Science

'Basically the entire U.S. is going to be hot' as record-smashing heat spreads

By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

And it's not going away for awhile.

Why Colorado River negotiations stalled and how they could restart

By Karen Schlatter, Sharon B. Megdal, The Conversation

The current Colorado River negotiations process includes all five of the most common sources of conflict in any process seeking compromise.

How the Artemis moon missions are shaping the next era of exploration

By William Brangham, Madison Staten, Satvi Sunkara, Juliet Fuisz, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert, Solveig Rennan

Nearly 60 years after NASA sent the first humans to ever land on our moon, the U.S. is going back with a series of increasingly difficult missions. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the Artemis program and what new discoveries NASA…

How the Artemis moon missions are shaping the next era of exploration

By William Brangham

White House urges Congress to take a light touch on AI regulations in new legislative blueprint

By Seung Min Kim, Matt O'Brien, Associated Press

House Republican leaders swiftly endorsed the framework and said they're ready to work "across the aisle" to pass legislation, but doing so would be a heavy lift, requiring agreement with Democrats in the Senate as public divisions over AI run…

The Southwest smashing heat records in March 'is what climate change looks like'

By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

It's more than just another extreme weather blip. It’s the latest next-level weather wildness that is occurring ever more frequently as Earth’s warming builds.

WATCH: Dr. Jay Bhattacharya testifies at NIH oversight hearing before House panel

By Molly Finnegan

National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya testified Tuesday in an oversight hearing before the House Appropriations Committee.

Is spring really, finally here? What to know about the vernal equinox

By Associated Press

It's far from clear if the weather is planning to cooperate, but spring arrives — technically, at least — Friday.

Oldest known recording of a whale song could unlock mysteries of the ocean

By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press

Researchers say the discovery of the oldest known recordings of whale sounds could open up a new understanding of how the huge animals communicate.

Construction finishes on a major Massachusetts offshore wind farm, the first during Trump's time in office

By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press

Offshore construction was completed Friday night on Vineyard Wind with the installation of the final blades, Craig Gilvarg, a spokesperson for the project, said Saturday.