Jun 15 Watch 5:45 Dermatologist explains benefits of newly approved sunscreen ingredient By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant For the first time in more than 25 years, the FDA has approved a new active ingredient for over-the-counter sunscreens. It clears the way for manufacturers to begin using bemotrizinol, or BEMT, an ingredient that's been used in Europe and… Continue watching
Jun 11 Watch 5:22 World Cup players challenged by dangerously hot weather By Ben Tracy, Christopher Spinder The World Cup kicked off on Thursday as South Africa squared off against Mexico, one of this year's host countries. Several American cities hosting these opening matches will be sweltering this weekend, making stadiums feel more like a sauna than… Continue watching
Jun 11 El Nino is here. It'll be big, bad and costly, scientists fear By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press El Nino, Nature's chaotic climate agent, has formed in a warmed-up Pacific Ocean and is expected to grow to historic strength, meteorologists announced Thursday. Continue reading
Jun 10 Solar power hits new milestones in the U.S. even as Trump boosts coal over clean energy By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press Even as President Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar power is hitting new milestones in the U.S. and remains the leading source of new power. Continue reading
Jun 09 WATCH: NASA announces Artemis III test flight astronauts By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press NASA on Tuesday revealed the crew for its Artemis III mission, the next step in the space agency's plan to eventually land astronauts on the moon. Continue reading
Jun 08 Apple unveils new AI features with privacy focus at last developers conference with CEO Tim Cook By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press While the iconic iPhone maker has been playing catch-up with rivals when it comes to AI, it sought to distinguish itself from its peers by stressing a privacy-centered approach and integrating AI across its devices and apps. Continue reading
Jun 08 A list of deadly earthquakes in the Philippines, located on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire' By Associated Press Here is a look at some of the most recent major earthquakes in the Philippines, which sits on the Pacific “Ring of Fire”, is one of the world’s most earthquake-prone countries. Continue reading
Jun 05 NASA orders astronauts to take shelter after new leak aboard the International Space Station By Associated Press The five astronauts moved into the SpaceX capsule that is docked at the station while cosmonauts worked to fix the leak, which is on the Russian side of the orbiting laboratory. Continue reading
Jun 04 Watch 6:33 New proposal would give Trump officials more control over scientific research grants By William Brangham, Azhar Merchant The Trump administration is proposing a sweeping overhaul on how the federal government awards billions of dollars in research grants. But researchers say it could allow the administration to limit and exert more control over critical scientific research. Craig McLean,… Continue watching
Jun 04 What is El Niño and how could it affect weather this year? By Maria Ramirez Uribe A strong El Niño this year, colloquially dubbed a super El Niño, could lead to extreme weather events — from heavy rainfall to exacerbated droughts. Continue reading