Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
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The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
A telescope in Chile has captured a stunning new image of the Butterfly Nebula, a grand and graceful cosmic wonder.
The rare interstellar comet, also known as 3I/ATLAS, was first discovered in July and has been photographed several times.
James D. Watson, who helped discover the structure of DNA, has died at 97 years old.
Neil deGrasse Tyson explains why, despite believing life likely exists elsewhere, he's still waiting for real proof.
One of 2025's three Nobel Prize in Physics winners says the trio's work is "one of the underlying reasons that cellphones work.''
The first supermoon of 2025 will arrive soon. Here's what to know about the phenomenon.
Government scientists say infection rates from drug-resistant "nightmare bacteria" have been increasing dramatically.
Scientists have discovered prehistoric insects preserved in amber in South America for the first time.
The sun has become more and more active over the last 16 years, in a turn that surprised scientists and could affect space weather, NASA said.
Scientists have identified the origins of the blue color in one of Jackson Pollock's paintings with a little help from chemistry.
Humans beat AI programs made by Google and OpenAI at an international mathematics competition, but the technology shows some "very exciting" progress.
Researchers were able to date the fossil of the flying reptile, a close cousin of dinosaurs, back to more than 209 million years ago.
NASA has discovered 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar comet that's wandered into our backyard.
Researchers conducted the first systematic review of policies around the U.S. to limit plastic bag use.
The universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists.
The Hubble Space Telescope "opened a new window to the universe" when it launched into space. Now, 35 years later, NASA is releasing some stunning images to celebrate.
This asteroid is bigger than scientists anticipated, about 5 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point — resembling a deformed peanut.
Thanks to a mouse watching clips from "The Matrix," scientists have created the largest functional map of a brain to date.
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
Colossal Biosciences has focused on identifying key traits of extinct animals by studying ancient DNA, with a goal to genetically "engineer them into living animals," said CEO Ben Lamm.
A federal judge is preventing the Trump administration from drastically cutting medical research funding.
Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for a town along Colorado's southern border as a fast-moving wildfire moves towards the state line.
The Mountain Home Air Force Base said in a social media post that it was locked down following an incident during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show.
On Sunday afternoon, officials issued a ground stop at Denver International Airport.
According to the NWS Boulder, there is a threat of strong to severe storms developing on Sunday, bringing the possibility of forming isolated tornadoes.
Sunday brings another round of scattered showers and thunderstorms across Colorado.
Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for a town along Colorado's southern border as a fast-moving wildfire moves towards the state line.
On Sunday afternoon, officials issued a ground stop at Denver International Airport.
According to the NWS Boulder, there is a threat of strong to severe storms developing on Sunday, bringing the possibility of forming isolated tornadoes.
Sunday brings another round of scattered showers and thunderstorms across Colorado.
Ahead of Monday's vote, where Denver leaders will consider a temporary moratorium on new data centers, residents in surrounding neighborhoods say they want their concerns heard.
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
Joe Ruch is tracking severe storms, rain, and snow across Colorado
Firefighters worked to contain a brush fire that sparked north of the Colorado Air and Space Port on Saturday afternoon.
A Colorado man in need of a kidney was saved by a movie fan. Now he's working to help others find donors through cinema.
Lime's promotion offering $0 unlocks and $0.01/minute rides in Denver is coming to an end Saturday as the company prepares to leave the market.
Ronda Rousey used her signature armbar to stop Gina Carano just 17 seconds into a comeback bout between the two MMA fighters.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino joked that if someone does pay $2 million for a ticket to the World Cup final, "I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke."
The Preakness Stakes featured its biggest field in 15 years with 14 horses in the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.
The Broncos full NFL schedule is out and includes late-season rematches against Denver's 2025 playoff opponents.
The NHL announced that the Colorado Avalanche will be playing their first game of the Western Conference finals next Wednesday.
The Mountain Home Air Force Base said in a social media post that it was locked down following an incident during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show.
Ronda Rousey used her signature armbar to stop Gina Carano just 17 seconds into a comeback bout between the two MMA fighters.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino joked that if someone does pay $2 million for a ticket to the World Cup final, "I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke."
Approximately 40 million people across the West depend on the Colorado River for water every single day. But the region could soon face drastic measures as the river keeps shrinking.
No injuries have been reported because of the issue, the Food and Drug Administration said.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
President Trump announced Friday evening that U.S. and Nigerian military forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a leader in the Islamic State group.
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a bid by Virginia Democrats to revive its new voter-approved congressional map that was drawn to advantage the party for the upcoming midterm elections.
Gov. Jared Polis announced he is commuting the sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, who was facing more than eight years in state prison for allowing unauthorized access to voting machines following the 2020 presidential election.
In an interview with "Face the Nation," Gates said another mass exodus from Cuba is the "biggest risk."
On Friday, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment confirmed a fatal case of hantavirus in the state.
A new Ebola outbreak in a remote province in Congo has caused 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases so far, Africa CDC says.
A third of patients in a clinical trial had tumors shrink while taking a genetically engineered treatment known as RP1.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is trying to address the interests of his MAHA supporters, who view him as their hope for the future, while being a good soldier in the eyes of the Trump White House.
Several states have required their health agencies to take on another job: verifying immigration status among Medicaid recipients and reporting them to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
No injuries have been reported because of the issue, the Food and Drug Administration said.
A federal system is working to crack down on trucks skirting safety regulations, a problem inspectors are seeing on Colorado roadways.
As Powell steps down after more than eight years leading the Federal Reserve, economists say he helped steer the U.S. through historic shocks but misread inflation.
Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, making it the latest state to take legal action against the popular gaming platform over child safety concerns.
A federal system is working to crack down on trucks skirting safety regulations, a problem inspectors are seeing on Colorado roadways.
Glendale city leaders are forcefully opposing Colorado's proposed Bus Rapid Transit project on Colorado Boulevard, warning the plan could dramatically worsen traffic for drivers while delivering only modest transit gains.
A jury in Douglas County awarded a New Jersey man $24 million after he sued a Parker police detective for malicious prosecution and false arrest.
A Denver County Court judge on Friday sentenced a vocal police critic to 60 days in jail and two years of probation, saying he needed to send a message that would deter her and her YouTube followers from future doxing of law enforcement.
City-funded contractors have been moving through Denver neighborhoods, replacing sections of sidewalks, frustrating some homeowners. The work was part of a broader program aimed at making city sidewalks more usable and accessible.