Shaken baby syndrome is discredited, but a man is scheduled to be executed for it
Supporters of death row inmate Robert Roberson say the state is about to execute an innocent man. Roberson was convicted of shaking his child to death. "Shaken baby syndrome" is largely discredited.
NASA launches its probe to Europa, an icy moon of Jupiter
NASA has just launched a mission to investigate a far-off world that’s full of water. It’s going to Europa, a moon of Jupiter that's made of lots of ice that covers a huge ocean.
Thousands are still without power more than 2 weeks after Hurricane Helene
Helene knocked out power across the Western North Carolina mountains where the terrain makes it difficult to fix the lines. It raises the question about power grid resiliency in light of climate change.
VP Harris challenging dilemma: Campaigning and hurricane response
Vice President Harris tried to walk a fine line this week, pushing ahead on her campaign amid hurricane preparations and recovery.
SpaceX's Starship launch a success
SpaceX launched its massive Starship rocket from Boca Chica, TX and successfully caught the booster portion of the two-stage rocket back at the launch pad, amid concerns about the environmental impact of Starship launches.
Prestigious Lasker Prize awarded to South African scientists
Husband and wife researchers Salim Abdool Karim and Quarraisha Abdool Karim were named winners of the Lasker Award for public service in recognition for their groundbreaking research on HIV.