Science

This easy daily habit cuts heart risk by two thirds

The U.S. tried permanent daylight saving time—and hated it

Future of nation’s energy grid hurt by Trump’s funding cuts

Many of the canceled grants were investments in the science and infrastructure necessary to keep the lights on in coming years, especially when the grid is under stress.

Why you can salvage moldy cheese but never spoiled meat − a toxicologist advises on what to watch out for

Molds and bacteria can produce dangerous toxins − and they don’t taste very good, either.

AI reveals which predators chewed ancient humans’ bones – challenging ideas on which ‘Homo’ species was the first tool-using hunter

Paleoanthropologists have thought that Homo habilis was the first stone-tool maker and meat-eater in our genus. But new research suggests H. habilis might not have been so advanced.

The Glozel affair: A sensational archaeological hoax made science front-page news in 1920s France

A century-old French archaeological scandal was sensationalized in the press at the time – but responsible scientists also relied on careful reporting to get the truth out.

Solar storms have influenced our history – an environmental historian explains how they could also threaten our future

From communications outages to a brush with nuclear war, solar events like flares and coronal mass ejections have shaped human history.

AI chatbots are becoming everyday tools for mundane tasks, use data shows

Workplace productivity and educational challenges get the headlines, but it turns out that ChatGPT and its ilk are more likely to be used for household tasks.

How the Philadelphia Art Museum is reinventing itself for the Instagram age

Philly’s premier art museum drops a preposition, revives a griffin and introduces a cheeky new nickname that may make longtime patrons bristle.

Why the Trump administration’s comparison of antifa to violent terrorist groups doesn’t track

Kristi Noem’s claim that antifa is like the Islamic State group blurs the line between protest and terrorism – a political move unsupported by evidence.

Children learn to read with books that are just right for them – but that might not be the best approach

Reading achievement has been stagnant in the US for decades, raising questions about what other methods might work to help kids learn to read.

Our favorite everyday running shoes are now at their lowest-ever price

'This is a completely different level of anti-vaccine engagement than we've ever seen before,' says epidemiologist Dr. Seth Berkley

Future pandemics are a 'certainty' — and we must be better prepared to distribute vaccines equitably, says Dr. Seth Berkley

Glowering 'skull' stares upward from a giant volcanic pit in the Sahara — Earth from space

Xi-Trump summit: Trade, Taiwan and Russia still top agenda for China and US presidents – 6 years after last meeting

The leaders of the world’s two most powerful nations are set for a rare sit-down together on Oct. 30.

How the explosion of prop betting threatens the integrity of pro sports

With wagers available on everything ranging from a pitcher throwing a strike to a wide receiver catching a touchdown, athletes are increasingly tempted to game the system.

Differences in red blood cells may have 'hastened the extinction' of our Neanderthal cousins, new study suggests

Is the Oura Ring Gen 4 worth it? Here's what we think after four months of testing

Mystery Mayan ruler was no king

Dolphins may be getting an Alzheimer’s-like disease due to this neurotoxin

Your eyes can only handle so much HDTV

Being mean to ChatGPT increases its accuracy — but you may end up regretting it, scientists warn