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The fertility rate was stable in 2024, but it's still near record lows
The overall fertility rate has declined in the U.s. for 15-plus years, but sociologists said that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Climate change
84% of the world's coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record
Harmful bleaching of the world’s coral has grown following the most intense event of its kind in recorded history.
Nearly half of all Americans live in places with failing grades for air pollution
The U.s. is backsliding on air quality measures, according to an annual American Lung Association study.
Meteorologists on shaky ground as government cuts degrade storm forecasting
The National Weather service’s reduction in weather balloon launches meant forecasters had less data available when the central U.s. got hammered with hail and tornadoes.
EPA starts layoffs of environmental justice employees
The agency previously announced a rollback of environmental regulation, eliminated some probationary workers and put other workers on administrative leave.
Immigration
New images could change cancer diagnostics, but ICE detained the Harvard scientist who analyzes them
Without scientist Kseniia Petrova’s expertise, no one can fully unlock the data’s potential, putting crucial advancements in early cancer detection at risk.
A green comet is most likely breaking apart and won't be visible to the naked eye
Comet sWAN, hailing from the Oort Cloud beyond Pluto, may not have survived its recent trip past the sun and is fading fast.
Annual Lyrid meteor shower peaks overnight Monday
Weather permitting, skywatchers could see up to 15 shooting stars per hour from dark locations.
In a city of stars, Los Angeles astronomy club makes sure to keep looking up
"There’s always an opportunity to make a connection with the universe," said one member of the group that meets monthly to stargaze and invites others to do the same.
U.s. attorney demands scientific journal explain how it ensures 'viewpoint diversity'
The unusual letter caught the attention of First Amendment groups and some scientists, who raised concerns it was designed to suppress academic and scientific freedom.
White House replaces Covid resource page with lab leak website
The Trump administration has slashed billions in Covid funding on the grounds that “the pandemic is over.”
