Jan 15 Biden picks geneticist as science adviser, elevates position to Cabinet By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Lander was one of the leaders in mapping the human genome. This is the first time a president's science adviser will serve on the Cabinet and Lander will be the first life scientist in the post. Continue reading
Jan 15 Blue Origin launches capsule to space with astronaut perks By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press A spokeswoman says the company is getting close to flying passengers, but did not say when that might occur. Continue reading
Jan 14 Mars digger bites the dust after 2 years on red planet By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press Scientists in Germany spent two years trying to get their heat probe deep into the Martian crust. But the device on NASA's InSight lander couldn't gain enough friction in the clumpy red dirt to hammer down. Continue reading
Jan 14 At-home COVID test availability is growing. Can it help turn the tide? By Fedor Kossakovski At-home testing aims to solve some of the hurdles that have hindered efforts in the U.S., but not all tests are equal nor are they all useful for the same situations. Continue reading
Jan 12 Recovered Midwestern bird soars off endangered species list By John Flesher, Associated Press Federal officials said Tuesday that 35 years of legal protection and habitat restoration efforts had brought the tern back from the brink of extinction. Continue reading
Jan 11 50 countries vow to protect 30 percent of land and sea by 2030 By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press At least 50 countries have committed to protect 30 percent of the planet, including land and sea, over the decade in efforts to halt species extinction and address climate change issues. Continue reading
Jan 11 WHO experts arriving in China Thursday for coronavirus origins probe By Associated Press China says a group of experts from the World Health Organization is due to arrive Thursday for an investigation into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Jan 11 Leaders at One Planet summit focus on protecting biodiversity By Associated Press About 30 leaders, government officials and heads of international organizations were to attend, including U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Continue reading
Jan 10 Watch 1:48 Israel has vaccinated the most people per capita against COVID-19. Is it sustainable? By Ivette Feliciano, Connie Kargbo As many countries began their COVID-19 vaccination rollouts last month, one country quickly charged ahead of the pack: Israel. The Middle Eastern nation is now the world's top vaccinator per capita, already inoculating more than 1.5 million people, or nearly… Continue watching
Jan 10 Anti-abortion faith leaders support use of COVID-19 vaccines By David Crary, Associated Press In a growing consensus, religious leaders at the forefront of the anti-abortion movement in the United States are telling their followers that the leading vaccines available to combat COVID-19 are acceptable to take, given their remote and indirect connection to… Continue reading