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Colorful birds make spring extra vibrant. But what gives them their hue
Science
Birds boast some of the most vibrant colors among terrestrial animals. The tropics are often renowned for the brightest birds, but U.S. ...
How NASA fixed a problem on Voyager 1 from 15 billion miles away
Science
Working from more than 15 billion miles away, NASA engineers have solved a computer problem aboard Voyager 1, allowing the probe to ...
USPS seeks another round of price increases for mail service in 2024
Business
The U.S. Postal Service wants a 5-cent hike in the price of first-class Forever stamps to 73 cents in July, the sixth ...
What are the worst cities for allergies in the US? Check our map
Health
Spring time represents a fresh start with warmer weather, blossoming flowers and longer days. But for those dealing with seasonal allergies, spring ...
U.S. life expectancy increased slightly in 2022
Health
US life expectancy rises due to COVID-19 decline Life expectancy in the US has increased, reaching 77.5 years on average in 2022. ...
How to watch, understand and stay safe
Science
The surreal midday darkness of a total solar eclipse will pass over the United States on April 8, 2024, and there’s plenty ...
Dream Chaser spaceplane reusable and runway-ready
Science
When NASA’s space shuttle program ended after 30 years in July 2011, so too did a familiar sight often captured on television ...
Everything you need to know to watch
U.S.
A stunning solar eclipse is almost here. Without a doubt, the full eclipse in the U.S. in 2017 was one of the ...
Long COVID cases are highest in these US states, Census data shows
Health
Four years after the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers continue the search to uncover the causes of long COVID and develop ...
Measles cases reported in 9 US states: See a map, symptoms
Health
As cold and flu season drags on, multiple states across the U.S. are now also reporting cases of measles, a highly contagious ...
