The Episcopal Church decided to list its 12‑story headquarters in Midtown Manhattan for sale or lease. The move follows years of discussion and is driven by changing work habits that now leave less than half the space in use. The building, finished in 1963 at a cost of $4 million, covers about 146,
A lizard that can wait months without eating sparked a breakthrough in medicine. Scientists noticed the Gila monster keeps its blood sugar steady during long fasts, and a researcher at a Veterans Affairs hospital isolated a venom component that mimics a human gut hormone but lasts much longer.
Every year, scientists around the globe capture moments that most people never see—tiny ecosystems, dangerous creatures, and fragile environments. A recent photography contest highlighted these hidden scenes, turning complex research into striking images. One shot showed researchers working underwat
A fresh deal between NASA and a private space company will send a new weather scout to Mars in 2028. Unlike past missions that NASA ran entirely on its own, this time the agency is handing much of the design and construction work to Relativity Space, a California firm better known for 3D-printing ro
Scientists and lawmakers recently scored a win for ocean research after a sudden decision to stop monitoring four of five key ocean measurement stations was reversed. These stations, spread across the Pacific and Atlantic, track things like ocean temperatures, fish populations, and how the sea affec
Oak Ridge National Laboratory just added a powerful new machine to its toolkit—one that works in extreme cold, like the temperature of outer space. This isn’t just any computer; it’s a quantum machine called Pathfinder, designed to tackle problems that regular computers struggle with. The lab paired
Researchers tracked adults for more than twenty years and found three everyday routines that together lowered chances of developing major long-term illnesses. Those who ate more vegetables, moved their bodies regularly, and kept weight steady saw a 21% drop in chronic disease risk compared to others
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, traps over 300 million people worldwide in a slow, suffocating grip. Unlike infections that come and go, COPD sticks around—damaging lungs bit by bit, making every breath harder than the last. What makes it even trickier is that COPD isn’t just one dis
Some users trying to check their spending on the Monarch Money app are finding it won't open. Reports show the problem started recently and got worse quickly. More than 200 people have already said they can't use the app or website right now. Most problems seem to be with the app itself, since over
In Mexico’s Tulum region, where the jungle meets the beach, one home stands out for blending seamlessly with its surroundings. Instead of fighting the tropical climate, Villa CORA embraces it. Built mostly from bamboo, the house uses natural materials to stay cool in the heat and open designs to let
