Flood of poll watchers, observers, monitors to descend on midterm voters
Voters line up outside Shiloh Hills Baptist Church in Kennesaw, Georgia, on Election Day, May 19, 2026. (Photo by Ross…
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How hot does it get in the desert? A climate scientist explains its blazing heat
Travelers to Death Valley are warned of the extreme heat conditions they may encounter. tobiasjo/iStock via Getty Images Plus Curious…
The feds no longer protect endangered species habitat. States say they can’t pick up the slack.
For decades, federal wildlife officials have protected old-growth forests as critical habitat for northern spotted owls. But a new interpretation…
The Trump administration’s global campaign against ‘radical left terrorism’ is built on a national security memo without congressional approval
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivers opening remarks during the Ministerial on the Resurgence of Political Terrorism at the…
Republicans control Congress, so why is Trump’s SAVE America Act stuck?
Republican Rep. Ralph Norman joins members of the conservative House Freedom Caucus at the Capitol in June 2026 to criticize…
Bees of many species contain tiny magnetic particles – suggesting they may have an innate magnetic compass for navigation
Scientists don't know how insects use a magnetic sense to navigate. Laura Russo A surprisingly large number and diversity of…
Feds sue cities and states to block sanctuary policies
Federal immigration officers in Minneapolis at the beginning of this year. States and cities that have placed restrictions on U.S.…
Trump cites potential hack of US elections in speech slammed for stoking voter fears
President Donald Trump addresses the nation from the East Room of the White House on July 16, 2026 in Washington,…
Trump presses ICE to continue traffic stops despite fatal shootings
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer’s badge and weapon are seen during a vehicle checkpoint on Georgia Ave. in Washington,…
What does it mean to be ‘quantum’? A physicist explains the basics behind Einstein’s spooky actions at a distance
In quantum entanglement, you can learn something about one particle by observing the other in its pair, even across vast…
A lack of pies for a pack of lies – what spoonerisms reveal about how the brain produces speech
'Lack of pies' wasn't meant to describe a bakery case missing certain treats. Prasit photo/Moment via Getty Images “You have…
Why is Venus hotter than Mercury, when Mercury is closer to the Sun?
The surface of Venus, as reconstructed from radar data collected by NASA's Magellan mission. NASA/JPL, CC BY-NC-SA Curious Kids is…
How redefining one word strips the Endangered Species Act’s ability to protect vital habitat
Northern spotted owls living in old growth forests in the Pacific Northwest were listed as threatened species because of habitat…
A rare bipartisan housing bill just became law – but Americans will still struggle with affordability
As sweeping as the bill is, its impact is likely to be modest. Ilia Yefimovich/Picture Alliance via Getty Images A…
The ball is round – and contrary to some keepers’ views, in this World Cup it has performed just fine
Not every World Cup goal is a classic. Sometimes a half-hearted shot goes in as a result of little more…
Cacti spines, snake fangs, snail love darts – oh my! How function drives the evolution of nature’s puncture tools
Jumping cholla cacti spines are a prime example of how evolution creates specialized puncture tools. Tony Cyphert/Flickr, CC BY-NC-SA Most…