Obama To Talk About Drones, Guantanamo, Al-Qaeda In Thursday Speech: WH Official
The planned speech on antiterrorism policy may let the U.S. president reframe the national debate after an embarrassing week of scandals.
Commencement Speakers 2013: President Obama, Stephen Colbert, Arianna Huffington and Others Speak To New Grads [VIDEOS]
As graduating seniors exit the ivory tower, politicians and media figures will send them off with some parting words of wisdom.
Asteroid Flyby On May 31: Golden Gate Bridge-Sized Space Rock 1998 QE2 Will Swing Near Earth
Luckily, the massive asteroid is expected to pass by at a comfortable distance of at least 3.6 million miles away.
The Week In Science: Winds On Uranus, Nasty Public Pools, Melting Mt. Everest
Scientists examine winds on Uranus and Neptune, "crazy" ants invade the Southwest, and a bright explosion on the Moon is visible from Earth.
These Celebrities Are Actually Immortal (INFOGRAPHIC)
Probably. Click through to find out how they got that way.
Kepler Malfunction, Orbiter Failures and Shuttle Disasters: NASA's Learning Curve In Space
If NASA's Kepler telescope is taken out of commission thanks to a faulty gyroscopic wheel, it will be another learning experience for the agency.
Kepler Space Telescope Stalled 40 Million Miles Away By Mechanical Trouble
Two of the gyroscopic wheels that help position the Kepler space observatory aren't working, endangering Kepler's ability to look for exoplanets.
How Green Is Your Backyard? Tips For A Carbon-Neutral Season
For an environmentally-friendly backyard lawn party, chuck the charcoal grill for a gas grill; chuck the gas-powered lawnmower for an electric one.
Meet The New International Space Station Crewmembers Slated To Blast Off Later This Month
Two astronauts and one cosmonaut will be joining the three other crew members of the International Space Station this month.
Angelina Jolie Mastectomy: Genetic Test That Revealed Star's Breast Cancer Risk Is Costly, Often Not Covered By Insurance
Many women looking to assess their hereditary risk for breast cancer may find that their options are more limited than Angelina Jolie's.
Chris Hadfield, Social Media-Savvy Astronaut, Is Coming Back Down To Earth
After an eventful weekend thanks to a coolant leak on the International Space Station, prolific Twitter user and Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield is flying home.
'Game Of Thrones' Season 3 Episode 7 Recap: What Women Want
In "The Bear and The Maiden Fair," Jaime helps Brienne out of a tight spot; Theon loses something very dear to him; Daenerys delivers an ultimatum to the slavers of Yunkai.
The Week In Science: Brazilian 'Atlantis,' Quantum Computers, Mistaken Snail Identity
Researchers found pieces of what may be a lost continent; a quantum computer aces a speed test; a snail scare in Texas turns out to be unwarranted.
'Game Of Thrones' And The Fact-Checking Fans: All Men Must Nitpick
Fantasy fans tend to scrutinize the things they love intensely and mercilessly; "Game of Thrones" is no exception.
Perfect Swarms: Cicadas Aren't The Only Bugs That Have Plagued America
One trillion cicadas may descend on the U.S. East Coast in coming weeks, which might be one of the biggest insect emergences ever.
Ammonia Leak On International Space Station Prompts Spacewalk Preparations
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station are preparing for a possible spacewalk Saturday to look for the source of an irksome ammonia leak.
Water On Moon And Earth Likely Came From Ancient Meteorites: Study
Lunar rock samples bear a chemical fingerprint that suggests the Moon once had traces of water that originate from the asteroid belt near Jupiter.
Annular Eclipse 2013: 'Ring of Fire' Event To Dazzle Australia, Pacific Islands
If you're on the islands of French Polynesia or walking about in the Australian outback, you may get a glimpse of a ring-shaped eclipse Friday morning.
NYC Teen Pregnancy Rate Dropped 30 Percent Since 2001; New City-Funded App Aims To Reduce Further
As part of an effort to reduce teen pregnancy, New York City is rolling out a smartphone app that helps teens find free reproductive health services.
Stephen Hawking Joins Academic Boycott Of Israel, Withdraws From Conference
Stephen Hawking does seem to be adhering to an academic boycott of Israel, despite some conflicting media reports and university statements indicating otherwise.
Cicada Swarm 2013: A Pictorial Guide To The Bug Plague Looming Over The East Coast [PHOTOS]
The Northeast is about to get a visit from billions of buzzing, breeding cicadas. Here's what you're in for.
Heroin Vaccine Shows Promise For Curbing Addictive Behavior
A heroin vaccine is helping rats kick the habit, and could be on its way for human addicts in the near future.
What Is Sarin Gas? Syrian Government Forces, Rebels Suspected Of Using Nerve Agent
Both sides in the Syrian civil war have accused the other of using sarin gas, a potent nerve agent estimated to be 500 times as toxic as cyanide.
'Game of Thrones' Recap, Season 3, Episode 6: 'The Climb'
Robb attempts to mend relations with the Freys; Melisandre comes to the Riverlands in search of king's blood; the wildlings climb the Wall.
The Week In Science: Cannibal Baby Sharks, Bug-Eye Cameras And Gray Hair Fixes
Here are a few things we missed this week: a bug-eyed digital camera, cannibalism in the shark womb, and tiny robots.
No Laughing Matter: Wittiness Might Actually Hurt A Scientific Paper's Reputation
Scientists might actually have a professional incentive to avoid being funny in their published work.
Poetry On Mars: NASA Solicits Haikus For Martian Orbiter Launching In November
NASA is soliciting haiku poems to pack onboard the Maven orbiter, which is heading to Mars in November.
How Do You Put A Species On The Endangered List - And When Do You Take It Off?
Taking a charismatic species like the bald eagle or the gray wolf off the endangered list is a process fraught with tension.
Kiera Wilmot Expelled: Scientists, Teachers Outraged By Harsh Punishment For Teen's Experiment Accident
Many scientists and teachers say Florida school officials and prosecutors are overreacting to a 16-year-old's botched science experiment.
Oregon Medicaid Study Cheers Conservatives, But What Did It Actually Find?
As U.S. states mull Medicaid expansion options, a new study offers a mixed review of the short-term impacts of the program for low-income people.
