Louisiana Tech football is on 2 league schedules amid its contentious departure from Conference USA
Prosecutor drops vehicular homicide charge against teen charged in death of teacher in prank
Trump fundraising email uses photo from soldiers’ dignified transfer and promises ‘private national security briefings’
Parma scores two own goals in two minutes and falls at Torino
US aims for historic clean sweep in Olympic and Paralympic ice hockey
Congressional Democrats say Trump tariffs will cost US households more than $2,500 this year
US faces elevated terrorism threats against backdrop of Iran war and cuts at FBI, Justice Department
Rory McIlroy's back is feeling fine. It's his putter that hurts him at The Players
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
The week when AI changed everything
The week when AI changed everything
February 28, 2026Science
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports
Electrolyte supplements are everywhere. Who benefits from them and when?
Social media is filled with influencers rating electrolyte supplements or even telling followers how to make their own
February 28, 2026
Business|Science|Technology|World
OpenAI strikes deal with Pentagon hours after Trump admin bans Anthropic
OpenAI strikes deal with Pentagon hours after Trump admin bans Anthropic
February 28, 2026
Business|Science|Technology
Trump orders US agencies to stop using Anthropic technology in clash over AI safety
President Donald Trump has ordered all U.S. agencies to stop using Anthropic technology after the company’s unusually public dispute with the Pentagon over artificial intelligence safety
February 27, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
US ambassador to Israel Urges Embassy Staff to Leave ‘Today’ as tensions with Iran increase
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee told embassy staff in an email on Friday that if they want to leave the country amid the possibility of a strike on Iran they “should do so TODAY,” according to a source familiar with the message.
February 27, 2026
Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|Technology|World
ICE agents said to have posed as police, a tactic some fear could erode trust in real cops
Federal immigration agents arrested a Columbia student after allegedly gaining access to her apartment by posing as police in search of a missing child
February 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|Travel
Aviation industry is running out of the people who keep planes flying
Aviation industry is running out of the people who keep planes flying
February 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
Trump administration orders military contractors and federal agencies to cease business with Anthropic
Trump administration orders military contractors and federal agencies to cease business with Anthropic
February 27, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
Trump has claimed Iran is building missiles that could soon hit the US. Sources say that’s not backed up by US intelligence.
Trump has claimed Iran is building missiles that could soon hit the US. Sources say that’s not backed up by US intelligence.
February 28, 2026
Business|Science|Technology|World
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shares Anthropic’s concerns when it comes to working with the Pentagon
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shares Anthropic’s concerns when it comes to working with the Pentagon
February 27, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|World
Injured mother manatee and calf are rescued in Florida and taken to SeaWorld
Officials in Florida say an injured mother manatee and her calf have been rescued from a river and taken to SeaWorld Orlando for rehabilitation
February 28, 2026
Business|Environment|Food|Health|Science
Target will stop selling cereals with synthetic colors by end of May
Target will stop selling cereals containing synthetic colors by the end of May
February 27, 2026
Business|Science|Technology
Anthropic rejects latest Pentagon offer to change their contract
Anthropic is rejecting the Pentagon’s latest offer to change their contract, saying the changes do not satisfy the company’s concerns that AI could be used for mass surveillance or in fully autonomous weapons.
February 27, 2026
Business|Environment|Health|Science|Technology
'We're going oh my God please wind stay to your left': Florida brush fires contained
'We're going oh my God please wind stay to your left': Florida brush fires contained
February 28, 2026
Science|Technology|World
NASA revamps Artemis moon landing program by modeling it after speedy Apollo
NASA is revamping its Artemis moon landing program
February 27, 2026
Science|Technology|World
UN nuclear watchdog says it's unable to verify whether Iran has suspended all uranium enrichment
A U.N. nuclear watchdog report says Iran has blocked inspectors from reaching key nuclear sites hit during a June war
February 27, 2026
Health|Science|US|World
The US surpassed 1,100 measles cases in two months. Expect more deaths next
The US surpassed 1,100 measles cases in two months. Expect more deaths next
February 27, 2026
Business|Science|Technology|World
NASA abruptly changes its roadmap to putting boots back on the moon
NASA abruptly changes its roadmap to putting boots back on the moon
February 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology
OpenAI gets $110 billion in funding from a trio of tech powerhouses, led by Amazon
ChatGPT maker OpenAI has received $110 billion in investments from Amazon, SoftBank and Nvidia, putting the technology company’s pre-money valuation at $730 billion
February 27, 2026
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|World
6-planet parade will grace the night sky on Saturday
6-planet parade will grace the night sky on Saturday
February 27, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology
Tiny recording backpacks reveal bats’ surprising hunting strategy
By listening in on their nightly hunts, scientists discovered that small, fringe-lipped bats are unexpectedly able to efficiently take down prey nearly their own size.
February 27, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology
Nanoparticles and artificial intelligence can help researchers detect pollutants in water, soil and blood
Tiny particles bounce light around in a unique way, a property that researchers are using to detect pollutants in water and soil samples.
February 27, 2026
Health|Lifestyle|Science
There aren’t enough geriatricians – here’s how older adults can still get the right care
A few simple strategies can help older adults convey their needs to their health care provider.
February 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|Science
Drug company ads are easy to blame for misleading patients and raising costs, but research shows they do help patients get needed treatment
Officials and policymakers say direct-to-consumer drug advertising encourages patients to seek treatments they don’t need and raises heath care costs, but the true picture is more nuanced.
February 27, 2026
Africa|Health|Science|World
New sleeping sickness pill gets nod, paving the way for use in Africa
European drug regulators are endorsing a new and simpler treatment for sleeping sickness, in what could be a giant boost to efforts to eliminate the disease
February 27, 2026
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|World
Black fathers embrace resources to support their pregnant partners through birth
Federal health data shows Black women are more than three times likely than white women to die around the time of childbirth
February 27, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology|World
A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon blood red on Tuesday across several continents
A blood-red moon will soon grace the skies for a total lunar eclipse
February 27, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Science|Travel|World
Incredible images showcased in Underwater Photographer of the Year 2026 awards
Incredible images showcased in Underwater Photographer of the Year 2026 awards
February 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
AI is gobbling up the world’s memory chips, sending smartphone prices to record highs, report says
AI is gobbling up the world’s memory chips, sending smartphone prices to record highs, report says
February 27, 2026
Environment|Science|World
With only 3 women left, an Amazon tribe faced extinction. An unexpected birth now brings hope
Three women lived for years as the last members of the Akuntsu people, who were decimated by a government-backed push to develop parts of the Amazon rainforest in the 1970s and ‘80s
February 27, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Science|Technology
Growing more complex by the day: How should journalists govern use of AI in their products?
Journalists at the investigative outlet ProPublica have pledged to strike if negotiations for a contract don't take a turn — in what is believed would be the first such job action in the news industry where a dispute over how to deal with artificial intelligence is the chief sticking point
February 27, 2026
Business|Science|Technology|World
Anthropic rejects latest Pentagon offer: ‘We cannot in good conscience accede to their request’
Anthropic rejects latest Pentagon offer: ‘We cannot in good conscience accede to their request’
February 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|US|World
Anthropic CEO says it 'cannot in good conscience accede' to Pentagon's demands for AI use
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says the artificial intelligence company “cannot in good conscience accede” to the Pentagon’s demands to allow wider use of its technology
February 27, 2026
Business|Health|Science|Technology
Novartis settles with Henrietta Lacks' estate over use of her 'stolen' cells to advance medicine
Novartis has settled a lawsuit by the estate of Henrietta Lacks that alleged the pharmaceutical giant unjustly profited off her cells, which were taken from her tumor without her knowledge in 1951 and reproduced in labs to enable major medical advancements, including the polio vaccine
February 27, 2026
Science|World
What Americans think about Trump's judgment on military force as Iran talks resume: new AP-NORC poll
A new AP-NORC poll finds that as the U.S. and Iran head into their next round of nuclear talks in Geneva, many U.S. adults continue to view Iran’s nuclear program as a threat
February 26, 2026
Health|Science|World
Ancient coupling may have happened more between human females and Neanderthal males
Ancient linkups may have happened more frequently between female humans and male Neanderthals, according to an new genetic analysis
February 27, 2026
Business|Environment|Science|Technology
Albuquerque company celebrates 30 years of transforming food waste into compost
Albuquerque company celebrates 30 years of transforming food waste into compost
February 27, 2026
Business|Health|Science|Technology
FDA to offer bonus payments to staffers who complete speedy drug reviews
The head of the Food and Drug Administration plans to start offering bonus payments to agency drug reviewers who complete their work ahead of the schedule
February 27, 2026
Environment|Health|Science
Elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park test positive for avian flu
Elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park test positive for avian flu
February 27, 2026
Business|Food|Science|Technology
Burger King is testing AI headsets that will know if employees say 'welcome' or 'thank you'
Burger King is testing AI-powered headsets that can recite recipes, alert managers when inventories are low and even track how friendly employees are to customers
February 27, 2026
Business|Environment|Science
Peregrine falcons thrive in Wisconsin thanks one man's brilliant idea 40 years ago
Peregrine falcons thrive in Wisconsin thanks one man's brilliant idea 40 years ago
February 27, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
The Latest: US-Iran talks end in Geneva but ‘will resume soon,’ Omani minister says
Iran and the United States held a third round of nuclear talks in Geneva as Washington sends airships and warships to the Middle East to underscore the U.S. demand that Iran stop enriching uranium
February 26, 2026
Education|Health|Science|Technology
Florida SouthWestern State College embraces virtual reality to train students for real life
Florida SouthWestern State College embraces virtual reality to train students for real life
February 27, 2026
Health|Science|Technology
What happened when humans and Neanderthals hooked up
What happened when humans and Neanderthals hooked up
February 27, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Science|Technology
AI gospel artist Solomon Ray reaches hearts with his song 'Find Your Rest'
AI gospel artist Solomon Ray reaches hearts with his song 'Find Your Rest'
February 27, 2026
Health|Science|Technology|World
More organs are being donated after the heart stops, not brain death. Policies are changing too
The vast majority of organ donations once came from people who were brain-dead
February 27, 2026
Education|Health|Science
Duke University School of Medicine attempts to set world record in CPR training
Duke University School of Medicine attempts to set world record in CPR training
February 27, 2026
Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science
‘Meatheads Are Hijacking America’: Vegans feel betrayed by RFK Jr.’s beef boosting
‘Meatheads Are Hijacking America’: Vegans feel betrayed by RFK Jr.’s beef boosting
February 27, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Science
Naples Classical Academy cancels all public-facing events after possible measles exposure
Naples Classical Academy cancels all public-facing events after possible measles exposure
February 27, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science
Missouri man pulls mammoth femur from Missouri waterway
Missouri man pulls mammoth femur from Missouri waterway
February 27, 2026
Environment|Health|Science
Manatee and calf in distress rescued from Orange River
Manatee and calf in distress rescued from Orange River
February 27, 2026
Environment|Science|World
Judge orders changes to Columbia and Snake river dam operations to help 'disappearing' salmon
A federal judge in Oregon has ordered narrow changes to hydropower dam operations on the Columbia and Snake rivers in the Pacific Northwest to help salmon
February 26, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science
More than 500 students learn CPR after Duke-led effort
More than 500 students learn CPR after Duke-led effort
February 27, 2026
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Science
ByHeart infant botulism outbreak ends with 48 babies sickened
Federal health officials say an infant botulism outbreak linked to recalled ByHeart baby formula is over
February 27, 2026
Environment|Health|Science
Men in their 50s may be aging faster than women due to toxic ‘forever chemicals’
Men in their 50s may be aging faster than women due to toxic ‘forever chemicals’
February 26, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology
Meet 'Sam': the high-tech system changing how firefighters battle blazes in Ohio
Meet 'Sam': the high-tech system changing how firefighters battle blazes in Ohio
February 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
What the Anthropic AI safety saga is really all about
What the Anthropic AI safety saga is really all about
February 26, 2026
Arts|Science|Technology
Will AI accelerate or undermine the way humans have always innovated?
An anthropologist’s new book lays out the formula for human innovation, from stone tools to supercomputers. Depending on developments in the next few years, AI could hit the gas or the brakes.
February 26, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Opinion|Science
Fewer new moms are dying in Colorado – naloxone might be one reason why
The opioid reversal drug is distributed directly to new moms at many of Colorado’s birthing hospitals.
February 26, 2026
Opinion|Political|Science|Technology|World
How to prevent elections from being stolen − lessons from around the world for the US
As President Trump and other Republicans cast doubt on the legitimacy of the US electoral system, other democracies offer lessons in protecting the integrity of voting systems.
February 26, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology
How natural hydrogen, hiding deep in the Earth, could serve as a new energy source
Hydrogen demand around the world is projected to grow significantly by 2050. Some of that supply could come from nature itself.
February 26, 2026
Education|Lifestyle|Science
It’s never too late to learn a language – adults and kids bring different strengths to the task
While a young language learner can more easily acquire a native accent, adults retain the ability to learn new languages well into later life.
February 26, 2026
Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science
If you're struggling to lose weight, could chilling your carbs help?
Can chilling carbohydrates help you lose weight
February 26, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|US
Majority of Americans say government is not protecting them from toxic chemicals
Majority of Americans say government is not protecting them from toxic chemicals
February 26, 2026
Health|Science|Technology
Surgeon general nominee faces sharp questions about vaccines, birth control and qualifications
Wellness influencer and entrepreneur Dr. Casey Means shared a vision for addressing the root causes of chronic disease instead of what she calls “reactive sick care” during her confirmation hearing to become the next surgeon general
February 25, 2026
Environment|Health|Science
Bird flu outbreak in California elephant seals prompts officials to cancel popular tours
Researchers have found avian flu in elephant seal pups at California’s Año Nuevo State Park, and officials have stopped seal-watching tours to help limit the spread of the virus
February 26, 2026
Science|Technology
NASA moves its Artemis II moon rocket off the launch pad for more repairs
NASA is moving its grounded Artemis moon rocket from the launch pad back to its hangar for more repairs
February 25, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World
Nvidia and other tech stocks lead Wall Street higher
U.S. stocks rose and erased their losses for the week so far, as Nvidia and other technology companies led the way
February 25, 2026
Environment|Health|Science
Takeaways from surgeon general nominee Casey Means’ Senate confirmation hearing
Takeaways from surgeon general nominee Casey Means’ Senate confirmation hearing
February 25, 2026
Science|Sports
A Boston Celtics game-inspired friction test finally pinned down the sneaker squeak
A new study uses physics to uncover why sneakers squeak on the basketball court
February 25, 2026
Health|Science|Technology
NASA's Mike Fincke identifies himself as the ailing astronaut who prompted space station evacuation
NASA's Mike Fincke has identified himself as the astronaut whose medical condition prompted the space agency's first medical evacuation
February 25, 2026
Business|Science|Technology
Samsung rolls out more AI, new privacy shield mode with the new Galaxy S26 lineup
Samsung on Wednesday unveiled its latest Galaxy smartphones, which boast an even bigger toolbox of artificial intelligence technology than the previous two generations and introduce a new privacy shield that blocks snoopy bystanders from sneaking a peek at the display screen
February 25, 2026
Health|Science|Technology|World
Astronaut whose medical issue prompted NASA’s first early return from the ISS speaks out
Astronaut whose medical issue prompted NASA’s first early return from the ISS speaks out
February 25, 2026
Business|Science|Technology
AI is making waves everywhere, except where you’d expect it most. Two giant tech companies are working to change that
AI is making waves everywhere, except where you’d expect it most. Two giant tech companies are working to change that
February 25, 2026
Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Science
Kansas City priest thankful for new heart drug that 'changed his life'
Kansas City priest thankful for new heart drug that 'changed his life'
February 25, 2026
Health|Science
Scientists discover a key to staying mentally sharp in old age
Scientists discover a key to staying mentally sharp in old age
February 25, 2026
Education|Health|Science
Woman with rare disease becomes researcher to help others navigate their own diagnosis
Woman with rare disease becomes researcher to help others navigate their own diagnosis
February 25, 2026
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Teacher's rare diagnosis leads to new purpose
Teacher's rare diagnosis leads to new purpose
February 25, 2026
Environment|Science|US|World
Word of the Week: Where did this ‘nor’easter’ come from?
Word of the Week: Where did this ‘nor’easter’ come from?
February 25, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Acupuncture & avocados: How the Palm Beach Zoo cares for its senior anteater
Acupuncture & avocados: How the Palm Beach Zoo cares for its senior anteater
February 25, 2026
Education|Health|Science
As literacy rates lag, a pediatric hospital is screening for reading ability
Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, has started checking literacy skills during pediatric visits for kids as young as 3
February 25, 2026
Business|Science|Technology
Anthropic ditches its core safety promise in the middle of an AI red line fight with the Pentagon
Anthropic ditches its core safety promise in the middle of an AI red line fight with the Pentagon
February 25, 2026
Education|Political|Science
Why US third parties perform best in the Northeast
Many Americans are unhappy with the two major parties but seldom support alternatives. New England is an exception.
February 25, 2026
Education|Environment|Science
The cost of casting animals as heroes and villains in conservation science
New research shows how these storytelling choices can distort science – and how to move beyond them.
February 25, 2026
Education|Environment|Science
How protecting wilderness could mean purposefully tending it, not just leaving it alone
For decades, wilderness lands have been left largely unaltered by human activity. But those places are still changing, and keeping them wild and special may require action, not inaction.
February 25, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology
Making sense of a chaotic planet: How understanding weather and climate risks depends on supercomputers like NCAR’s
Behind the long-term climate projections that affect our lives sits one of the most remarkable scientific achievements of the modern era.
February 25, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science|Technology|World
Swirling beauty of the Milky Way galaxy's heart is captured in a new telescope picture
A telescope in Chile has revealed the swirling splendor of star-forming gases at the heart of our Milky Way galaxy
February 25, 2026
Environment|Science|Travel|World
Massive winter storm slams Northeast, record-breaking amounts of snow in some areas
A bomb cyclone pounded the Northeast with powerful winds and extreme snowfall, knocking out power for some and leading officials to declare travel bans in multiple states. "This kind of wet, heavy and sudden emergency can be a nightmare," says CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir.
February 24, 2026
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World
Scale of Xi’s military purges could hinder China’s ability to fight, says think tank
Scale of Xi’s military purges could hinder China’s ability to fight, says think tank
February 25, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|World
‘This is misery for us:’ New home construction stalls after immigration crackdown in Minnesota
‘This is misery for us:’ New home construction stalls after immigration crackdown in Minnesota
February 25, 2026
Economy|Health|Political|Science|World
Trump cites health care issues in Greenland saying he's sending a hospital ship. His claims are off
President Donald Trump has said the U.S. was sending a hospital ship to Greenland because people there are not getting care, but the claim faces pushback
February 24, 2026
Environment|Science|World
Power outages, travel troubles and bitter cold plague Northeast in wake of historic bomb cyclone blizzard
Power outages, travel troubles and bitter cold plague Northeast in wake of historic bomb cyclone blizzard
February 24, 2026
Health|Political|Science|World
States sue Trump administration over changes to childhood vaccine recommendations
More than a dozen states are suing the Trump administration over its changes to vaccine recommendations for children
February 24, 2026
Business|Science|Technology
Pentagon threatens to make Anthropic a pariah if it refuses to drop AI guardrails
Pentagon threatens to make Anthropic a pariah if it refuses to drop AI guardrails
February 24, 2026
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|US|World
House rejects bill requiring aircraft locator systems to prevent midair collisions like last year's
Legislation to require all aircraft flying around busy airports to have key locator systems to prevent midair collisions failed to win approval in the House on Tuesday
February 24, 2026
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World
Hegseth warns Anthropic to let the military use the company’s AI tech as it sees fit, AP sources say
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pressuring Anthropic to give the military broader access to its artificial intelligence technology or lose its Pentagon contract
February 24, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Taboo tics like shouting curses and slurs are uncommon in Tourette syndrome − but people who have them suffer harsh social stigma
Obscene language tics, called coprolalia, don’t reveal what people with Tourette’s think and feel. In fact, tics often compel people to say or do precisely what they most wish to avoid.
February 24, 2026
Health|Science
Newly approved US medication offers hope for cats diagnosed with FIP
Newly approved US medication offers hope for cats diagnosed with FIP
February 24, 2026
Environment|Health|Science
After cancer diagnoses, Massachusetts family seeks answers about landfill contaminated with PFAS
After cancer diagnoses, Massachusetts family seeks answers about landfill contaminated with PFAS
February 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
US stocks rise after getting a reminder of AI's potential upsides
The U.S. stock market rose after getting a reminder that the artificial-intelligence technology boom may also have an upside
February 24, 2026
Health|Lifestyle|Science
Penguins in party hats? Birthday cards cheer families of babies treated for botulism
The California program that identifies and treats cases of dangerous infant botulism also comforts families by sending silly cards on their babies' first birthdays
February 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology
Novo Nordisk to slash Ozempic and Wegovy list prices by up to 50% for 2027
Novo Nordisk to slash Ozempic and Wegovy list prices by up to 50% for 2027
February 24, 2026
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|World
Supreme Court fails to deliver for Texas woman who claims Postal Service withheld mail because she is Black
Supreme Court fails to deliver for Texas woman who claims Postal Service withheld mail because she is Black
February 24, 2026
Health|Science
Why does pain last longer for women? Immune cells may be the culprit
Your immune systems kicks into gear when you’re injured, both worsening and relieving pain.
February 24, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology
AI nerves are fraying. Anthropic keeps doubling down
AI nerves are fraying. Anthropic keeps doubling down
February 24, 2026
Economy|Health|Science
Florida’s proposed cuts to AIDS drug program threaten patient care and public health
Scaling back Florida’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program could mean a resurgence of HIV/AIDS and increased health care costs throughout the state.
February 24, 2026
Science|Technology|World
A new problem throws four astronauts’ impending moon journey into uncertainty
A new problem throws four astronauts’ impending moon journey into uncertainty
February 24, 2026
Arts|Business|Science|Technology
Artists and writers are often hesitant to disclose they’ve collaborated with AI – and those fears may be justified
Whether they’re famous composers or first-year art students, creators experience reputational costs when AI enters the mix.
February 24, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology
1 protein to rule them all – why crowning the protein that makes jellyfish glow green as a model can help scientists streamline biology
Researchers have been studying tens of thousands of proteins and even more variations without a yardstick to compare their results.
February 24, 2026
Business|Education|Opinion|Science|Technology
Why ICE’s body camera policies make the videos unlikely to improve accountability and transparency
For body cameras to function as transparency tools, wrongdoing would have to be consistently penalized, highlighting the consequences of noncompliance.
February 24, 2026
Science|Technology
‘Probably’ doesn’t mean the same thing to your AI as it does to you
Humans and AIs have different methods of calculating words about probability like ‘maybe’ and ‘likely’ – and different interpretations about what they mean.
February 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
Waymo's robotaxis now being dispatched in 10 major U.S. markets with expansion in Texas and Florida
Waymo will begin dispatching its robotaxis in four more cities in Texas and Florida, expanding the territory covered by its fleet of self-driving cars to 10 major U.S. metropolitan markets
February 24, 2026
Asia|Environment|Health|Science
Thai officials say 72 tigers at tourist parks died of canine distemper, allaying bird flu fears
Officials say the deaths of 72 tigers at two tourist parks in northern Thailand are a result of canine distemper and not bird flu
February 24, 2026
Environment|Science|World
A bumper berry harvest has New Zealand's weird flightless parrot in a rare mood for romance
New Zealand conservationists have been fighting for years to keep the kakapo, the world’s only flightless parrot, from disappearing, with intensive conservation efforts
February 23, 2026
Environment|Health|Science
What to know about glyphosate, the herbicide behind a Trump executive order that’s angered MAHA moms
What to know about glyphosate, the herbicide behind a Trump executive order that’s angered MAHA moms
February 24, 2026
Environment|Science
19 years ago, the Supreme Court told EPA it could regulate climate pollution. Trump is trying to undo that
19 years ago, the Supreme Court told EPA it could regulate climate pollution. Trump is trying to undo that
February 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
Are China’s ‘AI tigers’ cheating? US rival Anthropic alleges some are
Are China’s ‘AI tigers’ cheating? US rival Anthropic alleges some are
February 24, 2026
Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Travel|World
Huge snowstorm in the Northeast forces millions to stay home, disrupts flights and closes schools
A massive snowstorm is pummeling the northeastern United States, forcing millions of people to stay home amid strong wind and blizzard warnings, transportation shutdowns, and school and business closures
February 23, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
US sheds light on its allegation of Chinese nuclear test and urges nations to push for disarmament
A U.S. official focusing on arms control has provided what he called new, declassified details of a Chinese underground nuclear test nearly six years ago
February 23, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science
RFK Jr. fought pesticides for years. Now he's backing their production
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is doubling down on his support for an executive order that would aim to boost the production of a controversial weedkiller ingredient called glyphosate, even though it is widening a political fault line for the administration ahead of the midterm elections
February 23, 2026
Environment|Science|World
For Northeast blizzard, everything was just right to roll up a monster snowfall
Meteorologists say the powerful nor’easter smacking the Northeast is a classic, record-setting blizzard
February 23, 2026
Business|Health|Science|Technology
Facebook researchers previously proposed studying whether features were ‘addictive,’ documents show
Facebook researchers previously proposed studying whether features were ‘addictive,’ documents show
February 23, 2026
Crime|Education|Environment|Science|US
Human remains thought to be a century old discovered at University of Oklahoma
Human remains thought to be a century old discovered at University of Oklahoma
February 23, 2026
Education|Science|Sports|Technology
UC students design warming system for Paralympians
UC students design warming system for Paralympians
February 23, 2026
Health|Political|Science|US|World
CDC deputy director abruptly departs agency
CDC deputy director abruptly departs agency
February 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World
Supreme Court agrees to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block lawsuits seeking to hold the industry liable for billions of dollars in damage linked to climate change
February 23, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Science
A horse's neigh may be unique in the animal kingdom. Now scientists know how they do it
A horse's signature whinny comes from a combination of whistling and singing
February 23, 2026
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel
New Bob Hall Pier designed to withstand hurricanes with innovative engineering
New Bob Hall Pier designed to withstand hurricanes with innovative engineering
February 23, 2026
Business|Health|Science|Technology|World
FDA proposes new system for approving customized drugs and therapies for rare diseases
The Food and Drug Administration is proposing a system for approving customized drugs and medical treatments for patients with rare or hard-to-treat diseases
February 23, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology
Astronomers say they have solved one of Saturn’s greatest mysteries
Astronomers say they have solved one of Saturn’s greatest mysteries
February 23, 2026
Entertainment|Health|Science
What is Tourette syndrome? Understanding the condition after man’s involuntary BAFTAs outburst
What is Tourette syndrome? Understanding the condition after man’s involuntary BAFTAs outburst
February 23, 2026
Education|Opinion|Science|Technology
Colleges face a choice: Try to shape AI’s impact on learning, or be redefined by it
Colleges and universities are taking on different approaches to how their students are using AI – but with a shared recognition that they cannot prevent it altogether.
February 23, 2026
Education|Health|Science
Picky eating starts in the womb – a nutritional neuroscientist explains how to expand your child’s palate
While genes do influence some food preferences, positive experiences can help make new tastes easier to swallow.
February 23, 2026
Opinion|Science|Technology|World
Algorithms that customize marketing to your phone could also influence your views on warfare
AI systems are getting good at optimizing persuasion in commerce. They are also quietly becoming tools for strategic influence.
February 23, 2026
Education|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology
How Homeland Security’s subpoenas and databases of protesters threaten the ‘uninhibited, robust, and wide-open’ free speech protected by Supreme Court precedent
It’s difficult to measure what is lost when an opinion is never voiced and impossible to catalogue the arguments that never form because a speaker calculates the risk and decides silence is safer.
February 23, 2026
Business|Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology
What is Bluetooth and how does it work?
Did you know that your wireless earbuds contain a tiny radio transmitter?
February 23, 2026
Education|Science|Technology
6 planets will parade across the night sky at the end of February
Six planets will be visible in the night sky at the end of February, and most can be seen with the naked eye
February 23, 2026
Health|Lifestyle|Science
Women suffer heart attacks too. Understanding risks, symptoms and how to save yourself
More than 60 million women in the U.S. live with cardiovascular disease
February 23, 2026
Health|Science
Estrogen patches in short supply as demand for menopause hormone therapy grows
Estrogen patches in short supply as demand for menopause hormone therapy grows
February 23, 2026
Environment|Science|US|World
Blizzard warnings cascade across East Coast as winter storm hits
Snow began falling over parts of the Northeastern U.S. with the onset of an intense winter storm that prompted blizzard warnings throughout the region
February 22, 2026
Science|Technology|World
NASA will return its moon rocket to the hangar for more repairs before astronauts strap in
NASA's giant moon rocket is headed back to the hangar for more repairs
February 22, 2026
Health|Political|Science|Technology|World
Trump says he’s sending a hospital boat to Greenland as territory says ‘no thanks’
Trump says he’s sending a hospital boat to Greenland as territory says ‘no thanks’
February 22, 2026
Environment|Science|Sports|Travel|World
Why have there been so many skiing deaths in Europe this year?
Why have there been so many skiing deaths in Europe this year?
February 22, 2026
Business|Environment|Science|Technology
Trump virtually eliminated emissions regulations. Here’s what happens to your next car now
Trump virtually eliminated emissions regulations. Here’s what happens to your next car now
February 22, 2026
Health|Science|Technology|World
A long-acting HIV drug arrives in Zimbabwe for some at highest risk
Zimbabwe is one of the world's first countries to roll out lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention drug that is administered only twice a year
February 22, 2026
Business|Environment|Finance|Science|Travel|World
Blizzard warnings expand as blockbuster nor’easter takes aim at New York City, Northeast
Blizzard warnings expand as blockbuster nor’easter takes aim at New York City, Northeast
February 21, 2026
Science|Technology|World
NASA delays astronaut moon mission again after new rocket problem
NASA’s new moon rocket has suffered another setback, with astronauts’ lunar trip now off until spring
February 21, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World
Brazil and India agree to boost cooperation on rare earths
Brazil and India have signed a new deal to cooperate on rare earths and other critical minerals
February 21, 2026
Crime|Science|Technology
DNA from cigarette helps identify teenager’s killer nearly 44 years after her death
DNA from cigarette helps identify teenager’s killer nearly 44 years after her death
February 21, 2026
Business|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
Social media can be addictive even for adults, but there are ways to cut back
Social media addiction has been compared to casinos, opioids and cigarettes
February 21, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology
US military airlifts small reactor as Trump pushes to quickly deploy nuclear power
The Pentagon and the Energy Department have airlifted a small nuclear reactor from California to Utah, demonstrating what they say is the potential for the U.S. to quickly deploy nuclear power for military and civilian use
February 21, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|US|World
Exclusive: US intelligence agencies tie Chinese explosive test to push for a completely new nuclear arsenal
Exclusive: US intelligence agencies tie Chinese explosive test to push for a completely new nuclear arsenal
February 21, 2026
Africa|Environment|Science|World
These shy, scaly anteaters are the most trafficked mammals in the world
Conservationists are raising the plight of the pangolin, a scaly anteater found in parts of Africa and Asia that is the most trafficked mammal in the world
February 21, 2026
Environment|Health|Political|Science|World
Trump administration to stand by tough Biden-era mandates to replace lead pipes
The Trump administration says it supports a strict Biden-era rule that forces cities to replace most lead water pipes within 10 years
February 20, 2026
Science|Technology|US|World
Trump to order release of government records on alien life and UFOs
President Trump says he’ll release government records on UFOs and extraterrestrial life. The renewed focus comes as the hit documentary "Age of Disclosure" fuels debate over what officials may know.
February 20, 2026
Environment|Science|Travel|World
Galápagos park releases 158 juvenile hybrid tortoises on Floreana to restore the ecosystem
Giant tortoises have returned to Floreana Island in Ecuador's Galapagos archipelago as conservationists release 158 juvenile hybrids to restore the ecosystem
February 20, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Alyce Clarke Award: Hazlehurst teacher finds strength in students after personal loss
Alyce Clarke Award: Hazlehurst teacher finds strength in students after personal loss
February 20, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science
Trump administration eases limits on coal plants for emitting mercury, other toxins
The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday weakened limits on mercury and other toxic emissions from coal-fired power plants
February 20, 2026
Environment|Science
Scientists change how El Nino is labeled to keep up with spike in temperature
El Nino warps weather worldwide
February 20, 2026
Environment|Science|US|World
Snow chances are trending up along the East Coast from a nor’easter. Here are the latest scenarios
Snow chances are trending up along the East Coast from a nor’easter. Here are the latest scenarios
February 19, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science
Reggae the seal uses rubber ducks for daily enrichment training at Boston aquarium
A video of Reggae, a 33-year-old Atlantic harbor seal at the New England Aquarium, hugging and fetching a rubber duck has drawn attention on social media
February 20, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|Travel|World
NASA targets March for first moon mission by Artemis astronauts after fueling test success
NASA aims to send astronauts to the moon in March after acing the latest rocket fueling test
February 20, 2026
Environment|Health|Science
25 manatees reported dead in Florida waters since Friday
25 manatees reported dead in Florida waters since Friday
February 20, 2026
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|US
65 reptiles rescued from Baltimore home after death of owner
65 reptiles rescued from Baltimore home after death of owner
February 20, 2026
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|Science
What is ALS, the disease that killed actor Eric Dane?
The fatal nervous system disease known as ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, killed actor Eric Dane less than a year after he announced his diagnosis
February 20, 2026
Environment|Science|World
Scientists extracted DNA from mummified cheetah remains and made a surprising discovery
Scientists extracted DNA from mummified cheetah remains and made a surprising discovery
February 20, 2026
Science|Technology|World
Trump says he doesn't know if aliens are real but directs government to release files on UFOs, more
President Donald Trump says he’s directing the Pentagon and other government agencies to identify and release files related to extraterrestrials and UFOs because of “tremendous interest.”
February 20, 2026
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
You can give old batteries a new life by safely recycling them
Safely disposing of household batteries is good for the home and good for the environment
February 20, 2026
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology|World
Enforcing Prohibition with a massive new federal force of poorly trained agents didn’t go so well in the 1920s
Both Prohibition and current mass deportation efforts were hastily built, staffed by people permitted to use force, and had difficult objectives to achieve.
February 20, 2026
Education|Science|Technology
Probability underlies much of the modern world – an engineering professor explains how it actually works
Scientific research, artificial intelligence and modern bank security all rely on probability.
February 20, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Science
Colorado has high levels of radon, which can cause lung cancer – here’s how to lower your risk
Only 50% of Colorado homes have been tested for radon.
February 20, 2026
Environment|Health|Science
Menstrual pads and tampons can contain toxic substances – here’s what to know about this emerging health issue
Heavy metals, phthalates and other potentially harmful chemicals have been detected in a range of menstrual products – the latest category of concern in the personal care aisle.
February 20, 2026
Education|Science|Technology
Individual donors provide only a small slice of university research funding – but Jeffrey Epstein’s ties with academics show why screening matters
A small portion of university research funding comes from individual donors. Most universities have policies in place to protect against wrongdoing.
February 20, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
Saudi Arabia may have uranium enrichment under proposed deal with US, arms control experts warn
Saudi Arabia could have some form of uranium enrichment within the kingdom under a proposed nuclear deal with the United States
February 20, 2026
Health|Science|US|World
Tracking US flu cases in maps and charts
Tracking US flu cases in maps and charts
February 20, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Science
Growing number of Americans report experiencing extreme cold, AP-NORC poll finds
A new AP-NORC poll shows more Americans say extreme cold has affected their lives after frigid weather engulfed much of North America at the beginning of 2026
February 20, 2026
Environment|Science|Travel|World
The underground salt kingdom that became one of Europe’s strangest attractions
The underground salt kingdom that became one of Europe’s strangest attractions
February 20, 2026
Europe|Science|World
Ancient bone may be first physical evidence of Hannibal’s ‘war machine’ elephants in Western Europe
Ancient bone may be first physical evidence of Hannibal’s ‘war machine’ elephants in Western Europe
February 20, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science|World
Trump climate health rollback likely to hit poor, minority areas hardest, experts say
The Trump administration’s revocation of a scientific finding that climate change is a danger to public health is likely to affect communities of color the most
February 20, 2026
Science|Technology|World
NASA conducts second rocket fueling test that will decide when Artemis astronauts head to the moon
NASA has taken another crack at fueling its giant moon rocket after leaks halted the initial dress rehearsal
February 19, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|US|World
Trump says he will direct government agencies to release files related to extraterrestrial life and UFOs
Trump says he will direct government agencies to release files related to extraterrestrial life and UFOs
February 20, 2026
Environment|Science|US|World
Plains megafire grows to nearly twice the size of Chicago with more dangerous weather to come
Plains megafire grows to nearly twice the size of Chicago with more dangerous weather to come
February 18, 2026
Environment|Science|Sports|Travel
Deadly California avalanche highlights inherent risks in the backcountry
The recovery of skiers killed in the deadliest U.S. avalanche in almost 45 years is dragging out because of what experts say is a prime rule for rescuers: Don’t make yourself a victim
February 20, 2026
Political|Science|World
Trump confronts his options on Iran — from targeted attacks to potentially toppling regime
Trump confronts his options on Iran — from targeted attacks to potentially toppling regime
February 19, 2026
Business|Science|Technology|World
NASA designates botched Boeing Starliner test flight a ‘Type A mishap’ in new report
NASA designates botched Boeing Starliner test flight a ‘Type A mishap’ in new report
February 19, 2026
Business|Science|Technology|World
NASA boss blasts Boeing and space agency managers for Starliner's botched astronaut flight
NASA's new boss is blasting Boeing and the space agency for Starliner's botched flight that left two astronauts stuck at the International Space Station
February 19, 2026
Health|Political|Science|World
CDC vaccine advisory committee meeting canceled for next week
CDC vaccine advisory committee meeting canceled for next week
February 19, 2026
Crime|Environment|Science|Travel|US
Snow drought helped set the stage for deadly California avalanche, leading to unstable conditions
Experts say a weekslong “snow drought” in Norther California's Sierra Nevada helped set the stage for Tuesday's deadly avalanche, after several feet of new snow fell on an earlier layer that had hardened
February 19, 2026
Arts|Crime|Health|Science|Technology
Genealogy sites have helped solve major crimes. Police in Nancy Guthrie's case might turn to them
Authorities trying to solve the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie say they might tap DNA genealogy databases
February 19, 2026
Business|Science|Technology|World
Modi’s AI summit turns awkward as tech leaders Sam Altman and Dario Amodei dodge contact
India’s prime minister has put AI rivals Sam Altman and Dario Amodei in an awkward spotlight at a summit in New Delhi
February 19, 2026
Arts|Crime|Science|Technology
Man wrongly arrested after Orlando police used facial recognition
Man wrongly arrested after Orlando police used facial recognition
February 19, 2026
Crime|Health|Science|Technology
Couple searches for baby's biological parents after IVF mix-up
Couple searches for baby's biological parents after IVF mix-up
February 19, 2026
Health|Lifestyle|Science
Cancer survivor shares story of unexpected heart failure diagnosis at 32
Cancer survivor shares story of unexpected heart failure diagnosis at 32
February 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World
Modi pitches India as an artificial intelligence hub at the AI summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pitched India as a major hub for artificial intelligence, built at home and used worldwide
February 19, 2026
Education|Opinion|Science|Technology
The greatest risk of AI in higher education isn’t cheating – it’s the erosion of learning itself
Automating knowledge production and teaching weakens the ecosystem of students and scholars that sustains universities, raising existential questions about their mission.
February 19, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
Do animals have a future on Hollywood sets?
The turn to CGI has sidelined many of the dogs, bears and horses of yesteryear. But ethical questions aside, there’s still some magic in filming and seeing the real thing.
February 19, 2026
Opinion|Political|Science|Technology|World
Last nuclear weapons limits expired – pushing world toward new arms race
The expiration of the New START treaty has the US and Russia poised to increase the number of their deployed strategic nuclear weapons, pushing the world into dangerous territory.
February 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology
Your car could be ratting you out to your insurance company
Your car could be ratting you out to your insurance company
February 19, 2026
Arts|Business|Science|Technology
No one can agree on whether AI is the next big thing or all hype. Here’s why
No one can agree on whether AI is the next big thing or all hype. Here’s why
February 19, 2026
Science|Technology|World
North Korea shows Kim Jong Un at the wheel of a mobile rocket launcher
North Korea shows Kim Jong Un at the wheel of a mobile rocket launcher
February 19, 2026
Crime|Education|Health|Science|Technology
With no initial DNA match, Guthrie investigators turn to one of their newest tools to crack cases: genetic genealogy
With no initial DNA match, Guthrie investigators turn to one of their newest tools to crack cases: genetic genealogy
February 19, 2026
Economy|Health|Science|World
Early prenatal care, considered best for moms and babies, is on the decline in the US
Early prenatal care improves the chances of having a healthy pregnancy and baby
February 19, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
North Korean leader deploys 50 new rocket launchers ahead of major party congress
North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un held a ceremony to unveil the deployment of 50 new launch vehicles for nuclear-capable short-range missiles threatening rival South Korea as he flaunted his expanding military capabilities ahead of a major ruling party congress
February 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology
FDA’s abrupt flip-flop on Moderna’s mRNA flu shot highlights growing risks to drug-makers of investing in vaccines
After pushback, the agency reversed course and agreed to review Moderna’s application after all.
February 18, 2026
Environment|Science|World
Study finds warming world increases days when weather is prone to fires around the globe
A new study shows hot, dry and windy weather that fuels extreme wildfires has nearly tripled worldwide in 45 years
February 18, 2026
Business|Health|Science
FDA will drop two-study requirement for new drug approvals, aiming to speed access
The Food and Drug Administration plans to drop its longtime standard of requiring two rigorous studies for new drug approvals
February 18, 2026
Economy|Education|Health|Political|Science
NIH director temporarily steps in to run CDC
NIH director temporarily steps in to run CDC
February 18, 2026
Science|Technology|World
The fuel set to propel NASA’s moon crew is notorious for leaking. So why use it?
The fuel set to propel NASA’s moon crew is notorious for leaking. So why use it?
February 18, 2026
Environment|Health|Political|Science|World
Public health, green groups sue EPA over repeal of rule supporting climate protections
A coalition of health and environmental groups is suing the Environmental Protection Agency, challenging the rescinding of a scientific finding that has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change
February 18, 2026
Health|Political|Science|World
NIH's Bhattacharya will also run the CDC while Trump administration looks for a permanent director
The director of the National Institutes of Health is also taking over as acting head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to an administration official
February 18, 2026
Entertainment|Health|Science
What is a pulmonary embolism, the condition that led to Catherine O’Hara’s death?
What is a pulmonary embolism, the condition that led to Catherine O’Hara’s death?
February 18, 2026
Health|Science
Teen in need of bone marrow transplant helps boost donor registry, but is still seeking his own match
Teen in need of bone marrow transplant helps boost donor registry, but is still seeking his own match
February 18, 2026
Business|Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology
Black-owned toy store to be featured in Obama Presidential Center
Black-owned toy store to be featured in Obama Presidential Center
February 18, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|Travel
'Ridiculous' plan developed at Florida zoo saves wild rhino's eyesight in Africa
Animal behaviorists partnering with the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society in Florida traveled to Africa in August to help an endangered white rhino with a life-threatening, parasitic eye infection
February 18, 2026
Business|Health|Science|Technology|World
Moderna says the FDA will consider its new flu shot after resolving a public dispute
Vaccine maker Moderna says the Food and Drug Administration will decide whether to approve its new flu shot for older adults after all
February 18, 2026
Health|Lifestyle|Science
Your gut microbes can be anti-aging – scientists are uncovering how to keep your microbiome youthful
Certain lifestyle changes can help your gut microbiome help you age gracefully.
February 18, 2026
Health|Lifestyle|Science
Avoiding exercise? Here are 5 tips from an expert to get you motivated and moving
Avoiding exercise? Here are 5 tips from an expert to get you motivated and moving
February 18, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology
FDA reverses course and will review Moderna’s mRNA flu shot, company says
FDA reverses course and will review Moderna’s mRNA flu shot, company says
February 18, 2026
Environment|Health|Political|Science
When ICE sweeps a community, public health pays a price – and recovery will likely take years
As immigration enforcement crackdowns expand across the US, communities can mobilize to lessen the public health impacts.
February 18, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology|World
A robotic dog made in China gets an Indian university kicked out of an AI summit
A private Indian university has been booted from a top artificial intelligence summit in New Delhi after one of its staffers displayed a a commercially available robotic dog made in China, claiming it was the university’s own innovation
February 18, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology|World
Microsoft pledges $50 billion to tackle AI inequality as it warns of a ‘growing divide’
Microsoft pledges $50 billion to tackle AI inequality as it warns of a ‘growing divide’
February 18, 2026
Arts|Environment|Science|Sports|Travel|World
Vonn, Shiffrin and Brignone among the Olympic skiers voicing concern over receding glaciers
Team USA skiers Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin, along with Italy’s Federica Brignone, are among the many skiers who have expressed concern during these Olympic Games about the accelerating melt of the world’s glaciers
February 18, 2026
Environment|Science|World
Surprise shark caught on camera for first time in Antarctica’s near-freezing deep
A marine researcher says he has video evidence of the first recorded shark in the Antarctic Ocean
February 18, 2026
Business|Education|Science|Technology|World
From automated farm tractors to exam paper grading, AI boosts efficiency for some in India
Artificial intelligence is spreading fast across India, and people already use it to work quicker and cheaper
February 18, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World
California walloped by winter storm with high winds and heavy rain and snow
California is being walloped by a powerful winter storm carrying thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy snow in the mountains
February 16, 2026
Science|Technology|World
NASA hopes fuel leaks are fixed as it launches another countdown test for the Artemis II moonshot
NASA has begun another practice launch countdown for its first moonshot in decades with astronauts
February 18, 2026
MidEast|Political|Science|World
Iran says it temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz as it held more indirect talks with the US
Iran has announced the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz for live fire military drills
February 17, 2026
Arts|Education|Environment|Science|World
Trump administration is erasing history and science at national parks, lawsuit argues
Conservation and historical organizations are suing the Trump administration over National Park Service policies that the groups say erase history and science from America’s national parks
February 17, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Political|Science|Technology
Colbert says CBS scrapped his James Talarico interview after Trump FCC’s threats
Colbert says CBS scrapped his James Talarico interview after Trump FCC’s threats
February 17, 2026
Science|Technology|World
Chain of errors led to deadly midair collision near Washington, DC, investigators conclude
Chain of errors led to deadly midair collision near Washington, DC, investigators conclude
February 17, 2026
Economy|Health|Science
New dietary guidelines prioritize ‘real food’ – but low-income pregnant women can’t easily obtain it
New research reveals a deepening crisis in prenatal health as geography and income increasingly dictate whether a mother can meet her basic nutritional needs.
February 17, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science
Coffee crops are dying from a fungus with species-jumping genes – researchers are ‘resurrecting’ their genomes to understand how and why
Coffee wilt disease has continually devastated farms around the world. Understanding the fungus’s genetics can help protect everyone’s cup of joe.
February 17, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World
In World War II’s dog-eat-dog struggle for resources, a Greenland mine launched a new world order
Strategic resources have been central to the American-led global system for decades, as a historian explains. But US actions toward Greenland today are different.
February 17, 2026
Business|Crime|Europe|Science|Technology|World
EU privacy investigation targets Musk's Grok chatbot over sexualized deepfake images
X faces a new EU privacy investigation after its Grok chatbot generated nonconsensual deepfake images on the platform
February 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Science|Technology
This doctor is training AI to do her job. And it’s a booming business
This doctor is training AI to do her job. And it’s a booming business
February 17, 2026
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Opinion|Political|Science
Obama said aliens exist on a podcast then posted to clarify
In a podcast interview with Brian Tyler Cohen, former President Barack Obama made a remark about aliens existing. He later clarified on Instagram that he has not seen evidence of extraterrestrial life.
February 16, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
Iran meets UN nuclear watchdog in Geneva ahead of more US talks
Iran's top diplomat has held talks with the U.N. nuclear watchdog in Geneva before a second round of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran
February 16, 2026
Health|Science|Technology
Heart monitor helps Nashville woman find answers after mysterious stroke
Heart monitor helps Nashville woman find answers after mysterious stroke
February 16, 2026
Environment|Science
Warming winters are disrupting the hidden world of fungi – the result can shift mountain grasslands to scrub
Over a three-decade experiment in the Rocky Mountains, fungi and plant life fundamentally changed. The result has consequences for cattle and wildlife.
February 16, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World
A ‘ring of fire’ eclipse will be visible over part of the world. Here’s what to know
A ‘ring of fire’ eclipse will be visible over part of the world. Here’s what to know
February 16, 2026
Education|Health|Science
'They are overwhelmed:' Denver Health expands school-based centers as student mental health needs rise
'They are overwhelmed:' Denver Health expands school-based centers as student mental health needs rise
February 16, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|US|World
Obama shuts down alien buzz and says there's no evidence they've made contact
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has clarified comments he made about alien life on a podcast over the weekend
February 16, 2026
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports
How do people know their interests? The shortest player in the NBA shows how self-belief matters more than biology
Some people seem to be born to excel at certain activities. But having opportunities to try new things and get better at them can lead to lifelong passions.
February 16, 2026
Business|Education|Opinion|Science
White men file workplace discrimination claims but are less likely to face inequity than other groups
Research shows that white men who file discrimination charges experience employer retaliation at similar rates as other racial groups.
February 16, 2026
Business|Crime|Science|Technology|World
AI chatbots to face strict online safety rules in UK
AI chatbots to face strict online safety rules in UK
February 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Travel|World
Searchers find wreck of luxury steamer lost in Lake Michigan more than 150 years ago
A search team has discovered the wreck of a luxury steamer that sank in a Lake Michigan gale more than 150 years ago
February 15, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|US|World
Obama clarifies alien comments after telling podcast ‘they’re real’
Obama clarifies alien comments after telling podcast ‘they’re real’
February 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology
Why the ‘AI scare trade’ might not be done
Why the ‘AI scare trade’ might not be done
February 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World
India hosts a high-stakes AI summit, drawing 20 leaders and top tech CEOs
India is hosting a major AI summit in New Delhi this week, as it pushes to shape global rules and show its own AI ambitions
February 16, 2026