SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT

A decade after a landmark study proved that feeding peanut products to young babies could prevent development of life-threatening allergies, new research finds the change has made a big difference in the real world.About 60,000 children have avoided developing...

If you’re like most people, you’ve probably stretched the truth at a doctor’s appointment. That could look like lying about how much you drink each week, how much you exercise, your depression symptoms or your thoughts on taking a...

A suspected terrorist allegedly linked to the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel has been arrested in Louisiana. House Speaker Mike Johnson called the revelation "alarming," blaming the former Biden administration’s border policies for allowing the suspect into...

Star Trek isn't just a sci-fi franchise — it's a cultural phenomenon that's inspired generations to dream bigger, think deeper and embrace diversity across galaxies.With its iconic captains, philosophical dilemmas and unforgettable alien encounters, the Trek universe is rich...

Keeping pace with your savings goals is a complex process that can be hindered by all kinds of demands throughout life. Retirement savings statistics can help many plot their course, but understanding...

Legendary bond investor Bill Gross urged caution about buying gold, which has been soaring recently, even as he warned on budget deficits and a slowing economy. In a post on X on Friday, the...

Assuming our solar system’s newest interstellar object isn’t an alien mothership sent here to menace us, humankind still hasn’t spotted any signs of extraterrestrial life, let alone intelligence — which, given how incalculably vast the universe is, is strange....

About a year into Russia's war, a Ukrainian drone instructor pitched what sounded to troops like science fiction: flying quadcopters into Moscow's scout drones midair.The soldiers thought it was impossible. It would be too difficult to maneuver a quadcopter,...

The ice giants remain some of the most interesting places to explore in the solar system. Uranus in particular has drawn a lot of interest lately, especially after the 2022 Decadal...

Mark Poynting and Matt McGrathBBC News Climate and ScienceKevin Carter/Getty ImagesLong-term weather forecasting is always challenging, but extreme heat in the north Pacific has the potential to affect the UK and Europe in the coming months too.That's because of...