NASA renames street for 'hidden' black women mathematicians

NASA has renamed the street outside its Washington headquarters to honor three black female mathematicians whose…

More research monkeys retire when studies finish

Izzle, Timon, Batman, River and Mars spent years confined to inside of a lab, their lives…

Australia approves vast coal mine near Great Barrier Reef

Australia approved Thursday the construction of a controversial coal mine near the Great Barrier Reef, paving…

Telegram hit by cyber-attack, CEO points to HK protests, China

Encrypted messaging service Telegram suffered a major cyber-attack that appeared to originate from China, the company’s…

A microscopic topographic map of cellular function

The flow of traffic through our nation’s highways and byways is meticulously mapped and studied, but…

'Don't drink and drone,' say Japanese MPs

People in Japan operating drones under the influence could face up to a year in prison…

Parrot world's endangered heavyweight faces new threat

An unprecedented disease outbreak has pushed the critically endangered kakapo, the world’s fattest parrot, closer to…

US Energy Dept blocks participation in China's 'Thousand Talents' program

The US Department of Energy has moved to block its scientists from participating in China’s controversial…

Cyclone veers away from Indian coast

A cyclone that had been heading for western India has veered away, forecasters said Thursday, although…

Parched US Southwest gets reprieve as snowmelt fills rivers

A welcome surge of melting snow is pouring out of the Rocky Mountains and into the…