Conflicting claims about kratom are widespread, but scientific evidence makes the risks clear.
April 03, 2026
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed Thursday to include microplastics and pharmaceuticals on a list of contaminants in drinking water for the first time, a step that could eventually lead to new limits on those substances for water utilities
April 03, 2026
Scientists have discovered fossils in China that reveal a crucial transition from simple to complex life on Earth
April 02, 2026
Meet the weather observer helping NWS for almost 50 years
April 03, 2026
Eagles in Omaha: How the raptors are adapting to suburban environments
April 03, 2026
Students create drones inspired by NASA's Artemis II mission
April 02, 2026
The Trump administration is appealing a judge’s order blocking the federal government from taking punitive measures against artificial intelligence company Anthropic after a dispute with the Pentagon over military use of AI
April 02, 2026
From Stillwater to the stars: Oklahoma company builds parts for Artemis II moon mission
April 02, 2026
Congo has declared the end of a two-year mpox outbreak, which is believed to have caused over 2,200 deaths
April 02, 2026
Reports of the death of Jonathan, the world’s oldest living land animal, have been greatly exaggerated
April 02, 2026
NASA's moonbound astronauts have reason to celebrate, and not just because their launch went so well
April 02, 2026
A post-mortem examination shows a New Zealand professional rugby player who died by suspected suicide last year had advanced chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain abnormality linked to repeated concussions
April 02, 2026
Hallucinogenic chocolate bars were removed from six Denver-area gas stations.
March 17, 2026
Space is extremely dangerous, but people can still do more than robotic explorers can – in terms of technical achievements and inspiring public interest.
March 27, 2026
In the old days, companies like Apple and Amazon went public early to access cash to grow. These days, soon-to-be-public companies are already flush with cash from private finance.
April 02, 2026
Sunken warship found off Danish coast after 225 years in ‘remarkable’ discovery
April 02, 2026
Concerned about osteoporosis? What helps prevent fractures beyond medication
April 02, 2026
The Big Cypress fox squirrel is losing its habitat to urban and suburban development. But a few design changes could help to save this and other species.
April 02, 2026
For decades, the US seriously pursued the idea of ‘peaceful nuclear explosions.’
April 02, 2026
Learning to recognize thought patterns that lead to avoidance, and breaking tasks down into small parts, can help people overcome the mental barriers that often accompany ADHD.
April 02, 2026
A cyberattack on a US corporation illustrates how state-aligned hackers operate, and how damage in war today isn’t always visible or geographically confined.
April 02, 2026
Artemis II astronauts check off first milestones of historic moon-bound mission
April 02, 2026
What does it really mean to ‘age well’?
April 02, 2026
‘Like relying on a drug dealer:’ The world’s dependence on oil and gas has exposed a dangerous vulnerability
April 02, 2026
Kratom poisonings surged 1,200% over the past decade, and regulators are struggling to keep up with the dangers
Fallen officer's partner takes the stand in ambush attack trial
Woman, 90, fatally beaten by grandson with skateboard in Hudson; 2 other family members injured, DA says
Law enforcement cruiser rolls over during pursuit on freeway
Company backed by Trump sons looks to sell drone interceptors to Gulf states being attacked by Iran
Florida and Mississippi enact voter citizenship checks, sparking a lawsuit in the Sunshine State
Skyrocketing diesel costs impact fishing industry on the Central Coast
Woman in critical condition after she is attacked by multiple dogs
Train carrying more than 100 passengers slams into garbage truck in South Carolina, officials say