US Approves Two Gene Therapies for Sickle Cell Disease

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OPEC Urges Members to Reject Any COP28 Deal Targeting Fossil Fuels

In a letter leaked to news organizations this week, OPEC Secretary-General Haitham Al Ghais urged member nations to reject any agreement from the U

Iran Says It Sent Capsule Capable of Carrying Animals Into Orbit

Iran said Wednesday that it had sent a capsule into orbit capable of carrying animals as it prepares for human missions in coming years

Australian Laser Technology to Help Future NASA Missions to Mars

A new optical ground station has been built by the Australian National University to help the U

NASA Celebrates 25th Birthday of International Space Station

NASA celebrates a quarter century of human cooperation in space

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Admits to Making Mistakes But Defends COVID Record

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson defended his handling of COVID-19 on Wednesday at a public inquiry into the pandemic, saying his government “got some things wrong” but did its best

After Fast Start, COP28 Climate Talks in Murky Middle Between Hope, Roadblocks

After a first-day blur of rare quick action and agreement, negotiators at a critical United Nations climate summit finished their first week Wednesday in a more familiar place: the murky middle where momentum and roadblocks intertwine

Draft COP28 Text Includes Fossil Fuel Phase-Out

Countries at the COP28 climate conference are considering calling for a formal phase-out of fossil fuels as part of the U

WHO: Time to Hike Alcohol, Sugary Drinks Tax

Countries need to increase their taxes on alcohol and sugar-sweetened beverages, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, saying too few states were using tax to incentivize healthier behaviors

Lacking Counselors, US Schools Turn to Booming Business of Online Therapy

Trouble with playground bullies started for Maria Ishoo's daughter in elementary school

Known Pathogens Cause Rise in China's Respiratory Illness, Official Says

China's surge in respiratory illness is caused by known pathogens and there is no sign of new infectious diseases, a health official said Saturday as the country faces its first full winter since lifting its strict COVID-19 restrictions

Flu on Rise, RSV Infections May Be Peaking, US Says

Flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections that can hit kids and older people hard may be peaking, U

US Ill-Prepared to House Growing Number of Older People, Study Says

Michael Genaldi's road to homelessness began early this year when a car slammed into the rear of his motorcycle, crushed three of his ribs, and left him in a coma for over a month

Maghreb Farmers Embrace Drones to Fight Climate Change

A drone buzzed back and forth above rows of verdant orange trees planted near Nabeul, eastern Tunisia

Golden Mole Presumed Extinct Found Again in South Africa

Researchers in South Africa say they have rediscovered a species of mole with an iridescent golden coat and the ability to almost swim through sand dunes after it hadn't been seen for more than 80 years and was thought to be extinct