There’s New Evidence for How Loneliness Affects Memory in Old Age

A longitudinal study found that loneliness is more closely linked to lapses in immediate and delayed recall than to the overall speed of cognitive decline.

See ‘Shooting Stars’ And A Lingering Comet Pan-STARRS On Tuesday

Comet Pan-STARRS, also known as comet C/2025 R3 (Pan-STARRS), is now visible before sunrise. Here’s how, when and where to see it on Tuesday, April 21.

FDA Lists Xanax Recall. Here’s What You Need To Know

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has listed a voluntary recall of a single lot of Xanax XR by a distributor of the medication, Viatris, Inc. Here’s what this means.

Blue Origin successfully reused its New Glenn rocket
Blue Origin successfully reused its New Glenn rocket

Today’s launch of AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird 7 satellite aboard Blue Origin’s reusable New Glenn rocket was a partial success. The New Glenn touched down on its landing pad without incident, making it the second launch and landing for the first stage booster, and officially giving Jeff Bezos a reusable launch vehicle. Unfortunately for AST SpaceMobile, […]

Tangoe Data Breach Settlement: Claim Up To $5,750 By June 3

Former employees and dependents whose Social Security and medical data were exposed in the 2022 Tangoe breach can file for up to $5,750 before June 3, 2026.

Senator Hassan Demands Answers From ElevenLabs After FBI Reports $893 Million In AI Voice Scams

Senator Maggie Hassan sent letters April 16 to ElevenLabs, LOVO, Speechify and VEED demanding answers on how they stop voice-clone scams as FBI reports $893M in losses.

6 Important Things To Know As Earth Day Approaches

6 critical facts you should know about our changing planet as Earth Day 2026 approaches

Why Are Humans Afraid Of The Dark? An Evolutionary Biologist Explains The Ancient Fear We Can’t Shake

By the time you tell yourself there’s nothing in the dark alley, your amygdala has already disagreed. Here’s why, according to evolutionary research.

20 Years Of Priority Review Vouchers, A Tool For Spurring Needed Drugs

If the FDA approves a drug for a neglected tropical disease, the company gets a voucher that accelerates review of another drug. This remains controversial.

Comet Tracker: Monday Brings Best Chance To See A Comet And Meteors

Comet Pan-STARRS, also known as comet C/2025 R3 (Pan-STARRS), just got closest to the sun and should still be visible from the Northern Hemisphere on Monday, April 20.