One of the longest cold-air outbreaks in decades is about to get even colder, with record temps as far south as Florida
January 28, 2026
Berkeley residents divided over fire prevention ordinance; no wooden structures within 5 ft of home
January 28, 2026
A federal judge has refused to block a winter oil and gas exploration project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska that opponents said was improperly analyzed by the federal government
January 28, 2026
She was supposed to be the first teacher in space. 40 years later, her mission continues
January 28, 2026
A loggerhead sea turtle has returned to the Atlantic Ocean after rehabilitation at a Florida turtle hospital
January 28, 2026
Two companies made dried milk powder that could be linked to the outbreak of botulism in ByHeart formula that has sickened dozens of babies
January 28, 2026
Case of measles confirmed in Arizona ICE facility
January 28, 2026
The Trump administration is taking a step toward rolling back a rule that limits smokestack emissions that burden downwind areas in neighboring states
January 28, 2026
US life expectancy reached a record high in 2024 as deaths from drug overdose and Covid-19 dropped
January 29, 2026
U.S. life expectancy has hit the highest mark in American history
January 29, 2026
The accidental climate scientist who uncovered an unexpected force of global warming
January 29, 2026
Researchers say human-induced climate change worsened recent torrential rains and floods in southern Africa
January 29, 2026
‘What if I told you this school had no teachers?’: Is AI schooling the future of education — or a risky bet?
January 29, 2026
Dow is planning to cut approximately 4,500 jobs as the chemicals maker puts more emphasis on using artificial intelligence and automation in its business
January 29, 2026
Astonishing 1,400-year-old tomb featuring giant owl sculpture discovered in Mexico
January 29, 2026
Electric vehicles are a fast-growing share of auto sales in many countries, and Chinese automakers are benefiting as the US industry pulls back.
January 29, 2026
Many homeowners could save money on their heating bills by installing heat pumps – but not everyone, and not everywhere.
January 29, 2026
In the world of cost benefit analysis, if an impact isn’t monetized, it doesn’t exist. A former EPA official explains what’s changing now and why it matters.
January 29, 2026
Elon Musk is betting Tesla’s future isn’t about cars at all
January 29, 2026
Aerial lidar raises ethical questions because it can collect data remotely without the knowledge or consent of Indigenous and descendant populations that are on the ground.
January 29, 2026
"Where are those darn keys
January 29, 2026
Russia is using Starlink to make its killer drones fly farther
January 29, 2026
King Charles reveals his philosophy for protecting the planet in new film
January 29, 2026
The winter storm is here and two-thirds of the US population is facing this extreme cold. More than half of all Americas will experience subzero wind chills over the next 3 days.
January 26, 2026
A new humanoid robot named Sprout, developed by Fauna Robotics, is making its debut
January 27, 2026
Why Minnesota’s CEOs finally broke their silence
January 26, 2026
Tissue boxes, binge-watching and DoorDash: How you’re making it through a record-breaking flu season
January 27, 2026
Close helicopter routes and Army crew’s perception of the wrong aircraft determine why a regional jet and helicopter collided
January 27, 2026
North Korea has launched short-range ballistic missiles into the sea
January 27, 2026
Many U.S. residents are facing another night of below-freezing temperatures and no electricity after a massive winter storm dumped more snow in Northeast and left parts of the South coated in ice
January 26, 2026
Canada’s last captive whales have a received a reprieve from death after the Canadian government conditionally approved a plan to export them to the United States
January 26, 2026
Recovery from Mississippi's worst ice storm in more than 30 years could take a week or more
January 26, 2026
Experts say the massive winter storm hitting the American East is taking a multi-billion dollar toll on the U.S. economy
January 26, 2026
A senior lawyer in Australia has apologized to a judge for using AI-generated fake quotes and nonexistent case judgments in a murder case
August 15, 2025
Officials warn that shoveling snow after this weekend's massive storm could be hazardous to your heart
January 26, 2026
Groundhogs predict spring with the same accuracy as flipping a coin. But they’re vital to their ecosystems, feasting through summer to store enough fat to last through their winter hibernation.
January 26, 2026
Scientists say two artifacts found at a lake shore in Greece are the oldest wooden tools uncovered so far
January 26, 2026
The atmosphere is a complicated place. Warm temperatures in one spot can contribute to brutally cold storms somewhere else.
January 24, 2026
European Union regulators have opened a formal investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform X after its AI chatbot Grok started producing nonconsensual sexualized deepfake images
January 26, 2026
How to stay safe in cold weather, according to a doctor
January 26, 2026
A new high-resolution map of distant galaxies may help scientists understand the mysterious dark matter holding the universe together
January 26, 2026
The U.S. is taking a minority stake in an Oklahoma rare earth miner, the latest government investment in the sector as it seeks to minimize its reliance on imports of a material used prevalently in smartphones, robotics, electric vehicles and many other high tech products
January 26, 2026
What if an AI system could recognize when it’s confused or when to think more carefully? Researchers are working to give large language models these metacognitive abilities.
January 26, 2026
Despite Brazil’s recent expansions of protected areas, research shows that the favorite habitats of whales and dolphins are still threatened by human activities.
January 26, 2026
Plants need phosphorus, and other nutrients, to grow. But soil tests can’t tell if there’s too much.
January 26, 2026
After decades of stalled progress, new vaccines, treatments and genetic tools are helping scientists protect children and save lives worldwide.
January 26, 2026
Breast self-awareness is a more flexible approach to preventing breast cancer that goes along with other essential screening measures
January 26, 2026
When something goes wrong at 186 mph: Inside the fast-reaction world of high-speed train drivers
January 26, 2026
Doctors are ignoring new federal vaccine recommendations
January 26, 2026
A massive winter storm has dumped sleet, freezing rain and snow across much of the U.S., halting air and road traffic and sending temperatures plunging
January 25, 2026
President Donald Trump says the U.S. used a secret weapon he called “The Discombobulator” to disable Venezuelan equipment when the U.S. captured Nicolás Maduro
January 25, 2026
Electric air taxi offers NYC a glimpse of the future of travel
January 25, 2026
Dr. William Foege, a leader in the global eradication of smallpox, has died
January 25, 2026
Millions of people rely on wearable devices to monitor how well they're sleeping
January 25, 2026
Trump claims secret ‘discombobulator’ weapon was used to help capture Maduro
January 25, 2026
A new Gallup poll finds that American workers have adopted artificial intelligence into their work lives at a remarkable pace over the past few years
January 25, 2026
Thousands of flights have been canceled for the weekend across the U.S. as a monster storm began wreaking havoc across much of the country
January 24, 2026
Tracking the potentially historic US winter storm in maps and charts
January 22, 2026
Pope Leo warns of ‘overly affectionate’ AI chatbots
January 24, 2026
Forecasters say over half the U.S. population could be affected by snow, ice or bitter cold as a winter storm sweeps across the county
January 23, 2026
King Charles III has teamed up with Amazon Prime to make a film about his vision for saving the planet, 16 years after he wrote a book on the subject
January 24, 2026
U.S. health officials say testing showed that powdered whole milk used to make ByHeart infant formula could be a source of contamination that led to an outbreak of infant botulism that has sickened dozens of babies
January 24, 2026
Meta is halting teens’ access to artificial intelligence characters, at least temporarily, the company said in a blog post Friday
January 23, 2026
In social media, President Trump is questioning global warming because of a chilly severe winter storm hitting the U_S_ On Friday, he called the weather nearly unprecedented and labeled scientists “environmental insurrectionists.”
January 23, 2026
Don’t say ‘Watch out for ice’: FEMA warned storm announcements could invite memes
January 23, 2026
Justice Department charges ex-government contractor with leaking to Washington Post reporter
January 23, 2026
When the blockbuster winter storm will arrive in your city
January 23, 2026
The U.S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization
January 22, 2026
That snowflake icon on your smartphone app might be quick and handy — it just might not be as accurate as a human when the weather gets rough
January 23, 2026
NASA is about to send people to the moon — in a spacecraft not everyone thinks is safe to fly
January 23, 2026
A bit of understanding – plus effort to regulate yourself and give compassionate feedback – can shift a stuck relationship into something more bearable, perhaps even meaningful.
January 23, 2026
As businesses race to adopt AI, you might worry that the experience and expertise you’ve built up has become a lot less valuable. But you still have more control over your future than you think.
January 23, 2026
New research could allow health care providers to identify and treat patients at risk for rheumatoid arthritis before the disease progresses.
January 23, 2026
Challenging the brain by exposing it to new situations, tasks and skills can improve its efficiency, much like strength training does for our muscles. But maximum efficiency requires optimal rest.
January 23, 2026
Potentially historic winter storm to slam much of the US with destructive ice and heavy snow
January 22, 2026
The southern African nation of Malawi has started a cholera vaccination rollout this week in a bid to stem the threat of a disease that kills tens of thousands of people globally each year
January 23, 2026
The Yanacocha Reserve in the Ecuadorian Andes is the last refuge for a tiny hummingbird facing extinction
January 23, 2026
Winter has its fans, but even those who enjoy playing in the snow probably dislike the chore of clearing up after a big storm that dumps several inches or even feet of snow and ice
January 23, 2026
A massive winter storm is barreling toward the eastern U.S., threatening to bring severe ice and snow from Texas to Boston
January 22, 2026
What are ‘exploding trees’? The winter phenomenon may not be what you think
January 23, 2026
Families of the astronauts lost in the space shuttle Challenger accident are marking that tragic day 40 years ago
January 22, 2026
The Trump administration is ending the use of abortion-derived fetal tissue in research funded by the National Institutes of Health
January 22, 2026
Scientists find unlikely new way to track space junk: sonic booms in the atmosphere
January 22, 2026
How this brutal winter storm is even possible with climate change – and maybe even more likely
January 22, 2026
Utah's first-of-its-kind water reclamation facility transforms toilet water into water plants crave
January 22, 2026
The world's largest nuclear power plant is shutting down a reactor due to a glitch
January 22, 2026
Couple sues IVF clinic after DNA test reveals baby isn’t theirs
January 22, 2026
Rwanda will test technology powered by artificial intelligence in more than 50 health clinics as part of a new initiative by the Gates Foundation to support 1,000 clinics across Africa with the aim to improve health care services
January 22, 2026
Google is leveraging its artificial intelligence technology to open a new peephole for its dominant search engine to tailor answers that draw upon people’s interests, habits, travel itineraries and photo libraries
January 22, 2026
Guinea-Bissau's health minister says the government is suspending a Trump administration-backed hepatitis B vaccine study on newborns in the West African country pending an ethical review
January 22, 2026
Fewer young adults are dying from the leading causes of cancer death — except colorectal cancer
January 22, 2026
A new study shows how earthquake monitors can better track space junk by tuning into their sonic booms
January 22, 2026
Coal mines are notorious sources of acid mine drainage, but the orange sludge that threatens water supplies and wildlife also contains valuable rare earth elements.
January 21, 2026
Americans who smoke may soon be hearing a lot more about Zyn
January 22, 2026
AI-mediated culture is already being filtered in ways that favor the familiar, the describable and the conventional.
January 22, 2026
Expertise comes with training, experience and accreditation. And expert consensus is the best guide modern democracies have for making decisions about complicated challenges.
January 22, 2026
The US used a cyberattack to turn off power in Caracas during the raid to seize Maduro. The US grid is also vulnerable to this kind of attack.
January 22, 2026
Ambassadors play a middle role between the countries where they serve and the one they represent. Trump insists their loyalty must be to the US.
January 22, 2026
Federal authorities have called those who monitor ICE ‘domestic terrorists.’ Here’s what we know
January 22, 2026
Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopens for limited traffic in key step for ceasefire
Groundhog Day puts Punxsutawney Phil's forecast about winter's length in the spotlight
A mix of hope and fear settles over Venezuela after US-imposed government change
Thunder beat Nuggets 121-111 behind Gilgeous-Alexander's 34 points
Indonesia lets Elon Musk's Grok back online under tight supervision
Spurs win in return home to San Antonio delayed by snow, mechanical issues
Carlos Alcaraz plans a kangaroo tattoo to remember his Australian Open victory