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AI cannot automate science – a philosopher explains the uniquely human aspects of doing research

While AI can streamline certain parts of the scientific process, a philosopher argues that it cannot replace human expertise and collaboration.

AI cannot automate science – a philosopher explains the uniquely human aspects of doing research
Education|Environment|Science

Why Philly has so many sinkholes

Sinkholes are fairly common in Philadelphia due to aging water lines that leak or burst, causing the surrounding soil to wash away.

Why Philly has so many sinkholes
Health|Science

What cardiologists want you to know about MAHA’s push to eat more fat

What cardiologists want you to know about MAHA’s push to eat more fat

What cardiologists want you to know about MAHA’s push to eat more fat
Europe|Science|Technology|World

Russia batters Ukraine's power grid again as officials seek momentum in US-led peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that Russia has launched more than 300 drones and missiles in a nighttime attack on Ukraine's power grid

Russia batters Ukraine's power grid again as officials seek momentum in US-led peace talks
Education|Environment|Health|Science

The US had a record-breaking year for measles. It may be the start of a deadly comeback

The US had a record-breaking year for measles. It may be the start of a deadly comeback

The US had a record-breaking year for measles. It may be the start of a deadly comeback
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

Four shark attacks in two days. Why Australia’s beaches are so dangerous this year

Four shark attacks in two days. Why Australia’s beaches are so dangerous this year

Four shark attacks in two days. Why Australia’s beaches are so dangerous this year
Environment|Science|World

Researchers find Antarctic penguin breeding is heating up sooner, and that's a problem

A new study finds that warming temperatures are causing Antarctic penguins to breed earlier, threatening some species with extinction by century's end

Researchers find Antarctic penguin breeding is heating up sooner, and that's a problem
Health|Science|World

Medical groups sue to block new CDC vaccine recommendations

Medical groups sue to block new CDC vaccine recommendations

Medical groups sue to block new CDC vaccine recommendations
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Parts of the US could see northern lights Monday

The aurora could be visible across Canada and much of the northern U.S. following a major disturbance in the Earth’s magnetic field

Parts of the US could see northern lights Monday
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Sun releases the largest solar radiation storm ‘in over 20 years,’ forecasters say

Sun releases the largest solar radiation storm ‘in over 20 years,’ forecasters say

Sun releases the largest solar radiation storm ‘in over 20 years,’ forecasters say
Education|Environment|Health|Science

Video shows cow using a brush to scratch its back in first described case of tool use in cattle

Video shows cow using a brush to scratch its back in first described case of tool use in cattle

Video shows cow using a brush to scratch its back in first described case of tool use in cattle
Political|Science|Technology|World

Analysts warn that Iran crisis carries potential nuclear risks

In the wake of spiraling tensions between the United States and Iran over Tehran’s violent crackdown of protests, analysts warn that internal upheaval or a potential collapse of the Iranian government could carry nuclear risks

Analysts warn that Iran crisis carries potential nuclear risks
Environment|Health|Science

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

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

Families share histoplasmosis stories as Tennessee cases climb to more than 30
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Woman with rare genetic condition seeks O negative kidney donor to save her life

Woman with rare genetic condition seeks O negative kidney donor to save her life

Woman with rare genetic condition seeks O negative kidney donor to save her life
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

22-year-old Cornell grad launches nature conservancy

22-year-old Cornell grad launches nature conservancy

22-year-old Cornell grad launches nature conservancy
Economy|Health|Science|Technology

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

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

Alabama's robotic ultrasound plan raises concerns from OB-GYNs
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

New Mexico sees alarming rise in tree die-off due to warm weather and insects

New Mexico sees alarming rise in tree die-off due to warm weather and insects

New Mexico sees alarming rise in tree die-off due to warm weather and insects
Business|Economy|Health|Science

Oregon baby is still battling infant botulism after ByHeart formula exposure

A Portland, Oregon, baby got sick with infant botulism after drinking contaminated ByHeart formula donated through a program that helps poor and homeless families

Oregon baby is still battling infant botulism after ByHeart formula exposure
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Are there thunderstorms on Mars? A planetary scientist explains the red planet’s dry, dusty storms

A rover recently captured sounds of lightning crackling on Mars, over a decade after scientists uncovered the first evidence for electric discharges on the planet.

Are there thunderstorms on Mars? A planetary scientist explains the red planet’s dry, dusty storms
Science|Technology

An ultrathin coating for electronics looked like a miracle insulator − but a hidden leak fooled researchers for over a decade

A new study investigated the source of a leak in a ‘miracle measurement’ from 2010 – and engineers found a potential solution.

An ultrathin coating for electronics looked like a miracle insulator − but a hidden leak fooled researchers for over a decade
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science

IMAX movie tells Ohio's environmental comeback story from burning river to top-ranked state parks

When you think IMAX, chances are your mind goes to those immersive documentaries that take you inside volcanoes, deep under oceans or to distant planets

IMAX movie tells Ohio's environmental comeback story from burning river to top-ranked state parks
Arts|Crime|Economy|Election|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|World

1,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment, source says, as state mobilizes National Guard

1,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment, source says, as state mobilizes National Guard

1,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment, source says, as state mobilizes National Guard
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

Trump’s double pardon underscores sweeping use of clemency

Trump’s double pardon underscores sweeping use of clemency

Trump’s double pardon underscores sweeping use of clemency
Health|Science

Pentagon pauses HIV-positive recruit training while signaling it may soon reinstate a ban on their enlistment

Pentagon pauses HIV-positive recruit training while signaling it may soon reinstate a ban on their enlistment

Pentagon pauses HIV-positive recruit training while signaling it may soon reinstate a ban on their enlistment
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Blast of winter weather hits Midwest and East Coast and could bring snow to Florida

A blast of winter weather has brought snowfall and subfreezing wind chills across the Midwest and East Coast as well as near-freezing temperatures in parts of the South, including Florida

Blast of winter weather hits Midwest and East Coast and could bring snow to Florida
Science|Technology|Travel|World

NASA's new moon rocket moves to the pad ahead of astronaut launch as early as February

NASA's giant new moon rocket is finally at the launch pad

NASA's new moon rocket moves to the pad ahead of astronaut launch as early as February
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Climate activist predicts high electricity prices and Trump's attacks on green energy will hurt GOP

Longtime climate activist Bill McKibben finds hope in solar energy despite the Trump administration rolling back environmental regulations and freezing offshore wind projects

Climate activist predicts high electricity prices and Trump's attacks on green energy will hurt GOP
Health|Science

Many women and doctors dismiss Trump’s Tylenol claim as more research suggests no autism link

Many women and doctors dismiss Trump’s Tylenol claim as more research suggests no autism link

Many women and doctors dismiss Trump’s Tylenol claim as more research suggests no autism link
Health|Science

New research bolsters evidence that Tylenol doesn't raise the risk of autism despite Trump's claims

A new review of studies has found that taking Tylenol during pregnancy doesn’t increase the risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities

New research bolsters evidence that Tylenol doesn't raise the risk of autism despite Trump's claims
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Judge allows a third offshore wind project to resume construction as the industry challenges Trump

A federal judge has ruled that work on a Virginia offshore wind project could resume

Judge allows a third offshore wind project to resume construction as the industry challenges Trump
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

ChatGPT's free ride is ending: Here's what OpenAI plans for advertising on the chatbot

OpenAI plans to introduce ads for ChatGPT users who aren't paying for the premium version

ChatGPT's free ride is ending: Here's what OpenAI plans for advertising on the chatbot
Business|Environment|Health|Science

Supreme Court agrees to hear longstanding fight over Roundup cancer claims

Supreme Court agrees to hear longstanding fight over Roundup cancer claims

Supreme Court agrees to hear longstanding fight over Roundup cancer claims
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

White House and governors pressure grid operator to boost power supply, slow electricity price hikes

The White House and a bipartisan group of governors are taking aim at power shortages and price spikes from data centers for artificial intelligence

White House and governors pressure grid operator to boost power supply, slow electricity price hikes
Health|Science|Technology

The first ‘across the bridge’: Man who received experimental pig kidney transplant now has a human organ

The first ‘across the bridge’: Man who received experimental pig kidney transplant now has a human organ

The first ‘across the bridge’: Man who received experimental pig kidney transplant now has a human organ
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Supreme Court will hear appeal by maker of popular Roundup weedkiller to block thousands of lawsuits

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from agrochemical manufacturer Bayer to block thousands of state lawsuits alleging it failed to warn people its popular weedkiller could cause cancer

Supreme Court will hear appeal by maker of popular Roundup weedkiller to block thousands of lawsuits
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Travel|World

Warming shelters for the homeless are open as Florida experiences its coldest weather this winter

Tourists are bundling up and warming shelters have opened as Florida experiences its coldest weather of the winter season

Warming shelters for the homeless are open as Florida experiences its coldest weather this winter
Arts|Science

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

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

Genetic clues may be hiding in Leonardo da Vinci’s artwork
Health|Science|US|World

Measles cases jump again in South Carolina, rising to more than 550

Reported measles cases in South Carolina surged by almost 30% in the last few days

Measles cases jump again in South Carolina, rising to more than 550
Health|Science|US|World

US flu activity fell for a second week. But experts worry the season is far from over

Health experts say the U.S. flu season appears to be waning with two straight weeks of decline in measures of flu activity

US flu activity fell for a second week. But experts worry the season is far from over
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science|Technology

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

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

Community unites to sustainably restore Santa Cruz's iconic blue whale skeleton
Arts|Science|World

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

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

These ancient designs may be the first evidence of humans doing math
Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Financial stress may be as bad for the heart as traditional risk factors for cardiovascular disease

Financial stress may be as bad for the heart as traditional risk factors for cardiovascular disease

Financial stress may be as bad for the heart as traditional risk factors for cardiovascular disease
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Colorado ranchers and consumers can team up to make beef supply chains more sustainable

Beef is a source of complete protein for humans, but its production results in greenhouse gas emissions.

Colorado ranchers and consumers can team up to make beef supply chains more sustainable
Economy|Science|Technology|World

Iran’s latest internet blackout extends to phones and Starlink

Iran’s internet shutdown cuts off most communication with the outside world during violent repression of national protests.

Iran’s latest internet blackout extends to phones and Starlink
Health|Science

New variant of the flu virus is driving surge of cases across the US and Canada

A particularly infectious subvariant of influenza is keeping emergency room numbers high and causing especially severe illness in children.

New variant of the flu virus is driving surge of cases across the US and Canada
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Raccoons break into liquor stores, scale skyscrapers and pick locks – studying their clever brains can clarify human intelligence, too

Trash pandas’ talent for escaping via lab vents may frustrate researchers, but their problem-solving skills make their brains a fascinating area of research.

Raccoons break into liquor stores, scale skyscrapers and pick locks – studying their clever brains can clarify human intelligence, too
Arts|Education|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Deep reading can boost your critical thinking and help you resist misinformation – here’s how to build the skill

Reading comprehension scores are tanking, and fewer Americans are picking up books. But practicing deep reading can help you process content more carefully and keep you from falling for misinformation.

Deep reading can boost your critical thinking and help you resist misinformation – here’s how to build the skill
Environment|Science|World

Sharks are famous for fearsome teeth, but ocean acidification could make them weaker

A group of German scientists tested the effects of a more acidic ocean on sharks’ teeth and found that future generations of sharks could have weaker teeth because of changing ocean chemistry

Sharks are famous for fearsome teeth, but ocean acidification could make them weaker
Environment|Health|Science|Technology|US

NASA SpaceX Crew-11 returns to earth

Four astronauts aboard a SpaceX capsule splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego, ending a weeklong effort to return the crew early prompted by a medical issue involving one crew member.

NASA SpaceX Crew-11 returns to earth
Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Good news: World records longest ever lull in nuclear tests. Bad news: It’s on shaky ground

Good news: World records longest ever lull in nuclear tests. Bad news: It’s on shaky ground

Good news: World records longest ever lull in nuclear tests. Bad news: It’s on shaky ground
Health|Science|Technology

CDC studies show value of nationwide wastewater disease surveillance, as potential funding cut looms

Two new studies from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show wastewater monitoring of measles can flag measles spread days to weeks in advance

CDC studies show value of nationwide wastewater disease surveillance, as potential funding cut looms
Business|Crime|Political|Science|Technology|World

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

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

What you need to know about Grok and the controversies surrounding it
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Global power struggles over the ocean’s finite resources call for creative diplomacy

The expansion of Arctic shipping, scramble for seafloor mining and overfishing are all straining international relationships. But the powers of diplomacy go beyond ocean treaties.

Global power struggles over the ocean’s finite resources call for creative diplomacy
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Is it time to tear down the aging SF Zoo? A campaign to replace it with an ecological park has begun

Is it time to tear down the aging SF Zoo? A campaign to replace it with an ecological park has begun

Is it time to tear down the aging SF Zoo? A campaign to replace it with an ecological park has begun
Economy|Education|Health|Opinion|Science

China’s new condom tax will prove no effective barrier to country’s declining fertility rate

The Asian giant is grappling with a dramatic population decline, with a fertility rate of 1.0, well below the 2.1 replacement rate.

China’s new condom tax will prove no effective barrier to country’s declining fertility rate
Health|Science|Technology

First on CNN: Noninvasive brain treatment for depression proves helpful

First on CNN: Noninvasive brain treatment for depression proves helpful

First on CNN: Noninvasive brain treatment for depression proves helpful
Environment|Science|World

Mummified cheetahs found in Saudi caves shed light on lost populations

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

Mummified cheetahs found in Saudi caves shed light on lost populations
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Fossil analysis changes what paleontologists know about how long T. rex took to grow full size

Fossil analysis changes what paleontologists know about how long T. rex took to grow full size

Fossil analysis changes what paleontologists know about how long T. rex took to grow full size
Health|Science|Technology|World

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

An ailing astronaut is back on Earth

Ailing astronaut returns to Earth early in NASA's first medical evacuation
Business|Education|Science|Technology

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

Former NASA Astronaut Leroy Chiao joins The Lead.

4 astronauts depart Space Station in NASA's first medical evacuation
Education|Environment|Science|World

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

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

Prehistoric wolf’s gut frozen in time reveals an ice age giant
Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Viral bodycam video captures deputy wrangling large, runaway bird: "I've never handcuffed an emu"

Viral bodycam video captures deputy wrangling large, runaway bird: "I've never handcuffed an emu"

Viral bodycam video captures deputy wrangling large, runaway bird: "I've never handcuffed an emu"
Health|Science|Technology|World

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

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

4 astronauts return to Earth after medical issue forces early ISS exit
Crime|Science|Technology|World

Grok blocked from undressing images in places where it's illegal, X says

Elon Musk’s X says its AI chatbot Grok won't be able to edit photos of real people in revealing clothing in places where that is illegal

Grok blocked from undressing images in places where it's illegal, X says
Health|Lifestyle|Science

New Year’s resolutions usually fall by the wayside, but there is a better approach to making real changes

New Year’s resolutions typically fade so quickly that there is a ‘Quitter’s Day’ named after them, for the second Friday in January. But small actions and shifts in mindset can have much longer-lasting beneficial effects.

New Year’s resolutions usually fall by the wayside, but there is a better approach to making real changes
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|World

How mountain terraces have helped Indigenous peoples live with climate uncertainty

As climate extremes intensify, adaptation debates favor new technologies. Terraces in the Philippines and Morocco show how people modified their landscapes to respond to past climate shifts.

How mountain terraces have helped Indigenous peoples live with climate uncertainty
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

In a warming world, freshwater production is moving deep beneath the sea

Climate change is driving a global boom in desalination as regions turn to the sea for drinking water

In a warming world, freshwater production is moving deep beneath the sea
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

What's next for Greenland and Denmark after difficult meeting with Trump administration

U.S., Danish and Greenlandic officials have met face to face to discuss President Donald Trump’s ambitions to take control of Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of Denmark

What's next for Greenland and Denmark after difficult meeting with Trump administration
Education|Opinion|Science

One cure for sour feelings about politics − getting people to love their hometowns

Fostering a sense of pride in local communities increases citizen participation, including, at a bare minimum, voting in municipal elections.

One cure for sour feelings about politics − getting people to love their hometowns
Health|Opinion|Political|Science

Supreme Court likely to reject limits on concealed carry but uphold bans on gun possession by drug users

The high court recognizes a person’s right to self-defense with firearms but has also upheld the government’s power to enforce limits on that right.

Supreme Court likely to reject limits on concealed carry but uphold bans on gun possession by drug users
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Science is best communicated through identity and culture – how researchers are ensuring STEM serves their communities

Scientists have traditionally focused on educating the public on science or correcting misinformation. But researchers from marginalized communities often have broader goals in science communication.

Science is best communicated through identity and culture – how researchers are ensuring STEM serves their communities
Health|Science|World

What to do if you’ve been exposed to measles

What to do if you’ve been exposed to measles

What to do if you’ve been exposed to measles
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Lawmakers propose $2.5B agency to boost production of rare earths and other critical minerals

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has proposed creating a new agency with $2.5 billion to boost production of rare earths and the other critical minerals

Lawmakers propose $2.5B agency to boost production of rare earths and other critical minerals
Health|Science|Technology

NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation

An astronaut in need of medical care is on the way back to Earth

NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation
Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Danish official says there's a 'fundamental disagreement' with Trump over Greenland

A top Danish official says a “fundamental disagreement” over Greenland remains with President Donald Trump after talks in Washington with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Danish official says there's a 'fundamental disagreement' with Trump over Greenland
Economy|Health|Science

Recalled Super Greens diet supplement powder sickens 45 with salmonella

Federal health officials say at least 45 people in nearly two dozen states have been sickened with salmonella food poisoning tied to the Super Greens brand of diet supplement powder

Recalled Super Greens diet supplement powder sickens 45 with salmonella
Arts|Education|Environment|Science|World

US military has a long history in Greenland, from mining during WWII to a nuclear-powered Army base built into the ice

History also shows that many of the fanciful engineering ideas for Greenland failed because they misjudged the island’s harsh climate and dynamic ice sheet.

US military has a long history in Greenland, from mining during WWII to a nuclear-powered Army base built into the ice
Business|Economy|Health|Science|World

Public mistrust linked to drop in deceased donor organ donations and kidney transplants

A new report says organ donations from the recently deceased dropped last year, resulting in fewer kidney transplants

Public mistrust linked to drop in deceased donor organ donations and kidney transplants
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

NTSB investigators pinpoint failed aircraft part from UPS crash last year

NTSB investigators pinpoint failed aircraft part from UPS crash last year

NTSB investigators pinpoint failed aircraft part from UPS crash last year
Business|Crime|Science|Technology|World

Elon Musk’s Grok can no longer undress images of real people on X

Elon Musk’s Grok can no longer undress images of real people on X

Elon Musk’s Grok can no longer undress images of real people on X
Business|Health|Science|Technology

4 astronauts depart ISS, leaving behind just 3 crewmates to staff the orbiting lab

4 astronauts depart ISS, leaving behind just 3 crewmates to staff the orbiting lab

4 astronauts depart ISS, leaving behind just 3 crewmates to staff the orbiting lab
Education|Food|Health|Science

Trump signs a law returning whole milk to school lunches

Whole milk is heading back to school lunch cafeterias

Trump signs a law returning whole milk to school lunches
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Trump's freeze of an offshore wind project faces scrutiny from a judge he appointed

A federal judge is considering whether to set aside a Trump administration order pausing the construction of a major offshore project for New York

Trump's freeze of an offshore wind project faces scrutiny from a judge he appointed
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Political|Science|World

Hundreds of laid-off researchers at US workplace safety center are being reinstated

Federal officials are reinstating hundreds of U.S. health workers who were laid off last year from a small health agency that aims to protect workers

Hundreds of laid-off researchers at US workplace safety center are being reinstated
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Horses really can smell our fear, new study finds

Horses really can smell our fear, new study finds

Horses really can smell our fear, new study finds
Political|Science|Technology|World

Free Starlink access for Iran seen as game changer for demonstrators getting their message out

SpaceX's Starlink has dropped fees to help Iranian demonstrators share protest details globally, activists say

Free Starlink access for Iran seen as game changer for demonstrators getting their message out
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump wants to slash funding for federal climate and weather research. Congress is about to tell him ‘No’

Trump wants to slash funding for federal climate and weather research. Congress is about to tell him ‘No’

Trump wants to slash funding for federal climate and weather research. Congress is about to tell him ‘No’
Economy|Health|Science|World

US overdose deaths fell through most of 2025, federal data reveals

U.S. overdose deaths fell through the most of last year, suggesting a lasting improvement in an epidemic that had been worsening for decades

US overdose deaths fell through most of 2025, federal data reveals
Education|Health|Science

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

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

Patches of low vaccination in the US are becoming bigger, riskier holes
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology

Searching reporters’ homes, suing journalists and repressing citizen dissent are well-known steps toward autocracy

President Donald Trump’s threats against independent media and free speech look a lot like the actions of autocrats elsewhere intent on undermining the institutions meant to keep them in check.

Searching reporters’ homes, suing journalists and repressing citizen dissent are well-known steps toward autocracy
Environment|Science|World

Scientists call another near-record hot year a 'warning shot' of a shifting, dangerous climate

Scientists calculate that last year was one of the three hottest on record, along with 2024 and 2023

Scientists call another near-record hot year a 'warning shot' of a shifting, dangerous climate
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Stress-proof your body: How to build a nervous system that supports your fitness goals

Stress-proof your body: How to build a nervous system that supports your fitness goals

Stress-proof your body: How to build a nervous system that supports your fitness goals
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Climate engineering would alter the oceans, reshaping marine life – new study examines each method’s risks

Some methods being tried to counter climate change shift the ocean’s biology or chemistry. Others would deflect solar radiation. All have consequences for marine life.

Climate engineering would alter the oceans, reshaping marine life – new study examines each method’s risks
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|US|World

Sales of a powerful Nvidia AI chip to China gets the greenlight, with conditions

The Trump administration placed new security requirements on Nividia’s semiconductor sales to China, but essentially greenlighted the export of its powerful H200 artificial intelligence chips to Chinese buyers

Sales of a powerful Nvidia AI chip to China gets the greenlight, with conditions
Food|Health|Science

Food companies are targeting users of weight-loss drugs with 'GLP-1 Friendly' labels

Meals and snacks with “GLP-1 Friendly” labels on the packaging are becoming more common as a growing number of Americans try obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound to lose weight

Food companies are targeting users of weight-loss drugs with 'GLP-1 Friendly' labels
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Could ChatGPT convince you to buy something? Threat of manipulation looms as AI companies gear up to sell ads

AI companies are gearing up to follow the social media model of monetizing their platforms through advertising. The danger for consumers with AI goes beyond data privacy to covert manipulation.

Could ChatGPT convince you to buy something? Threat of manipulation looms as AI companies gear up to sell ads
Asia|Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

From a new flagship space telescope to lunar exploration, global cooperation – and competition – will make 2026 an exciting year for space

The US, China, India, Europe and Japan all have exciting missions on the horizon in 2026. Many of them are collaborative feats.

From a new flagship space telescope to lunar exploration, global cooperation – and competition – will make 2026 an exciting year for space
Health|Science|Technology

Reddit and TikTok - with the help of AI - are reshaping how researchers understand substance use

Chatter in social media communities sheds light on a hidden population of substance users.

Reddit and TikTok - with the help of AI - are reshaping how researchers understand substance use
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

South Florida’s Brightline has highlighted an old problem – every year for the past decade, 900 pedestrians were killed by trains

Railway safety has vastly improved for motor vehicles, but reducing the risk of collisions with pedestrians is much trickier.

South Florida’s Brightline has highlighted an old problem – every year for the past decade, 900 pedestrians were killed by trains
Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Blasting heat at home and still freezing? There are easy fixes to save money and stay warm

It’s that time of year again, when lots of U.S. residents are blasting the heat in their homes and still freezing cold

Blasting heat at home and still freezing? There are easy fixes to save money and stay warm
Environment|Science|Technology|World

A novel sanctuary in Antarctica is preserving ice samples from rapidly melting glaciers

Scientists have inaugurated the first global repository of mountain ice cores in an Antarctic vault

A novel sanctuary in Antarctica is preserving ice samples from rapidly melting glaciers
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology

The Latest: Trump lashes out at Federal Reserve in speech to Detroit Economic Club

President Donald Trump promoted his efforts to boost U.S. manufacturing, as he tries to counter fears about a weakening job market and worries that still-rising prices are hurting Americans’ pocketbooks

The Latest: Trump lashes out at Federal Reserve in speech to Detroit Economic Club
Environment|Science

Wildlife crews stop actively searching for young wolves after livestock attacks

Wildlife crews have stopped actively searching for two juvenile gray wolves in Northern California's Sierra Valley

Wildlife crews stop actively searching for young wolves after livestock attacks
Health|Lifestyle|Science

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

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

Combining small changes in diet, exercise and sleep may extend life
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

House passes bill codifying Trump order to rinse away showerhead regulations

The House gave approval to legislation aimed at loosening water efficiency regulations for showerheads

House passes bill codifying Trump order to rinse away showerhead regulations
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

Rio de Janeiro zoo animals are treated to popsicles as the city faces scorching summer weather

Animals at Rio de Janeiro’s BioParque zoo received popsicles and frozen treats Tuesday as the city faced another day of extreme heat during Brazil’s summer

Rio de Janeiro zoo animals are treated to popsicles as the city faces scorching summer weather
Political|Science|Technology|World

Access to Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service is now free in Iran as regime continues brutal crackdown on protests

Access to Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service is now free in Iran as regime continues brutal crackdown on protests

Access to Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service is now free in Iran as regime continues brutal crackdown on protests
Business|Health|Science

Popular weight-loss drugs shouldn't carry suicide warnings, FDA says

Federal regulators are telling drugmakers to remove label warnings about potential suicidal thoughts and behaviors from their blockbuster weight-loss drugs

Popular weight-loss drugs shouldn't carry suicide warnings, FDA says
Environment|Health|Science

EPA says it will stop calculating health care savings from key air pollution rules

The Environmental Protection Agency says it will stop calculating the economic savings of health benefits from air pollution rules

EPA says it will stop calculating health care savings from key air pollution rules
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

FACT FOCUS: Trump repeats false claims when discussing Greenland's security in the Arctic

U.S. President Donald Trump has made an American takeover of Greenland a focus of his second term in the White House

FACT FOCUS: Trump repeats false claims when discussing Greenland's security in the Arctic
Health|Science|Technology

At-home STD tests offer new options for screening and treatment

New options for testing and treating some of the most common sexually transmitted diseases are becoming available

At-home STD tests offer new options for screening and treatment
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Mother diagnosed with perimenopause after years of unexplained symptoms

Mother diagnosed with perimenopause after years of unexplained symptoms

Mother diagnosed with perimenopause after years of unexplained symptoms
Health|Science|Sports

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

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

Hockey dad credits 'end-of-life care' with saving his life
Environment|Science|Technology

Astronomers now say the moon is eating up molecules from Earth’s atmosphere

Astronomers now say the moon is eating up molecules from Earth’s atmosphere

Astronomers now say the moon is eating up molecules from Earth’s atmosphere
Education|Health|Science|Technology

High-tech beanie helps to soothe NICU babies

High-tech beanie helps to soothe NICU babies

High-tech beanie helps to soothe NICU babies
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Damn the torpedoes! Trump ditches a crucial climate treaty in latest move to dismantle America’s climate protections

At the same time, Americans have been facing worsening storms, wildfires and deadly heat waves.

Damn the torpedoes! Trump ditches a crucial climate treaty in latest move to dismantle America’s climate protections
Crime|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Woman who was shocked on sidewalk with her dog speaks out: "Like he was being tased"

Woman who was shocked on sidewalk with her dog speaks out: "Like he was being tased"

Woman who was shocked on sidewalk with her dog speaks out: "Like he was being tased"
Arts|Economy|Education|Political|Science

Martin Luther King Jr. was ahead of his time in pushing for universal basic income

The policy of providing guaranteed cash incomes has gained momentum in recent years. This tool to tackle inequality has the potential to address racial resentment.

Martin Luther King Jr. was ahead of his time in pushing for universal basic income
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Microsoft has a plan to stop AI data centers from hiking up your electricity bill

Microsoft has a plan to stop AI data centers from hiking up your electricity bill

Microsoft has a plan to stop AI data centers from hiking up your electricity bill
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Colorado ranks among the highest states in the country for flu – an emergency room physician describes why the 2025-26 flu season is hitting hard

The 2025-26 ‘super’ flu can come with vomiting and diarrhea, alongside the more typical aches and pains of flu.

Colorado ranks among the highest states in the country for flu – an emergency room physician describes why the 2025-26 flu season is hitting hard
Environment|Health|Science

Viruses aren’t all bad: In the ocean, some help fuel the food web – a new study shows how

Marine viruses attack cells, but the material that spills out helps fuels marine life around the world.

Viruses aren’t all bad: In the ocean, some help fuel the food web – a new study shows how
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Research institutions tout the value of scholarship that crosses disciplines – but academia pushes interdisciplinary researchers out

Researchers who focus on one specialty are more likely to rise through the academic ranks, even though wicked societal problems require crosscutting work to solve.

Research institutions tout the value of scholarship that crosses disciplines – but academia pushes interdisciplinary researchers out
Education|Science|Technology

Rural areas have darker skies but fewer resources for students interested in astronomy – telescopes in schools can help

Stargazing can stimulate an interest in space in kids and lead to a passion for science. But rural schools often lack the resources to nurture these interests.

Rural areas have darker skies but fewer resources for students interested in astronomy – telescopes in schools can help
Arts|Environment|Science|Sports|World

How will climate change reshape the Winter Olympics? The list of possible host sites is shrinking

Belgian biathlete Maya Cloetens is concerned about the future of winter sports in a warming world

How will climate change reshape the Winter Olympics? The list of possible host sites is shrinking
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

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

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

Amazon’s big plan to beat ChatGPT: Give Alexa a better memory
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Malaysia will take legal action against Musk's X and xAI over misuse of Grok chatbot

Malaysian authorities have announced legal action against Elon Musk's social media platform X and its AI unit xAI

Malaysia will take legal action against Musk's X and xAI over misuse of Grok chatbot
Economy|Environment|Science

US carbon pollution rose in 2025. Experts blame cold winter, high natural gas prices, data centers

Researchers say the United States emitted 2.4% more greenhouse gases in 2025 than the previous year

US carbon pollution rose in 2025. Experts blame cold winter, high natural gas prices, data centers
Health|Political|Science|Technology

Pentagon bought device through undercover operation some investigators suspect is linked to Havana Syndrome

Pentagon bought device through undercover operation some investigators suspect is linked to Havana Syndrome

Pentagon bought device through undercover operation some investigators suspect is linked to Havana Syndrome
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Offshore wind developer prevails in court as Trump says the US 'will not approve any windmills'

A federal judge ruled Monday that work on a major offshore wind farm for Rhode Island and Connecticut can resume, handing the industry at least a temporary victory as President Donald Trump seeks to shut it down

Offshore wind developer prevails in court as Trump says the US 'will not approve any windmills'
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Beshear: Focusing on everyday concerns is key for Democrats vying for governorships

Democrats are looking to expand their hold on the nation's governorships in the midterm elections in November

Beshear: Focusing on everyday concerns is key for Democrats vying for governorships
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Apple calls on Google to help smarten up Siri and bring other AI features to the iPhone

Apple will lean on Google to help finish its bungled attempts to smarten up its virtual assistant Siri and bring other artificial intelligence features to the iPhone as the trendsetting company plays catch up in technology’s latest craze

Apple calls on Google to help smarten up Siri and bring other AI features to the iPhone
Education|Environment|Health|Science

Birds at a college changed beak shapes during the pandemic. It might be a case of rapid evolution

Birds at a college changed beak shapes during the pandemic. It might be a case of rapid evolution

Birds at a college changed beak shapes during the pandemic. It might be a case of rapid evolution
Science|Technology

Apple teams up with Google Gemini for AI-powered Siri

Apple teams up with Google Gemini for AI-powered Siri

Apple teams up with Google Gemini for AI-powered Siri
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

California wants to mix hydrogen with gas to cut climate pollution. Critics say that poses risks

Blending green hydrogen with natural gas is seen by some as key to achieving California’s clean energy goals

California wants to mix hydrogen with gas to cut climate pollution. Critics say that poses risks
Science|Technology|World

Malaysia and Indonesia become the first countries to block Musk’s Grok over sexualized AI images

Malaysia and Indonesia have blocked access to Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok as concerns grow over its misuse in generating explicit images

Malaysia and Indonesia become the first countries to block Musk’s Grok over sexualized AI images
Food|Health|Science

Eating less ultraprocessed food supports healthier aging, new research shows

Older adults whose diets consisted of only 15% ultraprocessed foods – rather than the usual 50% – had lower weight, insulin and cholesterol.

Eating less ultraprocessed food supports healthier aging, new research shows
Science

What is below Earth, since space is present in every direction?

Which way is ‘down’ has a different answer depending on where you are on Earth, in the solar system, in our galaxy and beyond.

What is below Earth, since space is present in every direction?
Business|Entertainment|Science|Technology|World

Musk’s Grok blocked by Indonesia, Malaysia over sexualized images in world first

Musk’s Grok blocked by Indonesia, Malaysia over sexualized images in world first

Musk’s Grok blocked by Indonesia, Malaysia over sexualized images in world first
Business|Crime|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Wegmans is scanning your face at some stores. It’s not the only company

Wegmans is scanning your face at some stores. It’s not the only company

Wegmans is scanning your face at some stores. It’s not the only company
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

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

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

‘Completely bonkers’: Trump’s Greenland mining dreams collide with reality
Arts|Entertainment|Health|Science

CPR on TV is often inaccurate – but watching characters jump to the rescue can still save real lives

TV shows can be misleading when it comes to educating viewers on hands-only CPR, along with who experiences cardiac arrest and where.

CPR on TV is often inaccurate – but watching characters jump to the rescue can still save real lives
Health|Interview|Science

Family reacts to death of Dr. Janell Green Smith, a Black midwife who died after childbirth

Dr. Janell Green Smith's life was dedicated to finding solutions to the crisis of Black women dying in childbirth. That was until she herself died just days after giving birth to her daughter. One of Dr. Green Smith's family members, Dr. Nichole Wardlaw, who is a midwife herself, talks to CNN about her legacy and the crisis still facing many pregnant Black women today.

Family reacts to death of Dr. Janell Green Smith, a Black midwife who died after childbirth
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Google teams up with Walmart and other retailers to enable shopping within Gemini AI chatbot

Google is expanding the shopping features in its AI chatbot by teaming up with Walmart, Shopify, Wayfair and other big retailers to turn the Gemini app into a virtual merchant as well as an assistant

Google teams up with Walmart and other retailers to enable shopping within Gemini AI chatbot
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Thousands of tourists stranded in northern Finland as deep freeze halts flights

Thousands of tourists are stranded in northern Finland after flights at Kittilä airport were canceled due to severe cold

Thousands of tourists stranded in northern Finland as deep freeze halts flights
Science|Technology

NASA’s Pandora telescope will study stars in detail to learn about the exoplanets orbiting them

The findings from Pandora will complement data from the James Webb Space Telescope to give astronomers more insight into stars and planets outside our solar system.

NASA’s Pandora telescope will study stars in detail to learn about the exoplanets orbiting them
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Erich von Däniken, Swiss writer who spawned alien archaeology, dies at 90

Erich von Däniken, the Swiss author whose books on the extraterrestrial origins of ancient civilizations brought him both fame and scorn, has died at age 90

Erich von Däniken, Swiss writer who spawned alien archaeology, dies at 90
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Brazil soy industry’s exit from moratorium on using Amazon land could spur deforestation

Brazil’s biggest soy producers have withdrawn from the soy moratorium, a pledge to avoid Amazon deforestation

Brazil soy industry’s exit from moratorium on using Amazon land could spur deforestation
Economy|Health|Political|Science

Doctors say changes to US vaccine recommendations are confusing parents and could harm kids

Doctors fear this week’s unprecedented changes to federal vaccine recommendations will stoke vaccine hesitancy even more, pose challenges for pediatricians and parents and ultimately lead to more illness and death among children

Doctors say changes to US vaccine recommendations are confusing parents and could harm kids
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports

Strength training is crucial after menopause. How to make the most of your workouts

Medical experts say strength training keeps bones and muscles healthy after menopause when estrogen loss speeds up a reduction in bone density and contributes to the gradual loss of muscle mass

Strength training is crucial after menopause. How to make the most of your workouts
Science|Technology|World

Exclusive: CNN looks inside an Oreshnik missile

Russia struck Ukraine with a hypersonic Oreshnik missile on Thursday, a rare use of one of its most advanced weapons. CNN's Nick Paton Walsh got an exclusive look inside the remnants of one of these missiles last January.

Exclusive: CNN looks inside an Oreshnik missile
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Fears of an AI bubble were nowhere to be found at the world’s biggest tech show

Fears of an AI bubble were nowhere to be found at the world’s biggest tech show

Fears of an AI bubble were nowhere to be found at the world’s biggest tech show
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

New York attorney general sues Trump administration over offshore wind project freeze

New York’s attorney general has sued the Trump administration for halting two major offshore wind projects expected to power more than 1 million homes

New York attorney general sues Trump administration over offshore wind project freeze
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|US|World

Lyft and Uber drivers protest Waymo robotaxis as California considers further regulations

Lyft and Uber drivers protested Waymo’s self-driving taxis in San Francisco

Lyft and Uber drivers protest Waymo robotaxis as California considers further regulations
Health|Science|World

South Carolina measles outbreak grows by nearly 100, spreads to North Carolina and Ohio

State health officials in South Carolina have confirmed 99 new cases of measles since Tuesday

South Carolina measles outbreak grows by nearly 100, spreads to North Carolina and Ohio
Education|Health|Science|Sports

Shawn Johnson East speaks out on protecting babies from RSV

Shawn Johnson East speaks out on protecting babies from RSV

Shawn Johnson East speaks out on protecting babies from RSV
Health|Science|US|World

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

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

CDC says flu activity probably has not peaked amid record-breaking season
Arts|Health|Science

Why some people can’t stay away from alcohol, even when they know it’s hurting them

Why some people can’t stay away from alcohol, even when they know it’s hurting them

Why some people can’t stay away from alcohol, even when they know it’s hurting them
Americas|Arts|Crime|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Musk's Grok chatbot restricts image generation after global backlash to sexualized deepfakes

Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is now restricting image generation and editing to paying users

Musk's Grok chatbot restricts image generation after global backlash to sexualized deepfakes
Health|Science

Some flu measures decline, but it's not clear this severe season has peaked

U.S. flu infections are showing signs of a slight decline, but health officials say it is not clear that this severe flu season has peaked

Some flu measures decline, but it's not clear this severe season has peaked
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Meta lines up massive supply of nuclear power to energize AI data centers

Facebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers

Meta lines up massive supply of nuclear power to energize AI data centers
Business|Entertainment|Science|Technology|World

After ‘digital undressing’ criticism, Elon Musk’s Grok limits some image generation to paid subscribers

After ‘digital undressing’ criticism, Elon Musk’s Grok limits some image generation to paid subscribers

After ‘digital undressing’ criticism, Elon Musk’s Grok limits some image generation to paid subscribers
Europe|Science|Technology|World

Russia strikes western Ukraine with Oreshnik ballistic missile, one of its most advanced weapons

Russia strikes western Ukraine with Oreshnik ballistic missile, one of its most advanced weapons

Russia strikes western Ukraine with Oreshnik ballistic missile, one of its most advanced weapons
Science|Technology|World

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

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

What is the Oreshnik ballistic missile fired by Russia into Ukraine?
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Why boosting production of Venezuela's 'very dense, very sloppy' oil could harm the environment

Environmental experts warn that U.S. plans under President Donald Trump to restart and control Venezuelan oil exports could intensify pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and ecological damage in a country already burdened by decades of oil-related degradation

Why boosting production of Venezuela's 'very dense, very sloppy' oil could harm the environment
Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia just used its new hypersonic missile again in Ukraine. Here's what to know about the Oreshnik

Russia has used its latest missile against Ukraine for a second time in the nearly 4-year-old war, a forceful signal to Kyiv and its Western allies as peace talks are in a crucial stage

Russia just used its new hypersonic missile again in Ukraine. Here's what to know about the Oreshnik
Education|Health|Science

‘Shared decision-making’ for childhood vaccines sounds empowering – but it may mean less access for families already stretched thin

Doctor’s visits are already rushed. Adding extra steps means some children, especially those from low-income families, simply won’t get the vaccines they should.

‘Shared decision-making’ for childhood vaccines sounds empowering – but it may mean less access for families already stretched thin
Education|Environment|Health|Science

Live healthier in 2026 by breathing cleaner air at home

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

Live healthier in 2026 by breathing cleaner air at home
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|US

Americans have had their mail-in ballots counted after Election Day for generations − a Supreme Court ruling could end the practice

29 states allow mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted days after an election. A case before the Supreme Court could take that decision away from the states.

Americans have had their mail-in ballots counted after Election Day for generations − a Supreme Court ruling could end the practice
Education|Health|Science

Meth inflames and stimulates your brain through similar pathways – new research offers potential avenue to treat meth addiction

Researchers identified a key molecule that highlights how the immune system is linked to the release of dopamine.

Meth inflames and stimulates your brain through similar pathways – new research offers potential avenue to treat meth addiction
Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

Superheavy-lift rockets like SpaceX’s Starship could transform astronomy by making space telescopes cheaper

NASA, SpaceX and Blue Origin have all successfully launched superheavy-lift rockets. These massive vehicles are designed to carry a much heavier load.

Superheavy-lift rockets like SpaceX’s Starship could transform astronomy by making space telescopes cheaper
Business|Economy|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Will you notice any change at the grocery store because of RFK Jr.’s new food guidelines? You already have

Will you notice any change at the grocery store because of RFK Jr.’s new food guidelines? You already have

Will you notice any change at the grocery store because of RFK Jr.’s new food guidelines? You already have
Health|Science|Technology

NASA crew to make rare early return to Earth after medical issue in space

NASA crew to make rare early return to Earth after medical issue in space

NASA crew to make rare early return to Earth after medical issue in space
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science|Sports|Technology

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

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

From climbing vacuums to cyber pets: Some highlights of CES 2026
Health|Science|Technology|World

NASA, in a rare move, cuts space station mission short after an astronaut's medical issue

In a rare move, NASA is cutting a mission aboard the International Space Station short after an astronaut had a medical issue

NASA, in a rare move, cuts space station mission short after an astronaut's medical issue
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Experts say Trump pullout from UN climate fighting will hurt world and leave US out of green surge

U.S. President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the United Nations climate framework marks a significant escalation of anti-climate policy

Experts say Trump pullout from UN climate fighting will hurt world and leave US out of green surge
Education|Entertainment|Health|Science

Some dogs can expand their vocabulary by eavesdropping on their owners

A new study finds that some gifted dogs can learn the names of new toys by eavesdropping

Some dogs can expand their vocabulary by eavesdropping on their owners
Crime|Environment|Science|US|World

Storms hit Oklahoma with high winds and 2 tornadoes, officials say

Officials say severe storms moving through Oklahoma kicked up high winds and two tornadoes early in the day

Storms hit Oklahoma with high winds and 2 tornadoes, officials say
Food|Health|Science

New US dietary guidelines recommend more protein and whole milk, less ultraprocessed foods

Irregularities in how the government developed the updated guidelines raise questions about its conclusions.

New US dietary guidelines recommend more protein and whole milk, less ultraprocessed foods
Business|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

'Worst in Show' CES products include AI refrigerators, AI companions and AI doorbells

Artificial intelligence took center stage at this year's CES gadget show, but not always for the right reasons

'Worst in Show' CES products include AI refrigerators, AI companions and AI doorbells
Health|Science

4-year-old girl recovering from rare illness linked to flu that causes brain swelling

4-year-old girl recovering from rare illness linked to flu that causes brain swelling

4-year-old girl recovering from rare illness linked to flu that causes brain swelling
Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

RFK Jr.’s new food pyramid puts meat, dairy at the top. What you should eat

RFK Jr.’s new food pyramid puts meat, dairy at the top. What you should eat

RFK Jr.’s new food pyramid puts meat, dairy at the top. What you should eat
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

Private sector revives the climate disaster database Trump tried to squash

Private sector revives the climate disaster database Trump tried to squash

Private sector revives the climate disaster database Trump tried to squash
Environment|Science|Technology

‘Cloud-9’ is a newly discovered celestial object. It could help solve a cosmic mystery

‘Cloud-9’ is a newly discovered celestial object. It could help solve a cosmic mystery

‘Cloud-9’ is a newly discovered celestial object. It could help solve a cosmic mystery
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science

The western US is in a snow drought, and storms have been making it worse

A major atmospheric river brought record precipitation to the Pacific Northwest, yet the snow and water supply still suffered. It’s a growing problem.

The western US is in a snow drought, and storms have been making it worse
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Many people who come off GLP-1 drugs regain weight within 2 years, review suggests

Many people who come off GLP-1 drugs regain weight within 2 years, review suggests

Many people who come off GLP-1 drugs regain weight within 2 years, review suggests
Environment|Science|Travel

More than 1,000 bald eagles converge at wildlife refuge just north of Kansas City

More than 1,000 bald eagles converge at wildlife refuge just north of Kansas City

More than 1,000 bald eagles converge at wildlife refuge just north of Kansas City
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

DeepSeek's AI gains traction in developing nations, Microsoft report says

DeepSeek, a Chinese tech startup, is gaining traction in developing nations, narrowing the AI adoption gap with advanced economies

DeepSeek's AI gains traction in developing nations, Microsoft report says
Health|Science|Technology

NASA says it is ‘evaluating all options’ as astronauts navigate medical concern in space

NASA says it is ‘evaluating all options’ as astronauts navigate medical concern in space

NASA says it is ‘evaluating all options’ as astronauts navigate medical concern in space
Crime|Science|Technology

Grok produces sexualized photos of women and minors for users on X – a legal scholar explains why it’s happening and what can be done

Child sexual abuse material on X is clearly illegal. What’s less clear is how to force X to prevent its AI chatbot from making the material.

Grok produces sexualized photos of women and minors for users on X – a legal scholar explains why it’s happening and what can be done
Education|Health|Science

Illness is more than just biological – medical sociology shows how social factors get under the skin and cause disease

Medical sociology examines how social, cultural, political and economic factors shape health in ways that medicine alone cannot treat.

Illness is more than just biological – medical sociology shows how social factors get under the skin and cause disease
Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

South Carolina measles cases jump 68% in one week amid holiday activities and lagging vaccination

South Carolina measles cases jump 68% in one week amid holiday activities and lagging vaccination

South Carolina measles cases jump 68% in one week amid holiday activities and lagging vaccination
Business|Science|Technology

Google adds new AI features to Gmail, turning it into a personal assistant

More artificial intelligence is being implanted into Gmail as Google tries to turn the world’s most used email service into a personal assistant that can improve writing, summarize far-flung information buried in inboxes and deliver daily to-do lists

Google adds new AI features to Gmail, turning it into a personal assistant
Business|Science|Technology

Intel hopes its new chip can be the future of AI. An executive explains how

Intel hopes its new chip can be the future of AI. An executive explains how

Intel hopes its new chip can be the future of AI. An executive explains how
Americas|Crime|Europe|Science|Technology

Elon Musk’s xAI under fire for failing to rein in ‘digital undressing’

Elon Musk’s xAI under fire for failing to rein in ‘digital undressing’

Elon Musk’s xAI under fire for failing to rein in ‘digital undressing’
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China to probe Meta's acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus

China's commerce ministry says it plans to investigate Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus

China to probe Meta's acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Dose of uncertainty: Experts wary of AI health gadgets at CES

Gadgets promoting a wide array of health benefits are on display at the annual CES trade show in Las Vegas

Dose of uncertainty: Experts wary of AI health gadgets at CES
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Trump moves to pull US out of bedrock global climate treaty, becoming first country to do so

Trump moves to pull US out of bedrock global climate treaty, becoming first country to do so

Trump moves to pull US out of bedrock global climate treaty, becoming first country to do so
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Philippines evacuates 3,000 people after activity increases at Mayon Volcano

The Philippines has evacuated nearly 3,000 villagers from a danger zone on the foothills of the Mayon Volcano after officials raised the alert level due to recent activity

Philippines evacuates 3,000 people after activity increases at Mayon Volcano
Business|Science|Technology

Judge indicates Elon Musk's fraud lawsuit against OpenAI will head to trial

A federal judge on Wednesday indicated a jury will be allowed to decide whether artificial intelligence trailblazer OpenAI hoodwinked its billionaire co-founder Elon Musk during its evolution from a nonprofit research lab into a capitalistic enterprise now valued at $500 billion

Judge indicates Elon Musk's fraud lawsuit against OpenAI will head to trial
Europe|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Common food preservatives linked to cancer and type 2 diabetes

Common food preservatives linked to cancer and type 2 diabetes

Common food preservatives linked to cancer and type 2 diabetes
Science

Oldest known poison arrows were used to hunt animals 60,000 years ago

Oldest known poison arrows were used to hunt animals 60,000 years ago

Oldest known poison arrows were used to hunt animals 60,000 years ago
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Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5T, citing 'dangerous times'

President Donald Trump is proposing setting U_S_ military spending at $1_5 trillion in 2027, citing “troubled and dangerous times.”

Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5T, citing 'dangerous times'
Environment|Food|Health|Political|Science

New dietary guidelines urge Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugar

New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar

New dietary guidelines urge Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugar
Food|Health|Science

New US dietary guidelines urge less sugar, more protein – and make a nod to beef tallow

New US dietary guidelines urge less sugar, more protein – and make a nod to beef tallow

New US dietary guidelines urge less sugar, more protein – and make a nod to beef tallow
Health|Science

Wondering if you should get a flu shot? Here’s what science says

Wondering if you should get a flu shot? Here’s what science says

Wondering if you should get a flu shot? Here’s what science says
Crime|Science|Technology

Tampa police can now see what you see during 911 calls with groundbreaking new technology

Tampa police can now see what you see during 911 calls with groundbreaking new technology

Tampa police can now see what you see during 911 calls with groundbreaking new technology
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

White House completes plan to curb bedrock environmental law

The Trump administration has finalized a plan to roll back regulations implementing a landmark environmental law that the White House says needlessly delays federal approvals for energy and infrastructure projects

White House completes plan to curb bedrock environmental law
Business|Education|Environment|Science|World

Winter storms bring snow, ice and school and road closures to New England. More bad weather's coming

Messy winter weather brought snow, ice, freezing rain and dangerous driving to the New England states as the region prepared for more unpleasant conditions later in the week

Winter storms bring snow, ice and school and road closures to New England. More bad weather's coming
Africa|Science|World

Fossils unearthed in Morocco are first from little-understood period of human evolution

Fossils unearthed in Morocco are first from little-understood period of human evolution

Fossils unearthed in Morocco are first from little-understood period of human evolution
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Mobility exercises are an important part of fitness as we age. Here are some tips

Most people know they should probably be stretching and lifting weights

Mobility exercises are an important part of fitness as we age. Here are some tips
Science|Technology|Travel|World

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

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

Math, Not Myths: Inside the renewed search for Amelia Earhart
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Risks young chimps take as they swing through the trees underscore role of protective parenting in humans

The youngest chimpanzees are the biggest risk-takers. Would humans show the same pattern if adults weren’t keeping such a close watch on little kids?

Risks young chimps take as they swing through the trees underscore role of protective parenting in humans
Political|Science|Technology|World

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

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

Word of the Week: What makes a military attack ‘kinetic’?
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Wearing a weighted vest can promote bone health and weight loss, but it’s not a cure-all

Are weighted vests more than a fitness fad? A health and exercise expert explains their potential benefits and limitations.

Wearing a weighted vest can promote bone health and weight loss, but it’s not a cure-all
Health|Science|World

Viral outbreaks are always on the horizon – here are the viruses an infectious disease expert is watching in 2026

Viral infections are on the rise and spreading across the globe.

Viral outbreaks are always on the horizon – here are the viruses an infectious disease expert is watching in 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

How facial recognition for bears can help ecologists manage wildlife

Recent advances in computer vision and other types of artificial intelligence offer an opportunity for facial recognition to apply to bears and other animals.

How facial recognition for bears can help ecologists manage wildlife
Environment|Health|Science

LA fires 1 year later: Chemicals from smoke lingered inside homes long after the wildfires were out – studies tracked the harm

When cities burn, plastics, electronics, cleaning chemicals and much more create a toxic brew. Studies launched during the LA fires a year ago show exposure is often strongest inside homes.

LA fires 1 year later: Chemicals from smoke lingered inside homes long after the wildfires were out – studies tracked the harm
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At CES, auto and tech companies transform cars into proactive companions

As CES opened Tuesday to the public, auto and tech companies like Nvidia and Gentex showed how AI technology can transform cars into proactive companions that adapt and react to drivers and passengers in real time

At CES, auto and tech companies transform cars into proactive companions
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The coolest technology from Day 2 of CES 2026

Crowds flooded freshly opened showroom floors on Day 2 of CES, met by thousands of robots, AI companions, assistants, health longevity tech, wearables and more

The coolest technology from Day 2 of CES 2026
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Japanese PM’s Taiwan comments prompt China to ban certain exports to Japan

Japanese PM’s Taiwan comments prompt China to ban certain exports to Japan

Japanese PM’s Taiwan comments prompt China to ban certain exports to Japan
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Musk's AI chatbot faces global backlash over sexualized images of women and children

Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, is facing global criticism for generating sexualized deepfakes

Musk's AI chatbot faces global backlash over sexualized images of women and children
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What parents need to know about the overhauled childhood vaccine schedule

What parents need to know about the overhauled childhood vaccine schedule

What parents need to know about the overhauled childhood vaccine schedule
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Alaska Airlines pilot who safely landed plane after panel blew out says Boeing unfairly blamed him

The Alaska Airlines pilot who was praised as a hero for safely landing a plane after a door plug panel flew off shortly after takeoff in 2004 is suing Boeing because he believes the plane maker wrongly tried to blame him and the rest of the crew in past legal filings

Alaska Airlines pilot who safely landed plane after panel blew out says Boeing unfairly blamed him
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A Craigslist ad seeking child actors for Minnesota day care center was posted as a prank

As the Trump administration continues to investigate a series of alleged fraud schemes at Minnesota day care centers run by Somali residents, social media users are falsely citing a Craigslist ad as evidence of such deceit

A Craigslist ad seeking child actors for Minnesota day care center was posted as a prank