter and other planes of the past

Human waste backing up in basements is a gut-churning sign of US infrastructure problems

A major sewer pipe collapse has dumped hundreds of millions of gallons of sewage into the Potomac River, highlighting a nationwide problem involving failing infrastructure

How the Iran war and surging oil prices are affecting consumers at the gas pump and beyond

As the price of crude oil swings sharply, consumers are feeling the effects of the Iran war and its damage to worldwide energy production

Young kids missed the pandemic's school disruptions. Their reading scores are still behind

Young students are still struggling to bounce back academically from the pandemic, even though many were babies at the time

Meta just bought the social network for AI bots everyone’s been talking about

Meta just bought the social network for AI bots everyone’s been talking about

Students build moon-like lab to test robots for future missions

Students build moon-like lab to test robots for future missions

Penn medical student with rare genetic form of ALS on mission to develop gene therapy

Penn medical student with rare genetic form of ALS on mission to develop gene therapy

Baltimore brings out sharpshooters to reduce deer population

Baltimore brings out sharpshooters to reduce deer population

Once deemed the riskiest asteroid ever observed, asteroid 2024 YR4’s path is now clearer

Once deemed the riskiest asteroid ever observed, asteroid 2024 YR4’s path is now clearer

Fact check: Trump’s latest false, unproven and contradictory claims about the Iran war

Fact check: Trump’s latest false, unproven and contradictory claims about the Iran war

Mad River ice jam still stuck

Mad River ice jam still stuck

Satellite-driven research helps oyster farmers choose sites with more confidence

Satellite-driven research helps oyster farmers choose sites with more confidence

Astrophysicists trace the origin of valuable metals in space, from colliding stars to merging galaxies

Gold and platinum are found in space, created when two stars collide. Astrophysicists can even trace this process further back, to the merger of galaxies.

I’ve studied MAGA rhetoric for a decade, and this is what I see in Hegseth’s boasts, action-movie one-liners and gloating over dominance

Why does Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth brag and gloat in his statements about the Iran war? In the MAGA media world, war is a game, a test of masculine fortitude.

Michael Bloomberg, biggest donor of 2025, tops Philanthropy 50 list for third year in a row

Michael Bloomberg tops a new list of America’s biggest donors, after giving billions to a wide range of causes

A man's battle with life-changing alpha gal syndrome and his push for awareness

A man's battle with life-changing alpha gal syndrome and his push for awareness

Drooling into your pillow could be a sign of a more serious issue

Drooling into your pillow could be a sign of a more serious issue

FDA finds little evidence that a drug touted by Trump can help people with autism

The Food and Drug Administation is approving a generic drug for a very rare genetic disorder, but not for autism

Higher buprenorphine doses help patients stay in opioid use disorder treatment, new study finds

Black patients were less likely to receive higher doses. This may reflect inequities in health care or misconceptions among patients that higher doses are unsafe.

Just thinking about tequila, whiskey or wine shifts your mindset – new research

Different types of alcoholic beverages elicit symbolic cues that can influence the choices a person makes about consumption.

FDA approves leucovorin for rare genetic condition, but not for autism

FDA approves leucovorin for rare genetic condition, but not for autism

Why cloud service outages ripple across the internet – and the economy

It makes sense for companies and organizations to outsource key internet services, but with those services in the hands of a few corporations, failures have a wide impact.

Mining the ocean floor: 5 deep-sea sources of critical minerals essential to technology, and the fragile marine life at risk

Critical minerals are found in several forms in the ocean, from potato-size nodules to brine pools. They are also in some of the least understood parts of our planet.

Taking to social media to complain about hot subway rides? You're not alone, study says

A new study in the journal Nature Cities shows that as temperatures rise aboveground, the number of subway riders reporting uncomfortable heat belowground increases

Trump has undermined the agency tasked with making sure America never has another nuclear meltdown

Trump has undermined the agency tasked with making sure America never has another nuclear meltdown

15 years after Fukushima meltdown, an innkeeper makes radiation surveys to revitalize her hometown

Tomoko Kobayashi reopened her inn in northeastern Fukushima to bring a sense of normal life back to her deserted hometown five years after the nuclear disaster

Iraq war’s aftermath was a disaster for the US – the Iran war is headed in the same direction

More than 20 years after the US military success in Iraq, the outcome of the US effort at regime change wasn’t as expected, and authoritarians with close ties to Iran now rule the country.

Capturing Iran’s highly enriched uranium would require a large US ground force, sources say

Capturing Iran’s highly enriched uranium would require a large US ground force, sources say

For frigid East it may be hard to fathom, but the US had its second-warmest winter on record

Federal meteorologists say the continental United States just had its second-warmest winter on record, even as many endure bitter cold

AI company Anthropic sues Trump administration seeking to undo 'supply chain risk' designation

Anthropic is suing the Trump administration, asking federal courts to reverse the Pentagon’s decision designating the artificial intelligence company a “supply chain risk” over its refusal to allow unrestricted military use of its technology

New observations show the aftermath of a spacecraft intentionally colliding with an asteroid

New observations show the aftermath of a spacecraft intentionally colliding with an asteroid

US is less prone to oil price shocks than in past decades

Oil prices affect the US economy differently than in past decades. Nowadays, the US is less reliant on oil imports and uses less oil to produce more economic output.

Alaska’s glacial lakes are expanding, increasing the risk of destructive outburst floods

Scientists mapped the evolution of 140 glacial lakes in Alaska and found a way to tell how much larger and destructive they can get as their glaciers melt.

The daring bridge that rewrote the engineering rulebook 200 years ago

The daring bridge that rewrote the engineering rulebook 200 years ago

CCBC's dental hygiene virtual reality lab makes history, revolutionizes training

CCBC's dental hygiene virtual reality lab makes history, revolutionizes training

An effort to remedy harm from a race-based kidney test helps Black patients seeking transplants

A racially biased medical test for years kept Black people from getting kidney transplants

Anthropic sues the Trump administration after it was designated a supply chain risk

Anthropic sues the Trump administration after it was designated a supply chain risk

Hims & Hers Health and Novo Nordisk end lawsuit over weight loss medications, enter collaboration

Hims & Hers Health has agreed to stop selling compound versions of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy and other weight-loss drugs, ending for now a patent lawsuit

US Tomahawk struck Iranian base next to school destroyed in deadly attack, video appears to confirm

US Tomahawk struck Iranian base next to school destroyed in deadly attack, video appears to confirm

University of Maryland professor grows lab-made fibroids to find better treatments for patients

University of Maryland professor grows lab-made fibroids to find better treatments for patients

As Iran war shakes energy system, some see powerful argument for renewable energy

The Iran war is shaking the global energy system and with it Earth's climate future

Abandoned Pennsylvania mines and waste-heat recycling could make the state’s massive new data centers far more sustainable

In Pennsylvania, new data centers could require enough electricity to power 11 million homes.

What does the appendix do? Biologists explain the complicated evolution of this inconvenient organ

The appendix has independently evolved at least 32 times across 361 mammalian species. What makes it an evolutionary darling when it’s more of a medical liability today?

A reporter in Nashville has been covering ICE arrests in her community. Then she was detained herself

A reporter in Nashville has been covering ICE arrests in her community. Then she was detained herself

This weekend’s US clock change is a problem, and there’s a deep divide on how to fix it

This is the weekend when clocks move ahead, causing angst, lost sleep and health issues for many

Authorities search debris after suspected tornadoes kill 6 in Michigan, Oklahoma

Authorities in southern Michigan have searched through rubble and debris in the aftermath of suspected tornadoes that killed four people during powerful storms also blamed for two deaths in Oklahoma

Severe storms that spawned destructive tornadoes leave 8 dead across the Central US

Severe storms that spawned destructive tornadoes leave 8 dead across the Central US

High school students develop AI wildfire suppression system for global competitio

High school students develop AI wildfire suppression system for global competitio

Recovery center will be using a unique approach to help treat opioid addiction, focusing on withdrawal symptoms

Recovery center will be using a unique approach to help treat opioid addiction, focusing on withdrawal symptoms

Ukraine’s counter-drone expertise has been hard won. War in the Middle East may reveal its silver lining

Ukraine’s counter-drone expertise has been hard won. War in the Middle East may reveal its silver lining

Digital reconstruction reveals the face of ‘Little Foot,’ a nearly 4 million-year-old human ancestor

Digital reconstruction reveals the face of ‘Little Foot,’ a nearly 4 million-year-old human ancestor

This weird winter was one of the warmest — and coldest — on record. It’s a glimpse of our future

This weird winter was one of the warmest — and coldest — on record. It’s a glimpse of our future

State actors are behind much of the visual misinformation about the Iran war

A deluge of misrepresented or fabricated videos has spread widely online since the Iran war began last weekend, fueled in part by state-linked propaganda influence campaigns — particularly around who is winning the war and how bad casualties have been

Pentagon's chief tech officer says he clashed with AI company Anthropic over autonomous warfare

A top Pentagon official says a fight with Anthropic centered on how the military could someday use artificial intelligence in autonomous weapons

FDA’s controversial vaccine chief will exit agency next month

FDA’s controversial vaccine chief will exit agency next month

Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving for the second time

The Food and Drug Administration’s controversial vaccine chief, Dr. Vinay Prasad, is once again leaving the agency

US Military and FAA plan joint test of lasers designed to shoot down drones

US Military and FAA plan joint test of lasers designed to shoot down drones

Spacecraft's impact changed asteroid's orbit around the sun in a save-the-Earth test, study finds

A new study has found that an asteroid NASA used for target practice a few years ago was nudged into a slightly different route around the sun

K-9 unit dogs get treatment to extend careers thanks to local nonprofit

K-9 unit dogs get treatment to extend careers thanks to local nonprofit

Why you should tell a friend about that embarrassing thing that happened

Why you should tell a friend about that embarrassing thing that happened

GPS jamming is emerging as an increasingly prevalent — and troubling — weapon of war

GPS jamming is emerging as an increasingly prevalent — and troubling — weapon of war

Public health needs steady budgets – and federal funding uncertainty causes real harms, even if the money is later restored

Public health depends on long-term planning, and when that planning is interrupted, some programs never recover.

Telehealth is widely used by older adults insured by Medicare, new research shows

Policymakers are still deciding whether to make some types of Medicare coverage for telehealth permanent. Studies show it helps older adults get more consistent health care.

Scientists are trying to solve the mystery of whether global warming is speeding up. A new study says it has the answer

Scientists are trying to solve the mystery of whether global warming is speeding up. A new study says it has the answer

How Instagram addictiveness lawsuit could reshape social media – platform design meets product liability

A lawsuit against Meta and Google avoids the issue of liability for content and focuses on allegations that social media platforms themselves are harmful by design.

Measuring poverty on a spectrum instead of an arbitrary line conveys a more accurate picture of inequality

An economist proposes a new method of estimating the scope of poverty in different countries.

Experts see a wide data gap in women's sports science. This WNBA team owner wants to fix it

New York Liberty owner Clara Wu Tsai has a vested interest in getting the most out of female athletes

Demand for minerals to power technology could triple by 2030, UN political chief says

The United Nations political chief says demand for critical minerals that power technology from smartphones to missiles could triple by 2030 and quadruple by 2040

US aims to exhume and identify 88 USS Arizona crew members buried as unknowns after Pearl Harbor

The U.S. military plans to exhume the remains of 88 sailors and Marines killed when the USS Arizona was bombed during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 and who were buried as unknowns in a Honolulu cemetery

Pentagon says it is labeling AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk 'effective immediately'

The Trump administration is following through with its threat to designate artificial intelligence company Anthropic as a supply chain risk in an unprecedented move that could force other government contractors to stop using the AI chatbot Claude

Study suggests Trump's unproven autism claims influenced care

Last year, President Donald Trump promoted unproven ties between Tylenol and autism and touted an old generic drug as a treatment for the developmental condition

Leucovorin prescriptions surged after the White House touted the drug for autism. Parents are still scrambling to find it

Leucovorin prescriptions surged after the White House touted the drug for autism. Parents are still scrambling to find it

Millions of Americans under threat of tornadoes as spring storm season kicks in early in the US

Forecasters say the first major storm outbreak ahead of spring is threatening much of the central U.S. They warn strong tornadoes and other forms of severe weather are possible

Iran-designed drones that are being used against itself

As the US and Israel's war with Iran enters its fifth day, CNN's Ivan Watson looks at how Iran's Shahed drone has been developed to create a similar US-made drone, known as the LUCAS.

Pentagon dispute bolsters Anthropic reputation but raises questions about AI readiness in military

Anthropic’s moral stand on U.S. military use of artificial intelligence is reshaping the competition between leading AI companies but also exposing a growing awareness that maybe chatbots just aren’t capable enough for acts of war

The sea is higher than we thought and millions more are at risk, study finds

A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot or about 30 centimeters

Men’s sexual health can predict heart issues

Men’s sexual health can predict heart issues

The Latest: US Senate rejects war powers bill that would halt attacks against Iran

A widening U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has seen major strikes, missile fire across the region, and fresh fears for global energy and markets

Radar bases housing key US missile interceptor hit in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and UAE, satellite images show

Radar bases housing key US missile interceptor hit in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and UAE, satellite images show

Persian Gulf desalination plants could become military targets in regional war

Key sources of drinking water have been targets in past conflicts. And Iranian strikes have already hit close to some.

On Iran, Trump officials say the US mission is 'that simple.' It depends who's doing the talking

President Donald Trump's administration is trying to explain why it struck Iran and killed its supreme leader without clear support from Congress or allies

Doubles and triples are dwindling in MLB. Blame better outfielders and sluggers

The number of doubles and triples in the major leagues went down again last year

Billions of dollars, decades of progress spent eliminating devastating diseases may be lost with undoing of USAID

Public health campaigns had made significant strides toward eradicating diseases like elephantitis and river blindness. But this progress has since unraveled with the second Trump administration.

Researchers are combining drones and AI to make removing land mines faster and safer

Using drones makes detecting land mines safer. Using AI to fuse data from multiple types of sensors on the drones makes it more efficient.

2025 was hotter than it should have been – 5 influences and a dirty surprise offer clues to what’s ahead

Solar cycles, sea ice and rising electricity use all play a role. So does an unhealthy surprise that has been quietly hiding a large amount of global warming – until now.

Nearly a third of Pennsylvania gamblers are at risk of problem gambling − but few seek treatment

Online gambling has become easier, faster and more prevalent on social media feeds and streaming platforms – which appeals to younger adults in particular.

We designed an AI tutor that helps college students reason rather than give them answers

A 2025 study shows that an AI-based tutor improves learning when it prompts reasoning and is paired with peer discussion.

When kids don’t sleep, parents don’t either. Experts share tips for better family sleep

When kids don’t sleep, parents don’t either. Experts share tips for better family sleep

Punch the orphan macaque is outgrowing his plushie and making friends

Punch the baby orphan macaque is outgrowing the orangutan plushie that comforted him through early rejection from his mother and other monkeys

GLP-1 drugs may fight addiction across every major substance, according to a study of 600,000 people

GLP-1 drugs are the first medication to show promise for treating addiction to a wide range of substances.

Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity costs, but offers few details

President Donald Trump is pressing big tech to build its own power as AI data centers spark anger over electric bills

FAMU doctoral student builds seawater battery that could revolutionize underwater exploration

FAMU doctoral student builds seawater battery that could revolutionize underwater exploration

Baltimore to start killing deer with sharpshooters to bring population to healthy levels

Baltimore to start killing deer with sharpshooters to bring population to healthy levels

Scientists find sea levels are already much higher than we thought. That could spell trouble for the future

Scientists find sea levels are already much higher than we thought. That could spell trouble for the future

Engine tricks and energy harvesting: how F1 teams can exploit new rules to win in 2026

A Formula 1 rules revolution is making cars lighter and smaller for 2026, with more electrical power

When unpaid cooking, cleaning and child care get a dollar value, income inequality in the US shrinks – but the gap has grown since 1965

Women’s unpaid work at home has declined much more than men’s contributions have increased.

Far from random, China’s global port network is clustering near the world’s riskiest trade routes

A review of 133 countries’ ports found a correlation between investment from China and proximity to chokepoints.

With Artemis II facing delays, NASA announces big structural changes to the lunar program

Artemis II has been plagued by similar issues to those faced by its predecessor, leading NASA to shake up its plan to return humans to the Moon.

I study why zebrafish larva prefer to circle left or right, to understand how and why human brains encode right- and left-handedness

Being left- or right-handed – and the paw, eye, fin and wing equivalents – is a product of genes, development and the environment.

AI and 3D printing help researchers create heat- and pressure-resistant materials for aerospace and defense applications

AI models are designing new metal alloys that have been 3D-printed and tested in the lab. The results are then fed back into the AI to accelerate alloy discovery.

US air defenses may not be able to intercept many of Iran’s one-way drones

US air defenses may not be able to intercept many of Iran’s one-way drones

Some OpenAI staff are fuming about its Pentagon deal

Some OpenAI staff are fuming about its Pentagon deal

US maternal deaths fell in 2024 and may have dropped again last year, government data shows

A new CDC analysis shows U.S. maternal deaths keep edging down

Hacked traffic cameras and US intelligence: How a plot to kill Iran’s supreme leader came together

Hacked traffic cameras and US intelligence: How a plot to kill Iran’s supreme leader came together

The task force that shapes Americans’ preventive care has not met in a year. Doctors now worry it’s being ‘abandoned’ by HHS

The task force that shapes Americans’ preventive care has not met in a year. Doctors now worry it’s being ‘abandoned’ by HHS

Community "powdered" by dust from quarry, raising health concerns

Community "powdered" by dust from quarry, raising health concerns

CIA agents successfully executed a plan for regime change in Iran in 1953 – but Trump hasn’t revealed any signs of a plan

A covert US campaign in the mid-20th century helped steer Iran toward the intense anti-American sentiment that has distinguished its government policy for decades.

Vaping is so bad at a school, principal is closing some bathrooms, using metal detector wands

Vaping is so bad at a school, principal is closing some bathrooms, using metal detector wands

Why a 6-year-old with diabetes is pushing for change in Virginia

Why a 6-year-old with diabetes is pushing for change in Virginia

High-tech snowplows and AI help cities clean up from big storms

Cities across the U.S. have been integrating video monitoring, GPS mapping and artificial intelligence into snow removal operations that once relied almost entirely on manual planning

Why Pluto is the planet (yes, we said ‘planet’) we need right now

Why Pluto is the planet (yes, we said ‘planet’) we need right now

NASA’s Hubble telescope detects possible ‘dark galaxy’

NASA’s Hubble telescope detects possible ‘dark galaxy’

Anthropic’s Claude is suddenly the most popular iPhone app following Pentagon feud

Anthropic’s Claude is suddenly the most popular iPhone app following Pentagon feud

Formerly incarcerated Black men say they’re ‘doing OK’ while trying to cope with depression and PTSD

A nurse scientist interviewed 29 formerly incarcerated Black men in Philadelphia to understand how they address their mental health needs.

A Plan B for space? On the risks of concentrating national space power in private hands

What does it mean for national security if access to Earth’s orbit depends largely on one company?

Are heroes born or made? Role models and training can prepare ordinary people to take heroic action

Heroes take a personal risk for the common good. Some people may just be born with the personality traits of a hero – but anyone can get ready to act heroically.

China's economic ambitions hit limits to growth as its national congress meets

China’s progress in building a modern economy, evident in its kung-fu fighting robots and self-parking cars, is hitting limits as a downturn in its housing industry drags on and young people struggle to find jobs

A total lunar eclipse is turning the moon red. Here’s how to watch

A total lunar eclipse is turning the moon red. Here’s how to watch

Investigation finds ‘secretly’ added chemicals of unknown safety in US food supply

Investigation finds ‘secretly’ added chemicals of unknown safety in US food supply

Crocodile caught in an Australian creek 1,200 miles from its tropical habitat

A crocodile has been caught in an Australian creek on the temperate east coast far from the species' tropical habitat

Experts talk how to navigate distressing news stories and finding coping mechanisms

As people awoke to news over the weekend of the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran, it resulted in many feeling anxious and stressed

Global breast cancer cases expected to reach over 3.5 million by 2050

Global breast cancer cases expected to reach over 3.5 million by 2050

Meeting to determine US measles elimination status pushed back to November

Meeting to determine US measles elimination status pushed back to November

United Airlines passengers evacuate on the tarmac after emergency landing in Los Angeles

United Airlines passengers evacuate on the tarmac after emergency landing in Los Angeles

Iowa water quality and cancer rates: Atlantic-area grandparents push lawmakers to act on pollution concerns

Iowa water quality and cancer rates: Atlantic-area grandparents push lawmakers to act on pollution concerns

Trump’s neck rash is because of ‘preventative skin treatment,’ his doctor says

Trump’s neck rash is because of ‘preventative skin treatment,’ his doctor says

Macron says France will allow temporary deployment of nuclear-armed jets to European allies

French President Emmanuel Macron says France will allow the temporary deployment of its nuclear-armed aircraft to allied countries as part of its new nuclear strategy

Gene editing and new tree varieties offer hope for Florida’s citrus industry

Gene editing and new tree varieties offer hope for Florida’s citrus industry

Apple launches cheaper iPhone 17e in push to boost iPhone sales

Apple launches cheaper iPhone 17e in push to boost iPhone sales

Dad joins TikTok to find stem cell match for 15-year-old son

Dad joins TikTok to find stem cell match for 15-year-old son

3D printing shop helps restore historic Winchester home, eyes future of the technology

3D printing shop helps restore historic Winchester home, eyes future of the technology

A look at some of the contenders to be Iran's supreme leader after the killing of Khamenei

Iran’s leaders are scrambling to replace Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled the country for 37 years before he was killed in the surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment

Church uses soil-free garden to feed the community

Church uses soil-free garden to feed the community

Free 10-minute online programs aimed at overcoming depression led to real improvements – new research

No time for therapy? A new study shows you can learn key skills to challenge depression in 10 minutes.

What decades of research reveal about involuntary substance use treatment – and why evidence points elsewhere

Many cities are considering involuntary substance use treatment as a solution to drug use among the homeless. But research doesn’t support this strategy.

The nation is missing millions of voters due to lack of rights for former felons

At least 20 million Americans have served time. Most of them can’t or don’t vote, and that may distort some election outcomes, a political scientist argues.

What to know before asking an AI chatbot for health advice

Tech companies are pushing new health chatbots, but experts say you still need to talk to your doctor

Triceratops skeleton 'Trey' to hit the auction block as dinosaur market soars

A triceratops skeleton that once greeted visitors at a Wyoming museum is heading to an online auction as dinosaur prices keep soaring

A priest helped her see her drinking problem. Talks with Jesus kept her sober. She’s not the only one

A priest helped her see her drinking problem. Talks with Jesus kept her sober. She’s not the only one

Malaysia renews Lynas Rare Earths' license for 10 years, orders end to radioactive waste by 2031

Malaysia has renewed Australian miner Lynas Rare Earths’ license for 10 years, but ordered it to stop producing radioactive waste by 2031

Iran's nuclear ambassador alleges that US-Israeli airstrikes targeted the Natanz enrichment facility

Iran’s IAEA ambassador says U.S. and Israeli airstrikes hit Iran’s Natanz enrichment site, but the U.N. nuclear watchdog says it has no reports of damage

The winners of the smartphone boom think they know what the next big tech gadget is

The winners of the smartphone boom think they know what the next big tech gadget is

Family pushes for change after rare disease clinical trial abruptly ends

Family pushes for change after rare disease clinical trial abruptly ends

Kansas revoked transgender people’s IDs overnight – researchers anticipate cascading health and social consequences

With invalid driver’s licenses and birth certificates, transgender people are at risk for more than just steep fines and imprisonment.

Rebuilding faces and identifying tattoos, AI joins the search for the missing in Mexico