What canceled climate data would have shown: The costliest 6 months of weather disasters on record

The Trump administration cut a NOAA program that had tracked weather events that caused at least $1 billion in damage. A ...

As U.S. rivalry intensifies, China pledges to advance self-reliance in science and tech

The ruling Communist Party’s elite Central Committee also announced the replacement of 11 members, its highest personnel ...

One of the world's rarest whales grows in population in the Atlantic

The North Atlantic right whale now numbers an estimated 384 animals, up eight from the previous year, according to a report ...

Elon Musk goes on a tirade after NASA says it will seek moon landers from SpaceX rivals

Musk's company is behind schedule in developing its Starship rocket. NASA's interim leader, meanwhile, wants to put ...

Should scientists be allowed to edit the genes of wild animals? Top conservation groups just voted yes

The world’s largest network of environmental groups approved the exploration of genetic engineering tools to aid in the ...

Brain training game boosts chemical linked to memory and attention, study shows

Researchers measured acetylcholine production in participants' brains at the beginning and end of the 10-week trial.

Photo contest reveals hidden beauty — and mystery — in the microscopic world around us

Nikon's annual Small World competition showcases images of a world that humans can't usually see, as captured through the ...

NBC 6 First Alert team to receive Circle of Change Award

Named in honor of Dr. F. Lynn Leverett, CLEO’s founding board president and a tireless advocate for science, the Circle of ...

David Rohde, Two-Time Pulitzer Prize Winner, Joins MSNBC As Senior National Security Reporter

David Rohde, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner for international reporting, is joining MSNBC as senior national security reporter following a tenure at NBC News as senior executive editor of national ...