BIRD'S SONG STAYING POWER IMPLIES CULTURE
Certain motifs in swamp sparrow songs can last hundreds, even thousands of years-evidence of a cultural tradition in the birds. Christopher...
EINSTEIN'S GREATEST THEORY VALIDATED ON A GALACTIC SCALE
Astronomers have used a pair of galaxies far beyond the Milky Way to test general relativity with unprecedented precision
HOW TO FIX RECOMMENDATION BIAS AND EVALUATION INFLATION
It's rampant in academia, but the U.S. Marine Corps can help
THE HEALTHY ADDICTION? COFFEE STUDY FINDS MORE HEALTH BENEFITS
New research in mice details the mechanism of how caffeine seems to help the heart
SCIENTISTS PINPOINT BRAIN REGION THAT MAY BE CENTER FOR ALCOHOL ADDICTION
Researchers map out a cellular mechanism that offers a biological explanation for alcoholism, and could lead to treatments
COFFEE, TEA, OR MORE COFFEE?
New research in mice details the mechanism of how caffeine seems to help the heart
WHAT'S IN THE HOUSE BILLS TO ADDRESS THE OPIOID CRISIS-AND WHAT'S NOT
Lawmakers are considering 57 separate pieces of legislation
CO2 CAN DIRECTLY IMPACT EXTREME WEATHER, RESEARCH SUGGESTS
Some experts are calling for a cap on CO2 emissions in addition to warming limits
ADAPTING TO CLIMATE CHANGE WILL TAKE MORE THAN JUST SEAWALLS AND LEVEES
Our government's unconscionable policies are a scary precedent
HARDER EVIDENCE BUILDS THAT VIRUSES PLAY A ROLE IN ALZHEIMER'S
A study seeking new drug targets for the disease unexpectedly implicates two types of herpes
INTRODUCING THE NATIONAL SCIENCE POLICY NETWORK
A new wave of scientists and engineers are recognizing the importance of their seat at the policy table
BIASES MAKE PEOPLE VULNERABLE TO MISINFORMATION SPREAD BY SOCIAL MEDIA
Researchers have developed tools to study the cognitive, societal and algorithmic biases that help fake news spread
HERE'S WHY EXPANDING PROTECTED AREAS ISN'T SAVING NATURE
A new study proposes tools to gauge when an ecosystem is “intact”-and what might happen if that changes
END THE WAR ON WEED
Federal marijuana laws are counterproductive and overly harsh
SEPARATING FAMILIES MAY CAUSE LIFELONG HEALTH DAMAGE
A noted pediatrician and advocate for immigrant children says the effects will last well beyond the separation
ADAPTING TO CLIMATE CHANGE WILL TAKE MORE THAN JUST SEA WALLS AND LEVEES
Our government's unconscionable policies are a scary precedent
FACEBOOK REDIRECTS USERS SEARCHING FOR OPIOIDS TO FEDERAL CRISIS HELP LINE
Tech giants are grappling with questions about illicit sales on their platforms
DOGS, WHEN YOU COUNT NEURONS, HAVE A LOT MORE THAN CATS
Dogs beat their domesticated rivals, cats, in a new attempt to measure cognitive power
WHY WE PROCRASTINATE AND 5 WAYS TO STOP
We all procrastinate, even at times we know better
COLORECTAL CANCER IS ON THE RISE IN YOUNG ADULTS
They're reluctant to have invasive colonoscopies, but a simple blood test could improve compliance
Multiple cars engulfed in fire in Carowinds parking lot
Multiple cars were burned after a large fire started in the Carowinds parking lot Friday afternoon. Read more ...
Dahlin to Sabres, Svechnikov to Canes to start NHL draft
DALLAS - Swedish defenseman Rasmus Dahlin went first overall to the Buffalo Sabres and Russian winger Andrei Svechnikov second to the Carolina Hurricanes in the two most... Read more ...
Police need warrant for cell phone location data, SCOTUS rules
The US Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a defendant challenging the government's use of his cellphone location information without a warrant. Read more ...
Festival vendor convinces people to purchase $38 'hot dog water'
Great news: It's keto-friendly. Read more ...
Capitals trade Orpik, Grubauer to Avalanche
DALLAS - The Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals have traded veteran defenseman Brooks Orpik and backup goaltender Philipp Grubauer to the Colorado Avalanche for the 47th... Read more ...
Bryce Harper will participate in Home Run Derby if he makes All-Star team...
Harper, a five-time All-Star, is hitting .213 with 19 home runs and 45 RBIs this season. Read more ...
Trump invited 'permanently separated' families to speak about loved ones...
President Donald Trump invited families at an event on Friday to share stories of their loved ones allegedly killed by unauthorized immigrants. These families, Trump said, were... Read more ...
Xhaka and Shaqiri score for Swiss, make Albanian symbol
KALININGRAD, Russia - Albania's national flag was at the center of Switzerland's 2-1 victory over Serbia on Friday at the World Cup. Read more ...
Blue Jays closer Osuna suspended through Aug 4 by MLB
NEW YORK - Toronto Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna has agreed to a suspension through Aug. 4 under baseball's domestic violence policy, discipline that will cause him to miss... Read more ...
NHL Draft picks 2018: Complete list of results for Rounds 1-7
Sporting News is keeping track of every pick made on 2018 NHL Draft weekend. Read more ...