Oct 06 WATCH: 3 scientists who helped advance quantum technology win Nobel Prize in physics By Kostya Manenkov, Mike Corder, Associated Press John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis won the Nobel Prize in Physics on Tuesday for research on seemingly obscure quantum tunneling that is advancing digital technology. Continue reading
Oct 05 WATCH: Nobel Prize in medicine awarded to 3 scientists for their study of the immune system By Kostya Manenkov, Lauran Neergaard, Lindsey Wasson, Associated Press The trio will share nearly $1.2 million in prize money. Continue reading
Oct 04 Watch 5:04 Are ‘vampire devices’ draining energy in your home? Here’s what to do By Stephanie Sy, Andrew Corkery Many people leave electronic devices plugged in when they’re not in use without a second thought. But everyday items that drain energy even when they’re turned off, like coffee machines, video game consoles and laptop chargers, account for 5 to… Continue watching
Oct 01 Watch 4:57 Remembering Jane Goodall and how she changed the way people see animals By Jeffrey Brown, Jackson Hudgins, Jenna Bloom One of the world’s most beloved and influential primatologists and conservationists has died. Jane Goodall spent more than half a century studying chimpanzees and advocating for animal rights and environmental protection. As Jeffrey Brown reports, Goodall helped change the way… Continue watching
Oct 01 Conservationist Jane Goodall, renowned for chimpanzee research, dies at 91 By Hallie Golden, Associated Press While living among chimpanzees in Africa decades ago, Goodall documented the animals using tools and doing other activities previously believed to be exclusive to humans. Continue reading
Oct 01 A study has found new organic molecules on Saturn’s moon Enceladus. Scientists say that increases the chance it’s habitable By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press The small moon is one of 274 orbiting Saturn and has long been considered a prime candidate in the search for life beyond Earth because of its hidden ocean and plumes of water erupting from cracks near its south pole. Continue reading
Sep 24 China announces new climate goal to cut its world-leading emissions By Seth Borenstein, Melina Walling, Associated Press The world’s largest carbon polluting nation has announced a new climate fighting goal to cut emissions by 7% to 10% by 2035. Continue reading
Sep 23 Scientists uncover fossil of dinosaur feasting on ancient crocodile By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press Scientists have discovered a new dinosaur from Argentina that may have used its long arms and claws to capture prey. Continue reading
Sep 22 Gabrielle is now a Category 4 hurricane. Forecasters advise Azores to take notice By Associated Press People in the Azores archipelago were advised Monday to monitor the progress of Hurricane Gabrielle which is now a Category 4 hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said. Continue reading
Sep 22 Day and night get equal billing as fall equinox arrives. Here are 3 things to know By Associated Press The autumnal equinox arrives Monday, marking the start of the fall season for the Northern Hemisphere and the spring in the Southern Hemisphere. Continue reading