Science

Dirty earth illustration

If Aliens Are Coming, Shouldn’t We Tidy Things Up a Little?

Our strange new world, which has left humanity both hyper-connected and desolate, requires our full participation. We should want to make a good impression, after all.

Michael Ian Black

A photo illustration of Peter Attia and Jeffrey Epstein.

What Could Possibly Be Keeping Dr. Peter Attia Up at Night?

What could possibly be worse for a new CBS News contributor: Being “woke” or being, well, awake at all hours?

Seamus Clair

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Billionaire Tech Bros Trying for Genetically Modified Babies

The start-up is allegedly seeking locations abroad where it can legally conduct its research.

Harry Thompson

Lupita Nyong'o attends the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 02, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California.

Oscar-Winning Actress Reveals Decade-Long Health Battle

“No more suffering in silence!”

Jada Washington

Two injectors dosing pens for subcutaneous injection of anti-obesity medication.

Stark Rise in Number of U.S. Kids Taking Weight Loss Jabs

The newest teen trend isn’t on TikTok—it’s in the pharmacy aisle.

Jada Washington

Asteroid hurtling towards Earth.

Scientists Warn ‘Invisible’ Asteroids Could Head for Earth

Our nearest planetary neighbor is hiding potentially deadly asteroids—and we might not see them till it’s too late.

Erkki Forster

Self-administration of semaglutide injection with a focus on the abdomen.

Number of Americans Taking Weight Loss Jabs Hits New High

A new report from FAIR Health reveals the extent to which weight loss medications such as Ozempic and Mounjaro are growing in popularity across America.

Nealy Simms

KJ with his doctors Kiran Musunuru and Rebecca Ahrens-Nicklas, who is holding him, at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

HISTORIC BREAKTHROUGH

Baby Successfully Treated With Personalized Gene Therapy

The CRISPR technology had previously been used to target more common diseases.

Janna Brancolini

Eddy Cue

Shares Sink as Apple Says Google Search to Be Replaced by AI

Shares for Google’s parent company fell 8 percent in response.

William Vaillancourt