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  • This astronaut spent over 100 days in space. Here's how he says that affected him
    Jack Fischer spent more than 100 days aboard the International Space Station in 2017. He described to NPR what being in space for so long does to the body and what it feels like to return home.
  • How changes to a CDC vaccine panel under Kennedy could reshape policy
    A committee of experts that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is critical in setting national vaccine policy. It's also vulnerable to political interference.
  • A sign points in the direction of a vote center on Nov. 3, 2024 in San Diego, Calif.
    What happens to your ballot?
    Election officials are spreading the word on efforts to protect the vote.
  • TikTok is full of ADHD advice — just don't trust it for a diagnosis
    TikTok has become the go-to source on ADHD for teens and young adults. But a new study finds that a lot of the information is misleading and can make people's symptoms worse.
  • The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration includes the National Hurricane Center, which researches hurricanes and provides weather updates and forecasts for the dangerous storms. Employees at the agency are worried the Trump administration will cut support for their work.
    Trump officials signal potential changes at NOAA, the weather and climate agency
    Federal workers at the home agency for the National Weather Service are concerned about a potential overhaul by Trump officials focused on cutting government costs.
  • Genius In The House: Celebrating Scripps Research's 100 year anniversary
    What can take your fun day at the science center to the next level? Genius in the House! This event brings brainiacs from biology, art, engineering, mathematics and more to the Fleet to enhance the exhibit experience. You'll have the chance to chat with the genius and ask questions. Explore themes from our exhibitions in ways that are both insightful and delightful. Celebrating 100 Years Scripps Research is celebrating 100 years of groundbreaking achievements, and we are excited to bring the celebration to our exhibit floors with hands-on activities hosted by Scripps Research scientists! Celebrate their anniversary and World Science Day for Peace and Development with over 30 scientists from Scripps Research on Sunday, November 10, from 12–4 p.m. Get ready for awesome hands-on activities, including DNA models from gummy candies, trying on real laboratory protective gear and learning to use a micropipette. Explore their groundbreaking research and learn more about who they are and why they love their life-changing work. Scripps Research has been at the forefront of biomedical research since its founding in 1924 by visionary philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps. Committed to unraveling the intricacies of the human body and translating their discoveries into tangible global impact, Scripps Research scientists have not only expanded the boundaries of scientific understanding but have played a pivotal role in the development of over 15 FDA-approved medicines that have impacted the lives of countless individuals worldwide. Scripps Research is committed to taking its legacy into the future by continuing to unlock life's greatest scientific mysteries. Take your fun day at the Fleet to the next level in this special Genius in the House.
  • They say they want Americans to have more babies. What's beneath the surface?
    Pronatalists believe that modern culture has failed to adequately prioritize the value of nuclear families and making lots of babies. They see powerful potential allies in Elon Musk and JD Vance.
  • Layoffs started Friday at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
    Staff at CDC and NIH are reeling as Trump administration cuts workforce
    As many as 1,300 probationary employees at CDC and 1,500 at NIH are losing their jobs. Many fear for the future of public health and scientific research.
  • Life Kit's guide to a successful Dry January
    It is officially 2025 and 'Life Kit' is kicking the year off with a series to help people complete Dry January successfully. And, a look ahead for this year from pop culture to politics.
  • Private lunar lander Blue Ghost is seen after touching down on the moon on March 2.
    'We're on the moon': The private Blue Ghost spacecraft makes a historic lunar landing
    A commercial spacecraft carrying NASA experiments successfully touched down on the moon's surface early Sunday morning, ushering in a new phase of private space exploration.
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