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In San Francisco, a poster seen in March urges the public to socially distance in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

Health Experts Urge A Shutdown Do-Over As COVID-19 Cases Surge

A campaign led by doctors, health researchers and other health experts calls to shut down parts of the country again to get the pandemic under control.

The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville was forced to "execute all engines back full" and move out of the way of a Russian destroyer in the Philippine Sea, the U.S. Navy says. The Chancellorsville is seen here during a training exercise in the Pacific Ocean.

U.S. Navy: Russian Warship's 'Unsafe' Move Nearly Caused Collision With Cruiser

"This unsafe action forced USS Chancellorsville to execute all engines back full and to maneuver to avoid collision," the U.S. Navy says.

Kellogg's Honey Smacks cereal has now been linked to at least 100 cases of salmonella infection across the U.S. since March.

'Do Not Eat' Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal, CDC Warns

The sweetened, puffed wheat product is linked to an outbreak of Salmonella mbandaka bacteria that has infected 100 people in 33 states.

"People are not very good with large numbers," says Elke Weber, a professor of psychology at Princeton University. "We don't discriminate between 150,000 or 300,000 or 3 million."

Why We Grow Numb To Staggering Statistics — And What We Can Do About It

The growing coronavirus death toll doesn't provoke the same type of emotional response that a plane crash might. It's a coping mechanism and how our neurons are wired, says psychologist Elke Weber.

Afghan workers move ballot boxes to trucks getting ready for Saturday's presidential elections in Kabul, Afghanistan. The lead-up to the vote has been marred by violence and uncertainty.

Afghanistan Votes For President Amid Worries Of Fraud And Violence

The campaign has been marred by repeated delays, killings and the collapse of U.S.-Taliban talks that left the Afghan government on the sidelines.

The waters and mountains of the Inian Islands, near Glacier Bay, Alaska.

In Alaska's Wilderness, A New Vision Of Higher Learning

The Arete Project in Southeast Alaska brings very different students from around the world together to learn from nature and each other, and earn college credit along the way.

Muslims partake in evening prayers at a mosque in Kandahar, Afghanistan, in April. The Taliban have declared a cease-fire for an upcoming holiday.

Taliban Call Cease-Fire In Afghanistan For Muslim Holiday

The Taliban and Afghan government agreed to halt fighting for three days during the upcoming Eid al-Adha, a move that could renew momentum toward negotiations.

Multiple plates with dozens of wells sits on a machine at Helix laboratory in La Jolla, July 21, 2020.

For Biotech Firms, Keeping Up With COVID-19 Testing Demand Is A Daily Struggle

As the need for coronavirus tests surges yet again, materials are becoming scarce and some supply gaps are easier to navigate than others.

Laura Marcus, founder of The Arete Project, stands in front of the campus, lovingly called the "Hobbit Hole."

In Alaska's Wilderness, A New Vision Of Higher Learning

The Arete Project in Southeast Alaska brings very different students from around the world together to learn from nature and each other, and earn college credit along the way.

A Twitch host giving a behind-the-scenes look at TwitchCon on Sept. 26, 2019, before the annual streaming and gaming convention open in San Diego on Sept. 27, 2019.

TwitchCon Brings Gamers, Fans To Budding San Diego Esports Industry

San Diego has a small but emerging esport economy, with some major game developers and gaming centers throughout the city.

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