Science

Extreme weather wreaks havoc around the world

By Seth Borenstein, Suman Naishadham, Sibi Arasu, Fabiano Maisonnave, Associated Press

Environmental extremes accelerate as flooding and heatwaves occur more often. Scientists anticipated extreme weather disasters this year.

California reports the first increase in groundwater supplies in 4 years

By Associated Press

Much of the state's population counts on groundwater for drinking water in their homes, and farmers that grow much of the country's food rely on the precious resource for crops.

WATCH: Boeing cancels its first astronaut launch because of a valve issue on the rocket

By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press

There was no immediate word on when the team would try again to launch the test pilots to the International Space Station for a weeklong stay. It was the latest delay for Boeing's first crew flight, on hold for years…

Boeing is launching astronauts into space in its Starliner capsule. Here’s what to know

By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press

After years of delays and stumbles, Boeing is finally poised to launch astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA, in the first flight of the company's Starliner capsule with a crew on board.

An AI-controlled fighter jet took the Air Force leader for a historic ride. Here’s what that means for the future of war

By Tara Copp, Associated Press

Kendall said he came out of Thursday's flight in California confident enough in AI's capabilities that he would trust it to fire weapons.

The cicadas are coming. Here’s what to know if you’re in their path

By Bella Isaacs-Thomas

2024 offers a rare entomological treat: Two different periodical cicada broods will emerge at the same time across different swaths of the country.

Mammograms should start at 40 to address rising breast cancer rates, U.S. panel says

By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press

Previously, the task force had said women could choose to start breast cancer screening as young as 40, with a stronger recommendation that they get the exams every two years from age 50 through 74.

U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, AP says

By Zeke Miller, Joshua Goodman, Jim Mustian, Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

The proposal, which still must be reviewed by the White House Office of Management and Budget, would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation’s most dangerous drugs.

FDA brings lab tests under federal oversight in bid to improve accuracy and safety

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

The FDA has warned for years that inaccurate test results can lead to unnecessary treatment and delays in getting proper care. Under the new requirements, labs will have about four years to win FDA approval for new tests.

Philippine students are told to stay home as Southeast Asia copes with a sweltering heat wave

By Jim Gomez, Associated Press

Millions of students in all public schools across the Philippines were ordered to stay home Monday after authorities canceled in-person classes for two days.