This weird winter was one of the warmest — and coldest — on record. It’s a glimpse of our future
March 07, 2026
A deluge of misrepresented or fabricated videos has spread widely online since the Iran war began last weekend, fueled in part by state-linked propaganda influence campaigns — particularly around who is winning the war and how bad casualties have been
March 07, 2026
A top Pentagon official says a fight with Anthropic centered on how the military could someday use artificial intelligence in autonomous weapons
March 07, 2026
FDA’s controversial vaccine chief will exit agency next month
March 07, 2026
The Food and Drug Administration’s controversial vaccine chief, Dr. Vinay Prasad, is once again leaving the agency
March 07, 2026
US Military and FAA plan joint test of lasers designed to shoot down drones
March 07, 2026
A new study has found that an asteroid NASA used for target practice a few years ago was nudged into a slightly different route around the sun
March 07, 2026
K-9 unit dogs get treatment to extend careers thanks to local nonprofit
March 07, 2026
Why you should tell a friend about that embarrassing thing that happened
March 07, 2026
GPS jamming is emerging as an increasingly prevalent — and troubling — weapon of war
March 06, 2026
Public health depends on long-term planning, and when that planning is interrupted, some programs never recover.
March 06, 2026
Policymakers are still deciding whether to make some types of Medicare coverage for telehealth permanent. Studies show it helps older adults get more consistent health care.
March 06, 2026
Scientists are trying to solve the mystery of whether global warming is speeding up. A new study says it has the answer
March 06, 2026
A lawsuit against Meta and Google avoids the issue of liability for content and focuses on allegations that social media platforms themselves are harmful by design.
March 06, 2026
An economist proposes a new method of estimating the scope of poverty in different countries.
March 06, 2026
New York Liberty owner Clara Wu Tsai has a vested interest in getting the most out of female athletes
March 06, 2026
The United Nations political chief says demand for critical minerals that power technology from smartphones to missiles could triple by 2030 and quadruple by 2040
March 06, 2026
The U.S. military plans to exhume the remains of 88 sailors and Marines killed when the USS Arizona was bombed during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 and who were buried as unknowns in a Honolulu cemetery
March 06, 2026
The Trump administration is following through with its threat to designate artificial intelligence company Anthropic as a supply chain risk in an unprecedented move that could force other government contractors to stop using the AI chatbot Claude
March 06, 2026
Last year, President Donald Trump promoted unproven ties between Tylenol and autism and touted an old generic drug as a treatment for the developmental condition
March 06, 2026
Leucovorin prescriptions surged after the White House touted the drug for autism. Parents are still scrambling to find it
March 06, 2026
Forecasters say the first major storm outbreak ahead of spring is threatening much of the central U.S. They warn strong tornadoes and other forms of severe weather are possible
March 06, 2026
As the US and Israel's war with Iran enters its fifth day, CNN's Ivan Watson looks at how Iran's Shahed drone has been developed to create a similar US-made drone, known as the LUCAS.
March 04, 2026
Anthropic’s moral stand on U.S. military use of artificial intelligence is reshaping the competition between leading AI companies but also exposing a growing awareness that maybe chatbots just aren’t capable enough for acts of war
March 04, 2026
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot or about 30 centimeters
March 05, 2026
Men’s sexual health can predict heart issues
March 04, 2026
A widening U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has seen major strikes, missile fire across the region, and fresh fears for global energy and markets
March 04, 2026
Radar bases housing key US missile interceptor hit in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and UAE, satellite images show
March 06, 2026
Key sources of drinking water have been targets in past conflicts. And Iranian strikes have already hit close to some.
March 06, 2026
President Donald Trump's administration is trying to explain why it struck Iran and killed its supreme leader without clear support from Congress or allies
March 06, 2026
The number of doubles and triples in the major leagues went down again last year
March 05, 2026
Public health campaigns had made significant strides toward eradicating diseases like elephantitis and river blindness. But this progress has since unraveled with the second Trump administration.
March 05, 2026
Using drones makes detecting land mines safer. Using AI to fuse data from multiple types of sensors on the drones makes it more efficient.
March 05, 2026
Solar cycles, sea ice and rising electricity use all play a role. So does an unhealthy surprise that has been quietly hiding a large amount of global warming – until now.
March 05, 2026
Online gambling has become easier, faster and more prevalent on social media feeds and streaming platforms – which appeals to younger adults in particular.
March 05, 2026
A 2025 study shows that an AI-based tutor improves learning when it prompts reasoning and is paired with peer discussion.
March 05, 2026
When kids don’t sleep, parents don’t either. Experts share tips for better family sleep
March 05, 2026
Punch the baby orphan macaque is outgrowing the orangutan plushie that comforted him through early rejection from his mother and other monkeys
March 05, 2026
GLP-1 drugs are the first medication to show promise for treating addiction to a wide range of substances.
March 05, 2026
President Donald Trump is pressing big tech to build its own power as AI data centers spark anger over electric bills
March 05, 2026
FAMU doctoral student builds seawater battery that could revolutionize underwater exploration
March 05, 2026
Baltimore to start killing deer with sharpshooters to bring population to healthy levels
March 05, 2026
Scientists find sea levels are already much higher than we thought. That could spell trouble for the future
March 05, 2026
A Formula 1 rules revolution is making cars lighter and smaller for 2026, with more electrical power
March 04, 2026
Women’s unpaid work at home has declined much more than men’s contributions have increased.
March 04, 2026
A review of 133 countries’ ports found a correlation between investment from China and proximity to chokepoints.
March 04, 2026
Artemis II has been plagued by similar issues to those faced by its predecessor, leading NASA to shake up its plan to return humans to the Moon.
March 04, 2026
Being left- or right-handed – and the paw, eye, fin and wing equivalents – is a product of genes, development and the environment.
March 04, 2026
AI models are designing new metal alloys that have been 3D-printed and tested in the lab. The results are then fed back into the AI to accelerate alloy discovery.
March 04, 2026
US air defenses may not be able to intercept many of Iran’s one-way drones
March 04, 2026
Some OpenAI staff are fuming about its Pentagon deal
March 04, 2026
A new CDC analysis shows U.S. maternal deaths keep edging down
March 04, 2026
Hacked traffic cameras and US intelligence: How a plot to kill Iran’s supreme leader came together
March 04, 2026
The task force that shapes Americans’ preventive care has not met in a year. Doctors now worry it’s being ‘abandoned’ by HHS
March 04, 2026
Community "powdered" by dust from quarry, raising health concerns
March 04, 2026
A covert US campaign in the mid-20th century helped steer Iran toward the intense anti-American sentiment that has distinguished its government policy for decades.
March 04, 2026
Vaping is so bad at a school, principal is closing some bathrooms, using metal detector wands
March 04, 2026
Why a 6-year-old with diabetes is pushing for change in Virginia
March 04, 2026
Cities across the U.S. have been integrating video monitoring, GPS mapping and artificial intelligence into snow removal operations that once relied almost entirely on manual planning
March 04, 2026
Why Pluto is the planet (yes, we said ‘planet’) we need right now
March 04, 2026
NASA’s Hubble telescope detects possible ‘dark galaxy’
March 04, 2026
Anthropic’s Claude is suddenly the most popular iPhone app following Pentagon feud
March 03, 2026
A nurse scientist interviewed 29 formerly incarcerated Black men in Philadelphia to understand how they address their mental health needs.
March 03, 2026
What does it mean for national security if access to Earth’s orbit depends largely on one company?
March 03, 2026
Heroes take a personal risk for the common good. Some people may just be born with the personality traits of a hero – but anyone can get ready to act heroically.
March 03, 2026
China’s progress in building a modern economy, evident in its kung-fu fighting robots and self-parking cars, is hitting limits as a downturn in its housing industry drags on and young people struggle to find jobs
March 03, 2026
A total lunar eclipse is turning the moon red. Here’s how to watch
March 03, 2026
Investigation finds ‘secretly’ added chemicals of unknown safety in US food supply
March 03, 2026
A crocodile has been caught in an Australian creek on the temperate east coast far from the species' tropical habitat
March 03, 2026
As people awoke to news over the weekend of the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran, it resulted in many feeling anxious and stressed
March 03, 2026
Global breast cancer cases expected to reach over 3.5 million by 2050
March 03, 2026
Meeting to determine US measles elimination status pushed back to November
March 03, 2026
United Airlines passengers evacuate on the tarmac after emergency landing in Los Angeles
March 03, 2026
Iowa water quality and cancer rates: Atlantic-area grandparents push lawmakers to act on pollution concerns
March 03, 2026
Trump’s neck rash is because of ‘preventative skin treatment,’ his doctor says
March 03, 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron says France will allow the temporary deployment of its nuclear-armed aircraft to allied countries as part of its new nuclear strategy
March 02, 2026
Gene editing and new tree varieties offer hope for Florida’s citrus industry
March 03, 2026
Apple launches cheaper iPhone 17e in push to boost iPhone sales
March 03, 2026
Dad joins TikTok to find stem cell match for 15-year-old son
March 03, 2026
3D printing shop helps restore historic Winchester home, eyes future of the technology
March 03, 2026
Iran’s leaders are scrambling to replace Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled the country for 37 years before he was killed in the surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment
March 02, 2026
Church uses soil-free garden to feed the community
March 02, 2026
No time for therapy? A new study shows you can learn key skills to challenge depression in 10 minutes.
March 02, 2026
Many cities are considering involuntary substance use treatment as a solution to drug use among the homeless. But research doesn’t support this strategy.
March 02, 2026
At least 20 million Americans have served time. Most of them can’t or don’t vote, and that may distort some election outcomes, a political scientist argues.
March 02, 2026
Tech companies are pushing new health chatbots, but experts say you still need to talk to your doctor
March 02, 2026
A triceratops skeleton that once greeted visitors at a Wyoming museum is heading to an online auction as dinosaur prices keep soaring
March 02, 2026
A priest helped her see her drinking problem. Talks with Jesus kept her sober. She’s not the only one
March 02, 2026
Malaysia has renewed Australian miner Lynas Rare Earths’ license for 10 years, but ordered it to stop producing radioactive waste by 2031
March 02, 2026
Iran’s IAEA ambassador says U.S. and Israeli airstrikes hit Iran’s Natanz enrichment site, but the U.N. nuclear watchdog says it has no reports of damage
March 02, 2026
The winners of the smartphone boom think they know what the next big tech gadget is
March 02, 2026
Family pushes for change after rare disease clinical trial abruptly ends
March 02, 2026
With invalid driver’s licenses and birth certificates, transgender people are at risk for more than just steep fines and imprisonment.
March 01, 2026
Rebuilding faces and identifying tattoos, AI joins the search for the missing in Mexico
March 01, 2026
A high-stakes dispute over how the U.S. military uses artificial intelligence has led the Pentagon to cancel its contract with rising AI star Anthropic
March 01, 2026
How to avoid injuries and grow stronger as you age
February 28, 2026
Archaeologists have found a prehistoric human skeleton deep inside a flooded cave system on Mexico’s Caribbean coast
March 01, 2026
‘What Black hair product is safe?’ Lead and carcinogens are found in hair extensions used by Black women
February 28, 2026
For Black people living with Tourette syndrome, a racial slur being shouted by someone with the disorder at the British Academy Film Awards has left them with complicated feelings
February 28, 2026
The week when AI changed everything
February 28, 2026
Social media is filled with influencers rating electrolyte supplements or even telling followers how to make their own
February 28, 2026
OpenAI strikes deal with Pentagon hours after Trump admin bans Anthropic
February 28, 2026
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
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
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
Aviation industry is running out of the people who keep planes flying
February 28, 2026
Trump administration orders military contractors and federal agencies to cease business with Anthropic
February 27, 2026
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
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shares Anthropic’s concerns when it comes to working with the Pentagon
February 27, 2026
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
Target will stop selling cereals containing synthetic colors by the end of May
February 27, 2026
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
'We're going oh my God please wind stay to your left': Florida brush fires contained
February 28, 2026
NASA is revamping its Artemis moon landing program
February 27, 2026
A U.N. nuclear watchdog report says Iran has blocked inspectors from reaching key nuclear sites hit during a June war
February 27, 2026
The US surpassed 1,100 measles cases in two months. Expect more deaths next
February 27, 2026
NASA abruptly changes its roadmap to putting boots back on the moon
February 27, 2026
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
6-planet parade will grace the night sky on Saturday
February 27, 2026
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
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
A few simple strategies can help older adults convey their needs to their health care provider.
February 27, 2026
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
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
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
A blood-red moon will soon grace the skies for a total lunar eclipse
February 27, 2026
Incredible images showcased in Underwater Photographer of the Year 2026 awards
February 27, 2026
AI is gobbling up the world’s memory chips, sending smartphone prices to record highs, report says
February 27, 2026
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
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
Anthropic rejects latest Pentagon offer: ‘We cannot in good conscience accede to their request’
February 27, 2026
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
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
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
Ancient linkups may have happened more frequently between female humans and male Neanderthals, according to an new genetic analysis
February 27, 2026
Albuquerque company celebrates 30 years of transforming food waste into compost
February 27, 2026
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
Elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park test positive for avian flu
February 27, 2026
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
Peregrine falcons thrive in Wisconsin thanks one man's brilliant idea 40 years ago
February 27, 2026
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
Florida SouthWestern State College embraces virtual reality to train students for real life
February 27, 2026
What happened when humans and Neanderthals hooked up
February 27, 2026
AI gospel artist Solomon Ray reaches hearts with his song 'Find Your Rest'
February 27, 2026
The vast majority of organ donations once came from people who were brain-dead
February 27, 2026
Duke University School of Medicine attempts to set world record in CPR training
February 27, 2026
‘Meatheads Are Hijacking America’: Vegans feel betrayed by RFK Jr.’s beef boosting
February 27, 2026
Naples Classical Academy cancels all public-facing events after possible measles exposure
February 27, 2026
Missouri man pulls mammoth femur from Missouri waterway
February 27, 2026
Live Nation antitrust trial resumes Monday on state claims after settlement talks break down
State lawmakers grill former special prosecutor Nathan Wade over Georgia Trump election case
California launches probe after video shows petition gatherers offering money for signatures
Inclusion of Russia in 2026 Venice Biennale art fair sparks outcry
Trump ally Ric Grenell stepping down as Kennedy Center president
State Department slashes fee to renounce US citizenship by 80% to $450
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