Humans still haven't seen 99.999% of the deep seafloor
Human eyes have only seen a tiny, tiny, tiny fraction of the areas of the world that are covered by deep water. Scientists want to change how they explore these regions.
Health & Safety
Fighting loneliness in rural Maine, one casserole at a time
What happens when people put their phones down and eat together?
WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy protection to eliminate debt burden
WeightWatchers said Tuesday it is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to eliminate $1.15 billion in debt and focus on its transition into a telehealth services provider.
Guilford County, Greensboro partner to host International Harm Reduction Day expo
The special event highlights public health measures that can help save lives.
Most Americans use federal science information on a weekly basis, a new poll finds
Most Americans frequently use federal science information. But few are concerned that cuts to federal science spending could affect their access to such information, a new poll finds.
Meet the Florida group chipping away at public benefits one state at a time
The Trump administration's "Make America Healthy Again" platform has boosted the agenda of a conservative think tank that's been working for more than a decade to reshape the nation's public assistance programs.
New opioid settlement funds slated to boost harm reduction, treatment programs in Forsyth
The largest proposed share would go to Twin City Harm Reduction Collective, which provides clean syringes, naloxone, and connections to recovery services for people with opioid use disorder.
Trump administration asks court to dismiss suit restricting access to abortion drug
Trump's Justice Department asked for a lawsuit against the abortion medication mifepristone to be dismissed. It's a surprising move, given that it is similar to one the Biden administration made.
States sue Trump administration for blocking the development of wind energy
Attorneys general from 17 states and D.C. are challenging an executive order Trump signed on his first day in office pausing approvals, permits and loans for all wind energy projects.
Be square and get to the root of it! Celebrate Square Root Day today!
Square root days happen only a few times in a century, and the man who brought the day fame is celebrating his sixth one.