Mar 03 Archaeologists find evidence that horseback riding began at least 5,000 years ago By Christina Larson, Associated Press Researchers analyzed more than 200 Bronze Age skeletal remains in museum collections in Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, Hungary and the Czech Republic to look for signs of what co-author and University of Helsinki anthropologist Martin Trautmann calls "horse rider syndrome."… Continue reading
Mar 03 New astronaut crew from U.S., Russia and UAE arrives at International Space Station By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press A new crew from the United States, Russia and United Arab Emirates has arrived at the International Space Station. Continue reading
Mar 02 Watch 5:20 New FDA guidelines on milk spark disagreements between farmers and plant-based companies By Stephanie Sy, Lena I. Jackson It’s almost official. Soy, almond and other plant-based drinks that call themselves milk can keep using that name, at least according to new draft guidelines released by the FDA last week. Stephanie Sy explores the debate. Continue watching
Mar 02 Poor communities await first EPA limits on ‘forever chemicals’ By Michael Phillis, Brittany Peterson, Associated Press The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to propose restrictions on harmful "forever chemicals" in drinking water after finding they are dangerous in amounts so small as to be undetectable. Continue reading
Mar 02 SpaceX launches four astronauts from U.S., Russia and UAE to International Space Station By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press SpaceX has launched four astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA. The crew includes the first person from the Arab world going up for a monthslong stay. Continue reading
Mar 01 Watch 7:37 Is climate change accelerating the risk of disease spreading from animals to humans? By Miles O'Brien, Will Toubman Scientists researching the aftermath of California wildfires say they are finding evidence that climate change is accelerating the risk of disease spreading from animals to humans. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien reports. Continue watching
Feb 28 Federal computer chip funding to require security restrictions, worker benefits By Josh Boak, Associated Press The Commerce Department is opening the application process for computer chip manufacturers to access $39 billion in government support to build new factories and expand production. Continue reading
Feb 28 China will soon train foreign astronauts for new space station By Associated Press China says it will soon begin training foreign astronauts for trips to its newly completed orbiting space station. Continue reading
Feb 24 Russia launches rescue ship to International Space Station after ship springs a leak By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press Russia has launched a rescue ship for two cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut whose original ride sprang a dangerous leak at the International Space Station. Continue reading
Feb 23 German mayor strikes deal to stop group’s climate roadblocks By Frank Jordans, Associated Press The German city of Hannover has reached an agreement with climate activists to stop blocking roads, after its mayor announced that he supports several of their demands. Continue reading