These weather patterns are typical for this time of year in Nevada's deserts. Eventgoers should keep an eye on the forecast and prepare for hazardous conditions, the National Weather Service said. (Image credit. Julie Jammot) ....
August is a funny month. Technically, it’s supposed to represent the hazy last days of summer giving way to the first few bits of crisp fall. But as any Bay Area native knows, it’s actually the opposite — the onslaught ... .
Organizers behind the Correct The Map campaign say the Mercator map's shrinking of Africa minimizes the continent's global influence — and is just plain inaccurate ....
Gallup, which started tracking Americans' alcohol habits more than 80 years ago, says the drop in drinking rates coincides with Americans' growing concerns that even moderate drinking is unhealthy. (Image credit. Julio Cortez) ....
The Perseids meteor shower is the most popular one of the year. The meteors during this time are characterized by bright fireballs and long "wakes," the streak of light and color that follow behind. (Image credit. Preston Dyches) ....
Students are increasingly using AI tools to help with — and do — their homework. Here's how older online study services, students and professors are adapting ....
Does precooling your home work? Yes, no or maybe — depending on who you ask. But don't worry, we also have some other tips to keep you cool this summer. (Image credit. GeorgeFrey) ....
The Taft Museum of Art has selected visual artist AyanaRoss as the 2026 Duncanson Artist-in-Residence ... Ayana Ross is a visual artist whose work combines traditional oil painting methods, using ...
Goliath had been paired with several female tortoises before, in hopes of producing a hatchling, but the process wasn't successful until earlier this month. (Image credit. AP) ....
The coalition of organizations behind the protests say the parade is being fueled by Trump's ego. The parade, which is not formally linked to Trump, will mark the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. (Image credit. JacquelynMartin) ....