Tallest Building in the U.S. and 13 Other Stunning Skyscrapers

We’ll kick things off with a countdown of the tallest buildings in the U.S., starting with the king of the skyline. These are the giants that define their cities and inspire awe. 1. One World Trade Center: 1,776 ft (541.3 m) One World Trade Center. Alexander Spatari / Getty Images Towering over Lower Manhattan, thisContinue Reading

Teeny tardigrades can survive space and lethal radiation. Scientists may finally know how.

An image of a tardigrade as seen under a microscope. (Image credit: Steve Gschmeissner/Science Photo Library/Getty Images) Tardigrades , the ubiquitous microscopic animals that resemble gummy bears with eight legs, are renowned for their ability to survive some of the harshest environmental conditions for decades without food and water. These hardy animals can easily endureContinue Reading

New Congress brings churn in health policy leadership

Congress’ most influential health panels will see dramatic changes next year, with several advocates on specific issues like mental health, Medicare and drug pricing retiring or losing their reelection bids.  The biggest changes will be in store at the House Energy and Commerce Committee, whose wide-ranging jurisdiction includes health insurance…Continue Reading

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Flooding, including the devastation caused recently by Hurricane Helene, is responsible for $5 billion in annual damages in the U.S. That’s more than any other type of weather-related extreme event. To address the problem, the federal government instituted a program in 1990 that helps reduce flood insurance costs in communitiesContinue Reading