Partial US government shutdown enters third day as funding standoff continues
Democrats want changes in funding to the Department of Homeland Security in light of the fatal shootings of two US citizens during immigration raids.
NASA’s Orion Spacecraft at Launch Pad
NASA’s Orion spacecraft sits atop the agency’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket at the launch pad after rollout on Jan. 17, 2026.
How Modern and Antique Technologies Reveal a Dynamic Cosmos
In early 2007, René Hudec was in Building D of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, thumbing through roomfuls of floor-to-ceiling cabinets that look more like
The president wants to turn back the clock on HIV. We refuse to idly stand by.
I’ve never taken comfort in the phrase, “HIV isn’t a death sentence anymore.” Yes, the phrase is meant to honor the hard-won victories achieved by
Narwhals become quieter as the Arctic Ocean grows louder
For most of their evolutionary history, narwhals have relied more on sound than sight to survive in the Arctic’s dark icy waters. The speckled toothed
NASA gears up for one more key test before launching Artemis II to the Moon
If all goes according to plan Monday, NASA’s launch team at Kennedy Space Center in Florida will load 755,000 gallons of super-cold propellants into the
Tear gas and pepper spray can have lasting health effects
The chemicals are widely used for crowd control, but their long-term health risks are poorly understood.
Getting resources for Sudan is a ‘race against time’
‘Lack of resources in Sudan is very worrying’
How Balochistan attacks threaten Pakistan’s promises to China, Trump
Balochistan is at the heart of Pakistan’s economic promises to US and China. The attacks are a reminder of the risks.
Israel’s Rafah border scheme risks Gaza patients’ lives
Israel is “reopening” Gaza’s Rafah border crossing but limiting transit to 50 patients daily.
Autism and ADHD assessments are a ‘postcode lottery’
A Scottish Parliament committee is calling for urgent action to improve assessments for autism and ADHD.
The ‘fantastic’ baby bundles not every mum will get
Baby boxes are being delivered to expectant families in some of Wales’ most deprived areas.
‘Pay and smile’ – Rome visitors face Trevi Fountain charge
Italy’s capital city has introduced a €2 fee to access the viewing area of its iconic fountain, which had previously been free to visit.
‘Superhuman’ teen swims hours to save family stranded off Australian coast
The 13-year-old swam 4km in rough water after his mother and siblings were swept out to see off the coast of Western Australia.