Dec 08 WATCH: Ask us anything about fighting science misinformation during a special Reddit AMA By Dan Cooney, Deema Zein, Miles O'Brien During this mega AMA, science correspondent Miles O’Brien and digital anchor and correspondent Deema Zein interviewed scientists, academics, digital creators, influencers and others about the challenges they face while communicating facts about science, climate, health and technology. Continue reading
Dec 08 Magnitude 7.5 quake in northern Japan injures 23 people and triggers a tsunami By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press The Japanese government was still assessing damages from the tsunami and late-evening quake, which struck at about 11:15 p.m. (1415 GMT) in the Pacific Ocean around 80 kilometers (50 miles) off the coast of Aomori, the northernmost prefecture of Japan’s… Continue reading
Dec 07 Watch 6:30 Small plug-in solar panels gain traction as an affordable way to cut electricity bills By Laura Klivans, KQED For years, solar power at home was mostly limited to people who owned their rooftops and could afford the steep upfront costs. But now, a new generation of small, affordable systems — often called “plug-in” solar — are making clean… Continue watching
Dec 06 Watch 8:30 1 in 10 births in the U.S. are premature. Here's how AI could help doctors predict it By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young, Juliet Fuisz Last year, 1 in 10 U.S. babies was born before 37 weeks of pregnancy, which is considered preterm. That’s one of the highest premature birth rates among developed nations, according to the March of Dimes. We hear from parents of… Continue watching
Dec 05 PHOTOS: The last supermoon of 2025 illuminates December night skies By Associated Press The final supermoon of 2025 graced night skies around the world from Thursday evening through to early Friday, creating some spectacular illuminated scenery. Continue reading
Dec 04 Renowned astronomers fight to protect Chile's night sky from industrial project By Nayara Batschke, Isabel DeBre, Associated Press A rare confluence of factors makes the Atacama an ideal home for some of the world’s biggest astronomical projects – dry climate, high altitude and, crucially, isolation from the light pollution of civilization. Continue reading
Dec 04 FDA officials said without evidence that COVID-19 vaccines have killed children. Here's what you should know By Madison Czopek, PolitiFact COVID-19 infection carries a greater risk of myocarditis than the COVID-19 vaccines, scientists say. Continue reading
Dec 03 WATCH: Trump announces plan to roll back fuel economy standards By Matthew Daly, Alexa St. John, Associated Press The move is the latest action by the Trump administration to reverse Biden-era policies that encouraged cleaner-running cars and trucks, including electric vehicles. Burning gasoline for vehicles is a major contributor to planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions. Continue reading
Dec 01 When to see the last supermoon of the year By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press The last supermoon of the year will soon shine in December skies. When a full moon is closer to Earth in its orbit, a so-called supermoon happens. Continue reading
Nov 27 European Space Agency boosts budget to catch up in space race By Associated Press ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher expressed concern that Europe could fall behind in space travel without more investment. Continue reading