Atmospheric chemist Kimberly Prather from UC San Diego wins the 2024 NAS Award in Chemical Sciences for her work on atmospheric aerosols' effects on climate, air quality, and health.

Illinois is set to witness a rare event as two cicada broods, XIII and XIX, emerge simultaneously for the first time since 1803, creating a massive, noisy display. The phenomenon occurs once every 221 years and will feature billions of cicadas.

MIT researchers have developed a self-powered sensor that exploits magnetic energy, offering maintenance and diagnostics advantages in locations like ship engines without the need for batteries or wiring.

Scientists at MIT and Yale have discovered that a drug candidate, initially for cancer, shows potential as a treatment for polycystic kidney disease by shrinking kidney cysts.

Detroit and Macomb County Health Departments are offering free radon testing kits to locals during Radon Action Month to prevent radon-related lung cancer.

Diabetes medications Wegovy and Zepbound, originally for blood sugar control, gain FDA approval as obesity treatments, offering significant weight loss benefits.

Andy Wells shared his entrepreneurial journey at Northwest Technical College, promoting education and local opportunity, and discussed Wells Academy's training initiatives.

Harvard researchers found a genetic link between being a morning person and an increased risk for anorexia nervosa, challenging traditional notions of eating disorders.

MIT chemists have developed a cobalt-free cathode for lithium-ion batteries, potentially addressing the environmental and social issues linked to cobalt mining.

Concepcion Herrera, an 82-year-old with cognitive impairment, has been found safe after a Silver Alert was issued when she went missing in Fort Worth.

Axiom Space launched its third commercial crew mission to the ISS with SpaceX, including the first Turkish astronaut and experiments to study space's effects on humans and plants.

A J.D. Power study found Gen Z on their phones for over 300 minutes a day and experiencing more network issues, compared to older generations with less usage and fewer problems.

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell reaches settlements with three temporary nurse staffing agencies for overcharging long-term care facilities.