Researchers figure out what makes urine yellow
Researchers say they've unraveled a mystery that's puzzled scientists for years and identified the enzyme responsible for urine's yellow color.
Science
Health officials are monitoring a triple threat of respiratory illnesses
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking the spread of the flu, RSV and COVID-19 this winter.
The Endangered Species Act at 50
Historian Douglas Brinkley celebrates the success of the 1973 law that finally gave legal protection to America's iconic flora and fauna facing extinction. In the half-century since the law's introduction, an astonishing 99% of the threatened species originally listed have survived.
Good news you may have missed in 2023
From technology and medicine to the environment, David Progue brings us some of the headlines that remind us 2023 was in many ways a pretty good year!
Good news you may have missed in 2023
Bad news can break suddenly, but good news can be found everywhere, all the time—if you know where to look. From technology and medicine to the environment, correspondent David Pogue brings us some of the recent headlines that remind us 2023 was in many ways a pretty good year!
Why scientists are hunting for the oldest ice in Antarctica
Their work near the South Pole means camping on the ice without showers or flushing toilets for seven weeks — but what we can learn about climate change there is essential to science.
The James Webb Space Telescope's continued gifts
In the two years since the telescope was blasted into orbit, it has performed like a champ, capturing phenomenal images of the heavens and collecting data about distant planets – and scientists say it will continue for decades.
The James Webb Space Telescope's remarkable gifts
On Christmas Day 2021 the James Webb Space Telescope was blasted into orbit. In the two years since the telescope has performed like a champ, capturing phenomenal images of the heavens and collecting data about distant planets. Correspondent David Pogue reports on the spectacular findings we continue to receive from this remarkable eye on the universe.
Scientists discover 5 furry hedgehog species with pointy snouts
An international collaboration of researchers, led by Smithsonian scientists, identified five new species of soft-furred hedgehogs.
Octopus DNA reveals collapse of Antarctic ice sheet is "close"
Sea level rise of 3.3 meters would drastically alter the world map as we know it, submerging low-lying coastal areas everywhere.
Investigation
In Trump's pardon economy, victims lost out on $119M in restitution
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8-month Iran war looms large over Israeli election
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John Thune's balancing act: Inside his push to save the GOP majority
These factors could decide Netanyahu's fate as Israel votes today
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Photos show Ukraine's Starlink was down during fatal strike
New charges filed ex-FBI officials related to Hunter Biden probe
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New details revealed in "People's Court" cold case murder arrest
Israelis living abroad spend thousands to fly in to vote in crucial election
