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A drying climate is making East Africa pull apart faster
A switch from a humid to a dry climate has led the Eastern African Rift Zone to pull apart more freely, new research finds.
Wegovy now comes in pill form — here's how it works
The pill version of Wegovy seems to work just as well as the injectable form, but there are some key differences between the two formulations, experts say.
Why is flu season so bad this year?
Flu season in the U.S. is particularly bad this year, and a new branch of the flu family tree may be to blame.
Forced closure of premier US weather-modeling institute could endanger millions of Americans
From high-wind forecasts and wildfire behavior to floods, aviation hazards, air quality and space weather, science developed at the National Center for Atmospheric Research informs decisions that aim to reduce risk.
This 'marker' may be more predictive than cholesterol for heart disease
C-reactive protein — a marker of inflammation — is as easily measured with blood work in a doctor’s office as cholesterol.
What is exascale computing?
Exascale computing can process over a quintillion operations every second — enabling supercomputers to perform complex simulations that were previously impossible. But how does it work?
2-in-1 COVID-flu vaccine looks promising, but approval could be delayed
Late-stage trial data suggest that a new COVID-flu vaccine offers good protection against both infections, but experts expect the shot's approval may be delayed.
Whooping cough is surging. Here's what you can do to protect yourself.
Rates of the bacterial infection have gone up by 500% since last year, with babies and young children most at risk.
