In Photos: Nearly Total ‘Blood Moon’ Eclipse Stuns Skywatchers

August’s full moon rose worldwide on Aug. 28, 2026, and was almost totally eclipsed by Earth’s shadow in space, turning the lunar surface reddish.

Measles’ Massive Price Tag

One confirmed measles case triggers a roughly $300,000 fixed response cost, a new study finds. That number cannot capture the costa that matters most.

There Are So Many Conspiracy Theories About Dolly Parton and Vaccines

Influential right-wing conspiracy theorists and MAGA-aligned pundits are falsely claiming that the Covid vaccine killed Dolly Parton, the vaccination advocate and philanthropist.

Where And When To Watch NASA’s Roman Space Telescope Launch This Weekend

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launches this weekend aboard Falcon Heavy on a mission to map billions of galaxies, hunt exoplanets and probe dark energy.

Northern Lights Forecast: 22 States May See Aurora Friday Night

NOAA forecasts up to G2 geomagnetic storms overnight on Friday, Aug. 28, and Saturday, Aug. 29, across northern U.S. states.

3 Signs It’s ‘Mercy Sex,’ Not Real Sexual Desire — By A Psychologist

A psychologist breaks down ‘mercy sex’ — consensual but unwanted intimacy — and the three signs it’s quietly replacing real desire in your relationship.

FDA Authorizes Autonomous Blood-Drawing Robot

The Aletta from startup Vitestro uses near-infrared light and ultrasound to find veins, then executes the blood collection process from tourniquet application to bandaging.

Ebola Is Out of Control In Congo

Congo’s Ebola epidemic has held at a reproduction number near 1 for six weeks. It is the largest in the country’s history and it is not yet shrinking.

The No. 1 Habit Of Exceptional ‘Time Managers,’ By A Psychologist

A psychologist explains why some people always finish what they start, and why it has more to do with switching between types of time than raw willpower.

A Looming Flood Disaster Question — How Fast Is Nepal Warming?

Deadly flash floods and mudslides along the Nepal – China border raise questions about the role of climate change.