Skip to content
Join our Newsletter

Science News

43 monkeys escape from a South Carolina medical lab. Police say there is no serious danger

Forty-three monkeys escaped from a compound used for medical research in South Carolina but the nearby police chief said there is "almost no danger” to the public. “They are not infected with any disease whatsoever.

Jadis Jones scores 14 to lead Lindenwood past NAIA's University Health Sciences & Pharmacy 98-30

ST. CHARLES, Mo. (AP) — Jadis Jones had 14 points in Lindenwood's 98-30 win over NAIA member University Health Science & Pharmacy on Thursday night. Jones also added five rebounds for the Lions (1-1). Nathan Johnson Jr.
Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations

Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations

WASHINGTON (AP) — Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and other agencies.
Ericsson announces funding boost for R&D centres through partnership with Ottawa

Ericsson announces funding boost for R&D centres through partnership with Ottawa

Wireless networking technology company Ericsson Canada says it is expanding a previously announced partnership with the federal government through a combined investment of more than $630 million in research and development centres.
Manulife reports earnings up on Asia growth, says adding more AI tools

Manulife reports earnings up on Asia growth, says adding more AI tools

TORONTO — Manulife Financial Corp. reported a profit increase last quarter that was driven by growth in Asia, while the company says it's also seeing a boost from its push into artificial intelligence.

43 monkeys escape from a South Carolina medical lab. Police say there is no serious danger

Forty-three monkeys escaped from a compound used for medical research in South Carolina but the nearby police chief said there is "almost no danger” to the public. “They are not infected with any disease whatsoever.
New DNA evidence rewrites long-told stories of people in ancient Pompeii

New DNA evidence rewrites long-told stories of people in ancient Pompeii

When a volcanic eruption buried the ancient city of Pompeii , the last desperate moments of its citizens were preserved in stone for centuries.
China is bracing for fresh tensions with Trump over trade, tech and Taiwan

China is bracing for fresh tensions with Trump over trade, tech and Taiwan

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The first time China faced Donald Trump in the White House, there was a trade war, a breach of protocol involving Taiwan’s former leader, and a president-to-president bromance that turned sour.
Australia plans a social media ban for children under 16

Australia plans a social media ban for children under 16

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Australian government announced on Thursday what it described as world-leading legislation that would institute an age limit of 16 years for children to start using social media, and hold platforms responsible for ensu

A tiny grain of nuclear fuel is pulled from ruined Japanese nuclear plant, in a step toward cleanup

TOKYO (AP) — A robot that has spent months inside the ruins of a nuclear reactor at the tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi plant delivered a tiny sample of melted nuclear fuel on Thursday, in what plant officials said was a step toward beginning the clean