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Study finds Western megadrought is the worst in 1,200 years
In tree ring records dating back to AD 800, the only multidecade drought that came close to today's was in the 1500s. Researchers say climate change is a factor and the U.S. must plan for less water.
Confused about how worried to be about the pandemic? You're not alone
It's another discombobulating moment in the pandemic, with lots of conflicting signs of where the virus is heading and what people should do about it on a day to day basis.
Artificial intelligence beats top human players in popular racing game
Scientists pitted an artificial intelligence driver against real human gamers in the PlayStation driving game Gran Turismo. The AI driver beat them all.
CTE might be used as a legal defense more often as research into the disorder evolves
Some people charged with assault and even murder have blamed CTE, a type of brain damage. The legal strategy is rare, but may become more common as research into the disease develops.
Are you over the pandemic? We want to hear about your worries or hopes
In the coming weeks, many long-closed offices are looking to re-open as major cities and states relax mask mandates and other precautions. What do you expect to change or remain the same?
The first images from NASA's new space telescope show how it's coming into focus
The James Webb Space Telescope has seen its first starlight, but its 18 mirror segments aren't yet perfectly aligned. As a result, the pictures it's sending back now aren't exactly cosmic eye candy.
U.K. lifts all testing requirements for vaccinated travelers starting today
Residents and visitors who have had at least two doses of an approved vaccine now only need to fill out a form before entering the U.K. Unvaccinated people must test both before and after arriving.
SpaceX's Elon Musk says 1st orbital Starship flight could be as early as March
SpaceX's Elon Musk said Thursday that the first orbital flight of his towering Starship could come soon. NASA plans to use the fully reusable Starship to land astronauts on the moon as early as 2025.
Police solve 1964 rape and murder of girl with help of DNA and a student
New technology and the help of a volunteer college student help solve what is believed to be the fourth-oldest cold case in the U.S. using genetic genealogy.