This is an Inside Science story. On Aug. 25, the National Hurricane Center classified the tropical storm Laura as a hurricane, and later announced that it might rapidly intensify over the next 24 hours. On…

With only two months until ballots are tallied, the intelligence community informed lawmakers that it would cease in-person election security briefings, citing concern over "unauthorized disclosures of sensitive information." "For clarity and to protect sensitive…

The coin-sized device could help a paralyzed person operate technology. August 29, 2020, 10:04 PM • 6 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article Tech mogul Elon Musk unveiled his latest foray into…

The outreach includes a series of conversations called "Shop Talk." August 29, 2020, 12:20 PM • 6 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article With a backdrop of civil unrest after the shooting…

"Operation Not Forgotten" was behind the rescues. August 28, 2020, 5:52 PM • 4 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article Nearly 40 children who had been missing were found in Georgia as…

A new storm system will also develop in the southern Plains. August 29, 2020, 11:23 AM • 4 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article The remnants of Hurricane Laura are now pushing…

The storm is still producing heavy rain as it moves east. August 28, 2020, 9:57 PM • 6 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article The death toll continued to increase in Louisiana…

Probably not, but there's a long way to go until Election Day. August 28, 2020, 4:54 PM • 6 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article The two virtual conventions are done, and…