NASA's first asteroid samples land on Earth after spacecraft releaseThe 4.5 billion-year-old asteroid samples were contained in a capsule that remained intact when it touched down, keeping it free of contamination.
President Joe Biden received the COVID-19 booster and flu shotThe White House says the president hopes to encourage all Americans to follow his example and get vaccinated.
As Americans age, in-home care worker shortage growsThe aging U.S. population drives higher in-home care demand, but a shortage of workers is a key challenge.
Fat Bear Week 2023: It’s time to weigh in on your favorite chunkThousands from around the globe will be casting votes for their favorite fat bear as the animals begin stuffing up for winter.
CDC recommends RSV vaccine for pregnant women to protect newbornsRSV is the number one cause of hospitalization for infants in the United States, according to the CDC.
Ophelia causes flooding in Coastal North Carolina as it heads northThe storm made landfall near Emerald Isle at 6:15 a.m. on Saturday with winds close to 70 mph, later subsiding to 40 mph.
Musk's brain implant ready for human trials, but did test monkeys die?Elon Musk says his brain implant device company Neuralink is ready for human trials, but a report says test monkeys died in the animal trials.
The fall equinox is almost here. What does that mean?The equinoxes — both fall and spring — mark moments in astronomical time, based on how planet Earth is tilted.
1.5 million people have been asked to conserve water in this cityCustomers in Seattle have been asked to conserve water due to continuously dry conditions in the state of Washington.
Clinicians, lawmakers talk mental health barriers related to raceA panel of mental health experts gathered at Friday's Congressional Black Caucus conference to raise awareness about youth in distress.
Saltwater wedge in Mississippi River threatens water in New OrleansExperts say the saltwater wedge is moving around 1 1/2 miles upriver every day, and it's creating unsafe levels of saline.
NASA Chapea crew adjusting to mock Mars habitatA four-person NASA crew entered a 1,700 square-foot, 3-D simulated Mars habitat in June for a year-long mission.
Doctors transplant a pig's heart into a human for the second timeA man with heart failure received an organ transplanted from a pig in hopes of prolonging his life. It's the second such transplant ever.
Digital health care helping patients with cancer cut medical costsIn a world of algorithms and AI, digital health leaders say technology can do more to help cancer patients.
Why now is the time to prepare for upcoming solar eclipsesThe last time the U.S. had a total solar eclipse was in 2017, and solar eclipse glasses were hard to come by.
Bear with intestinal blockage euthanized, stomach full of garbageA necropsy determined that a black bear had garbage in its stomach, causing officials to say it was a "horrific way to die."
How to see September's Harvest Moon and the Draconid meteor showerThe September Harvest Moon will be completely full early in the morning Sept. 29.
These states have the highest obesity rates in the USObesity rates continue to increase across the U.S., which the CDC says is leading to higher health care costs.
Poison in Paradise: The Red Hill fuel leakNineteen thousand gallons of jet fuel leaked from the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, and families want to hold the U.S. Military to account.
Exclusive: Hawaii Gov. Josh Green talks climate change, Maui firesGov. Josh Green talks exclusively with Scripps News about the unprecedented wildfires on Maui, and the need to address climate change.
Millions of Americans have nicotine in their body and don't know itThe findings suggest 56 million Americans are unknowingly and routinely exposed to toxic secondhand smoke.
Anheuser-Busch discontinues Clydesdale tail dockingPeople for the Ethical Treatment of Animals called for the practice to be stopped earlier this year.
University paves the way to get more Native Americans into health careUniversity of Minnesota Medical School is working to recruit more Indigenous students and provide them with fully paid tuition.
Campaign raises awareness for Hispanics, who are at higher stroke riskHispanic U.S. adults face a high stroke risk, and experts created a new Spanish acronym (similar to F.A.S.T.) to help recognize stroke signs.
White House announces American Climate Corps job training programThe American Climate Corps aims to train American workers to improve U.S. resilience and prepare them for climate-related careers.
Federal government to offer free COVID-19 tests againEach U.S. household will be eligible for up to four new COVID-19 tests, starting Sept 25 — but don't throw out those old tests just yet.
Scientists stunned by rare tarantulas with 'enchanting phenomenon'Blue colorations are rarely found in nature because they’re a result of a certain arrangement of biological photonic nanostructures.
Scripps News Investigates: The deadly toll of a US ambulance shortageAging and damaged ambulances are making it tough for emergency departments around the country to provide reliable service.
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FDA declines to approve nasal spray alternative to EpiPenIn a surprise to its makers, a nasal spray intended to be an alternative to the EpiPen was sent back by the FDA, the company announced.
Amazon driver bitten by venomous snake while making a deliveryThe Florida driver was reportedly bitten by North America's longest and heaviest venomous snake.
7-year-old survives freak accident after blow dart gets stuck in skullDoctors say the young girl got very lucky and could have lost her life if the dart had hit a blood vessel.
Energy Department offers $400 million for more efficient US buildingsOfficials say bringing existing buildings up to more stringent modern codes could net big energy and emissions savings.
At the UN, Colombia's president calls for a global focus on climateColombia’s President Gustavo Petro says the world needs to refocus away from conflict and onto the threat posed by global climate change.
FDA meeting this week on development of artificial womb technologyOver the past six years, researchers say these artificial wombs have helped brain, lung and gut development in preterm lambs and fetal pigs.
