October 21, 2021 East Coast braces for winter storm, potential bomb cyclone The eastern U.S. is bracing for a winter storm that will likely affect travel into Friday.
October 15, 2021 13-year-olds' reading, math scores decline for first time in national test's history Math and reading test scores for the nation's 13-year-old students fell between 2012 and 2020 for the first time in the nearly 50-year history of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) long-term trend (LTT) assessment, according to results released Thursday by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
October 9, 2021 China's lunar rock samples show lava flowed on moon 2B years ago: researchers China's lunar rock samples – the first moon rocks returned to Earth in more than 40 years – show lava flowed there 2 billion years ago, according to scientists.
October 6, 2021 New species of killer whale discovered, hunts large sea mammals: report Canadian researchers said they identified a new, mysterious species of killer whale that hunts large mammals — like grey whale calves—and prefers the Pacific's deep-water canyons for hunting than along the coast, according to reports.
October 1, 2021 AI used to predict which animal viruses are likely to infect humans: study Artificial intelligence (AI) could be key in helping scientists identify the next animal virus that is capable of infecting humans, according to researchers.
October 1, 2021 MIND diet associated with lower risk of Alzheimer’s, cognitive decline, study says While cognitive decline is a natural part of aging, researchers say they have discovered a diet associated with better cognitive functioning.
September 30, 2021 Bat bites and rabies: What to know An Illinois man died this month after being bitten by a bat in the state's first human case of rabies since 1954.
September 30, 2021 N95 respirators could reduce hospitalizations from wildfire smoke: study N95 respirators could offer robust protection from wildfire smoke, researchers say.
September 29, 2021 US officials say ivory-billed woodpecker, over 20 other species extinct Death’s come knocking a last time for the splendid ivory-billed woodpecker and 22 more birds, fish and other species: The U.S. government is declaring them extinct.
September 28, 2021 NASA: 'At least 5 fireballs' reported over US There were reports of at least five fireballs over the U.S. last week.
