Teen driver was intoxicated in crash that killed off-duty police officer in Ohio, officials say
Family says 14-year-old driver was mom of 1-year-old child killed in DUI crash
The Latest: Fueling begins as NASA aims to send 1st crew to the moon in 53 years
Why Iran targeted Amazon data centers and what that does – and doesn’t – change about warfare
5 reasons why Italy has failed to qualify for 3 consecutive World Cups
What Detroit can learn from participatory budgeting processes in NYC, Boston and Brazil
Megan Thee Stallion hospitalized after exiting ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ mid-show
Science|Technology|World
NASA begins the countdown for humanity's first launch to the moon in 53 years
The countdown has begun toward humanity’s first launch to the moon in 53 years
March 31, 2026Science
Science|Technology
NASA’s Artemis II mission will take an astronaut crew around the Moon – a space policy expert describes the long road to launch
Artemis II will test the life control systems on the Orion spacecraft and, if all goes well, take a trip around the Moon.
March 26, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|World
Things to know about Rice's whale, a rare species at risk from Trump plans for more Gulf drilling
One of the world’s rarest whales, the Rice's whale, is in the way of the Trump administration's desire to expand oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico
March 31, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World
Afghan authorities say 14 more people die as a result of extreme weather and flooding
Afghan authorities say that flooding in many parts of the country has killed a further 14 people in the past 24 hours
March 31, 2026
Environment|Europe|Science|World
Humpback whale stranded again as its odyssey off the Baltic Sea coast stretches on
A humpback whale that has become stranded repeatedly off Germany’s Baltic Sea coast in recent days has got stuck again, less than a day after swimming free
March 31, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology
How California’s war on smog and its ambitious car pollution rules made everyone’s air cleaner
The Clean Air Act gave California the authority to issue tough pollution standards for vehicles, with EPA approval. The Trump administration is now trying to stop it.
March 31, 2026
Science|Technology
Artemis II’s long countdown – a space historian explains why it has taken over 50 years to return to the Moon
NASA’s Artemis II mission took decades of policymaking, engineering and financial support.
March 31, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Opinion|Science|Technology
‘Project Hail Mary’ demonstrates how intellectual humility can be a guiding force for scientists and astronauts
Curiosity and an openness to new ideas help Ryland Grace, the movie’s protagonist, navigate new discoveries about life in the universe.
March 31, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Science
Ticks are the backyard threat southwestern Pennsylvania homeowners keep ignoring
A University of Pittsburgh researcher is studying why Pennsylvania residents who regularly encounter ticks still underestimate their risk of Lyme disease.
March 31, 2026
Education|Health|Science
Benefits of mindfulness meditation go far beyond relaxation – here’s what it is and how to practice it
Facing your own thoughts and sensations, without trying to suppress them, is harder than it may seem. But learning to do it can boost your mental health.
March 31, 2026
Arts|Political|Science|Technology|Travel|World
Trump seeks to replace White House visitor screening center with underground facility
Trump seeks to replace White House visitor screening center with underground facility
March 15, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology|US|World
High winds cause power outages and property destruction as wild March weather blows in
Powerful winds and extreme weather have knocked out power, damaged property, and fueled wildfires across parts of the United States
March 14, 2026
Business|Environment|Health|Science|World
Ruptured pipe that leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac is back in operation
The massive sewage pipe that ruptured and leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac River has returned to operation after the completion of emergency repairs
March 14, 2026
Crime|Political|Science|Technology|World
US faces elevated terrorism threats against backdrop of Iran war and cuts at FBI, Justice Department
Three acts of ideologically inspired violence in the past week in the United States have laid bare the heightened terrorism threat unfolding against the backdrop of the war with Iran
March 14, 2026
Business|Science|Technology|World
North Korea fires about 10 missiles toward sea in show of force, Seoul says
North Korea on Saturday has fired about 10 ballistic missiles toward the eastern sea, South Korea’s military says, staging its own show of force as the rival South conducts a joint military exercise with the United States
March 14, 2026
Environment|Science|World
US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once
The United States is getting slammed by a stretch of weather extremes, from flooding rain to record heat and late-season snow
March 13, 2026
Environment|Health|Science
EPA moves to weaken pollution limits on chemical used to sterilize medical equipment
The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed weakening air pollution limits for a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment
March 14, 2026
Health|Lifestyle|Science
Millions more people may need to start cholesterol-lowering medications as young as their 30s. Here’s why
Millions more people may need to start cholesterol-lowering medications as young as their 30s. Here’s why
March 14, 2026
Health|Science|World
Flu vaccines didn't work that well in the US, officials find
As the U.S. flu season winds down, health officials say the flu vaccine didn’t work very well
March 13, 2026
Election|Political|Science|Technology|US|Videos
Republicans release AI deepfake of James Talarico as phony videos proliferate in midterm races
Republicans release AI deepfake of James Talarico as phony videos proliferate in midterm races
March 13, 2026
Environment|Science|Travel
Raucous bird tornado touches down as snow geese make annual flight to Arctic
Thousands of snow geese touch down at a Pennsylvania reservoir each spring, turning sunrise into a loud, swirling liftoff that draws big crowds
March 13, 2026
Health|Lifestyle|Science
Using magnesium supplements for sleep is all the rage. What to know
Using magnesium supplements for sleep is all the rage. What to know
March 13, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Science
Top FDA drug official is trying to hire a friend who's seeking a bold new warning on antidepressants
The Food and Drug Administration is reviewing a request for new warnings on antidepressant drugs, and that's presenting an unusual conflict of interest at the agency
March 05, 2026
Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology
In its hunt for critical minerals, the US is misconstruing what is and is not America’s
There’s a growing interest in mining the ocean seabed for minerals essential to technology. But whose minerals are they? A Law of the Sea scholar explains.
March 13, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
How sewage treatment plants could handle food waste, sparing landfills and the climate
Rather than generating climate-warming emissions and wasting nutrients and energy, food waste can become a resource if processed in sewage treatment plants.
March 13, 2026
Education|Science|Technology|World
When US fights in the Middle East, American Muslim students often face discrimination
The war on terror is among the Middle East conflicts that sparked a rise of anti-Muslim and anti-Arab discriminatory incidents in the US.
March 13, 2026
Education|Science|Technology|World
While the US government is investigating unidentified anomalous phenomena, academic researchers studying them face stigma
Surveys have found that researchers studying UAPs can face pushback from mentors and colleagues, even from people who think it’s an important line of research.
March 13, 2026
Health|Science
Jesse Jackson’s misdiagnosis of Parkinson’s is common – new genetic discovery could lead to treatment for this deadly disease
People typically die from progressive supranuclear palsy within 7 to 10 years. There is currently no specialized treatment or effective screening for this neurodegenerative disease.
March 13, 2026
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
AI is exhausting workers so much, researchers have dubbed the condition ‘AI brain fry’
AI is exhausting workers so much, researchers have dubbed the condition ‘AI brain fry’
March 13, 2026
Environment|Europe|Science|World
All but 2 of Austria's 96 glaciers have retreated over last 2 years
Alpine monitors are reporting that all but two of Austria’s 96 glaciers have retreated over the last two years and say such a “dramatic development” highlights the impact of climate change
March 13, 2026
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World
When GPS lies at sea: How electronic warfare is threatening ships and their crews
In addition to watching out for missile and drone attacks, mariners in conflict zones need to be on guard for GPS spoofing and other cyberattacks. The stakes are high and mariners are ill-prepared.
March 13, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology
A wildflower in California reveals a newly documented evolutionary process
A wildflower in California reveals a newly documented evolutionary process
March 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
Trump administration sues California over the state's nation-leading vehicle-emission rules
The Trump administration is suing California over the state's nation-leading vehicle emission standards
March 13, 2026
Science|Technology|World
NASA clears its Artemis moon rocket for an April launch with four astronauts following repairs
NASA has cleared its moon rocket for an April launch with four astronauts after completing the latest round of repairs
March 13, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission seeks public help to protect endangered species
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission seeks public help to protect endangered species
March 13, 2026
Health|Science|Technology
How a man developed an app that's giving people with ALS their voice back
How a man developed an app that's giving people with ALS their voice back
March 13, 2026
Health|Political|Science|Technology
Stressed out by politics? You’re not imagining it, and research shows that social media is largely to blame
Political content on social media finds you even if you’re not looking for it, and it tends to do so through a sensationalized and emotionally charged lens.
March 03, 2026
Health|Lifestyle|Science|US|World
Mom who gave birth after kidney failure reunites with hospital staff ahead of transplant
Mom who gave birth after kidney failure reunites with hospital staff ahead of transplant
March 13, 2026
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
After 52 years, brutal rape and murder on Long Island is finally solved, police say
After 52 years, brutal rape and murder on Long Island is finally solved, police say
March 13, 2026
Arts|Science|Travel|World
A new exhibit shows plaster casts of Pompeii victims frozen at the time of death
A new permanent exhibition has opened in Pompeii that shows plaster casts of people killed in the Mount Vesuvius eruption, frozen in their final moments
March 12, 2026
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Winter heat wave sends temperatures into the 90s in Southern California
With spring still a week away, Southern California is seeing a burst of summerlike heat, and forecasters warn that it raises the risk of heat illness
March 12, 2026
Environment|News|Science|US
Tracking destructive and deadly tornadoes in the US, in maps and charts
Tracking destructive and deadly tornadoes in the US, in maps and charts
July 02, 2024
Crime|Science|Technology
FBI involved in search for retired Air Force major general missing for nearly 2 weeks
FBI involved in search for retired Air Force major general missing for nearly 2 weeks
March 12, 2026
Health|Political|Science|US
FDA reverses stance on autism drug
The US Food and Drug Administration is no longer recommending a high-dose B vitamin medication (leucovorin) as a potential treatment for autism. Last fall, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. claimed the drug could be a therapy for thousands of children with the condition.
March 11, 2026
Environment|Science|World
El Niño could be here soon, bringing wild weather and a hotter climate
El Niño could be here soon, bringing wild weather and a hotter climate
March 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World
Drivers wonder if they should go electric as the war spikes gas prices
Oil and gasoline prices are rising as the war in Iran intensifies and other global conflicts affect supply
March 12, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
Constant technology changes throw seniors a curve – and add to caregivers’ load
As devices get smarter, families and communities bear a heavier burden of technology caregiving for older adults.
March 12, 2026
Science|Technology
Not just Patriot interceptors: A defense expert explains the various weapons US and allies use to defend against missiles and drones
Concerns about shortages of interceptor missiles in the conflict between the US and Iran highlight the challenges of defending against missiles and drones.
March 12, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science
We study pandemics, and the resurgence of measles is a grim sign of what’s coming
Controlling the spread of many infections, including measles, depends on trust in public health, which is eroding.
March 12, 2026