A return to nuclear power is at the heart of Japan’s energy policy but, in the wake of the 2011 disaster, residents’ fears about tsunamis, earthquakes and evacuation plans remain The activity around the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant is reaching its peak: workers remove earth to expand the width of...
Starwatch: Watch the crescent moon pass Saturn as dusk gathers
Earth’s satellite will be visible in conjunction with the ringed planet as twilight gives way to darkness A slender crescent moon slides past Saturn this week, offering a rewarding conjunction. It will be the perfect way to start your evening, a little quiet contemplation of the night sky as the...
The sudden rise of scabies: ‘I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy’
These microscopic mites, which burrow under your skin and cause ferocious itching, are incredibly hard to get rid of – and cases in the UK have soared. What is causing the outbreak, and is there anything we can do about it? Louise (not her real name) is listing the contents...
NASA’s new moon rocket moves to the pad ahead of astronaut launch as early as February
NASA's preparing for astronauts’ first lunar fly-around since 1972.
Here’s where Trump’s most jaw-dropping promises stand a year into his second term
President Donald Trump has made lots of promises during the first year of his second term in the White House
How abortion coverage threatens to prevent a congressional deal on health care subsidies
There's broad bipartisan support in Congress for reviving federal health care subsidies that expired at the beginning of the year
Democrat Abigail Spanberger sworn into office as Virginia’s first female governor
Democrat Abigail Spanberger sworn into office as Virginia's first female governor
Vance and Rubio set to attend Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Italy. Trump isn’t on the list
The White House has announced that U.S. Vice President JD Vance will lead an American delegation to the 2026 Winter Olympics
Elephant seals return to Año Nuevo State Park in California
Every winter, about 10,000 elephant seals make their way to California’s Año Nuevo State Park, to fight, mate and give birth
Winning numbers drawn in Saturday’s Powerball
The winning numbers in Saturday evening’s drawing of the "Powerball" game were: 05-08-27-49-57, Powerball: 14