A geomagnetic storm watch has been issued for 21 states, including Oregon, Washington, and across the northern U.S., as solar material heads toward Earth.
Travelers hoping to bypass some of the increasingly long wait times at U.S. airports can enroll in the TSA PreCheck Touchless ID program, which is now operating at 65 locations.
If meteorites from Tuesday morning’s fireball reached the ground, scientists say they’re most likely to be found in a narrow band across Medina County.
President Donald Trump temporarily waived a century-old shipping mandate to lower the cost of transporting oil, gas and other commodities around the US, marking his latest bid to combat the rise in energy prices spurred by his war in Iran.
Sen. Markwayne Mullin is appearing before the Committee on Homeland Security after President Donald Trump nominated him to replace Kristi Noem as the Homeland Security Secretary.
Apple has quietly prevented AI vibe coding apps such as Replit and Vibecode, which help people create games and other applications, from releasing updates to their mobile apps on the App Store unless they make modifications, according to several people with k…
A new analysis represents the largest effort yet to systematically parse all the data from high-quality clinical trials on cannabis and mental health. The evidence is lacking.
Assessing thymic function and health has highlighted the lifelong importance of the thymus as an organ that could be targeted to improve health outcomes, protect against disease and promote healthy ageing.
Headlines say “no amount of alcohol is safe,” but science tells a more nuanced story. Experts explain why moderate drinking may carry less risk than headlines suggest, and how it compares to ultra-processed foods and everyday habits.
Your morning coffee or tea could be quietly supporting your brain health. A long-term study found that moderate consumption of caffeinated coffee or tea was linked to an 18% lower risk of dementia and better cognitive performance over time. The benefits appea…
The new food pyramid was released earlier this year. It emphasizes protein, full-fat dairy and what Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. calls “healthy fats.” These guidelines influence the standards for school lunches, food labeling and…
A West Palm Beach woman is facing serious felony charges after investigators say she had sex with multiple people without disclosing that she was HIVpositive.
Support heart health in the afternoon with expert-backed snacks like nuts, fruit and hummus. Discover cardiologist-approved ways to eat for your heart.
Melatonin supplements are a common solution for people who may struggle with insomnia. Taking magnesium supplements may help melatonin work more effectively.
Leading medical groups have released new guidelines for managing cholesterol, calling for earlier screening, lower LDL targets, and several other major changes.
Study could lead to an effective new option to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes for millions who cannot control their cholesterol. A new experimental medication called enlicitide has shown powerful cholesterol-lowering effects in a large clinical …
A new study suggests that an AI tool can analyze MRI brain scans and identify structural patterns associated with cognitive decline. Using this method, the machine learning model achieved 92.87% accuracy in distinguishing mild cognitive impairment or Alzheime…
Collagen is everywhere—from coffee powders to skin care. Three dermatologists explain whether supplements and topical collagen actually work—and what to try instead.
A new study suggests that suppressing a cellular enzyme long considered protective against fatty liver disease could have unexpected long-term consequences.
A study suggests that only an hour of strength training a week can build muscle. Here's what to know—and how to craft your own muscle-boosting routine.
New ways of diagnosing early-stage Alzheimer’s disease and lifestyle interventions are crucial to protecting brain health, a panel of experts has concluded.
If you get a high reading at the doctor's office, it may not be definitive. Here's what to know about your risk — and testing your blood pressure at home.
Researchers have identified a surprising brain pattern that may help explain why people with ADHD often struggle to stay focused. Even while awake, their brains can slip into brief episodes of “sleep-like” activity during demanding tasks. These moments are li…
A new UCLA Health study suggests that long-term exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos may dramatically raise the risk of Parkinson’s disease. Researchers found that people living in areas with sustained exposure had more than 2.5 times the likelihood of deve…
A new study finds persistent GI symptoms like bloating may signal higher metabolic risk using standard blood tests. Learn what this means for your health.
A machine-learning model that integrates data from wearable devices (such as smartwatches) with blood biomarkers and demographic data can predict whether someone has insulin resistance, enabling timely lifestyle interventions to prevent progression to type 2 …
Hidden in plain sight for millions of years, a fossil no larger than a fingernail has emerged from the vast Gobi Desert, raising big questions about early life on Earth. What makes it so unusual isn’t immediately obvious.
Astronomers have discovered GJ 887, a calm star located just 10.7 light-years away, which could be home to a super-Earth with the potential to support life.
The ocean is still one of the biggest mysteries on Earth, and the deeper you go, the stranger it gets. Far below the surface, where sunlight can’t reach, lives a world full of creatures that look more like aliens than animals we know.
Research published in PNAS Nexus shows the bow replaced the atlatl nearly simultaneously across diverse cultures, not in a slow wave from a single origin.
NASA’s Earth Observatory captured a rare and colorful phenomenon in Namibia, where temporary lakes in the Etosha Pan turned vibrant after a flooding event.
A sample collected by the Hayabusa 2 spacecraft from the spinning top-like asteroid contained the nucleobases adenine, guanine, cytosine, thymine, and uracil.
It is venomous, can sense electricity and glows under UV light. Now researchers have uncovered something else remarkable about this strange, egg-laying mammal.
The team attempted to pin down the visitor's origins, finding it is "unlike any Solar System body" and came from a different part of our galaxy altogether.
Using the Australian SKA Pathfinder (ASKAP), astronomers have discovered a new long-period radio transient source, which received the designation ASKAP J142431.2–612611 (ASKAP J1424 for short). The newfound transient has a period of approximately 36 minutes a…
A 12-year-old boy in Texas just created a reactor that’s turning heads in the world of science. With years of effort behind him, his achievement might just pave the way for a new era in energy.
The icy depths of Greenland have revealed fossils that date back 3.7 billion years, and what scientists are learning from them is nothing short of extraordinary.