Fold paper. Insert lens. This $2 microscope changes how kids see the world

The Foldscope brings a powerful science tool to schools that can't afford microscopes. Scientists use it too. Its creators have handed out 2 million units, including a new mini-model for younger kids.

Published: 2024-11-24 13:50:40

Israeli strike kills Lebanese soldier as Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel

An Israeli strike on a Lebanese army center on Sunday killed one soldier and wounded 18 others, the Lebanese military said.

Published: 2024-11-24 12:59:14

A photographer's devastating documentation of El Salvador's civil war in the 1980s

In Legacy of Lies, El Salvador 1981-1984, photojournalist Robert Nickelsberg documents how U.S. foreign policy fueled a violent 13-year civil war in El Salvador.

Published: 2024-11-24 11:00:00

Jimmy O. Yang opens up about one of his deepest fears

Actor Jimmy O. Yang is learning how to take compliments. On Wild Card this week, he opens up about love languages and fears.

Published: 2024-11-24 11:00:00

With talks teetering, climate negotiators struck a controversial $300 billion deal

Representatives of developing countries and climate activists were furious over the outcome, saying $300 billion annually from industrialized countries is far short of what vulnerable nations need to better protect themselves from climate change.

Published: 2024-11-24 00:43:00

In 'Points North' podcast, researchers try to save ash trees from extinction

Published: 2024-11-23 23:52:59

Alcohol poisoning deaths in Laos renew concerns about methanol. Here's what to know

The U.S., Australia and U.K. have issued warnings for travelers in Vang Vieng after several tourists died in a suspected methanol poisoning outbreak.

Published: 2024-11-23 23:26:25

Trump taps Brooke Rollins of America First Policy Institute for agriculture secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Brooke Rollins, head of the America First Policy Institute, to oversee the Department of Agriculture. She has a long history in conservative politics.

Published: 2024-11-23 21:50:39

Winter storms sweep across the U.S. while a new system is expected for Thanksgiving

A major storm dropped more snow and record rain in California, while on the opposite side of the country blizzard or winter storm warnings were in effect Saturday.

Published: 2024-11-23 18:06:18

Infant dies and 10 others sick in latest listeria outbreak tied to ready-to-eat meat

The cases appeared in California, Illinois, New Jersey and New York between July 31 and Oct. 24, the CDC said. Nine out of the 11 infected individuals were hospitalized.

Published: 2024-11-23 16:56:19