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HHS, EPA to study fluoride in drinking water as RFK Jr. says he’ll tell CDC to stop recommending it

HHS, EPA to study fluoride in drinking water as RFK Jr. says he’ll tell CDC to stop recommending it

HHS, EPA to study fluoride in drinking water as RFK Jr. says he’ll tell CDC to stop recommending it
Health|Science

‘Amazing’ reduction in Alzheimer’s risk verified by blood markers, study says

‘Amazing’ reduction in Alzheimer’s risk verified by blood markers, study says

‘Amazing’ reduction in Alzheimer’s risk verified by blood markers, study says
Americas|Arts|Science|World

Altar found in Guatemalan jungle evidence of mingling of Mayan and Teotihuacan cultures, experts say

An altar from the Teotihuacan culture, at the pre-Hispanic heart of what became Mexico, has been discovered in Tikal National Park in Guatemala, the center of Mayan culture, demonstrating the interaction between the two societies

Altar found in Guatemalan jungle evidence of mingling of Mayan and Teotihuacan cultures, experts say
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|US

Scientists genetically engineer wolves with white hair and muscular jaws like the extinct dire wolf

A company that aims to bring back lost species say they have genetically engineered wolves with white hair and muscular jaws like the extinct dire wolf

Scientists genetically engineer wolves with white hair and muscular jaws like the extinct dire wolf
Political|Science|Technology|US

Trump's NASA nominee backs US moon program in talks with lawmakers, sources say

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Trump's NASA nominee backs US moon program in talks with lawmakers, sources say
Health|Science

Study strengthens link between maternal diabetes and autism

A large new study adds to evidence that diabetes during pregnancy is linked with an increased risk of brain and nervous system problems in children, including autism,

Study strengthens link between maternal diabetes and autism
Political|Science|Technology|US

National Weather Service no longer translating products for non-English speakers

The National Weather Service is no longer providing translations of its products after its contract with an artificial intelligence company was allowed to lapse

National Weather Service no longer translating products for non-English speakers
Health|Political|Science|US

Ex-official says he was forced out of FDA after trying to protect vaccine safety data from RFK Jr.

A former top vaccine official says he was forced out of government after trying to block Robert F

Ex-official says he was forced out of FDA after trying to protect vaccine safety data from RFK Jr.
Americas|Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Chile has 28% more lithium than previous estimates, studies find

Chile's total lithium resources are 28% greater than previously estimated, according to new studies of salt flats in the northern

Chile has 28% more lithium than previous estimates, studies find
Health|Science|US

Suicides and attempts fall in health systems implementing the 'Zero Suicide Model,' study finds

A new study suggests that health care systems can reduce suicides through patient screening, safety planning and mental health counseling

Suicides and attempts fall in health systems implementing the 'Zero Suicide Model,' study finds
Science|Technology

A day at Uranus just got 28 seconds longer

A day at Uranus just got a little longer

A day at Uranus just got 28 seconds longer
Business|Science|Technology

Engineering software startup Rescale raises $115 million from Applied Materials, Nvidia 

Rescale, a San Francisco-based startup that makes engineering software used to design race cars and computer chips, raised $115 million on Monday in venture

Engineering software startup Rescale raises $115 million from Applied Materials, Nvidia 
Science|Technology

What is reinforcement learning? An AI researcher explains a key method of teaching machines – and how it relates to training your dog

Computing pioneer Alan Turing suggested training machines with rewards and punishments. Two computer scientists put the idea into practice in the 1980s and set the stage for the likes of ChatGPT.

What is reinforcement learning? An AI researcher explains a key method of teaching machines – and how it relates to training your dog
Crime|Health|Science|US

Animal tranquilizers found in illegal opioids may suppress the lifesaving medication naloxone − and cause more overdose deaths

Increasingly, these types of tranquilizers are turning up in fentanyl, oxycodone and other illegal opioids.

Animal tranquilizers found in illegal opioids may suppress the lifesaving medication naloxone − and cause more overdose deaths
Health|Science

Alcohol causes cancer, and less than 1 drink can increase your risk − a cancer biologist explains how

Alcohol is the third-leading preventable cause of cancer in the US, accounting for tens of thousands of cancer deaths per year.

Alcohol causes cancer, and less than 1 drink can increase your risk − a cancer biologist explains how
Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

AI isn’t what we should be worried about – it’s the humans controlling it

The dread that AI evokes seems a distraction from the more disquieting scrutiny of humanity’s own dark nature.

AI isn’t what we should be worried about – it’s the humans controlling it
Environment|Europe|Science|Sports|Travel

Zen the border collie teaches other dogs how to rescue people in Italy's avalanche-prone Dolomites

The role of dogs in Italian alpine rescues is becoming more important as the number of people caught by avalanches increases — up by 50% over the last 25 years

Zen the border collie teaches other dogs how to rescue people in Italy's avalanche-prone Dolomites
Environment|Political|Science|US

EPA must use the best available science − by law − but what does that mean?

The Trump administration’s job cuts and advisory board changes at the agency won’t change those rules, as a former EPA science adviser explains.

EPA must use the best available science − by law − but what does that mean?
Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|US

Woodpecker attacks cars in Massachusetts neighborhood. A bird expert explains why.

Woodpecker attacks cars in Massachusetts neighborhood. A bird expert explains why.

Woodpecker attacks cars in Massachusetts neighborhood. A bird expert explains why.
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

To tackle the e-waste problem, this casing for electronics dissolves in water

To tackle the e-waste problem, this casing for electronics dissolves in water

To tackle the e-waste problem, this casing for electronics dissolves in water
Political|Science|US

Weather predictions may get worse. CNN Meteorologist explains why

Coordinated twice daily weather balloon launches make up the backbone of weather forecasts across the globe. Due to staffing shortages brought on by the Trump administration, the National Weather Service has cut weather balloon launches at eight sites across the United States, including in Nebraska and South Dakota. Here’s what that could mean for critical weather reports, particularly during severe weather.

Weather predictions may get worse. CNN Meteorologist explains why
Africa|Asia|Science|World

Super Rat: the record-setting rodent sniffing out landmines and saving lives

Super Rat: the record-setting rodent sniffing out landmines and saving lives

Super Rat: the record-setting rodent sniffing out landmines and saving lives
Health|Science|US

Second child died from measles-related causes in West Texas, where cases are nearing 500

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F

Second child died from measles-related causes in West Texas, where cases are nearing 500
Health|Science|US|World

What to know about US measles cases on the rise

A second child in Texas has died from measles, one of the world's most contagious illnesses which was declared eliminated from the United States in 2000, several decades

What to know about US measles cases on the rise
Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

What you eat in midlife affects how healthy you are at age 70, according to a new study

What you eat in midlife affects how healthy you are at age 70, according to a new study

What you eat in midlife affects how healthy you are at age 70, according to a new study
Crime|Environment|Health|Science|US

Sea lions are attacking people in the waters off California’s coast. Here’s why

Sea lions are attacking people in the waters off California’s coast. Here’s why

Sea lions are attacking people in the waters off California’s coast. Here’s why
Environment|Health|Political|Science|US

‘A huge impact on worker safety’: Protection for miners, firefighters in jeopardy after CDC cuts

‘A huge impact on worker safety’: Protection for miners, firefighters in jeopardy after CDC cuts

‘A huge impact on worker safety’: Protection for miners, firefighters in jeopardy after CDC cuts
Health|Political|Science

‘He’ll have to confront his maker for those lies’: FDA’s vaccine chief who resigned slams RFK Jr.

CNN's Erin Burnett talks with Dr. Peter Marks, the former head of vaccines for the FDA, who says he was pushed out for not agreeing to spread misinformation about vaccines.

‘He’ll have to confront his maker for those lies’: FDA’s vaccine chief who resigned slams RFK Jr.
Business|Science|Technology

Meta releases new AI model Llama 4

Meta Platforms on Saturday released the latest version of its large language model (LLM) Llama, called the Llama 4 Scout and Llama 4 Maverick. Meta said Llama is a multimodal AI system.

Meta releases new AI model Llama 4
Africa|Environment|Science

Ancient DNA pulls back curtain on the Sahara Desert’s greener past

Ancient DNA pulls back curtain on the Sahara Desert’s greener past

Ancient DNA pulls back curtain on the Sahara Desert’s greener past
Arts|Education|Environment|Science|US

Lakota artist smudges the former gold mine inside the Black Hills

When Lakota artist Marty Two Bulls Jr. looks at the Black Hills of South Dakota, he doesn’t just see its natural beauty, he also sees a scar cut deep into the heart of the universe

Lakota artist smudges the former gold mine inside the Black Hills
Africa|MidEast|Science|World

Archaeologists uncover an ancient Egyptian tomb belonging to a mystery king

Archaeologists uncover an ancient Egyptian tomb belonging to a mystery king

Archaeologists uncover an ancient Egyptian tomb belonging to a mystery king
Health|Political|Science|US

Dramatic HHS cuts leave US ‘weaker as a nation,’ says top FDA vaccine official forced out under Kennedy

Dramatic HHS cuts leave US ‘weaker as a nation,’ says top FDA vaccine official forced out under Kennedy

Dramatic HHS cuts leave US ‘weaker as a nation,’ says top FDA vaccine official forced out under Kennedy
Business|Science|Technology|US

Musk and OpenAI jury trial to begin in spring next year

- Billionaire Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI will go to a jury trial in spring 2026, the federal judge presiding over the case decided on Friday. 

Musk and OpenAI jury trial to begin in spring next year
Health|Political|Science|US

Ousted vaccine official says Kennedy sought data to justify anti-science stance, WSJ reports

Peter Marks, the FDA's top vaccine official ousted by Robert F.

Ousted vaccine official says Kennedy sought data to justify anti-science stance, WSJ reports
Business|Science|Technology|US

SpaceX, ULA, Blue Origin clinch $13.5 billion-dollar Pentagon launch contracts

Elon Musk's SpaceX, United Launch Alliance and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin on Friday won U.S.

SpaceX, ULA, Blue Origin clinch $13.5 billion-dollar Pentagon launch contracts
Health|Political|Science|US

US group asks Kennedy to restore national labs for hepatitis, sexually transmitted infections

The Association of Public Health Laboratories sent a letter on Friday asking the U.S.

US group asks Kennedy to restore national labs for hepatitis, sexually transmitted infections
Environment|Political|Science|US

Nearly half of National Weather Service offices have 20% vacancy rates, and experts say it's a risk

Data obtained by The Associated Press shows that close to half of the local National Weather Service forecast offices have 20% vacancy rates as severe weather chugs across the nation’s heartland

Nearly half of National Weather Service offices have 20% vacancy rates, and experts say it's a risk
Business|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|Travel

4 space tourists splash down after traveling an orbit never attempted before

4 space tourists splash down after traveling an orbit never attempted before

4 space tourists splash down after traveling an orbit never attempted before
Business|Science|Technology|Travel|US|World

Four space tourists return to Earth after a private flight over the poles

Four space tourists are back on Earth after orbiting over the north and south poles

Four space tourists return to Earth after a private flight over the poles
Environment|Science|US

Tornadoes will become more frequent in coming weeks. Here's what to know if your home is destroyed

An average of 1,200 tornadoes hit yearly, and the United States will probably get more killer supercells spawning tornadoes and hail as the world warms

Tornadoes will become more frequent in coming weeks. Here's what to know if your home is destroyed
Business|Science|Technology|Travel|World

SpaceX's private Fram2 crew returns to Earth after polar-orbiting mission

Four private astronauts returned to Earth in a SpaceX capsule on Friday after roughly four days orbiting the planet in a novel polar trajectory, walking out of

SpaceX's private Fram2 crew returns to Earth after polar-orbiting mission
Health|Lifestyle|Science

17 factors affect your risk for dementia, stroke and depression, study suggests

17 factors affect your risk for dementia, stroke and depression, study suggests

17 factors affect your risk for dementia, stroke and depression, study suggests
Business|Science|Technology

Meta nears release of new AI model Llama 4 this month, the Information reports

Meta Platforms plans to release the latest version of its large language model later this month, after delaying it at least twice, the Information reported on Friday, as the Facebook owner

Meta nears release of new AI model Llama 4 this month, the Information reports
Africa|Science|World

Sahara desert, once lush and green, was home to mysterious human lineage

The Sahara Desert is one of Earth's most arid and desolate places, stretching across a swathe of North Africa that spans parts of 11 countries and covers an area comparable

Sahara desert, once lush and green, was home to mysterious human lineage
Europe|Science|World

Mass grave of Roman soldiers tells gruesome tale of military disaster

Mass grave of Roman soldiers tells gruesome tale of military disaster

Mass grave of Roman soldiers tells gruesome tale of military disaster
Business|Finance|Science|Technology

AI startup SandboxAQ adds Nvidia, Google as backers, raises additional $150 million

By Krystal Hu SandboxAQ, a startup drawing on quantum computing techniques to develop quantitative artificial intelligence models for enterprises, said it has raised $150 million from new investors

AI startup SandboxAQ adds Nvidia, Google as backers, raises additional $150 million
Economy|Education|Political|Science|US

Abolition wasn’t fueled by just moral or economic concerns – the booming whaling industry also helped sink slavery

New research shows that when the whaling industry in the US produced more products, the proportion of slaves also declined in the 1700s and 1800s.

Abolition wasn’t fueled by just moral or economic concerns – the booming whaling industry also helped sink slavery
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science

Being alone has its benefits − a psychologist flips the script on the ‘loneliness epidemic’

Americans are spending more of their time alone. Contrary to national fears of a loneliness crisis, many of them find solitude essential for their well-being.

Being alone has its benefits − a psychologist flips the script on the ‘loneliness epidemic’

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