More than 70% of the U.S. population suffers from excess weight or obesity and are at high-risk for COVID-19. Researchers are now trying to determine if the COVID-19 vaccine will be equally as effective for this group. ...read more
The asteroid Apophis is about to make its close flyby of Earth. And astronomers want to get a good look at it while they can. ...read more
Though often talked about as the "feels like" temperature, wind chill involves a lot more than just how you feel outside. ...read more
According to researchers, humor comes in four types. Which of these you lean towards can act as a window into your psychological well-being. ...read more
Vaping is often touted as a less harmful alternative to smoking. Is that true? ...read more
In the early 20th century, one man withstood a lifetime of ridicule to uphold the revolutionary idea that land masses move. ...read more
The "Skycrane" maneuver that will land the Perseverance rover on Mars was once considered a crazy idea — even within NASA. ...read more
Deputy project scientist Ken Williford shares his hopes about what NASA's latest rover might discover on the Red Planet. ...read more
Early February brought beautiful displays of the northern lights — thanks to a giant 'hole' in the Sun ...read more