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Research suggests fault-tolerant quantum machines could arrive sooner than expected, posing a threat to Bitcoin and Ethereum cryptography.
Leading US cardiologists have published new guidelines for managing high cholesterol – vital advice for reducing the risk of heart problems and strokes.
Recent research found that a common vaccine slashes dementia risk. Don’t let a skipped pharmacy trip cost you your mind.
The discovery of abundant nickel in a once waterlogged region of Mars offers yet another hint that the red planet may once have offered suitable conditions for life.
As water gets colder, its behavior becomes increasingly weird from a physics perspective, and researchers looking for explanations have found something new: a previously hidden 'critical point' that emerges in supercooled water that doesn't freeze.
Primordial black holes (PBHs) are particularly special types of black hole, thought to have been formed from dense pockets of subatomic matter within a second after the Big Bang – and a new study reports on what could be the first direct observation of one.
Tuesday concluded both a losing month and quarter for all three major indexes.
Jamie Dimon says the US needs to permanently remove any threat from Iran, a call that comes as markets bounce on hopes of a swift resolution to the conflict.
Comet MAPS is about to face its ultimate test as it sweeps just 101,000 miles above the sun's surface.
JPMorganChase today announced the American Dream Initiative (ADI)a multi-year effort to help expand opportunity to millions of Americans and future generations through targeted investments in local c…
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One boxy EV goes down, and another rises in its place. Kia's fast-selling EV3 SUV/hatchback is finally coming to the US later this year.
Alger’s Patrick Kelly says AI advances are only speeding up
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Historical precedent suggests risk assets trough not long after wars start
The ChatGPT-maker says its shares will soon be included in several ETFs offered by Cathie Wood's ARK Invest.
There's still time to shop this spring if you missed out on Black Friday or need to re-up on some of your favorite products.
FAA safety rules and runway work at SFO will cut arrivals and increase delays for months, with up to 25% of flights affected.
Treasuries mostly rose as oil prices near multiyear highs kept alive the prospect of a Federal Reserve interest-rate cut this year to offset the economic consequences of the US war in Iran.
I need to get her off my back.
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Follow the Artemis II final countdown as NASA prepares to launch four astronauts to the Moon, with live radar, mission status updates, and the latest Florida weather forecast.
Researchers wanted to learn more about the honey bee's famous waggle dance. Here's what they found.
They drilled through 523 meters of ice in one of the most remote places on Earth, living in tents for nearly ten weeks. On their third attempt, they finally pulled up what no one had ever recovered before.
Named after spring blooms, April’s full pink moon rises Wednesday during the first night of the April launch window for the Artemis II human moon mission.
Researchers have found a layer of fresh water beneath Utah's Great Salt Lake that reaches up to 2.5 miles deep and could turn out to be as big, or bigger, than the lake.
Our solar system's famous "invader" might be as old as the Milky Way itself.
What is the best time to study? A new study uses Aplysia (sea slugs) to show that a 24-hour interval between learning events is optimal for triggering memory-building cellular mechanisms. Learn the science of the "24-hour rhythm."
These swimmers are sure to sink.
Happy April Fools’ Day, aka the day all brands take us by storm with bad jokes. As a reminder, today’s a day to not believe what you see — whether it’s AI-generated or not.
Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese’s products starting next year. The change comes after the grandson of Reese’s founder criticized the company for shifting to cheaper ingredients. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups have always been made…
Americans stepped up their spending at US retailers in February, after three consecutive months of declines, showing the US consumer hasn’t tapped out yet in the face of weak job growth and low consumer sentiment.
Visa's new tools are part of a larger push by major banks and financial institutions to incorporate AI into their businesses.
Anthropic, the company behind the AI coding assistant, said it was fixing a problem blocking users.
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Millions of Uber, Lyft, DoorDash and Instacart drivers have no choice but to pay higher gas prices if they want to keep earning a living.
Xpeng's deal to make software, hardware and even vehicles with VW Group in China shows that Chinese firms are now making the high-value components.
Hackers briefly turned a widely trusted developer tool into a vehicle for malware.
A growing web of fractional-ownership startups say they offer cheaper paths to homeownership. But not everyone is buying into their promises.
There's even a hybrid coming, but we'll have to wait for a mid-cycle refresh a few years down the road to get that bad boy.
A judge paused Nexstar's merger with Tegna last week.
The last time Hyundai said “something big” was coming, it was a cool new off-road electric SUV concept.
Scientists say that air quality impacts blood pressure, so much so that keeping an air filter in your house may actively lower BP. Here's what you need to kn...
Over 7 million Americans have Alzheimer's. Scientists just found the hidden switch triggering brain cell death and may have found a way to stop it.
Taking action early — even before you notice symptoms — can make it easier to manage your spring allergies.
Three people died in the first few months of 2025 of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare disease caused by hantavirus infection.
Health News: According to global estimates, heart disease continues to be the biggest killer, with nearly 18 million deaths every year. A large share of these are .
Could a simple weekly habit help protect the aging brain? New findings hint that time spent in the kitchen may offer more than just nourishment. Cooking at home may offer more than comfort and cost savings.
As a health editor for the past 30 years, I’ve seen trends come and go. I’ve reported on (and tried!) plenty of them, from Atkins and keto to fasting, Peloto...
Alzheimer’s disease may begin outside the brain, with inflammation in organs like the skin, lungs, and gut decades before symptoms appear.
Even the healthiest people among us are usually carrying viruses in their bodies.
The Hawaii Department of Health and Hawaiian Humane Society are urging residents and recovery workers to monitor for signs of leptospirosis in the aftermath of the “Kona low” storm floods.
The best time to eat dinner for better cognitive health is three hours before bedtime. This improves brain health via better sleep and blood sugar.
A person who contracted the highly contagious and potentially deadly disease traveled through O'Hare's Terminal 5 and two public places in the suburbs, public health officials said.
"I grabbed my things and left as quickly as I could."
How does the brain clean itself during sleep? A new ultrafast MRI method tracks cerebrospinal fluid flow without contrast agents, revealing how vasomotor waves drive the brain's "nightly wash."
Some change is to be expected when a puppy matures into adulthood. However, for Knox the goldendoodle, his coat transformation was absolutely stunning!
Why does stress trigger drinking? A new study identifies a direct brain circuit between stress centers and habit-forming regions.
A growing number of patients who need transfusions are asking for blood from unvaccinated donors, a difficult request to honor, given that blood centers dont ask donors if theyve been vaccinated and …
If you're in your fifties or sixties and you feel yourself slowing down, don't start with a diet or a supplement or a morning routine podcast. Start with three questions. Where am I expected tomorrow?
Nose hair may look unappealing, but it serves an important function. Here's how dermatologists recommend managing growth.
A survey reveals Washington clinicians' worries over cannabis health impacts, a decade after legalization.
The appendix has independently evolved at least 32 times across 361 mammalian species. What makes it an evolutionary darling when it’s more of a medical liability today?
Cleveland Clinic researchers tracked nearly 8,000 patients in Ohio and Florida who discontinued GLP-1 medications and found surprising results about weight regain when patients continued obesity treatment.
Looking to lower your blood pressure? Here's how daily use of vitamin C can affect that
Can a single blood test diagnose dementia? Researchers used AI and proteomics to identify Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS from one sample.
A certified trainer shares 4 morning exercises that restore arm strength after 55. No heavy weights required.
Satellite failure cause is unexplained after second "fragment creation event."
NASA said an X-class solar flare is not currently expected to affect the Artemis II mission, while weather on Earth looks favorable for a smooth launch.
Two researchers snorkeling in a subterranean stream in Texas discovered fossils from the Late Pleistocene epoch, revealing new details about what lived in this ancient ecosystem.
Researchers found that plastic gloves can transfer microplastic particles onto environmental samples, potentially skewing results.
In a new study, Northwestern University neurobiologists discovered that gut bacteria and the nose work together to shape social behavior in mice, including who fights and who backs down. Using a combination of genetic and behavioral experiments, the scientist…
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